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James P. Walker1,2,3

ID# 18541, (1854 - 1884)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherJames Pembroke Walker (abt 1824 - bef 1880)
MotherModena A. Cobb (Oct 1827 - 1902)
AncestryThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont
Chart MembershipDescendants of Gideon Cobb
Family IndexesThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont

Key Events:

Birth: 15 Mar 1854, Columbus, Hickman Co., Kentucky,4,5,6
Marriage: 16 Apr 1878, Ellis Co., Texas, Nannie C. Briggs (b. abt 26 Oct 1855, d. 20 Jan 1881)7
Death: 15 Jul 1884, Waxahachie, Texas,8,9
Burial: 16 Jul 1884, Waxahachie City Cemetery, Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Texas,10,11
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Narrative:

James P. Walker was born on 15 Mar 1854 in Columbus, Hickman Co., KentuckyG.4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Columbus, Hickman Co., KentuckyG, in the household of his parents, James Pembroke Walker and Modena A. Cobb.2 He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Columbus, Hickman Co., KentuckyG, in the household of his parents.3
     He was a clerk in a telegraph office by age 15.12 He moved to TexasG before 1878, where he became a dry goods merchant.13
     James married Nannie C. Briggs, daughter of Dr. William T. Briggs and Mary C. Rogers, on 16 Apr 1878 in Ellis Co., TexasG, with Rev. W. G. Neal offciating.7
     James and Nannie appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Tarrant Co., Texas G, enumerated 17 Jun 1880, in the household of George Vickers and his wife, apparently as boarders. Their son Mercer was listed as living with them, as were one other boarder and a servant.14
     His wife died on 20 Jan 1881.15
     James died on 15 Jul 1884 in Waxahachie, TexasG, at age 30.8,9 He was buried on 16 Jul 1884 in Waxahachie City Cemetery, Waxahachie, Ellis Co., TexasG.10,11

Children:
     Child with Nannie C. Briggs:

  1. Mercer Woodfield Walker (15 Dec 1879 - 29 Aug 1938)

Citations

  1. [S2922] Register of Births, Kentucky, Hickman Co., 1854, James P. Walker.
  2. [S4101] J. P. Walker household, 1860 U.S. Census, Hickman Co., Kentucky.
  3. [S4102] Jas P. Walker household, 1870 U.S. Census, Hickman Co., Kentucky.
  4. [S2922] Register of Births, Kentucky, Hickman Co., 1854, James P. Walker, shows date, city, and state.
  5. [S4101] J. P. Walker household, 1860 U.S. Census, Hickman Co., Kentucky, shows age 6 and state.
  6. [S4102] Jas P. Walker household, 1870 U.S. Census, Hickman Co., Kentucky, shows age 15 and state.
  7. [S12128] Marriage Record, Ellis Co., Texas, D:2, James P. Walker and Nannie C. Briggs, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
  8. [S12133] James P. Walker obituary, The Galveston Daily News, dateline Waxahachie 15 Jul, shows died last night.
  9. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 69839915, James P Walker, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  10. [S12133] James P. Walker obituary, The Galveston Daily News, dateline Waxahachie 15 Jul, shows funeral this afternoon.
  11. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 69839915, James P Walker, includes tombstone photo.
  12. [S4102] Jas P. Walker household, 1870 U.S. Census, Hickman Co., Kentucky, shows occupation as clerk in telegraph office.
  13. [S12129] George Vickers household, 1880 U.S. Census, Tarrant Co., Texas, shows occupation as dry goods merchant.
  14. [S12129] George Vickers household, 1880 U.S. Census, Tarrant Co., Texas.
  15. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 69839957, Nannie R Walker, shows date, with year as 1887, and includes tombstone photo showing date with year as 1881.

Burns B. Walker1,2,3

ID# 18542, (1860 - 1880)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherJames Pembroke Walker (abt 1824 - bef 1880)
MotherModena A. Cobb (Oct 1827 - 1902)
AncestryThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont
Chart MembershipDescendants of Gideon Cobb
Family IndexesThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont

Key Events:

Birth: 25 May 1860, Hickman Co., Kentucky,4,5,6
Death: Mar 1880, Hickman Co., Kentucky,3
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Narrative:

Burns B. Walker was born on 25 May 1860 in Hickman Co., KentuckyG.4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Columbus, Hickman Co., KentuckyG, in the household of his parents, James Pembroke Walker and Modena A. Cobb.7 He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Columbus, Hickman Co., KentuckyG, in the household of his parents.8
     His father died before 1880, when Burns was about 18 years old.9
     Burns and Ben E. Gray purchased the Columbus Sentinel in Aug 1879, and renamed it the Times. Burns was editor.10,11
     Burns was living in the household of his brother John, in Columbus, Hickman Co., KentuckyG, at the time of his death.12
     Burns died in Mar 1880 in Hickman Co., KentuckyG, at age 19.3

Citations

  1. [S2922] Register of Births, Kentucky, Hickman Co., 1859, Burns Walker.
  2. [S4101] J. P. Walker household, 1860 U.S. Census, Hickman Co., Kentucky, shows name as Burns B. Walker.
  3. [S12134] Burns B. Walker entry, 1880 U.S. Census, mortality schedule, Hickman Co., Kentucky.
  4. [S2922] Register of Births, Kentucky, Hickman Co., 1859, Burns Walker, shows date, county and state.
  5. [S4101] J. P. Walker household, 1860 U.S. Census, Hickman Co., Kentucky, shows age 1 and state.
  6. [S4102] Jas P. Walker household, 1870 U.S. Census, Hickman Co., Kentucky, shows age 11 and state.
  7. [S4101] J. P. Walker household, 1860 U.S. Census, Hickman Co., Kentucky.
  8. [S4102] Jas P. Walker household, 1870 U.S. Census, Hickman Co., Kentucky.
  9. [S4103] John M. Walker household, 1880 U.S. Census, Hickman Co., Kentucky, shows his wife as a widow.
  10. [S12135] "Kentucky News," The Courier-Journal, 30 Aug 1879, shows purchase of newspaper.
  11. [S12134] Burns B. Walker entry, 1880 U.S. Census, mortality schedule, Hickman Co., Kentucky, shows occupation as editor.
  12. [S12134] Burns B. Walker entry, 1880 U.S. Census, mortality schedule, Hickman Co., Kentucky, shows reported by household 673.

John Mercer Walker1,2,3

ID# 18543, (1852 - 1907)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherJames Pembroke Walker (abt 1824 - bef 1880)
MotherModena A. Cobb (Oct 1827 - 1902)
AncestryThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont
Chart MembershipDescendants of Gideon Cobb
Family IndexesThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont

Key Events:

Birth: 27 May 1852, Columbus, Hickman Co., Kentucky,4,5,6
Death: 8 Mar 1907, Savannah, Chatham Co., Georgia,7,8
Burial: 10 Mar 1907, Columbus, Kentucky,9,10
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Narrative:

John Mercer Walker was born on 27 May 1852 in Columbus, Hickman Co., KentuckyG.4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Columbus, Hickman Co., KentuckyG, in the household of his parents, James Pembroke Walker and Modena A. Cobb.11 He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Columbus, Hickman Co., KentuckyG, in the household of his parents.12 He was living with Burns B. Walker in Columbus, Hickman Co., KentuckyG.13
     John appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Columbus, Hickman Co., Kentucky G, enumerated 26 Jun 1880, His mother and his sister Modena are also listed in the household.14
     He was a clerk in a store by 1870, when he was age 18. He had become a clerk at a railroad by 1880, a vocation he continued the rest of his life.15,16,17,18
     John moved to Savannah, Georgia by 1898 when he was living at 14 Taylor, G and working as a clerk for the Central of Georgia Railway.19
     John appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Savannah, Chatham Co., Georgia, at 216 South Broad E G, enumerated 6 Jun 1900, as a roomer in the household of R. S. Burnett and his family. There were two other roomers, another railroad clerk and a Western Union manager.20
     John left a will dated 3 Oct 1902 stating he was of Chatham Co., GeorgiaG, naming his sister Modena as his executor, to serve without bond or making any report. He also made her his sole heir, to receive his entire estate, real and personal. If she was not living at his death, his estate was to go to her children.21
     John was living in Park View Sanitarium, SavannahG, for treatment of locomotor ataxia at the time of his death.3
     John died on 8 Mar 1907 in Savannah, Chatham Co., GeorgiaG, at age 54.7,8 He was buried on 10 Mar 1907 in Columbus, KentuckyG, though his death record in Savannah says he was to be buried at Cairo, Illinois.9,10
     His will was proved on 27 Mar 1907 and his sister was qualified as executrix 1 Apr.22

Citations

  1. [S2922] Register of Births, Kentucky, Hickman Co., 1852, John Mercer Walker.
  2. [S4101] J. P. Walker household, 1860 U.S. Census, Hickman Co., Kentucky, shows name as John M. Walker.
  3. [S12116] Record of Marriages, Births, and Deaths, Georgia, 1907, death no. 11, John Mercer Walker.
  4. [S2922] Register of Births, Kentucky, Hickman Co., 1852, John Mercer Walker, shows date, city and state.
  5. [S4101] J. P. Walker household, 1860 U.S. Census, Hickman Co., Kentucky, shows age 8 and state.
  6. [S4102] Jas P. Walker household, 1870 U.S. Census, Hickman Co., Kentucky, shows age 18 and state.
  7. [S12116] Record of Marriages, Births, and Deaths, Georgia, 1907, death no. 11, John Mercer Walker, shows date, city, and state.
  8. [S12120] John Mercer Walker obituary, News-Democrat, shows died Friday, city, and state.
  9. [S12120] John Mercer Walker obituary, News-Democrat, shows burial Sunday, at Columbus.
  10. [S12116] Record of Marriages, Births, and Deaths, Georgia, 1907, death no. 11, John Mercer Walker, certificate stub, shows city, and state, s Cairo, Illinois.
  11. [S4101] J. P. Walker household, 1860 U.S. Census, Hickman Co., Kentucky.
  12. [S4102] Jas P. Walker household, 1870 U.S. Census, Hickman Co., Kentucky.
  13. [S12134] Burns B. Walker entry, 1880 U.S. Census, mortality schedule, Hickman Co., Kentucky, shows reported by household 673.
  14. [S4103] John M. Walker household, 1880 U.S. Census, Hickman Co., Kentucky.
  15. [S4102] Jas P. Walker household, 1870 U.S. Census, Hickman Co., Kentucky, shows occupation as clerk in store.
  16. [S4103] John M. Walker household, 1880 U.S. Census, Hickman Co., Kentucky, shows occupation as clerk RR.
  17. [S12115] R. S. Burnett household, 1900 U.S. Census, Chatham Co., Georgia, shows occupation as R.R. clerk.
  18. [S12116] Record of Marriages, Births, and Deaths, Georgia, 1907, death no. 11, John Mercer Walker, shows occupation as clerk.
  19. [S12118] Sholes' Directory of the City of Savannah, 1898, pg 600.
  20. [S12115] R. S. Burnett household, 1900 U.S. Census, Chatham Co., Georgia.
  21. [S12117] Wills, Chatham Co., Georgia, S:528-9, will of John Mercer Walker.
  22. [S12117] Wills, Chatham Co., Georgia, S:528-30, will of John Mercer Walker.

Modena Caroline Walker1,2,3

ID# 18546, (1861 - 1947)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherJames Pembroke Walker (abt 1824 - bef 1880)
MotherModena A. Cobb (Oct 1827 - 1902)
AncestryThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont
Chart MembershipDescendants of Gideon Cobb
Family IndexesThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont

Key Events:

Birth: 10 Aug 1861, Hickman Co., Kentucky,4,5
Marriage: 12 Oct 1881, Hickman Co., Kentucky, Jabish Hyacinth Woodward (b. 17 Oct 1855, d. 2 Oct 1939)6,7,8
Death: 21 Apr 1947, Alexander Co., Illinois,9,10
Burial: Cairo City Cemetery, Villa Ridge, Pulaski Co., Illinois,11
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Narrative:

Modena Caroline Walker was born on 10 Aug 1861 in Hickman Co., KentuckyG.4,5
     She appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Columbus, Hickman Co., KentuckyG, in the household of her parents, James Pembroke Walker and Modena A. Cobb.12
     Her father died before 1880, when Modena was about 16 years old.13
     Modena appeared with her mother, on the 1880 Federal Census of Columbus, Hickman Co., KentuckyG, in the household of John Mercer Walker, her brother.14
     Modena married Jabish Hyacinth Woodward, son of Cordon Roswell Woodward and Christine M. Christman, on 12 Oct 1881 in Hickman Co., KentuckyG, with the consent of her mother since she was under age, with Rev. A. J. Reeis offciating.6,7,8
      Modena joined Jabish in Illinois, where he had been living, after their marriage.
     Modena and Jabish appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Cairo, Alexander Co., Illinois G, enumerated 8 Jun 1900, reporting that they owned their home. Their children Modena, Jabish, Christine, John, and Marion were listed as living with them, as was her mother and Nellie Hall, a roomer.15
     Modena was named executrix and heir in the will of her brother John, dated 3 Oct 1902 in Chatham Co., GeorgiaG, in which he left her his entire estate.16 She was qualified as executrix of her brother John's will when it was proved 27 Mar 1907.17
     Modena and Jabish appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Cairo, Alexander Co., Illinois, at 1101 Walnut St. G, enumerated 28 Apr 1910, reporting they owned their home. Their children Modena, Jabish, Christine, John, and Marion were listed as living with them.18
     Modena and Jabish appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Cairo, Alexander Co., Illinois, at 1101 Walnut G, enumerated 1 Sep 1920, reporting they owned their home. Their children Modena, Jabish, Christine, John, and Marion were listed as living with them, as was John's wife, Mariane.19
     Modena and Jabish appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Cairo, Alexander Co., Illinois, at 1101 Walnut St. G, enumerated 16 Apr 1930, reporting they owned a home valued at $2,500, and owned a radio. Their children Christine and Marion were listed as living with them.20
     Her husband died on 2 Oct 1939 in Cairo, Alexander Co., IllinoisG.21,22
     Modena appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Cairo, Alexander Co., Illinois, at 1101 Walnut St. G, enumerated 8 May 1940, reporting they had lived in the same house in 1935. Her children Christine and Marion were listed as living with her.23
     Modena died on 21 Apr 1947 in Alexander Co., IllinoisG, at age 85.9,10 She was buried in Cairo City Cemetery, Villa Ridge, Pulaski Co., IllinoisG.11

Children:
      Children with Jabish Hyacinth Woodward

They had another child, name unknown, who died before 1900.24,25
  1. Cordon Roswell Woodward (12 Sep 1882 - 29 Jun 1890)
  2. Modena Walker Woodward (7 Oct 1887 - 4 Jul 1967)
  3. Jabish Hisey Woodward Jr. (29 Aug 1889 - 18 Apr 1974)
  4. Christine Margaret Woodward (16 Dec 1891 - 3 Mar 1979)
  5. John Mercer Woodward (19 Aug 1894 - 11 Sep 1959)
  6. Marion Davis Woodward (28 Aug 1897 - 25 Jan 1983)

Citations

  1. [S2922] Register of Births, Kentucky, Hickman Co., 1861, Modena Carie Walker.
  2. [S4102] Jas P. Walker household, 1870 U.S. Census, Hickman Co., Kentucky, shows name as Moda C. Walker.
  3. [S3462] "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," FamilySearch.org, record for Modena Caroline Woodward, citing cert. no. 14543, shows father's surname as Walker.
  4. [S2922] Register of Births, Kentucky, Hickman Co., 1861, Modena Carie Walker, shows date, county and state.
  5. [S4102] Jas P. Walker household, 1870 U.S. Census, Hickman Co., Kentucky, shows age 9 and state.
  6. [S12022] Marriage Register, Hickman Co., Kentucky, D:42, J. H. Woodward and Modie C. Walker, shows date, county, state, officiant, and consent of mother.
  7. [S4104] J. H. Woodard household, 1900 U.S. Census, Alexander Co., Illinois, shows married 19 years.
  8. [S12136] Woodward, Recollections, Reflections, Collections of Seventy Years, pg 762, shows date.
  9. [S3462] "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," FamilySearch.org, record for Modena Caroline Woodward, citing cert. no. 14543, shows date, county, and state.
  10. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 143237710, Modena C Woodward, shows year and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  11. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 143237710, Modena C Woodward, includes tombstone photo.
  12. [S4102] Jas P. Walker household, 1870 U.S. Census, Hickman Co., Kentucky.
  13. [S4103] John M. Walker household, 1880 U.S. Census, Hickman Co., Kentucky, shows his wife as a widow.
  14. [S4103] John M. Walker household, 1880 U.S. Census, Hickman Co., Kentucky.
  15. [S4104] J. H. Woodard household, 1900 U.S. Census, Alexander Co., Illinois.
  16. [S12117] Wills, Chatham Co., Georgia, S:528-9, will of John Mercer Walker.
  17. [S12117] Wills, Chatham Co., Georgia, S:528-30, will of John Mercer Walker.
  18. [S12124] J. Hisey Woodward household, 1910 U.S. Census, Alexander Co., Illinois.
  19. [S12125] J. Hisey Woodward household, 1920 U.S. Census, Alexander Co., Illinois.
  20. [S12126] Jabish H. Woodward household, 1930 U.S. Census, Alexander Co., Illinois.
  21. [S3462] "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," FamilySearch.org, record for Jabish Hyacinth Woodward, citing cert. no. 38371, shows date, city, county, and state.
  22. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 143237720, J H Woodward, shows year and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  23. [S12127] Modena C. Woodward household, 1940 U.S. Census, Alexander Co., Illinois.
  24. [S4104] J. H. Woodard household, 1900 U.S. Census, Alexander Co., Illinois, shows her as mother of 6, with 5 living.
  25. [S12124] J. Hisey Woodward household, 1910 U.S. Census, Alexander Co., Illinois, shows her as mother of 6, with 5 living.

Jabish Hyacinth Woodward1,2,3,4

ID# 18549, (1855 - 1939)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherCordon Roswell Woodward (12 Jul 1831 - 1922)
MotherChristine M. Christman (abt 1831 - Dec 1891)
Chart MembershipDescendants of Gideon Cobb
Family IndexesThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont

Key Events:

Birth: 17 Oct 1855, Missouri,5,6,7
Marriage: 12 Oct 1881, Hickman Co., Kentucky, Modena Caroline Walker (b. 10 Aug 1861, d. 21 Apr 1947)8,9,6
Death: 2 Oct 1939, Cairo, Alexander Co., Illinois,10,11
Burial: 4 Oct 1939, Cairo City Cemetery, Villa Ridge, Pulaski Co., Illinois,12,13
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Narrative:

Jabish Hyacinth Woodward was born on 17 Oct 1855 in MissouriG.5,6,7
     He generally used Hisey, which was actually a nickname for his middle name.14,1,4
     He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of St Louis, St. Louis Co., MissouriG, in the household of his parents, Cordon Roswell Woodward and Christine M. Christman.15
     He moved to the southern tip of IllinoisG with his parents by 1870. He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Cairo, Alexander Co., IllinoisG, in the household of his parents.16 He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Cairo, Alexander Co., Illinois, G in the household of his parents.17
     Jabish married Modena Caroline Walker, daughter of James Pembroke Walker and Modena A. Cobb, on 12 Oct 1881 in Hickman Co., KentuckyG, with the consent of her mother since she was under age, with Rev. A. J. Reeis offciating.8,9,6
     Jabish and Modena appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Cairo, Alexander Co., Illinois G, enumerated 8 Jun 1900, reporting that they owned their home. Their children Modena, Jabish, Christine, John, and Marion were listed as living with them, as was her mother and Nellie Hall, a roomer.18
     Jabish and Modena appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Cairo, Alexander Co., Illinois, at 1101 Walnut St. G, enumerated 28 Apr 1910, reporting they owned their home. Their children Modena, Jabish, Christine, John, and Marion were listed as living with them.19
     Jabish and Modena appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Cairo, Alexander Co., Illinois, at 1101 Walnut G, enumerated 1 Sep 1920, reporting they owned their home. Their children Modena, Jabish, Christine, John, and Marion were listed as living with them, as was John's wife, Mariane.20
     He was a clerk in 1880. By 1900 he was a hardware and iron merchant, retired by 1910. But he was working as a bookkeeper at a garage by 1920. By 1930 he was a clerk at a general store.21,22,23,24,25
     Jabish and Modena appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Cairo, Alexander Co., Illinois, at 1101 Walnut St. G, enumerated 16 Apr 1930, reporting they owned a home valued at $2,500, and owned a radio. Their children Christine and Marion were listed as living with them.2
     Jabish died on 2 Oct 1939 in Cairo, Alexander Co., IllinoisG, at age 83.10,11 He was buried on 4 Oct 1939 in Cairo City Cemetery, Villa Ridge, Pulaski Co., IllinoisG.12,13

Children:
      Children with Modena Caroline Walker

They had another child, name unknown, who died before 1900.26,27
  1. Cordon Roswell Woodward (12 Sep 1882 - 29 Jun 1890)
  2. Modena Walker Woodward (7 Oct 1887 - 4 Jul 1967)
  3. Jabish Hisey Woodward Jr. (29 Aug 1889 - 18 Apr 1974)
  4. Christine Margaret Woodward (16 Dec 1891 - 3 Mar 1979)
  5. John Mercer Woodward (19 Aug 1894 - 11 Sep 1959)
  6. Marion Davis Woodward (28 Aug 1897 - 25 Jan 1983)

Citations

  1. [S12123] C. R. Woodward household, 1880 U.S. Census, Alexander Co., Illinois, shows name as J. Hisey Woodward.
  2. [S12126] Jabish H. Woodward household, 1930 U.S. Census, Alexander Co., Illinois.
  3. [S12136] Woodward, Recollections, Reflections, Collections of Seventy Years, pg 762, shows name as Jabish Hyacinth.
  4. [S3462] "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," FamilySearch.org, record for Jabish Hyacinth Woodward, citing cert. no. 38371.
  5. [S12121] Cardon Woodard household, 1860 U.S. Census, St. Louis Co., Missouri, shows age 4 and state.
  6. [S12136] Woodward, Recollections, Reflections, Collections of Seventy Years, pg 762, shows date.
  7. [S3462] "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," FamilySearch.org, record for Jabish Hyacinth Woodward, citing cert. no. 38371, shows date, county, and state.
  8. [S12022] Marriage Register, Hickman Co., Kentucky, D:42, J. H. Woodward and Modie C. Walker, shows date, county, state, officiant, and consent of mother.
  9. [S4104] J. H. Woodard household, 1900 U.S. Census, Alexander Co., Illinois, shows married 19 years.
  10. [S3462] "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," FamilySearch.org, record for Jabish Hyacinth Woodward, citing cert. no. 38371, shows date, city, county, and state.
  11. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 143237720, J H Woodward, shows year and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  12. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 143237720, J H Woodward, includes tombstone photo.
  13. [S3462] "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," FamilySearch.org, record for Jabish Hyacinth Woodward, citing cert. no. 38371, shows date, and cemetery, city, county, and state.
  14. [S12121] Cardon Woodard household, 1860 U.S. Census, St. Louis Co., Missouri, shows name as Hyson Woodard.
  15. [S12121] Cardon Woodard household, 1860 U.S. Census, St. Louis Co., Missouri.
  16. [S12122] C. R. Woodward household, 1870 U.S. Census, Alexander Co., Illinois.
  17. [S12123] C. R. Woodward household, 1880 U.S. Census, Alexander Co., Illinois.
  18. [S4104] J. H. Woodard household, 1900 U.S. Census, Alexander Co., Illinois.
  19. [S12124] J. Hisey Woodward household, 1910 U.S. Census, Alexander Co., Illinois.
  20. [S12125] J. Hisey Woodward household, 1920 U.S. Census, Alexander Co., Illinois.
  21. [S12123] C. R. Woodward household, 1880 U.S. Census, Alexander Co., Illinois, shows occupation as clerk.
  22. [S4104] J. H. Woodard household, 1900 U.S. Census, Alexander Co., Illinois, shows occupation as hdw & iron mechant.
  23. [S12124] J. Hisey Woodward household, 1910 U.S. Census, Alexander Co., Illinois, shows occupation as none.
  24. [S12125] J. Hisey Woodward household, 1920 U.S. Census, Alexander Co., Illinois, shows occupation as bookeeper and industry as garage.
  25. [S12126] Jabish H. Woodward household, 1930 U.S. Census, Alexander Co., Illinois, shows occupation as clerk and industry as general store.
  26. [S4104] J. H. Woodard household, 1900 U.S. Census, Alexander Co., Illinois, shows her as mother of 6, with 5 living.
  27. [S12124] J. Hisey Woodward household, 1910 U.S. Census, Alexander Co., Illinois, shows her as mother of 6, with 5 living.

Jesse Cobb

ID# 18550
Family Chart
Family IndexesThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont

Key Events:

Marriage: Nancy1
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Narrative:


     Jesse married Nancy.1
      On 14 May 1803 Jesse was granted patents for four parcels on the waters of the Pond River in Christian Co., KentuckyG, in each case based on warrants he had acquired from others. The patents were for 400 acres surveyed 14 May 1803, 220 acres surveyed 30 Apr 1807, 131ΒΌ acres surveyed 20 May 1808, and 150 acres surveyed 28 Apr 1812. Records of the date of the actual patents have not been examined.2
     Jesse appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Hopkinsville, Christian Co., KentuckyG, with a household consisting of four males under age 10 (unknown), one age 10 to 16 (unknown), one age 26 to 45 (himself), and one age 26 to 45 (wife, Nancy). There were also two slaves.3
     Jesse apparently moved to Caldwell Co.G about 1814. He appears on the 1815 tax list for that county, reporting that he owned four parcels on the waters of Pond River in Christian Co., of 200, 130, 150, and 77 acres respectively, as well as seven slaves and four horses, with a total value of $2,554. The discrepancies between the sizes of the parcels as listed on the tax list and those shown in the patent records may be because he has sold some of his land, or because the parcels turned out to be smaller than described initially.4
     He was apparently seen as a solid citizen immediately, and took an active part in his new community. He was accepted as security for a guardian's bond on 22 May 1815.5 He was appointed 23 Oct 1815 surveyor of the road from Eddyville to Shaw's old mill, beginning where the road from Eddy Grove interesects to the Josiah Cobb place. He was the same day appointed with Josiah and three others to appraise the estate of Samuel Boyd.6
     Jesse purchased 540 acres on the waters of Lick Creek adjoining Josiah Cobb, from Andrew George on 3 Jan 1817, paying $300.7
     Jesse appears in the Caldwell Co.G tax lists from 1817 through 1825, in each year reporting three parcels on the waters of Lick Creek totaling 540 acres. He reported varying numbers of slaves, from one in some years to a maximum of 6 in 1823, down to three in 1825. He reported as many as seven horses, in 1821, down to one in 1825.8
     On 29 Jul 1817 Jesse was named a security for the widow of Josiah Cobb as the administrator of his estate.9 The same day he was appointed one of five men to view and mark out a road from Princetown to Eddyville, and on 25 Nov was appointed one of five men to view and mark a road from Freemans Mill to intersect the Saline Road at or near James Armstrongs.10 On 23 Aug 1818 he became security for the $1,000 bond of Samuel C. Clark as constable.11
     Jesse appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Caldwell Co., KentuckyG, with a household consisting of one white male under age 10 (unknown), three age 10 to 16 (unknown), two age 16 to 26 (unknown), two age 26 to 44 ( probably himself and another), one over 45 (unknown), and one white female age 26 to 45 (wife Nancy). There were also one male and one female slave. Eight people were reported as engaged in agriculture, so it appears that several of the unidentified adult males were either relatives or hired hands working on the farm.12 He was listed immediately preceding Ann, widow of Josiah Cobb.13
     Jesse purchased 400 acres on the waters of Skinframe from William Murray of Trigg Co. on 15 Jul 1822, paying $350. He sold what appears to be the same parcel two weeks later, on 30 Jul, to Jonathon C. Langdon for $500.14
     Jesse was appointed surveyor of the road from Donalson fork of Harden to Eddyville, beginning at James Smarts to where the road intersects the road from Princeton to Eddyville. On 18 Apr 1826 he was appointed to survey the road from Widow Cobb's to the fork of the road two miles from Eddyville on the Princeton road on 15 Jul 1822.15
     He seems to have later fallen on hard times. On 17 Nov 1827 the 540-acre parcel purchased by Jesse in 1817 was sold on the courthouse steps. The sale was in settlement of a $450 judgment in the Sep 1827 term of the Circuit Court against him, in favor of John H. Phelps. Phelps bought the parcel for $50.16
     No further record of Jesse or his wife has been found.
Research Note, 14 Apr 2018:
Jesse and Josiah Cobb were clearly not closely related to the other Cobbs in Eddyville, whose ancestors and close cousins are well documented. The frequent association of the two with each other in various documents suggests they were related, but just how has not been well documented. It seems likely that most if not all of the "heirs and legal representatives" who sold Josiah's property in 1838 were his children. Extensive research by descendants of some of them has found evidence suggesting, if not yet solidly proving, that Josiah and Jesse were brothers, and were descendants of Henry (the Elder) Cobb of Barnstable by a different son than the one who is the ancestor of most of the Cobbs on our website. While the others descend from his son Henry (1665-1725), Josiah and Jesse are believed to have descended from his son Samuel (1654-1727), by his son Henry (1687-1755), most likely by his son Noah (1739-1808). This latter Henry is known to have moved to Pomfret, Connecticut, and then to North Carolina, where both he and his son Noah died. The presumed sons of Josiah were born in South Carolina, a connection that seems quite possible but not yet proved.17

Children:
      Children with Nancy:

Jesse and Nancy appear to have had several sons, based on the number of young males in the 1810 and 1820 censuses, but their names are unknown.

Citations

  1. [S1975] Deeds, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, D:72, Jesse Cobb & wife Nancy to Jonathon C Langdon, 7 Mar 1823.
  2. [S4055] Jillson, The Kentucky Land Grants, pg 291.
  3. [S4108] Jessy Cobb household, 1810 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky.
  4. [S4057] Caldwell Co. tax lists, 1815 pg 6.
  5. [S1971] Caldwell Co. Order Book, 1:386-7.
  6. [S1971] Caldwell Co. Order Book, 1:418-9; 1:426-7.
  7. [S1975] Deeds, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, B:360-2, Andrew George & wife Sarah to Jesse Cobb, 24 Feb 1817.
  8. [S4057] Caldwell Co. tax lists, 1816 pg 6; 1817 pg 6; 1818 pg 8; 1819 pg 7; 1820 pg 8; 1821 pg 11; 1822 pg 6; 1823 pg 10; 1824 pg 9; and 1825 pg 10.
  9. [S1971] Caldwell Co. Order Book, B:156.
  10. [S1971] Caldwell Co. Order Book, B:153; B:198.
  11. [S1971] Caldwell Co. Order Book, C:116-7.
  12. [S4107] Jesse Cobb household, 1820 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky.
  13. [S4106] Widw Cobb household, 1820 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky.
  14. [S1975] Deeds, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, D:13-14, William Murray & wife Charotte to Jesse Cobb, 19 Aug 1822; D:72, Jesse Cobb & wife Nancy to Jonathon C. Langdon, 7 Mar 1823.
  15. [S1971] Caldwell Co. Order Book, D:21; D:235.
  16. [S1975] Deeds, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, E:308-9, Charles Lofland, commissioner in chancery to John H Phelps, 11 Mar 1828.
  17. [S7958] Wunder, "Cobbs in Caldwell, KY," e-mail to author, 7 Apr 2018, shows her current research into ancestry of Josiah Cobb.

 

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