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James Benjamin Cobb 1882–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Jun 1882

Birth Location: Seminole, Baldwin Co., AL

Death Date: 17 Jul 1948

Death Location: Pass Christian, Harrison County, Mississippi, United States of America

Father: Nathaniel Cobb

Mother: Mary Ramer

Spouse(s): Willie Parker

Children(s): James Cobb, William Cobb

In 1882, James Benjamin Cobb entered the world in Seminole, Baldwin Co., AL, born to Nathaniel Hugh Cobb And Mary Ann Polly Ramer. In 1885, James Benjamin Cobb resided in Holmes, Florida. In 1900, James Benjamin Cobb resided in Indian Springs, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA. James Benjamin Cobb married Willie Vado Parker, and had children including James Armond Cobb, William Oakley Cobb. James Benjamin Cobb passed away in 1948 in Pass Christian, Harrison County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1882, James Benjamin Cobb entered the world in Seminole, Baldwin Co., AL, born to Nathaniel Hugh Cobb And Mary Ann Polly Ramer.
  • In 1885, James Benjamin Cobb resided in Holmes, Florida.
  • In 1900, James Benjamin Cobb resided in Indian Springs, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA.
  • James Benjamin Cobb married Willie Vado Parker, and had children including James Armond Cobb, William Oakley Cobb.
  • James Benjamin Cobb passed away in 1948 in Pass Christian, Harrison County, Mississippi, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nathaniel Cobb
1854–1927
Birth Location: Milton, Santa Rosa, FL
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Mary Ramer
1861–1940
Birth Location: Ramer, Montgomery County, Alabama
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Spouses(s)

Willie Parker
1880–1967
Birth Location: Paxton,Walton,Florida,USA
WP

Children(s)

James Cobb
1904–1983
Birth Location: Florida, Pensacola
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William Cobb
1907–1983
Birth Location: Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, USA
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James Cobb's Ancestors

Self
James Cobb
1882–1948
Birth Place: Seminole, Baldwin Co., AL
Parents
Nathaniel Hugh Cobb
1854–1927
Milton, Santa Rosa, FL
Mary (Ann "Polly") Ramer
1861–1940
Ramer, Montgomery County, Alabama
Grandparents
Nathaniel (H.) Cobb
1815–1854
Milton, Santa Rosa, Florida, United States
Winney (Ann) Taylor
1820–1882
Alabama, United States
Jacob Ramer
1812–1873
Ramer, Montgomery, Alabama, USA
Celie Taylor
1825–1905
Florida
Great-Grandparents
John Ramer
1772–1860
Barbara
1772–1870
Shadrick Taylor
1786–1859
Sarah Beals
1804–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Catherine Davis
1750–1811
Curtis Beals
1779–1840
Hannah Evans
1786–1855

James Cobb's Descendants

1.
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James (Benjamin) Cobb (21 Jun 1882–17 Jul 1948) m. Willie (Vado) Parker (17 Mar 1880–15 Sep 1967)
  1. 1. James (Armond) Cobb 1904–1983 m. Ella (Cargill) Boehringer 1907–1996
    1. 1. James (Armond Cobb) Jr 1932–1993 m. Isabel (Swoop) Hillery 1936–2005
  2. 2. William (Oakley) Cobb 1907–1983 m. Carolyn (B) Cobb 1911– m. Grace Bolton 1906–1981
    1. 1. Dudley (Grace) Cobb 1939–2011

James Cobb's Timeline

10 Records

1882
21 Jun 1882
Birth of James Benjamin Cobb in Seminole, Baldwin Co., AL
Seminole, Baldwin Co., AL
1885
1885
Age 3
James Benjamin Cobb resided here in Holmes, Florida
Holmes, Florida
1900
1900
Age 18
James Benjamin Cobb resided here in Indian Springs, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA
Indian Springs, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA
1910
1910
Age 28
James Benjamin Cobb resided here in Pensacola Ward 1, Escambia, Florida, USA
Pensacola Ward 1, Escambia, Florida, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 35
James Benjamin Cobb resided here in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
1920
1920
Age 38
James Benjamin Cobb resided here in New Orleans Ward 16, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
New Orleans Ward 16, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 48
James Benjamin Cobb resided here in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 53
James Benjamin Cobb resided here in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 58
James Benjamin Cobb resided here in Pearl River, Mississippi, USA
Pearl River, Mississippi, USA
1948
17 Jul 1948
Age 66
Death of James Benjamin Cobb in Pass Christian,Harrison,Mississippi,USA
Pass Christian,Harrison,Mississippi,USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Jun 1882
    Event Place: Seminole, Baldwin Co., AL
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida, State Census
    [2] Puerto Rico, Passenger and Crew Lists, Year: 1935
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pearl River, Mississippi; Roll: T627_2057; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 55-13
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: New Orleans Ward 16, Orleans, Louisiana; Roll: T625_625; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 266; Image: 558
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana; Roll: 812; Page: 39B; Enumeration District: 0265; Image: 1123.0; FHL microfilm: 2340547
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Louisiana; Registration County: Orleans; Roll: 1684926; Draft Board: 13
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Indian Springs, Santa Rosa, Florida; Roll: 176; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0108; FHL microfilm: 1240176
    [8] Florida, State Census, 1885
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pensacola Ward 1, Escambia, Florida; Roll: T624_160; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 1374173
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Indian Springs, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Indian Springs, Santa Rosa, Florida; Roll: 176; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0108; FHL microfilm: 1240176

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pensacola Ward 1, Escambia, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pensacola Ward 1, Escambia, Florida; Roll: T624_160; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 1374173

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Louisiana; Registration County: Orleans; Roll: 1684926; Draft Board: 13

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: New Orleans Ward 16, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: New Orleans Ward 16, Orleans, Louisiana; Roll: T625_625; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 266; Image: 558

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana; Roll: 812; Page: 39B; Enumeration District: 0265; Image: 1123.0; FHL microfilm: 2340547

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: New Orleans, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pearl River, Mississippi; Roll: T627_2057; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 55-13

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 8 Apr 1935
    Event Place: San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA
    Record Source: Puerto Rico, Passenger and Crew Lists, Year: 1935

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Pearl River, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pearl River, Mississippi; Roll: T627_2057; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 55-13

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jul 1948
    Event Place: Pass Christian,Harrison,Mississippi,USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pass Christian, Harrison County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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