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Howell "Doc" Cobb Head 1837–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: March 15, 1837

Birth Location: Georgia

Death Date: 3 Jan 1921

Death Location: Gordonville, Grayson, Texas, USA

Father: James Head

Mother: Nancy Head

Spouse(s): Sarah Roberts, Susan Head, Sarah Head

Children(s): General Head, Margerette Nix, Nancy Wells, Luella Suit, William Head, Robert Head, James Head, Emery Sr, Cleveland Head, Mary Eader

Howell "Doc" Cobb Head was born in 1837 in Georgia, the child of James B Head And Nancy Elizabeth Allen Head. In 1850, Howell "Doc" Cobb Head resided in Cates, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA. In 1860, Howell "Doc" Cobb Head resided in District 408, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA. Howell "Doc" Cobb Head married Sarah F Roberts, Sarah F Head, Susan Elizabeth Mcconnell Head, and had children including Cleveland Walter Head, Emery Doc Spears Head Sr, General Harrison Head, James T Head, Luella S Head Suit, Margerette Elizabeth Head Nix, Mary Orlena Head Eader, Nancy Caroline Carrie Head Wells, Robert T Head, William Andrew Head. Howell "Doc" Cobb Head passed away in 1921 in Gordonville, Grayson, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • Howell "Doc" Cobb Head was born in 1837 in Georgia, the child of James B Head And Nancy Elizabeth Allen Head.
  • In 1850, Howell "Doc" Cobb Head resided in Cates, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1860, Howell "Doc" Cobb Head resided in District 408, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA.
  • Howell "Doc" Cobb Head married Sarah F Roberts, Sarah F Head, Susan Elizabeth Mcconnell Head, and had children including Cleveland Walter Head, Emery Doc Spears Head Sr, General Harrison Head, James T Head, Luella S Head Suit, Margerette Elizabeth Head Nix, Mary Orlena Head Eader, Nancy Caroline Carrie Head Wells, Robert T Head, William Andrew Head.
  • Howell "Doc" Cobb Head passed away in 1921 in Gordonville, Grayson, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Head
1795–1851
Birth Location: Elbert, Georgia, United States
JH
Nancy Head
1798–1856
Birth Location: Elbert, Georgia, United States
NH

Spouses(s)

Sarah Roberts
1857–
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
SR
Susan Head
1838–1893
Birth Location: Lawrenceville, Gwinnett, Georgia, United States
SH
Sarah Head
1857–
Birth Location: South Carolina
SH

Children(s)

General Head
1874–1941
Birth Location: Georgia
GH
Margerette Nix
1858–1892
Birth Location: Gwinnett, Georgia, United States
MN
Nancy Wells
1862–1895
Birth Location: Georgia
NW
Luella Suit
1863–1889
Birth Location: Lawrenceville, Gwinnett, Georgia
LS
William Head
1866–1920
Birth Location: Lawrenceville, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA
WH
Robert Head
1868–1939
Birth Location: Georgia
RH
James Head
1871–1947
Birth Location: Bay Creek, Gwinnett, Georgia, United States
JH
Emery Sr
1876–1946
Birth Location: Georgia
ES
Cleveland Head
1879–1964
Birth Location: Lawrenceville, Gwinnett, Georgia, United States
CH
Mary Eader
1884–1951
Birth Location: Sherman, Texas
ME

Howell Head's Ancestors

Self
Howell Head
1837–1921
Birth Place: Georgia
Parents
James B Head
1795–1851
Elbert, Georgia, United States
Nancy (Elizabeth Allen) Head
1798–1856
Elbert, Georgia, United States
Grandparents
John (Stromatt Head) Sr
1763–1856
Culpepper, Orange, Virginia, United States
Barbara (Elizabeth) James
1771–1849
Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Sr.
1731–1803
Martha Sharman
1734–1821
William James
1739–1806
Elizabeth Longden
1739–1781
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Head
1695–1765
Frances Spence
1695–1765
William Sharman
1702–1774
Lucy Marshall
1710–1771
Nicholas James
1711–1753
Elizabeth Bowden
1716–1740

Howell Head's Descendants

1.
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Howell ("Doc" Cobb) Head (March 15, 1837–3 Jan 1921) m. Sarah (F.) Roberts (Oct 1857–) m. Susan (Elizabeth McConnell) Head (August 17, 1838–20 Dec 1893) m. Sarah (F) Head (Oct 1857–)
  1. 1. General (Harrison) Head 1874–1941 m. Mazia Head 1879–
    1. 1. Clauda Head 1898–
    2. 2. Willie Head 1900–
    3. 3. Eloise Head 1902–
    4. 4. Laurie Head 1904–
    5. 5. Winnie Head 1906–
  2. 2. Margerette (Elizabeth Head) Nix 1858–1892
  3. 3. Nancy (Caroline 'Carrie' Head) Wells 1862–1895 m. David (Jasper) Wells 1850–1922
    1. 1. Mary (Ella "May" Wells) Selby 1892–1976 m. Grover (Cleveland) Selby 1885–1942
      1. 1. Nota (Oletha Selby) McCullough 1932–1980 m. Tom (S) McCullough 1931–1993
      2. 2. Gladys (Vivian) Selby 1914–2002
      3. 3. Lindell (Lorenzo) Selby 1929–2009
      4. 4. Jewell (Floyd 'Blackie') Selby 1919–1981
      5. 5. Mary (Ann) Selby 1917–1950
      6. 6. Cleve (I) Selby 1918–
    2. 2. Herbert Wells 1895–1955
    3. 3. William (Ezra) Wells 1891–1971
  4. 4. Luella (S Head) Suit 1863–1889
  5. 5. William (Andrew) Head 1866–1920
  6. 6. Robert (T) Head 1868–1939
  7. 7. James (T) Head 1871–1947 m. Margaret ('Maggie' Lee) Head 1880–1958
  8. 8. Emery ('Doc' Spears Head) Sr 1876–1946 m. Jennie (Loretta Robinson) Head 1882–1979
    1. 1. Floyd Head 1912–
    2. 2. Vernon Head 1914–
    3. 3. Evert Head 1900–1963 m. Bethal (A) Head 1895–1975 m. Ruth Head 1902–1984
      1. 1. Holly Head 1925–
      2. 2. John Head 1930–2018
      3. 3. Walter (Everette) Head 1923–2008
      4. 4. Edith Head 1923–
    4. 4. Gurtie Head 1914–
    5. 5. Emery (Head) Jr 1905– m. Ruby (L) Head 1912–
  9. 9. Cleveland (Walter) Head 1879–1964
  10. 10. Mary (Orlena Head) Eader 1884–1951

Howell Head's Timeline

9 Records

1837
March 15, 1837
Birth of Howell "Doc" Cobb Head in Georgia
Georgia
1850
1850
Age 13
Howell "Doc" Cobb Head resided here in Cates, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA
Cates, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA
1860
1860
Age 23
Howell "Doc" Cobb Head resided here in District 408, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA
District 408, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA
1870
1870
Age 33
Howell "Doc" Cobb Head resided here in Gwinnett, Georgia, USA
Gwinnett, Georgia, USA
1880
1880
Age 43
Howell "Doc" Cobb Head resided here in Bay Creek, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA
Bay Creek, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 63
Howell "Doc" Cobb Head resided here in Justice Precinct 7, Grayson, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 7, Grayson, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 73
Howell "Doc" Cobb Head resided here in Justice Precinct 7, Grayson, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 7, Grayson, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 83
Howell "Doc" Cobb Head resided here in Sulphur Ward 2, Murray, Oklahoma, USA
Sulphur Ward 2, Murray, Oklahoma, USA
1921
3 Jan 1921
Age 84
Death of Howell "Doc" Cobb Head in Gordonville, Grayson, Texas, USA
Gordonville, Grayson, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: March 15, 1837
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Georgia; Series Number: M266; Roll: 10
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sulphur Ward 2, Murray, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1475; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 94
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bay Creek, Gwinnett, Georgia; Roll: 150; Page: 567B; Enumeration District: 125
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Gwinnett, Georgia; Roll: M593_154; Page: 69A; Family History Library Film: 545653
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Grayson, Texas; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0114; FHL microfilm: 1241640
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 408, Gwinnett, Georgia; Page: 771; Family History Library Film: 803125
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Grayson, Texas; Roll: T624_1556; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0104; FHL microfilm: 1375569
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Cates, Gwinnett, Georgia; Roll: 71; Page: 152b

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Cates, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Cates, Gwinnett, Georgia; Roll: 71; Page: 152b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 408, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 408, Gwinnett, Georgia; Page: 771; Family History Library Film: 803125

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Gwinnett, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Gwinnett, Georgia; Roll: M593_154; Page: 69A; Family History Library Film: 545653

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Bay Creek, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bay Creek, Gwinnett, Georgia; Roll: 150; Page: 567B; Enumeration District: 125

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 7, Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Grayson, Texas; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0114; FHL microfilm: 1241640

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 7, Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Grayson, Texas; Roll: T624_1556; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0104; FHL microfilm: 1375569

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sulphur Ward 2, Murray, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sulphur Ward 2, Murray, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1475; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 94

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Jan 1921
    Event Place: Gordonville, Grayson, Texas, USA
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