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Francis Frank Main Cobb 1835–1911 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Sep 1835

Birth Location: Escambia, Florida, United States

Death Date: 1911 (1905)

Death Location: Jay, Santa Rosa County, Florida, USA

Father: Seaborn Cobb

Mother: Martha McMellon

Spouse(s): Melissa Dixon

Children(s): William Cobb, John Cobb

Francis Frank Main Cobb was born in 1835 in Escambia, Florida, United States, the child of Seaborn Cobb And Martha Patsy Mcmellon. In 1850, Francis Frank Main Cobb resided in Division 2, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA. In 1860, Francis Frank Main Cobb resided in Walton, Florida. Francis Frank Main Cobb married Melissa E Dixon, and had children including John Edward Cobb, William A Cobb. Francis Frank Main Cobb passed away in 1911 in Jay, Santa Rosa County, Florida, USA.

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Biography

  • Francis Frank Main Cobb was born in 1835 in Escambia, Florida, United States, the child of Seaborn Cobb And Martha Patsy Mcmellon.
  • In 1850, Francis Frank Main Cobb resided in Division 2, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA.
  • In 1860, Francis Frank Main Cobb resided in Walton, Florida.
  • Francis Frank Main Cobb married Melissa E Dixon, and had children including John Edward Cobb, William A Cobb.
  • Francis Frank Main Cobb passed away in 1911 in Jay, Santa Rosa County, Florida, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Seaborn Cobb
1793–1851
Birth Location: Wilkes, Georgia, United States
SC
Martha McMellon
1800–1883
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
MM

Spouses(s)

Melissa Dixon
1837–1913
Birth Location: Alabama
MD

Children(s)

William Cobb
1857–1932
Birth Location: Florida
WC
John Cobb
1867–1947
Birth Location: Florida
JC

Francis Cobb's Ancestors

Self
Francis Cobb
1835–1911
Birth Place: Escambia, Florida, United States
Parents
Seaborn Cobb
1793–1851
Wilkes, Georgia, United States
Martha (Patsy) McMellon
1800–1883
South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Ezekiel (West) Cobb
1763–1835
Augusta, Richmond, Georgia, United States
Elizabeth (Patience) Jones
1766–1805
Georgia, United States
Melton McMellon
1780–
South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Cobb
1733–1786
Rachel Ellis
1770–1846
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Cobb
1700–1777
Catherine Whitehead
1704–1769
Benjamin ELLIS
1741–1802
Rachel Presnell
1744–1808

Francis Cobb's Descendants

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Francis (Frank Main) Cobb (7 Sep 1835–1911 (1905)) m. Melissa (E) Dixon (10 Jun 1837–30 May 1913)
  1. 1. William (A) Cobb 1857–1932
  2. 2. John (Edward) Cobb 1867–1947 m. Laura (B.) Jackson 1869–1948 m. Matilda ("Dillie" Elizabeth) Diamond 1872–1896
    1. 1. Hattie (E) Cobb 1900–1975
    2. 2. Mary (Ellen) Cobb 1904–1997
    3. 3. Elizabeth ("Johnnie") Cobb 1905–1989 m. James (William Jernigan) Jr 1901–1964
    4. 4. Ella (Mae Pearson) Cobb 1890–1961 m. Lawrence (Claiborne) Dixon 1893–1968
      1. 1. Myrtice (Marie) Dixon 1924–2009
      2. 2. Thomas (Nick Dixon) Sr. 1915–1970
      3. 3. Willie (Mae) Dixon 1920–1995 m. Lyman Quinley 1912–1989
      4. 4. Hazel Dixon 1925–1989
      5. 5. Cecil (Cullie "Nap") Dixon 1917–1974
      6. 6. Son ((Stillborn)) Dixon 1914–1914
      7. 7. Rufus (Bery) Dixon 1922–1923
    5. 5. Albern (Jessie Pearson) Cobb 1892–1959
    6. 6. Bosey (Eugene Pearson) Cobb 1895–1950 m. Mattie 1898–
      1. 1. Edna (Lynn) Cobb 1922–
    7. 7. Babe Cobb 1907–

Francis Cobb's Timeline

8 Records

1835
7 Sep 1835
Birth of Francis Frank Main Cobb in Escambia, Florida, United States
Escambia, Florida, United States
1850
1850
Age 15
Francis Frank Main Cobb resided here in Division 2, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA
Division 2, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA
1860
1860
Age 25
Francis Frank Main Cobb resided here in Walton, Florida
Walton, Florida
1880
1880
Age 45
Francis Frank Main Cobb resided here in Precinct 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA
Precinct 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA
1885
1885
Age 50
Francis Frank Main Cobb resided here in Santa Rosa, Florida
Santa Rosa, Florida
1900
1900
Age 65
Francis Frank Main Cobb resided here in Pine Level, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA
Pine Level, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA
1910
1910
Age 75
Francis Frank Main Cobb resided here in Pine Level, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA
Pine Level, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA
1911
1911 (1905)
Age 76
Death of Francis Frank Main Cobb in Santa Rosa, Florida, United States
Santa Rosa, Florida, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Sep 1835
    Event Place: Escambia, Florida, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida, State Census
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, Santa Rosa, Florida; Roll: 132; Family History Film: 1254132; Page: 200C; Enumeration District: 137; Image: 0094
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pine Level, Santa Rosa, Florida; Roll: 176; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0104; FHL microfilm: 1240176
    [4] Florida, State Census, 1885
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Walton, Florida; Roll: M653_109; Page: 977; Family History Library Film: 803109
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pine Level, Santa Rosa, Florida; Roll: T624_167; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 1374180
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 2, Santa Rosa, Florida; Roll: M432_59; Page: 239A; Image: 461
    [8] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Division 2, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 2, Santa Rosa, Florida; Roll: M432_59; Page: 239A; Image: 461

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Walton, Florida
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Walton, Florida; Roll: M653_109; Page: 977; Family History Library Film: 803109

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, Santa Rosa, Florida; Roll: 132; Family History Film: 1254132; Page: 200C; Enumeration District: 137; Image: 0094

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Santa Rosa, Florida
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida, State Census
    [2] Florida, State Census, 1885

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pine Level, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pine Level, Santa Rosa, Florida; Roll: 176; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0104; FHL microfilm: 1240176

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pine Level, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pine Level, Santa Rosa, Florida; Roll: T624_167; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 1374180

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1911 (1905)
    Event Place: Santa Rosa, Florida, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Jay, Santa Rosa County, Florida, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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