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Hi, Margie. I've been on vacation; thus the belated reply.
At this point, the way the two projects can "talk" publicly is through
one of the public websites such as YSearch.org. I'm not sure how many
of each of the various subgroups of Cobbs from the old
RelativeGenetics/now Ancestry.com Cobb/Cobbs project have uploaded
there, but a couple of years ago when I was working actively in that
group we were trying to encourage a couple of participants from each
subgroup to upload. Those from the FamilyTreeDNA.com project can
upload there with a couple of clicks, but Ancestry and other company
participants have to do a bit of adjusting and have to enter each
marker's value, so that the groups can be evenly compared. This is
because of the separate processes that each company uses for analyzing
the markers and the slightly different markers they choose to put in
their basic array. Once the few adjustments are made, however, it is
easy to see the family subgroups align.
Who is the person in the DNA project that you are most closely related
to? Is he a descendant of the John Cobb 1814 Henry/Shelby, KY? Do
you know if descendants of William and brother Thomas have done DNA
testing?
One problem with these gaps is that there were several different Cobb/
Cobbs families coming through Virginia in the second half of the
1700s. I was at the VA archives yesterday trying to find traces of my
presumed ancestors who sold property in Baltimore County, MD, ca 1748
and are presumed to have drifted through VA for a time with some
kinsmen before hitting one of the wagon trails south into the Yadkin/
PeeDee valley of the Carolinas to buy land just south of the current
NC/SC line by the 1760s. Really frustrating to sort out, if they
didn't happen to buy property along the way or hit a county with a
surviving tax list at the time the listing was done. It would take
days for two or three researchers working together to comb through
enough records to possibly find a trace of them. Doable, of course,
but there's got to be a better way!
I would love to find a couple of active Cobb/Cobbs researchers to help
us recruit IN natives from presumed various branches, various families
to do testing, so that we might begin to have a more scientific
picture of the Cobb migrations.
Are you living in or close to Indiana? I'm in North Carolina,
currently just on the northern edge of Charlotte.
Anne
On Jul 13, 2012, at 1:55 PM, Margie wrote:
>
> Ann, I am interested in learning how the two DNA Cobb/Cobbs projects
> are 'combined' if at all - and how we can access the results.
>
> I 'know' through DNA testing that my Cobb family originates from the
> Ambrose Cobb/Cobbs family of early Virginia.
>
> My only problem is connecting Ambrose to my known Cobb ancestor,
> John Cobb who was born in 1814 in Henry/Shelby County, KY. I
> finally learned his father was William Cobb (he had a brother Thomas
> Cobb. Both brothers were living in KY and IND in early 1820-30 -
> first census record was in Jefferson County, IND on the Bear family
> farm - John's mother was Hester Bear).
>
> However, in trying to locate THE PARENTS of William and Thomas who
> probably were born in VA/WVA has proven unsuccessful- but not from
> lack of lots of research.
>
> William and Thomas Cobb probably 'sailed/floated' down the Ohio
> River from somewhere along Virginia/West Virginia - before 1814 when
> they were living along the Henry/Shelby Counties, KY line (on the
> Kinder family farm).
>
> I am hoping that by combining these two project that my Cobb family
> might bubble to the surface.
>
> We know that MY Cobb family did not follow the usual migratory path
> from that of most of Ambrose's descendants - these two brothers are
> not found in any of those family lines.
>
> Any thoughts? Directions for me to follow?
>
> Thanks all of you.
>
> Margie Hinton
I've "rescued" a group of three photographs belonging to the COBBS Family.
The first is a photograph of Harden Lake COBBS which was taken at the Harry
E. Wallace Studio in Mobile, Alabama. The photograph appears to have been
taken in the 1870's or 1880's with Harden appearing to be about 9 years old
at the time it was taken.
The second photograph is one of Madge COBBS which was taken at the
Fredrick's Studio in New York City, NY. This photograph appears to have
been taken in the 1880's or 1890's with Madge likely in her teens or 20's at
the time. The third photograph is also one of Madge COBBS which was taken
at the Swift Studio in Mobile, AL. This photograph appears to have been
taken in the 1880's with Madge likely in her early teens at the time.
Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information
regarding this family:
Harden or Hardin Lake COBBS was b. 1 Jun 1869 in Mobile, AL to parents James
T. COBBS (b. 1831) and Margarette C. LAKE (b. 1836-d.1914). Harden or
Hardin was one of four children born to this couple including, Liza Lake;
Daniel Boone; Mary L. "Maggie"; and Harden or Hardin Lake COBBS.
Harden or Hardin married Maud Elizabeth LEAK (1873-1950) on 14 apr 1897 in
Monroe County GA. Harden died in Atlanta, GA on 30 Nov 1929.
Census records provide the following detail:
1870 census of Sumter Township, AL:
James COBBS, age 39, an Attorney at Law, born NC
Margret COBBS, age 34, Keeps House, born AL
Lizz LAKE, age 10, Keeps House, born AL
Daniel B. COBBS, age 9, born AL
Mary L. COBBS, age 2, born AL
Hardin COBBS, age 1, born AL
John MCEWAN, age 8, born AL
1880 census of Mobile, AL:
James COBBS, age 49, a Lawyer, born NC
Margaret COBBS, wife, age 42, Keep House, born AL, parents born NJ/TN
Boone COBBS, son, age 19, at Home, born AL
Maggie COBBS, dau, age 13, at Home, born AL
Hardin COBBS, son, age 10, at Home, born AL
1900 census of Atlanta, GA:
Harrison LEAK, age 71, born Apr 1829, a widower, born GA, parents born GA, a
Real Estate Agent
Hardon L. COBBS, son-in-law, age 30, born Aug 1869, married 3 years, born
AL, parents born AL, a Coal Dealer
Maud L. COBBS, dau, age 26, born Aug 1872, married 3 years, no children,
born GA, parents born GA
Jettie PARKER, niece, age 30, born Oct 1869, born GA, parents born GA
+ 2 Servants
1910 census of Atlanta, GA:
Harden L. COBB, age 38, married 12 years, born AL, parents born AL, a Real
Estate Agent
Maude L. COBB, wife, age 36, married 12 years, no children, born GA, parents
born GA
Jettie PARKER, cousin, age 45, born GA, parents born GA
1920 census of Atlanta, GA:
Harden COBB, age 50, born AL, parents born AL, a Real Estate Securities
Agent
Maude L. COBB, wife, age 44, born GA, parents born GA
Jett PARKER, cousin, age 60, born GA, parents born GA
I am hoping to locate someone from this family so that the photographs can
be returned to the care of family. If you are a member of this family, or
you know someone who might be, please contact me.
Thanks,
Shelley
It is actually very common to have a connection to a COBB line through
one's mother. I believe it is true of both me and the admin for the
Ancestry DNA project, Betty Harris. All that is necessary is to find a
living male Cobb relative of yours to participate. In my case, it was
my second cousin (the son of my mother's cousin).
Best regards,
Stephanie
Project Admin FTDNA
On Thu, Jul 12, 2012 at 4:19 PM, <VistaRon96(a)aol.com> wrote:
> What about us that our COBB's are on our Mothers side?
>
>
> In a message dated 7/12/2012 9:22:38 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
> jacrocker(a)windstream.net writes:
>
> We are constantly looking for roots and kinsmen.
>
> One of the best ways to connect is through DNA testing, especially Y-
> DNA testing. There are currently two Cobb/Cobbs projects, one with
> Ancestry.com and one with FamilyTreeDNA.com. The two projects can
> compare notes and talk to each other through a couple of online sites,
> such as Y-Search. The Ancestry.com project is the larger and older of
> the two. Today I'm talking about the FamilyTreeDNA.com project.
>
> The kit for a male who has the Cobb or Cobbs surname is the Y-DNA kit,
> with a minimum of 37 markers, preferable 67 markers.
> If you are a female (or male) with a fairly recent Cobb or Cobbs
> ancestor, you can find kinsmen by doing a FamilyFinder test through
> the Cobb project at FamilyTreeDNA.
>
> There is a sale a new kits and upgrades through 11:59PM Houston, TX,
> time on Sunday July 15th.
>
> The Cobb project and page for ordering DNA testing is:
> www.familytreedna.com/group-join.aspx?Group=Cobb
>
> Scroll down to order kits. Be sure to order at least the 37 marker Y-
> DNA kit or the 67 marker kit for best results if you are a Cobb/Cobbs
> surnamed male or otherwise order the FamilyFinder kit.
>
> This is a chance to find out which line of Cobbs you belong to. And
> for those with known British lineages to find their American cousins.
> Please join us.
>
> Anne Crocker
>
>
> -------------------------------
> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to COBB-request(a)rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
What CAN we do if our Cobbs are on our Mother's side/? Ed Kloehn > Mother ,Mildred Cobb from Virginia
---- Anne Crocker <jacrocker(a)windstream.net> wrote:
> We are constantly looking for roots and kinsmen.
>
> One of the best ways to connect is through DNA testing, especially Y-
> DNA testing. There are currently two Cobb/Cobbs projects, one with
> Ancestry.com and one with FamilyTreeDNA.com. The two projects can
> compare notes and talk to each other through a couple of online sites,
> such as Y-Search. The Ancestry.com project is the larger and older of
> the two. Today I'm talking about the FamilyTreeDNA.com project.
>
> The kit for a male who has the Cobb or Cobbs surname is the Y-DNA kit,
> with a minimum of 37 markers, preferable 67 markers.
> If you are a female (or male) with a fairly recent Cobb or Cobbs
> ancestor, you can find kinsmen by doing a FamilyFinder test through
> the Cobb project at FamilyTreeDNA.
>
> There is a sale a new kits and upgrades through 11:59PM Houston, TX,
> time on Sunday July 15th.
>
> The Cobb project and page for ordering DNA testing is:
> www.familytreedna.com/group-join.aspx?Group=Cobb
>
> Scroll down to order kits. Be sure to order at least the 37 marker Y-
> DNA kit or the 67 marker kit for best results if you are a Cobb/Cobbs
> surnamed male or otherwise order the FamilyFinder kit.
>
> This is a chance to find out which line of Cobbs you belong to. And
> for those with known British lineages to find their American cousins.
> Please join us.
>
> Anne Crocker
>
> -------------------------------
> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to COBB-request(a)rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
Ann, I am interested in learning how the two DNA Cobb/Cobbs projects are 'combined' if at all - and how we can access the results.
I 'know' through DNA testing that my Cobb family originates from the Ambrose Cobb/Cobbs family of early Virginia.
My only problem is connecting Ambrose to my known Cobb ancestor, John Cobb who was born in 1814 in Henry/Shelby County, KY. I finally learned his father was William Cobb (he had a brother Thomas Cobb. Both brothers were living in KY and IND in early 1820-30 - first census record was in Jefferson County, IND on the Bear family farm - John's mother was Hester Bear).
However, in trying to locate THE PARENTS of William and Thomas who probably were born in VA/WVA has proven unsuccessful- but not from lack of lots of research.
William and Thomas Cobb probably 'sailed/floated' down the Ohio River from somewhere along Virginia/West Virginia - before 1814 when they were living along the Henry/Shelby Counties, KY line (on the Kinder family farm).
I am hoping that by combining these two project that my Cobb family might bubble to the surface.
We know that MY Cobb family did not follow the usual migratory path from that of most of Ambrose's descendants - these two brothers are not found in any of those family lines.
Any thoughts? Directions for me to follow?
Thanks all of you.
Margie Hinton
-----Original Message-----
>From: Anne Crocker <jacrocker(a)windstream.net>
>Sent: Jul 12, 2012 9:21 AM
>To: cobb(a)rootsweb.com
>Subject: [COBB] Cobb DNA Projects
>
>We are constantly looking for roots and kinsmen.
>
>One of the best ways to connect is through DNA testing, especially Y-
>DNA testing. There are currently two Cobb/Cobbs projects, one with
>Ancestry.com and one with FamilyTreeDNA.com. The two projects can
>compare notes and talk to each other through a couple of online sites,
>such as Y-Search. The Ancestry.com project is the larger and older of
>the two. Today I'm talking about the FamilyTreeDNA.com project.
>
>The kit for a male who has the Cobb or Cobbs surname is the Y-DNA kit,
>with a minimum of 37 markers, preferable 67 markers.
>If you are a female (or male) with a fairly recent Cobb or Cobbs
>ancestor, you can find kinsmen by doing a FamilyFinder test through
>the Cobb project at FamilyTreeDNA.
>
>There is a sale a new kits and upgrades through 11:59PM Houston, TX,
>time on Sunday July 15th.
>
>The Cobb project and page for ordering DNA testing is:
>www.familytreedna.com/group-join.aspx?Group=Cobb
>
>Scroll down to order kits. Be sure to order at least the 37 marker Y-
>DNA kit or the 67 marker kit for best results if you are a Cobb/Cobbs
>surnamed male or otherwise order the FamilyFinder kit.
>
>This is a chance to find out which line of Cobbs you belong to. And
>for those with known British lineages to find their American cousins.
>Please join us.
>
>Anne Crocker
>
What about us that our COBB's are on our Mothers side?
In a message dated 7/12/2012 9:22:38 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
jacrocker(a)windstream.net writes:
We are constantly looking for roots and kinsmen.
One of the best ways to connect is through DNA testing, especially Y-
DNA testing. There are currently two Cobb/Cobbs projects, one with
Ancestry.com and one with FamilyTreeDNA.com. The two projects can
compare notes and talk to each other through a couple of online sites,
such as Y-Search. The Ancestry.com project is the larger and older of
the two. Today I'm talking about the FamilyTreeDNA.com project.
The kit for a male who has the Cobb or Cobbs surname is the Y-DNA kit,
with a minimum of 37 markers, preferable 67 markers.
If you are a female (or male) with a fairly recent Cobb or Cobbs
ancestor, you can find kinsmen by doing a FamilyFinder test through
the Cobb project at FamilyTreeDNA.
There is a sale a new kits and upgrades through 11:59PM Houston, TX,
time on Sunday July 15th.
The Cobb project and page for ordering DNA testing is:
www.familytreedna.com/group-join.aspx?Group=Cobb
Scroll down to order kits. Be sure to order at least the 37 marker Y-
DNA kit or the 67 marker kit for best results if you are a Cobb/Cobbs
surnamed male or otherwise order the FamilyFinder kit.
This is a chance to find out which line of Cobbs you belong to. And
for those with known British lineages to find their American cousins.
Please join us.
Anne Crocker
-------------------------------
To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to
COBB-request(a)rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the
body of the message
We are constantly looking for roots and kinsmen.
One of the best ways to connect is through DNA testing, especially Y-
DNA testing. There are currently two Cobb/Cobbs projects, one with
Ancestry.com and one with FamilyTreeDNA.com. The two projects can
compare notes and talk to each other through a couple of online sites,
such as Y-Search. The Ancestry.com project is the larger and older of
the two. Today I'm talking about the FamilyTreeDNA.com project.
The kit for a male who has the Cobb or Cobbs surname is the Y-DNA kit,
with a minimum of 37 markers, preferable 67 markers.
If you are a female (or male) with a fairly recent Cobb or Cobbs
ancestor, you can find kinsmen by doing a FamilyFinder test through
the Cobb project at FamilyTreeDNA.
There is a sale a new kits and upgrades through 11:59PM Houston, TX,
time on Sunday July 15th.
The Cobb project and page for ordering DNA testing is:
www.familytreedna.com/group-join.aspx?Group=Cobb
Scroll down to order kits. Be sure to order at least the 37 marker Y-
DNA kit or the 67 marker kit for best results if you are a Cobb/Cobbs
surnamed male or otherwise order the FamilyFinder kit.
This is a chance to find out which line of Cobbs you belong to. And
for those with known British lineages to find their American cousins.
Please join us.
Anne Crocker