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James Emory Hobbs 1842–1936 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 May 1842

Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 6 May 1936

Death Location: East Lynn, Wayne County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: Arthur Hobbs

Mother: Mary Fraley

Spouse(s): Dianah Sturgeon

Children(s): Nory Hobs, Mary Hobs, Nancy Hobs, Missouri Hobbs, McCulloch Hobbs

In 1842, James Emory Hobbs entered the world in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to Arthur E Hobbs And Mary Ann Fraley. In 1880, James Emory Hobbs resided in Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA. In 1900, James Emory Hobbs resided in Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA. James Emory Hobbs married Dianah Sturgeon, and had children including Mary F Hobs, Mcculloch Hobbs, Missouri Alice Hobbs, Nancy V Hobs, Nory E Hobs. James Emory Hobbs passed away in 1936 in East Lynn, Wayne County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1842, James Emory Hobbs entered the world in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to Arthur E Hobbs And Mary Ann Fraley.
  • In 1880, James Emory Hobbs resided in Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1900, James Emory Hobbs resided in Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA.
  • James Emory Hobbs married Dianah Sturgeon, and had children including Mary F Hobs, Mcculloch Hobbs, Missouri Alice Hobbs, Nancy V Hobs, Nory E Hobs.
  • James Emory Hobbs passed away in 1936 in East Lynn, Wayne County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Hobbs's Ancestors

Self
James Hobbs
1842–1936
Birth Place: Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
Arthur E. Hobbs
1818–1878
Russell County, Virginia, United States of America
Mary (Ann) Fraley
1820–1910
Tazewell County, Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
Arthur (E Hobbs) Sr
1775–1820
Maryland, USA
Mary
1775–1850
Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Hobbs's Descendants

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James (Emory) Hobbs (18 May 1842–6 May 1936) m. Dianah Sturgeon (Jun 1847–January 10, 1932)
  1. 1. Nory (E.) Hobs 1878–
  2. 2. Mary (F.) Hobs 1876–
  3. 3. Nancy (V.) Hobs 1870–
  4. 4. Missouri (Alice) Hobbs 1883–1974
  5. 5. McCulloch Hobbs 1873–1912 m. Florence Adkins 1872–1952
    1. 1. Loranza (B) Hobbs 1908–1973 m. Esther (Alta) Martin 1907–1968
      1. 1. James (Emory) Hobbs 1936–2006
    2. 2. Veana Hobbs 1904–1924
      1. 1. Eugene Adams 1923–1998 m. Dorothy (June) Whitman 1928–1989
    3. 3. Thelma Hobbs 1900–1922
    4. 4. Elvira Hobbs 1902–1918
    5. 5. Norma Hobbs 1898–1996
      1. 1. Lucille Moore 1920–1992

James Hobbs's Timeline

5 Records

1842
18 May 1842
Birth of James Emory Hobbs in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 38
James Emory Hobbs resided here in Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 58
James Emory Hobbs resided here in Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 78
James Emory Hobbs resided here in Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
1936
6 May 1936
Age 94
Death of James Emory Hobbs in East Lynn, Wayne County, West Virginia, United States of America
East Lynn, Wayne County, West Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 May 1842
    Event Place: Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: 1415; Page: 249C; Enumeration District: 140

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1241775

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Stonewall, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1974; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 162

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 May 1936
    Event Place: East Lynn, Wayne County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: East Lynn, Wayne County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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