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Henry Cobb¹

born 1687, died between 29 September and 27 November 1763

Father: Edward Cobb (born 1663, died 1731)
Mother: Dorothy _____, [wife of Edward COBB]

Family: Mary Hardy

James Cobb+ (died between 29 October and 30 November 1792)
John Cobb+ (born about 1750, died between 8 September and 30 November 1809)

Life Events

Death: Between 29 September and 27 November 1763; Bertie County, North Carolina, USAB G O^1,2
Birth: 1687¹

Other Information

Note: Henry was the first Cobb of the Alabama lineage to settle outside of Virginia. He apparently settled in Bertie County, North Carolina, (date unknown) thereby beginning the southward-westard migration of the Alabama Cobbs.
REF: Cobb. JE Cobb, JR (Col, USA ret), Date and publisher unknown, pg 91.

According to JE Cobb, Henry also had another son named William.

Citations

Cobb Jr,, John E, Cobb and Cobbs: Early Virginians, pg 91
Last Will and Testament, Henry Cobb, 29 Sep 1763. (State Archives of North Carolina, Berite County), This will was proved at the Bertie County Courthouse on 27 November 1763