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William Franklin Cobb 1867–1958 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Nov 1867

Birth Location: Kai D Lounty, Indiana

Death Date: 1958

Death Location: Rome City, Noble County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Gibson Cobbs

Mother: Susana Cobbs

Spouse(s): Dora Nichols, Estella Smurr

Children(s): Pauline Cobbs

In 1867, William Franklin Cobb entered the world in Kai D Lounty, Indiana, born to Gibson Cobbs And Susana Cobbs. In 1870, William Franklin Cobb resided in York, Noble, Indiana. In 1880, William Franklin Cobb resided in Springfield, Noble, Indiana, United States. William Franklin Cobb married Dora A Nichols, Estella M Smurr, and had children including Pauline Delight Cobbs. William Franklin Cobb passed away in 1958 in Rome City, Noble County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1867, William Franklin Cobb entered the world in Kai D Lounty, Indiana, born to Gibson Cobbs And Susana Cobbs.
  • In 1870, William Franklin Cobb resided in York, Noble, Indiana.
  • In 1880, William Franklin Cobb resided in Springfield, Noble, Indiana, United States.
  • William Franklin Cobb married Dora A Nichols, Estella M Smurr, and had children including Pauline Delight Cobbs.
  • William Franklin Cobb passed away in 1958 in Rome City, Noble County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Gibson Cobbs
1825–1912
Birth Location: Ohio
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Susana Cobbs
1826–1899
Birth Location: Maryland
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Spouses(s)

Dora Nichols
1871–1965
Birth Location: Michigan, United States
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Estella Smurr
1871–1895
Birth Location: DeKalb County, Indiana, United States of America
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Children(s)

Pauline Cobbs
1893–1984
Birth Location: Rome City, Indiana
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William Cobb's Ancestors

Self
William Cobb
1867–1958
Birth Place: Kai D Lounty, Indiana
Parents
Gibson Cobbs
1825–1912
Ohio
Susana Cobbs
1826–1899
Maryland
Grandparents
Pleasnt Cobb
1795–1841
Caroline Co., VA
ELIZABETH ICENHOUR
1801–1833
Columbiana, Ohio
Abraham Huffer
1781–1865
Maryland
Esther Huffer
1790–1869
Maryland
Great-Grandparents
PLEASANT COBB
1760–1840
Amy Terrell
1766–1838
Nicholas Saeyhower
1749–
MARY MIERS
1742–1832
JOHN HUFFER
1741–1802
MAGDALENA ROHRER
1753–1803
JOHANNES FOLTZ
1757–1816
MARIA ZIMMERMAN
1762–1849
2nd-Great-Grandparents
ROBERT COBB
1730–1773
Mary Terrell
1738–1775
THOMAS TERRELL
1736–1804
REBECCA PEATROSS
1740–1794
JOHANN EISENHAUER
1721–1802
ELIZABETH GRAFF
1716–1770
MICHEAL MIERS
1720–1771
MARY I
1720–1788
JOHANNES HUFFER
1721–1742
John Rohrer
1700–1772
ELIZABETH SNAVELY
1710–1787
JOHANN FOLTZ
1725–1812
BARBARA HOOF
1725–1812
HANS ZIMMERMAN
1720–1786
ANNA WEBER
1720–1784

William Cobb's Descendants

1.
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William (Franklin) Cobb (Nov 1867–1958) m. Dora (A) Nichols (3 Mar 1871–16 Jul 1965) m. Estella (M) Smurr (1871–1895)
  1. 1. Pauline (Delight) Cobbs 1893–1984 m. Elmer (Ray) Ross 1894–1981
    1. 1. Lee (Franklin) Ross 1923–2009 m. Wanda (L) Ross 1926–
      1. 1. Gary (Franklin) Ross 1947–1966
    2. 2. Eleanor (J) Ross 1925–2016

William Cobb's Timeline

8 Records

1867
Nov 1867
Birth of William Franklin Cobb in Kai D Lounty, Indiana
Kai D Lounty, Indiana
1870
1870
Age 3
William Franklin Cobb resided here in York, Noble, Indiana
York, Noble, Indiana
1880
1880
Age 13
William Franklin Cobb resided here in Springfield, Noble, Indiana, United States
Springfield, Noble, Indiana, United States
1900
1900
Age 33
William Franklin Cobb resided here in Orange, Noble, Indiana
Orange, Noble, Indiana
1910
1910
Age 43
William Franklin Cobb resided here in Orange, Noble, Indiana
Orange, Noble, Indiana
1920
1920
Age 53
William Franklin Cobb resided here in Wayne, Noble, Indiana
Wayne, Noble, Indiana
1958
1958
Age 91
Death of William Franklin Cobb in Noble Co., Indiana, USA
Noble Co., Indiana, USA
1958
1958
Age 91
Death of William Franklin Cobb in Leesburg, Fla.
Leesburg, Fla.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Nov 1867
    Event Place: Kai D Lounty, Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wayne, Noble, Indiana; Roll: T625_459; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 149; Image: 391.
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Springfield, Noble, Indiana; Roll: T9_301; Family History Film: 1254301; Page: 376.4000; Enumeration District: 67; Image: 0748.
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: York, Noble, Indiana; Roll: M593_347; Page: 340; Image: 683.
    [4] OneWorldTree
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Orange, Noble, Indiana; Roll: T623_395; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 88.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Orange, Noble, Indiana; Roll: T624_372; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 115; Image: 1110.
    [7] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 217; Film Title: 78 St. Joseph 820-4059; Film Description: St Joseph (1929-1946)
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Battle Creek Enquirer; Publication Date: 14 Mar 1958; Publication Place: Battle Creek, Michigan, United States of America; ,0.50474244,0.166927

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: York, Noble, Indiana
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: York, Noble, Indiana; Roll: M593_347; Page: 340; Image: 683.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Springfield, Noble, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Springfield, Noble, Indiana; Roll: T9_301; Family History Film: 1254301; Page: 376.4000; Enumeration District: 67; Image: 0748.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Orange, Noble, Indiana
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Orange, Noble, Indiana; Roll: T623_395; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 88.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Orange, Noble, Indiana
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Orange, Noble, Indiana; Roll: T624_372; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 115; Image: 1110.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Wayne, Noble, Indiana
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wayne, Noble, Indiana; Roll: T625_459; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 149; Image: 391.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1958
    Event Place: Noble Co., Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] OneWorldTree
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1958
    Event Place: Leesburg, Fla.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Battle Creek Enquirer; Publication Date: 14 Mar 1958; Publication Place: Battle Creek, Michigan, United States of America; ,0.50474244,0.166927

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rome City, Noble County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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