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Alton James Cobb 1910–1992 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Dec 1910

Birth Location: South Hampton, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 7 Feb 1992

Death Location: Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, United States of America

Father: George Cobb

Mother: Annie McClenny

Spouse(s): Cobb None

Children(s): Ivan Cobb, Priscilla Cobb

The story of Alton James Cobb began in 1910 in South Hampton, Virginia, USA. In 1920, Alton James Cobb resided in Hardy, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA. In 1930, Alton James Cobb resided in Hardy, Hardy, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA. Alton James Cobb married Cobb, and had children including Ivan Darden Cobb, Joan C Price, Nelda Rae Cobb, Pamela Cobb, Priscilla Ann Cobb. Alton James Cobb passed away in 1992 in Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Alton James Cobb began in 1910 in South Hampton, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, Alton James Cobb resided in Hardy, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1930, Alton James Cobb resided in Hardy, Hardy, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA.
  • Alton James Cobb married Cobb, and had children including Ivan Darden Cobb, Joan C Price, Nelda Rae Cobb, Pamela Cobb, Priscilla Ann Cobb.
  • Alton James Cobb passed away in 1992 in Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Cobb
1870–1965
Birth Location: Franklin Isl, Virginia
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Annie McClenny
1873–1946
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Cobb None
1912–2012
Birth Location: Virginia
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Children(s)

Ivan Cobb
1932–1934
Birth Location: Isle of Wight County, Virginia, United States of America
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Priscilla Cobb
1943–2020
Birth Location: Newport News, Virginia
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Alton Cobb's Ancestors

Self
Alton Cobb
1910–1992
Birth Place: South Hampton, Virginia, USA
Parents
George Thomas Cobb
1870–1965
Franklin Isl, Virginia
Annie (Clifton) McClenny
1873–1946
Grandparents
Benjamin (Evan) Cobb
1841–1931
Southampton County, Virginia
Nancy (Jane) Buck
1835–
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Cobb
1812–1887
Edith Worrell
1812–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Shadrach Cobb
1773–1826
Diza Williams
1771–1864

Alton Cobb's Descendants

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Alton (James) Cobb (9 Dec 1910–7 Feb 1992) m. Cobb (abt 1912–22 February 2012)
  1. 1. Ivan (Darden) Cobb 1932–1934
  2. 2. Priscilla (Ann) Cobb 1943–2020

Alton Cobb's Timeline

12 Records

1910
9 Dec 1910
Birth of Alton James Cobb in South Hampton, Virginia, USA
South Hampton, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 10
Alton James Cobb resided here in Hardy, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
Hardy, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 20
Alton James Cobb resided here in Hardy, Hardy, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
Hardy, Hardy, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 25
Alton James Cobb resided here in Rural, Isle of Wight, Virginia
Rural, Isle of Wight, Virginia
1937
1937
Age 27
Alton James Cobb resided here in Newport News; Hampton; Phoebus, Virginia, USA
Newport News; Hampton; Phoebus, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 30
Alton James Cobb resided here in , Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, USA
, Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 40
Alton James Cobb resided here in Newport News, Newport News, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Newport News, Virginia, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 41
Alton James Cobb resided here in Virginia
Virginia
1955
Abt 1955
Age 45
Alton James Cobb resided here in Newport News
Newport News
1965
Abt 1965
Age 55
Alton James Cobb resided here in Hampton
Hampton
1988
1988
Age 78
Alton James Cobb resided here in Windsor, VA
Windsor, VA
1992
7 Feb 1992
Age 82
Death of Alton James Cobb in Suffolk, Virginia, USA
Suffolk, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Dec 1910
    Event Place: South Hampton, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Virginia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 147
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hardy, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Hardy, Hardy, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hardy, Isle of Wight, Virginia; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2342181

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Isle of Wight, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04310; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 113-19

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1937
    Event Place: Newport News; Hampton; Phoebus, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: , Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04310; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 113-19

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Newport News, Newport News, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1955
    Event Place: Newport News
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Daily Press; Publication Date: 12 May 1955; Publication Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA; ,0.028922917,0.2855937,0.19784556&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1965
    Event Place: Hampton
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1988
    Event Place: Windsor, VA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Feb 1992
    Event Place: Suffolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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