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Author: mcobb472
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Myths, Errors, and Fairy Tales at "Cobb and Cobbs" has been updated ... http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~cobb/archives/misc/errors.htm ... The Ancestry of Ambrose Cobb.
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I agree! Please contact me.
Thanks,
Mike
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Author: siemedia
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Thank you for adding to my Asa collection! I think my Asa and Henry Cobb were related. One of Henry's descendants was in the Beekman Patent at the same time as Asa and his son Asa. I just can't find a way to make the connection. I am hoping some male in my line will join the DNA project.
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Author: Win1234
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I know the Cobb Line from MA is connected to the Cobb's in Kentucky.
A Samuel had an Asa as brother before he named his youngest child Asa.
My line goes Henry, Samuel, Henry, Samuel, Asa, Thomas, Jasper, Annie, her son and then to me. Annie had the terrible thing to be a girl.
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My husband, Carl Wayne Cobb, who passed away 14 Nov 2006 submitted his DNA
to this project and it was a very positive experience for him. We were
given the choice of keeping his results private or sharing with other and
was informed when other persons who's DNA matched his were found. Carl's
father died when he was 8 months old and the DNA project made it easier for
us to locate his paternal roots. Dolly Dillon Cobb
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> My personal belief is that the Cobb y-DNA study is of low value to most
> Cobb descendents because the results are "secret". The Cobb y-DNA study
> is rare among the population of y-DNA studies in that results are not
> available other researchers. The real question that I have to ask is why
> are the results being kept secret? No one from the study has offered any
> plausible explanation for secret results. Now, if the study coordinator
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Author: LarryShoop
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Looking for information on Patrica I don't have any dates on her also date she was married. Married to Nels Leroy Anderson born 11/8/1925 in Hubbard Iowa and died on 4/1/1995 in Santa Barbara Ca.
Larry
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Author: mcobb472
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It really is time to end this discussion on the Cobb DNA Project. Those who endorse the project and those who don't need to "agree to disagree" and let it go.
I have frankly reached the point I believe Mr. Jones is complaining just to hear himself talk. His concerns have been addressed with more than adequate explanation; yet he insists on leveling personal accusations against people's integrity.
The credibility of the Cobb DNA Project is founded in its results. And those results stand on their own merit. Nobody owes Mr. Jones any further explanations, and certainly no apologies. To respond to him further will only serve to dignify his insults.
I am NOT an authority on the subject, and have made no effort to verify or disprove Mr. Jones claim that most DNA projects post the results to the general public. And I doubt if Mr. Jones is an authority on this either. I will say this much.
I have gone to the trouble of checking several DNA websites where the results are posted. I will emphasize that those sites and results are NOT the property of the company doing the testing; but were put on the net by individual webmasters. Several of them look as though they were actually duplicated via "cut and paste".
I am certainly not a lawyer, but I am keenly aware that we live in an age of virtual phobia regarding privacy. The books are full of laws, both State and Federal, protecting individual rights and control of personal information. Giving someone permission to "share" the results of their test is one thing. Giving them permission to "broadcast" them to the entire world via the Internet is a horse of a totally different color. The webmasters of those sites I checked DO NOT OWN the test results of the people who have participated in that respective project.
I do not think I would want to be the webmaster of a site that posted DNA results if either of two things happens: (1) the DNA submitter finds out his privacy has been jeopardized, and (2) the testing company finds someone is giving away their product FOR FREE.
One last comment regarding Mr. Jones suspicion that someone is writing a book: As I said in a previous post, anyone who has participated in a DNA project is in a position to appreciate that hard-copy publication of genealogy is now extremely risky. With few exceptions, where the surname COBB is concerned, just about everything ever printed has now been proven wrong, via DNA analysis. By the time a book came off the press new evidence would have become available that makes that book pure fiction. And you're not going to sell many copies at all if the information in the book is not reliable.
People have been after me for years to publish and I steadfastly refuse to do so for this very reason. At least a website can be updated with corrections and additions as they become available. But once a book is out, you can't take it back.
'Nuff said.
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Author: bjatkinson
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I went to family tree dna site and checked what was there.. there are very few Cobb participants listed and there are no results listed. There is a forum where some people have posted lineage info but it doesn't appear that there is any real difference between how people have posted lineages at places like Rootsweb, Ancestry, etc.
And the RG project has 142 participants...so it may be that the fact that a person's markers aren't posted for the world to see is the reason that so many have chosen to participate..That and the fact that the majority of those tested didn't have to pay for the test.
And my name is listed as the project coordinator...for your information and for the information of the rest of the world I am not writing a book. Personally I have no interest in your line and am positive that it doesn't relate to mine. When treated with kindness and respect I spend a great deal of time helping others figure out their lines. I helped one fellow find his birth mother. And I don't charge anything. I do it for the love of the search.
But personally I'm insulted with your accusations and will not help you even if I can at this point.
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Author: bjatkinson
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All participants who wish to reveal their personal data have posted it on the Cobb DNA list. YOu can sign up for that and get the info that's been posted.
There are about 130 people signed up to the project. Not all of them have actually submitted a sample.
There are a sizeable number who match Ambrose. About 3 that have been tested who match each other and one of those has been documented back to Joseph of Isle of Wight.
There are 14 who match and are related to Joseph who m. Rachel LNU...
There are about 15 who match who can be tracked to Henry the Elder in MA.
And about 5 who match who can be tracked to the Taunton MA line.
There are a handful of people who don't match any of these established lines.
How does that help you? Not at all unless you can find some male with the Cobb surname who is descended from your Joel Cobb... That might help at least to see if he is from Ambrose or Joseph or some other line.
Posting their dna markers will not help you at all. The info is only helpful if you have a documented line that matches a line that is not documented...
So join the Cobb DNA mailing list and see what's posted there. You won't find anyone's markers there but there is a great deal more info available from those who have posted that may or may not be helpful..
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Author: drdjones
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My personal belief is that the Cobb y-DNA study is of low value to most Cobb descendents because the results are "secret". The Cobb y-DNA study is rare among the population of y-DNA studies in that results are not available other researchers. The real question that I have to ask is why are the results being kept secret? No one from the study has offered any plausible explanation for secret results. Now, if the study coordinator is writing a book about the Cobbs and wants to protect that interest, then he or she has the obligation to state that fact to everyone. But, I know that I wouldn't ask my Cobb relatives to participate in the study.
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Author: drdjones
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Being charitable is one thing, but keeping the Cobb y-DNA results "secret" (my words) from the general public is not in the best interest of anyone except for someone writing a book--my suspicion in the case of the Cobb line(s)--I could be wrong, but I think that I am correct in this case. I do have stong opinions about it. There are very few y-DNA studies for which the results are kept secret. I think this is a strategic error on the part of the study leader that will result in fewer participants in the long run.
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So how does someone go about taking part in the Cobb DNA project?
Joe Cobb
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Hey Guys... Look what I got on one of my lists... Cool!
Dolores Cobb Phifer
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Don't know whether any of you have seen this web site, but in case not:
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If you would like to participate, as in submit a sample to the Relative Genetics site then please contact me at bjatkinson(a)juno.com.
I'll be happy to help you get started, show you how to get the test for a discount, etc.
If there is a match then Robert and I will connect you with those other participants and you can all work together to figure out your line and your connections.
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Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - March 22, 2006
Deceased Name: Cobb, James Carlos "J.C."
A resident of Central, he died Sunday, March 19, 2006, in Baton Rouge. He was 83, born Aug. 11, 1922, in Brownsville, Tenn. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II on Guadalcanal and was a carpenter most of his life and a chief building inspector of East Baton Rouge Parish until his retirement in 1988. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., on Tuesday, March 21, was from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting resumes at the funeral home Wednesday, March 22, from 9 a.m. until funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he is survived by his wife, Mary Frances Cobb; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa Cobb Haire and husband Bryan, Central, and Linda Cobb Toler and husband Tim, Baton Rouge; son and daughter-in-law, Clint Carlos Cobb and wife JoAnn, Central; a granddaughter, Jennifer Lynn Haire; two grandsons, Geoffrey Bryan Haire and James Darin Shaw; a great-granddaughter, Haley Shaw; a niece and !
three nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rupert Guy and Naomi Ethel Gregory Cobb; sister, Edna Burton; two brothers, G.F. Cobb and M.E. Cobb; and nephew, T.G. Cobb. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Geoffrey Haire and Darin Shaw, nephews, Joe Cobb and Gene Cobb, son-in-law, Bryan Haire, and dear friend, Ricky Croft. The family would like to thank Dr. Vincent, Dr. Reid, Dr. Harper and Dr. Glassenger for their compassionate care at our time of loss.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA)
Date: March 22, 2006
Edition: Main
Page: 18A
Record Number: MERLIN_1607720
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Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - June 8, 1989
Deceased Name: COBB, MARVIN M.
Died Tuesday, June 6, 1989, at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, McComb, Miss. He was born Aug. 16, 1910, in Wilkinson County, Miss., and a resident of Centreville, Miss. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visiting at Brown Funeral Home, Gloster, Miss., 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to noon Thursday. Visiting at Centreville Methodist Church, Centreville, 1 p.m. Thursday until religious services at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Bob Jones and the Rev. Tom McCurley.Interment in Oaklawn Cemetery. Survived by wife, Amelie Caston Humphreys Cobb; two sons and daughters-in-law, Lionel B. and Betty Humphreys, Baton Rouge, and William Wayne and Myra L. Humphreys, Gloster; three grandchildren, Mrs. Brian D. (Rosanna Lynn)Hays, Barksdale A.F.B., Mrs. David H. (Sheri) Smith, Crosby, Miss., and Joey Humphreys, and his wife, Sharon, Gloster; two great-grandchildren, Daniel Seth Hays and Kristin Sherea Smith; two sisters, Ola Mae Womack and Verna Estelle Bruce, bot!
h of BatonRouge; and two brothers, Clifford Lee Cobb, Woodville, Miss., and Hoover Day Cobb, Long Beach, Calif. Preceded in death by parents, James Knox Cobb and Georgia Estelle Day Cobb, Gloster; and three brothers, Robert Clyde Cobb, Houma, Lonnie George Cobb, Poplarville, Miss., and James Bythreu Cobb, Port Allen.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA)
Date: June 8, 1989
Edition: THE BATON ROUGE MORNING ADVOCATE
Page: 8-D
Record Number: 1077062
Copyright (c) 1989 Capital City Press, Baton Rouge, La.
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"Mildred Venitucci", Robert Stricklin & others:
Mention was not made of the website that does have some Cobb results from
Mr. Stricklin's DNA project. Although dated 2003, it is well worth seeing
the initial postings of the various tests and their lines. It can be found
at Ronald Lindsey's page at
http://www.clanlindsay.com/cobb_surname_dna_project.htm and to him we owe
thanks for those results shown as well as to Mr. Stricklin.
It would be interesting if there was more current data but I agree it is up
to the participants to allow this information to be posted. However, the
form on that page should not compromise anyone's family with lineal ancestry
or likely harm any descendents, based on the early known head of the family.
Certainly it allows comparison with some known tested lines if some one
wants to have the test done. Hopefully there may be additional test results
as certainly I have found DNA results of another has helped link an
unattached line to one of the known lines. Although making the connection is
still a chore with lack of known documentation to a particular family, it
is an enterprise that may yield some good results with research and evidence
leading to more depth.
Paul Cobb
(see "Cobb & Cobbs")
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Hi Mike,
You may remember that I am a former Cobb mail list admin. I had to give up the Cobb list due to my mother's health issues. As always, I greatly appreciate all your effort to promote Cobb family genealogy and in particular greatly appreciate the Cobb Website. You have always been fair and willing to take your time to help others while sharing your Cobb family information. It was you that originally helped me many years ago. Thanks again!
I have been out of the loop and would like to become more involved again. I am not familiar with the Cobb DNA Project but would like to learn more. I descend from Lincoln County, North Carolina Cobb ancestors. Based on the information at the Cobb website my line has NOT been positively identified. Obviously, descendants of this line are potential DNA participants but information seems to be lacking. Could you please point me in the right direction.
I have also been learning more about DNA in general as it relates to genetic genealogy. It seems that other surname projects have more transparency which could also be beneficial. I don't know where the previous poster was coming from but I do know that there are uninformed Cobb descendants who have an interest in the Cobb DNA Project. Any and all information would be greatly appreciated. Please feel free to communicate with me by e-mail.
Thanks,
Mike
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Author: bjatkinson
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"Arrogance is detrimental to genealogical research and generally has the effect of embarrassment in light of new information. As regards DNA projects or tests in general, the participant must choose for himself whether to have his DNA pattern revealed to the world. Since there is more than one place to submit one's DNA pattern if one so chooses, then the participant must make that decision and initiate that activity.
Many people willingly share their data with other researchers. Some post it openly on the web with the unavoidable errors that always happen. Others prefer to glean info for their research from the works of others rather than doing their own research. Often these are the people who so arrogantly proclaim that the work or motives of others are suspect.
If the poster bears the Cobb surname and wishes to participate in the Cobb DNA project at Relative Genetics then he should pay the fare. This particular project has been extremely successful for the majority of participants in that it has helped them focus their research in the direction of their most recent common ancestor.
Relative Genetics isn't in the business of printing family histories and has little or no genealogical information on the participants. Should the company attempt to mine the family histories of the participants, such participants would immediately become suspicious and such resulting suspicion would shut down the project quickly. RG would have no way of using the DNA markers of participants to create any book on any Cobb line.
Perhaps Doctor Jones might benefit more from a more reasoned approach, using a bit of honey, to get more information about his Cobb ancestors. Obviously the vinegar approach will set a lot of honest researchers on edge and most likely will result in a lack of cooperation from serious Cobb researchers."
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I know a number of DNA projects do post their marker information. I do not have any objection to posting my markers as there is no information of value except to a genealogist. And I can see where they might be of value to someone looking for a match. I suspect if we looked hard enough our markers could be found somewhere on the Web anyway.
Hubert Cobb
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