Mary Walsh1,2,3

Family Chart
ID# 16687, (1854 - 1905)
Adoptive fatherJohn Cobb4,5,6 (10 Jun 1809 - 15 Jun 1895)
Adoptive motherMaria Caffyn4,5,6 (13 Jul 1816 - 19 Aug 1901)

Key Events:

Birth: 28 Jun 1854, Virginia7,8,9
Marriage: 9 Oct 1877, Dearborn Co., Indiana, Alexander P. Criswell (8 Apr 1851 - 21 Feb 1915)10,11,12
Death: 2 Feb 1905, College Hill, Hamilton Co., Ohio13
Burial: River View Cemetery, Aurora, Dearborn Co., Indiana3
ChartsDescendants of Gideon Cobb
AncestryThe Cobbs of Pawlet, Vermont

Copyright Notice

Narrative:

     Mary Walsh was born on 28 Jun 1854 in Virginia.7,8,9
     She was adopted by John Cobb and Maria Caffyn, apparently about 1860. She is shown as adopted, with the surname Walsh, in the 1860 census, and with surname Cobb and no notation in the 1870 census.14 She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., Indiana, in the household of her adoptive parents.15
     She used the Cobb surname after she was adopted, though not consistently. She sometimes use her birth name after that, and sometimes used both.16,2,3
     She appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., Indiana, in the household of her adoptive parents.17
     Mary married Alexander P. Criswell, son of Robert Criswell and Sarah Pickels, on 9 Oct 1877 in Dearborn Co., Indiana, with Samuel N. Wellson offciating.10,11,12
     Mary appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., Indiana, in the household of her adoptive parents.18 Alexander was listed in the household of his mother, which was apparently close by as it was listed as the second following one.19
     Alexander traveled extensively on business, and no record has been found of him having a permanent residence after 1880. It appears he and Mary lived in El Paso, Texas, for a time, as their son was born there in 1886, but no record of them actually living together has been found.20
     Mary was named an heir in the will of her adoptive mother dated 3 Dec 1892 in Aurora, Dearborn Co., Indiana, in which she was given a lot in Aurora.21
     Alexander applied for a passport for himself, Mary, and their son Clyde 2 Jun 1891, stating his permanent address was in Aurora, Indiana. The passport was issued 6 Jun 1891. Where they traveled is unknown.22
     Mary moved to California by 1900 with her son Clyde. She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at 727 Alvarado, enumerated 21 Jun 1900, reporting she rented her home. Her son Clyde was listed as living with her.23
     Mary returned to Aurora before her death.24
     Mary died on 2 Feb 1905 in College Hill, Hamilton Co., Ohio, at age 50.13 She was buried in River View Cemetery, Aurora, Dearborn Co., Indiana.3

Children:
     Child with Alexander P. Criswell:

  • Clyde A. Criswell23 (20 Jul 1886 - )

Citations

  1. [S1123] John Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows name as Mary Walsh.
  2. [S6369] Marriage Records, Dearborn Co., Indiana, 13:287, Alexander P. Criswell and Mary Cobb Walsh.
  3. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 18684792, Mary Walsh Criswell, citing permit # 3388.
  4. [S1123] John Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows "adopted" in her occupation field.
  5. [S1124] John Cobb household, 1870 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as parent and child.
  6. [S1166] Kennedy, "Re: The Joshua Cobb Family," e-mail to author, 29 Jan 2007, lists Mary among the children of John and Maria.
  7. [S1123] John Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows age 7 and state.
  8. [S11316] Mary Criswell household, 1900 U.S. Census, Los Angeles Co., California, shows month, year, as 1854, age 45, and state, as West Virginia.
  9. [S11317] Alexander P. Criswell, Passport Application (2 Jun 1891), shows date with year as 1855, and state, as West Virginia.
  10. [S6369] Marriage Records, Dearborn Co., Indiana, 13:287, Alexander P. Criswell and Mary Cobb Walsh, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
  11. [S11317] Alexander P. Criswell, Passport Application (2 Jun 1891), shows her as his wfe.
  12. [S11338] Will Book, Dearborn Co., Indiana, 11:80-2, Maria Cobb will, shows her as his wife.
  13. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 18684792, Mary Walsh Criswell, citing Bk A, pg 84, permit # 3388.
  14. [S1123] John Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows "adopted" in Mary's occupation field.
  15. [S1123] John Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
  16. [S1124] John Cobb household, 1870 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows her as Mary Cobb.
  17. [S1124] John Cobb household, 1870 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
  18. [S1549] John Cobb household, 1880 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
  19. [S11315] Sarah Criswell household, 1880 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
  20. [S11317] Alexander P. Criswell, Passport Application (2 Jun 1891), shows Clyde born in El Paso, Texas 20 Jul 1886.
  21. [S11338] Will Book, Dearborn Co., Indiana, 11:80-2, Maria Cobb will.
  22. [S11317] Alexander P. Criswell, Passport Application (2 Jun 1891).
  23. [S11316] Mary Criswell household, 1900 U.S. Census, Los Angeles Co., California.
  24. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 18684792, Mary Walsh Criswell, citing Bk A, pg 84, permit # 3388, shows she was living in Aurora.