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John Cobb 1748–1838 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 July 1748

Birth Location: Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Death Date: 8 August 1838

Death Location: Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Richard Cobb

Mother: Elizabeth None

Spouse(s): Margaret Collins

Children(s): Sarah Cobb, Margery Cobb, Hannah Cobb, John Cobb, Andrew Cobb, Elizabeth Cobb, Freeman Cobb

In 1748, John Cobb entered the world in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to Richard Cobb And Elizabeth. John Cobb married Margaret Collins, and had children including Andrew Collins Cobb, Betty Cobb, Elizabeth Cobb, Freeman Cobb, Hannah Cobb, John Cobb, Margery Cobb, Richard Cobb, Sarah Cobb. John Cobb passed away in 1838 in Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1748, John Cobb entered the world in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to Richard Cobb And Elizabeth.
  • John Cobb married Margaret Collins, and had children including Andrew Collins Cobb, Betty Cobb, Elizabeth Cobb, Freeman Cobb, Hannah Cobb, John Cobb, Margery Cobb, Richard Cobb, Sarah Cobb.
  • John Cobb passed away in 1838 in Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Cobb's Ancestors

Self
John Cobb
1748–1838
Birth Place: Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
Richard Cobb
1722–1809
Truro, Mass
Elizabeth
1723–1803
Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Grandparents
Thomas Cobb
1693–1768
Hingham, Mass
Mercy Freeman
1692–1759
Hingham, Mass
Great-Grandparents
Edmond Freeman
1657–1719
Sarah Mayo
1660–1746
2nd-Great-Grandparents
john Freeman
1645–1719
Mercy Prence
1645–1711
*^Samual 2-28-2018
1620–1663

John Cobb's Descendants

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John Cobb (14 July 1748–8 August 1838) m. Margaret Collins (–20 Feb 1825)
  1. 1. Sarah Cobb 1775–
  2. 2. Margery Cobb 1777–
  3. 3. Hannah Cobb 1780–
  4. 4. John Cobb 1783–1864 m. Lucy Cobb 1788–1861
    1. 1. Mary (W) Cobb 1822–1839
    2. 2. Mulford Cobb 1824–1826
    3. 3. John (Windsor Cobb) III 1819–1865
  5. 5. Andrew (Collins) Cobb 1785–1816
  6. 6. Elizabeth Cobb 1789–
  7. 7. Freeman Cobb 1791–1860 m. Hannah (S) Rich 1797–1895
    1. 1. Margery Cooper 1820–1908
    2. 2. Hannah Smith 1828–1917
    3. 3. Andrew Cobb 1818–1884
    4. 4. Elizabeth (Smith) Rich 1823–1928
    5. 5. Freeman Cobb 1826–1877
    6. 6. Lucy Ryder 1832–1918
    7. 7. Andrew Cobb 1818–1884
    8. 8. Betsey (A) Rider 1839–1921
    9. 9. Lucy (E) Cobb 1833–

John Cobb's Timeline

2 Records

1748
14 July 1748
Birth of John Cobb in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1838
8 August 1838
Age 90
Death of John Cobb in Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 July 1748
    Event Place: Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840–1911
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: A history of the Cobb family, pt 1-3

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 August 1838
    Event Place: Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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