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John Cosby 1859–1933 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 03/14/1859

Birth Location: Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 17 March 1933

Death Location: Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States of America

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Mother:

Spouse(s): Roena Burch

Children(s): Frank Cosby, William Cosby, Rosa Cosby, (Mary) Cosby

In 1859, John Cosby entered the world in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States, born to David Cosby And Elizabeth. In 1860, John Cosby resided in Subdivision 5, Claiborne, Tennessee. John Cosby married Roena Burch, and had children including Frank B Cosby, Mary Nola Cosby, Rosa E Cosby, William Henry Cosby. John Cosby passed away in 1933 in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1859, John Cosby entered the world in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States, born to David Cosby And Elizabeth.
  • In 1860, John Cosby resided in Subdivision 5, Claiborne, Tennessee.
  • John Cosby married Roena Burch, and had children including Frank B Cosby, Mary Nola Cosby, Rosa E Cosby, William Henry Cosby.
  • John Cosby passed away in 1933 in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Roena Burch
1867–1938
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Children(s)

Frank Cosby
1899–1983
Birth Location: Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States
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William Cosby
1892–1965
Birth Location: Harrogate, Claiborne, Tennessee, United States
WC
Rosa Cosby
1890–1975
Birth Location: Tennessee
RC
(Mary) Cosby
1903–1981
Birth Location: Tennessee
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John Cosby's Ancestors

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John Cosby
1859–1933
Birth Place: Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States
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John Cosby's Descendants

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John Cosby (03/14/1859–17 March 1933) m. Roena Burch (abt 1867–21 March 1938)
  1. 1. Frank (B) Cosby 1899–1983 m. Roxie Cosby 1898–1987
    1. 1. Norma (L.) Kannapel 1934–1997
    2. 2. Wheeler (Murphy) Cosby 1924–2003 m. Barbara (Louise) Cosby 1934–2017
    3. 3. Onia (M) Cosby 1921–1939
    4. 4. Homer (Lee) Cosby 1919–1970
    5. 5. Dorothy (Oddell) Cosby 1926–2001
    6. 6. Eugene (Kaily) Cosby 1931–1997
  2. 2. William (Henry) Cosby 1892–1965 m. Julia Cosby 1892–1966
  3. 3. Rosa (E) Cosby 1890–1975 m. Murphy (Abraham) Giles 1897–1978
    1. 1. Beulah (G.) Whitaker 1923–2004 m. Austin (Peay Whitaker) Rev 1922–1987
    2. 2. Eugene Giles 1924–1924
    3. 3. James (H.) Giles 1926–1926
    4. 4. Billy (E) Giles 1927–1927
    5. 5. Nellafa Giles 1930–1930
    6. 6. Winford Giles 1932–1932
  4. 4. (Mary) (Nola) Cosby 1903–1981 m. Wiley (Longworth) Sr 1901–
    1. 1. Nakamus Brooks 1921–2011 m. Roy (William) Brooks 1918–
    2. 2. Alberta Longworth 1924–
    3. 3. Wiley (Longworth) Jr 1927–1995

John Cosby's Timeline

9 Records

1853
14 March 1853
Birth of John Cosby in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States
Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States
1859
03/14/1859
Birth of John Cosby in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States
Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States
1860
1860
Age 1
John Cosby resided here in Subdivision 5, Claiborne, Tennessee
Subdivision 5, Claiborne, Tennessee
1870
1870
Age 11
John Cosby resided here in District 5, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
District 5, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 41
John Cosby resided here in Civil District 5, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 5, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 51
John Cosby resided here in Civil District 5, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 5, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 61
John Cosby resided here in Civil District 5, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 5, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 71
John Cosby resided here in District 6, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
District 6, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
1933
17 March 1933
Age 74
Death of John Cosby in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States
Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 March 1853
    Event Place: Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 5, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1732; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 29
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 6, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: 2237; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2341971
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 5, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1518; Page: 244A; Family History Library Film: 553017
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 5, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: 1561; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 1241561
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Subdivision 5, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1244; Page: 286; Family History Library Film: 805244
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 5, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1493; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1375506
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 03141859
    Event Place: Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Subdivision 5, Claiborne, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Subdivision 5, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1244; Page: 286; Family History Library Film: 805244

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 5, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 5, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1518; Page: 244A; Family History Library Film: 553017

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 5, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 5, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: 1561; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 1241561

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 5, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 5, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1493; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1375506

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 5, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 5, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1732; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 29

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 6, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 6, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: 2237; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2341971

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 March 1933
    Event Place: Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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