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Author: maraudermn
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Hi Rutherford:
I am not a descendant of the Cosby Family, but my beloved wife, is the great grandaughter
of Mary Elizabeth Cosby of Powhatan Co., VA. In my research I came into possession of a
book titled: "My Wife's family" by Noah H. Bradley. In this book there is
over 100 pages of genealogical information on the Cosby Family of Virginia.
Edwin Henry Cosby born about 1794 in Goochland Co., VA married on December 23, 1816 in
Amelia Co., VA to Elizabeth "Betsy" Seay who was born around 1795 in Amelia Co.,
VA.
Edwin Henry Cosby is the son of William Cosby born Feb 14, 1759, died 1796 in Powhatan
Co., VA. William was married first on April 11, 1786 in Powhatan Co., VA to Sarah Sizer,
daughter of David Sizer and Mary _____ and 2nd on Jan 17, 1799 in Powhatan Co., VA to
Tandy Burfoot.
William Cosby was the son of David Cosby born 1728 and died 1804 in Goochland Co., VA
David was married 1st to unknown; 2nd on Jan 26, 1757 in Goodhland Co., VA to Mary
Johnson, daughter of Charles Johnson and 3rd on Sept 24, 1791 in Goochland Co., VA to
Sussanna Whittle.
David Cosby had a brother named Jeremiah David Cosby to whom you referred in your E-Mail
Message.
David Cosby was the son of David Cosby and Mary Garland Overton.
The above mentioned book carries the Cosby Family back to Robert of Cossibey in England
around 1412.
Hope that this is of some help.
Bernie Bland
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