Cassandra Cobb1,2,3

Family Chart
ID# 10256, (1843 - 1917)
FatherReuben Rice Cobb4,5,6 (2 Jan 1811 - 5 Jun 1897)
MotherAmazetta H. Morgan4,5,7 (22 Apr 1822 - 6 Jun 1881)

Key Events:

Birth: 10 Mar 1843, Greensburg, Decatur Co., Indiana8,9,10
Marriage: 10 Apr 1862, Decatur Co., Indiana, Irvin Robbins (30 Mar 1839 - 9 Feb 1911)11,12,13
Death: 31 Jan 1917, 2727 N. Capital Ave., Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana14,15
Burial: 2 Feb 1917, South Park Cemetery, Greensburg, Decatur Co., Indiana10,16
ChartsDescendants of Gideon Cobb
AncestryThe Cobbs of Pawlet, Vermont

Copyright Notice

Narrative:

     11,12,17 Cassandra Cobb was born on 10 Mar 1843 in Greensburg, Decatur Co., Indiana.8,9,10
     She appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Decatur Co., Indiana, in the household of her parents, Reuben Rice Cobb and Amazetta H. Morgan.18 She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Greensburg, Decatur Co., Indiana, in the household of her parents.19
     Cassandra married Irvin Robbins, son of Dr. Richard Robbins and Sarah A. Wood, on 10 Apr 1862 in Decatur Co., Indiana, with Rev. Dr. van Buskirk offciating.11,12,13
     Cassandra and Irvin appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Decatur Co., Indiana, enumerated 12 Jun 1870, reporting real estate valued at $600 and personal estate of $20,000. His mother was listed as living with them.20
     Cassandra and Irvin moved to Indianapolis in 1875.21 They appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at 12 West North Street, enumerated 15 Jun 1880. Their children Walter, Earle, Albert and Ida were listed as living with them, as was his mother.22
     Cassandra and Irvin appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at 12 West North St., enumerated 7 Jun 1900, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their children Earle, Albert and Ida were listed as living with them, as were his mother and Matilda Peck, a servant.23
     Cassandra and Irvin appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at 12 West North St., enumerated 29 Apr 1910, reporting they rented their home. Their son Earle was listed as living with them.24
     Her husband died on 9 Feb 1911 in 12 West North St., Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.25,26,27
     Cassandra applied for a widow's pension based on her late husband's Civil War service on 16 Feb 1911.28
     Cassandra died on 31 Jan 1917 in 2727 N. Capital Ave., Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 73.14,15 She was buried on 2 Feb 1917 in South Park Cemetery, Greensburg, Decatur Co., Indiana.10,16

Children:
     Children with Irvin Robbins

They had another child, name unknown, who died befor 1900.36
  • Walter S. Robbins29 (abt 1871 - 26 Aug 1936)
  • Earle Guy Robbins29,30,31 (15 Jan 1873 - 26 Sep 1947)
  • Albert W. Robbins29,30,32 (19 May 1875 - 2 Aug 1950)
  • Ida M. Robbins33,34,35 (19 May 1875 - 26 Nov 1934)

Citations

  1. [S2362] Reuben R. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows name as Casandra, a male.
  2. [S2363] Reibin R. Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows name as Casandra, a female.
  3. [S1938] Marriage Records, Decatur Co., Indiana, 1:233, Irvin Robbins and Cassandra Cobb.
  4. [S2362] Reuben R. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as parent and child.
  5. [S2363] Reibin R. Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as parent and child.
  6. [S11844] Reuben R. Cobb obituary, The Indianapolis Journal.
  7. [S11843] Cassandra Robbins, Certificate of Death.
  8. [S2362] Reuben R. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows age 7 and state.
  9. [S2363] Reibin R. Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows age 17 and state.
  10. [S11843] Cassandra Robbins, Certificate of Death, shows date, city, and state.
  11. [S1938] Marriage Records, Decatur Co., Indiana, 1:233, Irvin Robbins and Cassandra Cobb, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
  12. [S11851] Irvin Robbins household, 1870 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
  13. [S11858] Irvin Robbins household, 1900 U.S. Census, Marion Co., Indiana, shows married 38 years.
  14. [S11843] Cassandra Robbins, Certificate of Death, shows date, address, city, county, and state.
  15. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 48304248, Cassandra Cobb Robbins, shows year and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  16. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 48304248, Cassandra Cobb Robbins, includes tombstone photo.
  17. [S11843] Cassandra Robbins, Certificate of Death, shows him as her late husband.
  18. [S2362] Reuben R. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.
  19. [S2363] Reibin R. Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.
  20. [S11851] Irvin Robbins household, 1870 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.
  21. [S11870] Irvin Robbins obituary, The Indianapolis News, shows year.
  22. [S11854] Irwin Robbins household, 1880 U.S. Census, Marion Co., Indiana.
  23. [S11858] Irvin Robbins household, 1900 U.S. Census, Marion Co., Indiana.
  24. [S11859] Irwin Robbins household, 1910 U.S. Census, Marion Co., Indiana.
  25. [S11870] Irvin Robbins obituary, The Indianapolis News, shows died yesterday, at home, and address.
  26. [S11852] Irvin Robbins, Certificate of Death, shows date, address, city, county, and state.
  27. [S11872] Irvin Robbins, Organization Index to Pension Files, shows date.
  28. [S11872] Irvin Robbins, Organization Index to Pension Files, shows date, and application and certificate numbers.
  29. [S11854] Irwin Robbins household, 1880 U.S. Census, Marion Co., Indiana, shows him as son of her husband.
  30. [S11858] Irvin Robbins household, 1900 U.S. Census, Marion Co., Indiana, shows him as the son of her husband and that the parents had been married longer than the age of the child.
  31. [S11857] Earle Guy Robbins, Certificate of Death.
  32. [S11856] Albert Robbins, Certificate of Death.
  33. [S11854] Irwin Robbins household, 1880 U.S. Census, Marion Co., Indiana, shows the girl as daughter of Cassandra's husband.
  34. [S11858] Irvin Robbins household, 1900 U.S. Census, Marion Co., Indiana, shows the girl as daughter of Cassandra's husband and that the parents had been married longer than the age of the child.
  35. [S11855] Ida Campbell, Certificate of Death.
  36. [S11858] Irvin Robbins household, 1900 U.S. Census, Marion Co., Indiana, shows her as mother of five, with four living.