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Anna Gray Pattison was born on 2 Oct 1864 in IndianaG.^4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., Indiana, G in the household of her parents, Alexander B. Pattison and Elizabeth Cornett.¹¹
     She generally used her middle name, Gray, as an adult.^2,12,3
     Anna married Frank Dyar Cobb, son of Oliver Perry Cobb and Caroline S. Foulke, on 28 Sep 1886 in Dearborn Co., IndianaG, with F. M. Hunckleberry officiating.^7,8,9
     Anna was named an heir in the will of Oliver Perry Cobb, her father-in-law, dated 6 Oct 1890 in Aurora, IndianaG, in which she was to receive, if his wife was not living at his death, an equal share of all his property with five other heirs.¹³
     Anna was named an heir in the will of Caroline S. Foulke, her mother-in-law, dated 16 Jan 1891 in Aurora, IndianaG, in which she was to receive, after the death of her father-in-law, $6,000, and an equal share with five other heirs after their legacies were paid.¹⁴
     Anna and Frank appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Center Twp., Dearborn Co., Indiana G, enumerated 14 Jun 1900, reporting that the family rented its home. Their son Alexander was listed as living with them.¹⁵
     Anna and Frank appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Center Twp., Dearborn Co., Indiana G, enumerated 3 May 1910, reporting that the family owned its home, which was mortgaged. Their son Alexander was listed as living with them.¹⁶
     Anna and Frank appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Center Twp., Dearborn Co., Indiana G, enumerated 5 Jan 1920, reporting that they owned their home, which was mortgaged.¹⁷
     Anna and Frank appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Center Twp., Dearborn Co., Indiana G, enumerated 17 Apr 1930, reporting that they owned their home, and owned a radio.¹⁸
     Anna and Frank appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Center Twp., Dearborn Co., Indiana, at Ebenezer Ridge Rd. G, enumerated 8 Apr 1940, reporting that they owned a home valued at $7,000 and had lived in the same house in 1935.¹⁹
     Her husband died on 22 May 1940 in Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG.^20,21
     Anna died on 2 Oct 1947 at age 83.¹⁰ She was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Aurora, IndianaG.¹⁰

Sarah Jane Youtsey was born on 22 Dec 1831 in KentuckyG.^4,5,6
     She moved to IndianaG with her parents by 1840. She was probably one of the two females age 5 to 10 listed in the household of his father, John Youtsey, in the 1840 Federal Census of Jackson Co., IndianaG.¹²
     Her father died on 6 Sep 1840, when Sarah was 8 years old.¹³
     She appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Hamilton Twp., Jackson Co., IndianaG, in the household of her mother, Elizabeth Davis.¹⁴
     Sarah married Elkanah Cobb, son of Joshua Cobb and Nancy Crawford, on 6 Apr 1854 in Jackson Co., IndianaG, with Rev. Orsamel Gilbert offciating.^7,8,9
     Sarah and Elkanah appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Seymour, Jackson Co., IndianaG, enumerated 14 Jun 1860, reporting real estate valued at $20,000 and personal estate of $3000. Their children Nancy and John were listed as living with them, as were Susan Dutch, age 22,, and Charles Ferguson, a laborer.¹⁵
     Sarah died on 18 Jul 1866 at age 34.^6,10 She was buried in City Cemetery, Seymour, Jackson Co., IndianaG.¹¹

Nancy E. Cobb was born on 3 Dec 1856 in Seymour, IndianaG.^4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Seymour, Jackson Co., IndianaG, in the household of her parents, Elkanah Cobb and Sarah Jane Youtsey.¹⁵
     Her mother died on 18 Jul 1866, when Nancy was 9 years old.^16,17
     Nancy appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Seymour, Jackson Co., IndianaG, in the household of her father, Elkanah Cobb, and her stepmother, Lucy Barnaby.¹⁸ She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Jackson Twp., Jackson Co., Indiana, G in the household of her father and stepmother.¹⁹
     Nancy married Joseph B. Pellens, son of George William Pellens and Louise Darmhouse, on 10 May 1881 at her father's residence one mile west of Seymour, Jackson Co., IndianaG, with Rev. Albert Ogle offciating.^7,8,9
     Nancy and Joseph settled in Rochester, IndianaG, after their marriage.²⁰ They moved to Fort WayneG about 1890.²¹ They appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Wayne Twp., Allen Co., Indiana, at 164 East Berry G, enumerated 1 Jun 1900, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their children Myra, Louise, and Elliott were listed as living with them.²²
     Nancy and Joseph appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at 578 Berry St. East G, enumerated 15 Apr 1910, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their children Myra, Louise, and Elliott were listed as living with them.²³
     Nancy and Joseph moved to MontanaG about 1910.²⁴ They appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Lolo, Missoula Co., Montana G, enumerated 25 Feb 1920, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their son Elliott was listed as living with them.²⁵
     Her husband died on 4 Jul 1926 in Lolo, Missoula Co., MontanaG.^26,27
     Nancy appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Lolo, Missoula Co., Montana, on Bitter Root Road G, enumerated 5 Apr 1930, reporting she owned a home valued at $6,000, and owned a radio. Her children Myra and Elliott were listed as living with her.²⁸
     Nancy appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Lolo, Missoula Co., Montana G, enumerated 19 Apr 1940, reporting she owned a home valued at $6,000, and that she had lived in the same house in 1935. Her children Myra and Elliott were listed as living with her.²⁹
     Nancy died on 3 May 1944 in Missoula, Missoula Co., MontanaG, at age 87.^10,11 She was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Seymour, Jackson Co., IndianaG.^12,13,14

John Joshua Cobb was born on 20 Sep 1859 in Seymour, Jackson Co., IndianaG.^4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Seymour, Jackson Co., IndianaG, in the household of his parents, Elkanah Cobb and Sarah Jane Youtsey.¹⁴
     His mother died on 18 Jul 1866, when John was 6 years old.^15,16
     He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Seymour, Jackson Co., IndianaG, in the household of his father, and his stepmother, Lucy Barnaby.¹⁷ He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Jackson Twp., Indiana in the household of his father and stepmother.¹⁸

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     John reported in 1880 that he was a law student. Whether he was attending school or "reading law" with a local attorney is unclear. No other evidence of him seeking a career in law has been found.¹⁹
      By 1881 he was attending Franklin College, in Franklin, Indiana. G.²⁰ John and Ella O. Steinning, his future wife, both graduated there with bachelor of science degrees in 1887.^21,22
     John attended Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KentuckyG, for four months in 1887-1888.²³ He had begun preaching while in college, and continued until his marriage. In Sep 1884 he was reported as having "preached a very acceptable sermon at the Baptist church" in Seymour. In Apr 1888 he preached at Mt. Pleasant for Rev. Puckett. The newspaper notice of his marriage listed him as Rev. John J. Cobb, but no record has been found of him preaching after that.^24,25,26
     John married Ella O. Steinning, daughter of Henry Steinning and Emily Crafton, on 10 May 1888 in Lett's Corner, Decatur Co., IndianaG, at her parents' residence, with L. B. Albert offciating.^7,8,9
     John and Ella appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Jackson Twp., Jackson Co., Indiana G, enumerated 2 Jun 1900, reporting that the family owned its home, which was mortgaged. Their children Henry and Agnes were listed as living with them, as was a servant, 15-year-old Carrie Thiel.²⁷

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     He was in the harness manufacturing business by 1900, though he continued to operate the family farm.²⁸
      In May 1907 John sold his home place a mile west of SeymourG to G. C. Borcherding and his wife, and Lizzie M. Miller. He received $12,000 for the 73-acre farm, half of that by taking in exchange the L. F. Miller store building in Seymour. He was to give possession of the farm 1 Sep. He still had 200 acres in the Muscatituck bottoms.²⁹
     John and Ella appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Seymour, Jackson Co., Indiana, at 525 Poplar G, enumerated 20 Apr 1910, reporting that the family owned its home, free of mortgage. Their children Henry, Agnes, and Alice were listed as living with them.³⁰
     John reported his occupation in 1910 as having his "own income," and was listed in the alumi directory of his college as a retired farmer. But in Jun 1910 he purchased an interest in the Hadley Poultry Company. According to press reports the firm had a well-equipped plant near the Pennsylvania freight depot, from which it bought and shipped produce from several miles around Seymour. The report said he would "be actively identified with the business."^31,32,33
     The assets of Hadley Poultry Company were turned over to an assignee 18 Jan 1911. The firm had purchased several car loads of eggs and butter that were unsold before prices fell. They were held in cold storage for the usual price increase in the winter, but warm weather created an increase in supply of fresh eggs and prices dropped. Eastern houses that had made advances demanded cash, which caused the firm's failure. Total losses were estimated at $10,000 to $15,000, but depended on fluctuation of prices. John was identified as the firm's heaviest local creditor.³⁴
     John purchased the ice business operated by Claud Carter and Harry Jones, taking possession 25 Sep 1911. His purchase included the horses, wagons, and other equipment. As part of his payment, they received his building on North Pine St., while he occupied the Carter residence on the corner of Pine and Fifth Streets. He operated the business for two years, then sold it in Sep 1913 to John Morton.^35,36
     By 1920 he was working for wages as a hardware clerk, most likely at the store operated by his brother-in-law, Nelson Carlson.³⁷
     John and Ella appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Seymour, Jackson Co., Indiana, at 512 West 6th St. G, enumerated 10 Jan 1920, reporting that the family owned its home, free of mortgage. Their children Agnes and Alice were listed as living with them.³⁸
     John and Ella appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Jackson Twp., Jackson Co., Indiana G, enumerated 12 Apr 1930, reporting that the family owned a home valued at $3,000, and did not own a radio. Their daughter Alice was listed as living with them.³⁹

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     He was retired by 1930.^40,41
     John and Ella appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Seymour, Jackson Co., Indiana, at 602 West 6th St. G, enumerated 9 Apr 1940, reporting he owned a home valued at $3,100, and that he had lived in the same house in 1935.⁴²
     John died on 5 May 1941, at his residence, 6th St. and Elm St., Seymour, Jackson Co., IndianaG, at age 81.^10,11 He was buried on 7 May 1941 in Riverview Cemetery, Seymour, Jackson Co., IndianaG.^12,13

Lucy Barnaby was born on 7 Dec 1837 in Wrentham, Suffolk, EnglandG.^4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1841 U.K. Census of Wrentham, Suffolk, in the household of her parents John Barnaby and Maria Ball.¹⁷ She appeared on the 1851 U.K. Census of Wrentham, Suffolk, in the household of her parents.¹⁸
     Lucy married first John Elliott between Jul and Sep 1859 in Clerkenwell, Middlesex, EnglandG.^7,8,9
     Lucy and John appeared on the 1861 U.K. Census of Clerkenwell, Middlesex, at 11 Wharton St., enumerated 1861. Their son Robert was listed as living with them, as was a household servant, Judith Frost, age 14.¹⁹
     Lucy and John arrived in New YorkG on 10 Jan 1866, with their children Robert, Winifred, and Agnes, aboard the SS City of London sailing in cabin class. His occupation was listed as "gentleman" and hers as "lady." Also apparently traveling with them was a 21-year-old servant, Jane.^20,21
     No further record of her husband has been found.
     Lucy married second Elkanah Cobb, son of Joshua Cobb and Nancy Crawford, on 2 Feb 1870 in Johnson Co., IndianaG.^10,11,12
     Lucy and Elkanah appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Seymour, Jackson Co., IndianaG, enumerated 25 Jul 1870. His children Nancy, John, and Abraham were listed as living with them, as are her children by her prior marriage, Robert, Winifred, and Agnes Elliott.²²
     She and Elkanah appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Jackson Twp., Jackson Co., Indiana G, enumerated 10 Jun 1880. Their daughter Alice was listed as living with them, as were his children by his prior marriage, Nancy, John, and Abraham, and her daughters by her prior marriage, Winifred and Agnes Elliott. There were also two laborers apparently employed on the farm, Thomas Miskel, age 32, and Simon Larue, age 30.²³
     Her second husband died on 4 Nov 1887 in Seymour, Jackson Co., IndianaG.^24,25
     Lucy appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Seymour, Jackson Co., Indiana, G in the household of her daughter Alice and her husband, Nels Magni Carlson.²⁶
     Lucy died on 16 Apr 1906, at the home of her daugher Alice, 404 North Walnut St., Seymour, Jackson Co., IndianaG, at age 68.^13,14 She was buried on 18 Apr 1906 in Riverview Cemetery, Seymour, Jackson Co., IndianaG.^15,16