Theodore Cobb
Date of Birth
Jan. 2, 1804
Date of Death
Unknown
Letters Authored
0
Letters Received
2
Theodore Cobb was born 219 years ago.
Letters Received in Collection
| Date | Author | Title |
|---|---|---|
| March 17, 1829 | Calvin Tilden | Politics, fire, and legal matters |
| May 29, 1835 | Eliza Cushing | Eliza and Elijah Cushing write of their boat and stage travels in 1835 |
History
COBB FAMILY
Eliza Cobb was born 2 May 1802 in Pembroke, Massachusetts and died 5 Oct 1880 of consumption.
Eliza Cobb's parents were Cornelius Cobb (b. 10 Feb 1775, d. 1 Dec 1833) and Betsey Thomas (b. 12 Oct 1778). The brother to whom she writes is Theodore Cobb (b. 2 Jan 1804), but she had several other siblings: Grace Cobb (b. 22 Jan 1806, d. 18 Jun 1832), Mary Jane Cobb (b. 22 Apr 1808), Cornelius C. Cobb (b. 4 Oct 1810, d. 21 Sep 1813), Betsey Cobb (b. 3 Jul 1813), Cornelius Cobb (b. 6 Dec 1815, d. 27 Jun 1847), Helen Maria Cobb (b. 15 Jun 1818, d. 25 Jul 1905), and Lucia Cobb (b. 24 Oct 1820).
Eliza married Elijah Cushing 12 Sep 1831.
Children: George Cushing (b. 5 Sep 1832), Theodore Cushing (b. 5 Feb 1838, d. 24 Jul 1919), and Charles Cushing (b. 26 May 1843, d. 29 Apr 1865).
CUSHING FAMILY
Elijah Cushing was born 12 Sep 1806 in Pembroke, Massachusetts and died 4 May 1868.
Elijah's parents were Nathaniel Cushing (b. 24 Jun 1762, d. 4 Sep 1827) and Mehetabel Dodge (b. 13 Feb 1763, d. 28 Aug 1845).
Siblings: Ezekiel Dodge Cushing (b. 2 Jan 1790, d. 5 Apr 1828), Mehetabel Cushing (b. 21 Feb 1792, d. 3 Feb 1842), Nathaniel Cushing (b. 17 Mar 1794, d. 13 Sep 1796), Lucy Cushing (b. 18 Mar 1796, d. 17 Aug 1873), George Cushing and (b. 6 Sep 1799, d. 10 Sep 1824)
1850 CENSUS
Elijah Cushing, 44, is enumerated in the Census as living in Hanson, Plymouth, Massachusetts, his occupation is noted as farmer (His name appears to be spelled Elisha). Listed in the household are: Eliza, 47, George, 18, Theodore, 12, Charles Cushing, noted as a laborer, and Mary Cushing, noted as born in Ireland.
Theodore Cobb, 46, is enumerated in the Census as living in Hanson, Plymouth, Massachusetts, his occupation is noted as farmer. Listed in his household are: Sarah H. Cobb, 34, Grace Cobb, 8, and Betsey Cobb, 73.
1860 CENSUS
Elijah Cushing, 53, is enumerated in the Census as living in Hanson, Plymouth, Massachusetts. Living in his household are: Eliza, 58, Charles, 17, George, 28, Cath. Cushing, 29, (female), Walter Cushing, 5, and Martha Hitchcock, 66.
Theodore Cobb, 56, is enumerated in the Census as living in Hanson, Plymouth, Massachusetts. Living in his household are: Sarah H. Cobb, 44, Grace Cobb, 18, and Betsey Cobb, 81.
1870 CENSUS
Eliza Cushing, 67, is enumerated in the Census as living in Hanson, Plymouth, Massachusetts alone. (Elijah died in 1868).
Theodore Cobb, 66, is enumerated in the Census as living in Hanson, Plymouth, Massachusetts. In his household are: Sarah H. Cobb, 53, Otis S. Bonney, 31, and Grace C. Bonney, 28.
1880 CENSUS
Eliza Cushing, 78, is enumerated in the Census as living in Hanson, Plymouth, Massachusetts. Listed in her household are: George Cushing, 42, Walter Cushing, 24, and Martha Hitchcock, 86.
Theodore Cobb, 76, is enumerated in the Census as living in Hanson, Plymouth, Massachusetts. Living in his household are: Sarah H. Cobb, 64, Otis L. Bonney, 41, (noted as son-in-law), Grace C. Bonney, 38, noted as daughter, and Annie D. Fowle, 20, noted as boarder.