YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Josiah Hobbs 1879–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 JUL 1879

Birth Location: Salt Lakes, Victoria, Australia

Death Date: 27 MAR 1948

Death Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Father: George Hobbs

Mother: Eliza Brooksby

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Whitehead

Children(s): Gordon Hobbs, Hurtle Hobbs, Austin Hobbs, Doris Hobbs, Norman Hobbs, Olive Hobbs, Hedley Hobbs

In 1879, Josiah Hobbs entered the world in Salt Lakes, Victoria, Australia, born to George Hobbs And Eliza Ann Brooksby. Josiah Hobbs married Elizabeth Victoria Whitehead, and had children including Austin Hensley Walter Hobbs, Doris Edith Wilhelmina Hobbs, Gordon Hobbs, Hedley Raymond Hobbs, Hurtle Edmond Josiah Hobbs, Norman Aubrey Cuthbert Hobbs, Olive Ruth Hobbs. Josiah Hobbs passed away in 1948 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Find more search results for Josiah Hobbs
JH

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1879, Josiah Hobbs entered the world in Salt Lakes, Victoria, Australia, born to George Hobbs And Eliza Ann Brooksby.
  • Josiah Hobbs married Elizabeth Victoria Whitehead, and had children including Austin Hensley Walter Hobbs, Doris Edith Wilhelmina Hobbs, Gordon Hobbs, Hedley Raymond Hobbs, Hurtle Edmond Josiah Hobbs, Norman Aubrey Cuthbert Hobbs, Olive Ruth Hobbs.
  • Josiah Hobbs passed away in 1948 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Josiah Hobbs's Ancestors

Self
Josiah Hobbs
1879–1948
Birth Place: Salt Lakes, Victoria, Australia
Parents
George Hobbs
1847–1928
Great Gaddesden, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Eliza (Ann) Brooksby
1846–1927
Rothwell, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
William Hobbs
1826–1913
Flamstead, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Emily Geary
1826–1898
Flaunden, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
Matthew Hobbs
–1871
Anne Gregory
1804–1857
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Gregory
1785–1853
Ann Carrington
1788–1862

Josiah Hobbs's Descendants

1.
JH
Josiah Hobbs (10 JUL 1879–27 MAR 1948) m. Elizabeth (Victoria) Whitehead (1879–25 FEB 1947)
  1. 1. Gordon Hobbs 1901–1983
  2. 2. Hurtle (Edmond Josiah) Hobbs 1903–1988 m. Mavis (Lillian) Lyon 1903–
    1. 1. Valerie (Ruth) Hobbs 1931–2012
  3. 3. Austin (Hensley Walter) Hobbs 1905–1993 m. Alma (Olive) Gaskett 1910–1993
  4. 4. Doris (Edith Wilhelmina) Hobbs 1907–1989
  5. 5. Norman (Aubrey Cuthbert) Hobbs 1915– m. Jessie (Lily) Wilkins 1913–
  6. 6. Olive (Ruth) Hobbs 1913–1985
  7. 7. Hedley (Raymond) Hobbs 1919–2005 m. Alexa Joyce 1923–1997

Josiah Hobbs's Timeline

2 Records

1879
10 JUL 1879
Birth of Josiah Hobbs in Salt Lakes, Victoria, Australia
Salt Lakes, Victoria, Australia
1948
27 MAR 1948
Age 69
Death of Josiah Hobbs in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 JUL 1879
    Event Place: Salt Lakes, Victoria, Australia

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 MAR 1948
    Event Place: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE