Re: Asa Cobb born about 1750 in Virginia
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Re: Asa Cobb born about 1750 in Virginia
Marilyn Cobb 6/06/01
Yes-No-and Maybe, all three.
First--- the 'NO'.You have a "long row to hoe" trying to prove that Jesse and "THE" Howell Cobb of Georgia, were very closely related! In fact, I don't think you'll make it.
Now --- the 'Maybe'.The name Howell Cobb was common as dirt.I doubt if there's been a Cobb family to come out of the southeastern US that doesn't have at least a half-dozen or so Howell's in their tree.In that respect, Jesse could have had a Georgia cousin named Howell Cobb.Everybody had a cousin named Howell Cobb!
Now --- the 'Yes'.Jesse was descended from Henry Cobb (the Elder) of Barnstable, MA.Henry was descended from John Cobbs of Kent (England).Another descendant of John of Kent, was Ambrose Cobbs of early York Co, VA (no kin to Joseph, thank you).Ambrose was the direct line ancestor of "THE" Howell Cobb of Georgia.