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Floyd Lee Cobb 
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Floyd Lee Cobb
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been attempting to learn more about my ancestors. In the more than twenty years that have passed since then, I have worked to compile information regarding the Cobb family tree. Some of the information was gained from sitting down and talking to family members, some was sent to me by relatives, and quite a lot was derived from information posted on the internet. The information contained in this document will vary in some cases from what has previously been written. Which version is more correct is difficult to say; however, I will offer anecdotal and written evidence as to why I believe this version to be accurate. I began my quest by asking my father, Floyd Cobb, to tell me as much as he could about the family. Floyd told me quite a lot about his siblings and parents; however, he insisted that his sister, Mary Jane Womack, was the best source for information. So, in the spring of 1978, dad and I sat down with her one evening and she told me as much as she could about who we were and where we came from. With remarkable detail, Aunt Jane was able to take me back as far as Samuel Ambrose Cobb (b. abt 1760), my Great, Great, Great, Great Grandfather, who was married to Rachel Black. Finally, she told me that she had always heard that: "originally two Cobb brothers came to American from Ireland in the middle of the night to avoid being arrested for backing the wrong person in a political issue." While I found the anecdote amusing, I would not learn for nearly twenty years how crucial that information would be in searching out our roots. A few years later, I would receive a document from John Fields of Colorado that mirrored what Aunt Jane had told me. His document added numerous names of siblings and related census data. It also mentioned the possibility of Samuel Ambrose Cobb's dad as being Asa Cobb of South Carolina; however, went on to doubt the veracity of the fact. In 1996, I found my way onto the Internet and began digging around for more information on the Cobb Family history. I was able to begin with John Cobb, who was born in England around 1300 and work forward to approximately 1600; however could not link up with Samuel and Rachel Cobb. I felt certain that the link was out there, but could not find it. But, in 1997, while shopping for antique cat cookie jars, I found a book authored by Irvin S. Cobb and relating to Whiskey. Remembering the tales my dad used to tell me about whiskey, I figured Irvin had to be one of us, so I forked over 5 dollars for the book and took it home without reading it. When I finally opened the book, what I would read would send a cold shiver down my spine. The book would bridge the gap between Samuel Ambrose and John Cobb. According to Irvin Cobb, "the first of our tribe to land upon the coasts of the Western Hemisphere - one Deacon Henry Cobb, who left Ireland just ahead of a warrant for rebellion against the crown and then left England a few hours before a baliff arrived with a writ." I previously had information about Deacon Henry Cobb linking him to John Cobb and now, thanks to Aunt Jane and Irvin S. Cobb, I had information linking Samuel Ambrose Cobb to Deacon Henry Cobb. Using that information, I was able to bridge the gap and cover over 600 years of Cobb family history. Since that time, I have added many more names to the database and my sister, Brenda Cobb Davis, has spent a great deal of time obtaining names, dates, and photographs from many people. In addition, she and Bill Reichert have spent numerous hours scanning pictures and entering names and dates into The Family Tree Maker computer software program and designing and printing this document. In addition, a large family tree banner was printed to be displayed at the 1999 Cobb Family Reunion. Without them, and without those who have graciously provided this information, this document and the banner would not exist. Thanks to all who contributed. I hope that you have as much enjoyment viewing these documents as we have had creating them. -Floyd Lee Cobb 6/99 |
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