YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free

Robert Hobson 1675–1736

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

7 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Hobson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 08 FEB 1675 · Great Glen, Leicestershire, England
Died 10 MAY 1736 · Great Glen, Leicestershire, England
Father Thomas Hobson
Mother Mary Davenport (1651–1712)
Spouse Elizabeth Rawlinson
Children Anne Hobson, Elizabeth Hobson, Thomas Hobson
Siblings Anne Hobson, Catherine Hobson, Grace Hobson, Isabel Hobson, Isabel Overton, Mary Hobson, Robert Hobson, Thomas Hobson, William Hobson

Researchers connected through Robert Hobson 1675–1736

and 6 more tree owners connected with Robert Hobson 1675–1736

Biography

Robert Hobson was born in 1675 in Great Glen, Leicestershire, England, the child of thomas hobson and mary davenport. Robert Hobson married elizabeth rawlinson, and had children including anne hobson, elizabeth hobson, thomas hobson. Robert Hobson passed away in 1736 in Great Glen, Leicestershire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

Life Timeline

1675
Birth of Robert Hobson in Great Glen, Leicestershire, England
Birth
1736
Death of Robert Hobson in Great Glen, Leicestershire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Hobson

This ancestor line traces from St. Modwen's, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire, England (1547) to Great Glen, Leicestershire, England (1675) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Hobson (1675–1736) was born in Great Glen, Leicestershire, England and died in Great Glen, Leicestershire, England. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Robert in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Robert Hobson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Robert Hobson PTP
1675–1736
Great Glen, Leicestershire, England
Parents
Unknown
Mary Davenport PTP
1651–1712
Wigston Magna, Leicestershire, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Robert Hobson's Descendants

1.
RH
Robert Hobson PTP 1675–1736