Gilbert Sylvester Cobb 1879–1950 – Jerry and Linda Butler

Gilbert Sylvester Cobb, 1879–1950 (aged 70 years)

Name

Gilbert Sylvester Cobb

Name: Gilbert Sylvester /Cobb/

Gender Male

Events of close relatives
Birth	September 21, 1879 28 27 Bath Springs, Decatur Co. TN
Census	1880 (aged 0) Decatur Co. TN
Death of a sister	Mary Elizabeth (Little Betty) Cobb 1881 Lauderdale Co. AL
Death of a father	Benjamin Franklin Cobb February 19, 1882 Florence, Lauderdale Co. AL
Birth of a brother	JoelJoseph Porter Cobb… December 10, 1882 Florence, Lauderdale Co. AL
Death of a father	Benjamin Franklin Cobb February 19, 1883 Florence, Lauderdale Co. AL
Marriage of a parent	William Allen Channels — Harriett Catherine Butler — View this family November 6, 1883 Wayne Co. TN
Birth of a half-sister	Emma Leona Channel October 10, 1885 Whitten Stand, Wayne Co. TN
Marriage of a parent	Minos Washington Arnett — Harriett Catherine Butler — View this family December 19, 1888 Wayne Co. TN
Birth of a half-brother	Henry Arthur Arnett September 13, 1889 Waynesboro, Wayne Co. TN
Birth of a half-sister	Anna Belle Arnett July 15, 1892 Florence, Lauderdale Co. AL
Birth of a half-sister	Addie Idella Arnett December 28, 1894 Collinwood, Wayne Co. TN
Birth of a half-sister	Addie Idella Arnett December 28, 1895
Death of a maternal grandfather	Russel Benjamin Butler June 2, 1901 Cullman Co. AL
Death of a maternal grandmother	Agnes Terry Daniel March 22, 1903 Source: Headstone Text: Wife of P. H. Butler, "Sleep on sweet mother and take thy rest. God called thee home, he thought it best."
Death of a maternal grandfather	Patrick Henry Butler May 18, 1908 Wayne Co. TN Source: Headstone Text: "He was a kind and affectionate husband, a fond father, and a friend to all."
Death of a wife	(Luella) Etta Lou Stevenson July 4, 1927 Atlanta, GA
Marriage	Maude Ellen ? — View this family July 23, 1929 (aged 49 years) Columbus, Ohio
Census	1930 (aged 50 years) Atlanta, GA
Death of a mother	Harriett Catherine Butler April 11, 1935 Corinth, Alcorn Co. MS
Death of a sister	Savara (Sophia) Sopphira Josephine Cobb April 18, 1942 Iuka, Tishomingo Co. MS
Burial of a father	Benjamin Franklin Cobb Lindsey Chapel Cemetery, Cloverdale, Lauderdale Co. AL
Burial of a mother	Harriett Catherine Butler Hopewell United Methodist Church Cemetery, Farmington Road, Alcorn Co. MS
Death	1950 (aged 70 years) Washington D. C.
Burial	Potterville Cemetery, Washington D.C.

Date differences

Family with parents
father	Links Birth: January 19, 1851 — Alabama Census: 1860 — Lauderdale Co. AL Marriage: December 12, 1871 — Florence, Lauderdale Co. AL Census: 1880 — Decatur Co. TN Death: February 19, 1882 — Florence, Lauderdale Co. AL Death: February 19, 1883 — Florence, Lauderdale Co. AL Burial: Lindsey Chapel Cemetery, Cloverdale, Lauderdale Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Harriett Catherine Butler Mary Elizabeth (Little Betty) Cobb Savara (Sophia) Sopphira Josephine Cobb Selina Agnes Cobb Gilbert Sylvester Cobb JoelJoseph Porter Cobb… Benjamin Franklin Cobb 1851–1882 Birth: January 19, 1851 — Alabama Death: February 19, 1882 — Florence, Lauderdale Co. AL
mother	Links Birth: September 21, 1852 29 29 — Coosa Co. AL Census: 1860 — Dwelling 421, East District, Fayette Co. AL Marriage: December 12, 1871 — Florence, Lauderdale Co. AL Census: 1880 — Decatur Co. TN Marriage: November 6, 1883 — Wayne Co. TN Marriage: December 19, 1888 — Wayne Co. TN Death: April 11, 1935 — Corinth, Alcorn Co. MS Burial: Hopewell United Methodist Church Cemetery, Farmington Road, Alcorn Co. MS Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse William Allen Channels Emma Leona Channel Family with spouse Minos Washington Arnett Henry Arthur Arnett Anna Belle Arnett Addie Idella Arnett Family with spouse Benjamin Franklin Cobb Mary Elizabeth (Little Betty) Cobb Savara (Sophia) Sopphira Josephine Cobb Selina Agnes Cobb Gilbert Sylvester Cobb JoelJoseph Porter Cobb… Harriett Catherine Butler 1852–1935 Birth: September 21, 1852 29 29 — Coosa Co. AL Death: April 11, 1935 — Corinth, Alcorn Co. MS
Marriage	Marriage — December 12, 1871 — Florence, Lauderdale Co. AL
13 months elder sister	Links Birth: 1872 20 19 — Lauderdale Co. AL Census: 1880 — Decatur Co. TN Death: 1881 — Lauderdale Co. AL Burial: Lindsey Chapel Cemetery, Cloverdale, Lauderdale Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Mary Elizabeth (Little Betty) Cobb 1872–1881 Birth: 1872 20 19 — Lauderdale Co. AL Death: 1881 — Lauderdale Co. AL
3 years elder sister	Links Birth: December 10, 1874 23 22 — Lauderdale Co. AL Census: 1880 — Decatur Co. TN Marriage: December 24, 1890 — Iron City, Wayne Co. TN Census: 1900 — Wayne Co. TN Death: April 18, 1942 — Iuka, Tishomingo Co. MS Burial: Hopewell United Methodist Church Cemetery, Farmington Road, Alcorn Co. MS Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Henry Isaac Wilson Arthur Jept Wilson Cora Emma Wilson James Walter Wilson Minnie Pearl Wilson Olive (Ollie) Ethyl Wilson Ellye Estalee Wilson Elmer Virgil Wilson Savara (Sophia) Sopphira Josephine Cobb 1874–1942 Birth: December 10, 1874 23 22 — Lauderdale Co. AL Death: April 18, 1942 — Iuka, Tishomingo Co. MS
2 years elder sister	Links Birth: February 12, 1877 26 24 — Lauderdale Co. AL Census: 1880 — Decatur Co. TN Marriage: August 13, 1893 — Wayne Co. TN Death: April 21, 1972 — Corinth, Alcorn Co. MS Burial: Hopewell United Methodist Church Cemetery, Farmington Road, Alcorn Co. MS Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse William (Willy) Anderson Bryant James Walder Bryant Olive Estelle Bryant Robert Larson Bryant Edith Ethel Leo Bell Bryant John H. Bryant Irene Lessie Bryant Selina Agnes Cobb 1877–1972 Birth: February 12, 1877 26 24 — Lauderdale Co. AL Death: April 21, 1972 — Corinth, Alcorn Co. MS
3 years himself	Links Birth: September 21, 1879 28 27 — Bath Springs, Decatur Co. TN Census: 1880 — Decatur Co. TN Marriage: July 23, 1929 — Columbus, Ohio Census: 1930 — Atlanta, GA Death: 1950 — Washington D. C. Burial: Potterville Cemetery, Washington D.C. Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse (Luella) Etta Lou Stevenson James Cobb Family with spouse Maude Ellen ? Gilbert Sylvester Cobb 1879–1950 Birth: September 21, 1879 28 27 — Bath Springs, Decatur Co. TN Death: 1950 — Washington D. C.
3 years younger brother	Links Birth: December 10, 1882 31 30 — Florence, Lauderdale Co. AL Marriage: July 16, 1900 — Wayne Co. TN Marriage: March 30, 1905 — Florence, Lauderdale Co. AL Death: July 31, 1962 — Florence, Lauderdale Co. AL Burial: Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Florence, Lauderdale Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Eliza A. (Liza) May Family with spouse Mary Lemone (Lena) House JoelJoseph Marion Cobb… Anna Mae Cobb Addie Ester Cobb Opal Isa Cobb Homer Eugene Cobb Jessie Lee Cobb Evelyon Cobb James R. Cobb Eulias H. Cobb JoelJoseph Porter Cobb… 1882–1962 Birth: December 10, 1882 31 30 — Florence, Lauderdale Co. AL Death: July 31, 1962 — Florence, Lauderdale Co. AL

Mother’s family with William Allen Channels
stepfather	Links Birth: March 21, 1821 — Georgia Military service: PVT Co. C, 9th AL INF CSA Marriage: January 16, 1840 — Cobb Co. GA Marriage: November 6, 1883 — Wayne Co. TN Death: March 29, 1886 — Wayne Co. TN Burial: Jackson Cemetery-Row 6, Wayne Co. TN Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Harriett Catherine Butler Emma Leona Channel Family with spouse Susannah Hancock Emily Elizabeth Channels Lucinda Channels Nancy Amanda Channels Johnson Channels William Franklin Channels Josiah Andrew Channels Susan Delilah Channels Arminda Channels Rhoda Channels Maryette Channels Mary E. Channels Martha Channels William P. Channels William Allen Channels 1821–1886 Birth: March 21, 1821 — Georgia Death: March 29, 1886 — Wayne Co. TN
mother	Links Birth: September 21, 1852 29 29 — Coosa Co. AL Census: 1860 — Dwelling 421, East District, Fayette Co. AL Marriage: December 12, 1871 — Florence, Lauderdale Co. AL Census: 1880 — Decatur Co. TN Marriage: November 6, 1883 — Wayne Co. TN Marriage: December 19, 1888 — Wayne Co. TN Death: April 11, 1935 — Corinth, Alcorn Co. MS Burial: Hopewell United Methodist Church Cemetery, Farmington Road, Alcorn Co. MS Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse William Allen Channels Emma Leona Channel Family with spouse Minos Washington Arnett Henry Arthur Arnett Anna Belle Arnett Addie Idella Arnett Family with spouse Benjamin Franklin Cobb Mary Elizabeth (Little Betty) Cobb Savara (Sophia) Sopphira Josephine Cobb Selina Agnes Cobb Gilbert Sylvester Cobb JoelJoseph Porter Cobb… Harriett Catherine Butler 1852–1935 Birth: September 21, 1852 29 29 — Coosa Co. AL Death: April 11, 1935 — Corinth, Alcorn Co. MS
Marriage	Marriage — November 6, 1883 — Wayne Co. TN
23 months half-sister	Links Birth: October 10, 1885 64 33 — Whitten Stand, Wayne Co. TN Birth: October 10, 1885 64 33 — Whitten Stand, Wayne Co. TN Marriage: January 7, 1905 — Hines, Lauderdale Co. AL Death: April 12, 1973 — Florence, Lauderdale Co. AL Burial: Rogers Chapel Cemetery, Zip City, Lauderdale Co. AL Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Will Mays Family with spouse Joseph Marion Hines Hubert Crumwell Hines Clura Beatrice Hines Corretta Gineva Hines Henry Allen Hines Clarence Hamilton Hines Hoyt Clifton Hines Marie Bessie Hines William Earl Hines Joseph Preston Hines Kelvin Hines Emma Leona Channel 1885–1973 Birth: October 10, 1885 64 33 — Whitten Stand, Wayne Co. TN Death: April 12, 1973 — Florence, Lauderdale Co. AL

Mother’s family with Minos Washington Arnett
stepfather	Links IGI INDEX: February 22, 1846 — Minus born to Thomas Arnett & Eliza Cowley. Birth: February 22, 1848 24 26 — Baltimore, Baltimore Co. MD Census: 1870 — Vermillion Co. IL Marriage: December 24, 1874 — Rossville, Vermillion Co. IL Census: 1880 — Grant TWP, Vermillion Co. IL Marriage: December 19, 1888 — Wayne Co. TN Census: 1910 — Dwelling 98, Blackburn Community, Florence, Lauderdale Co. AL Census: 1920 — Beat 2 Southern R.R., Corinth, Alcorn Co. MS Death: October 10, 1928 — Corinth, Alcorn Co. MS Burial: Hopewell United Methodist Church Cemetery, Farmington Road, Alcorn Co. MS Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Harriett Catherine Butler Henry Arthur Arnett Anna Belle Arnett Addie Idella Arnett Family with spouse Mary Ellen Smith Thomas Edward Arnett Charles Ulysses Arnett Morton Alonzso Arnett Matthew Arnett Elizabeth Rachel Arnett Minos Washington Arnett 1848–1928 Birth: February 22, 1848 24 26 — Baltimore, Baltimore Co. MD Death: October 10, 1928 — Corinth, Alcorn Co. MS
mother	Links Birth: September 21, 1852 29 29 — Coosa Co. AL Census: 1860 — Dwelling 421, East District, Fayette Co. AL Marriage: December 12, 1871 — Florence, Lauderdale Co. AL Census: 1880 — Decatur Co. TN Marriage: November 6, 1883 — Wayne Co. TN Marriage: December 19, 1888 — Wayne Co. TN Death: April 11, 1935 — Corinth, Alcorn Co. MS Burial: Hopewell United Methodist Church Cemetery, Farmington Road, Alcorn Co. MS Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse William Allen Channels Emma Leona Channel Family with spouse Minos Washington Arnett Henry Arthur Arnett Anna Belle Arnett Addie Idella Arnett Family with spouse Benjamin Franklin Cobb Mary Elizabeth (Little Betty) Cobb Savara (Sophia) Sopphira Josephine Cobb Selina Agnes Cobb Gilbert Sylvester Cobb JoelJoseph Porter Cobb… Harriett Catherine Butler 1852–1935 Birth: September 21, 1852 29 29 — Coosa Co. AL Death: April 11, 1935 — Corinth, Alcorn Co. MS
Marriage	Marriage — December 19, 1888 — Wayne Co. TN
9 months half-brother	Links Birth: September 13, 1889 41 36 — Waynesboro, Wayne Co. TN Marriage: December 12, 1909 — Florence, Lauderdale Co. AL Death: June 22, 1962 — Memphis, Shelby Co. TN Burial: Forrest Hill Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby Co. TN Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Arlee Azlie Cobb Paul Sylvester Arnett Mary Lee Arnett Vida LaVerne Arnett Leonard Wood Arnett Mattie Lorene Arnett Henry Arthur Arnett 1889–1962 Birth: September 13, 1889 41 36 — Waynesboro, Wayne Co. TN Death: June 22, 1962 — Memphis, Shelby Co. TN
3 years half-sister	Links Birth: July 15, 1892 44 39 — Florence, Lauderdale Co. AL Marriage: December 29, 1907 — Lauderdale Co., AL. Marriage: 1956 Death: October 11, 1968 — Osteopathic Hospital, Cape Girardeau, MO Burial: Chaffee, Missouri Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Tobe McCullar Family with spouse Robert Gaines Cobb Clara Magnolia Cobb James Hoyte Cobb Dorris Edward Cobb Gilbert Earl Cobb Winnie Marie Cobb Robert Gaines Cobb Jr. ? Cobb Family with spouse Lewis Benton Shelton Anna Belle Arnett 1892–1968 Birth: July 15, 1892 44 39 — Florence, Lauderdale Co. AL Death: October 11, 1968 — Osteopathic Hospital, Cape Girardeau, MO
3 years half-sister	Links Birth: December 28, 1894 46 42 — Collinwood, Wayne Co. TN Birth: December 28, 1895 47 43 Marriage: March 3, 1912 — Florence, Lauderdale Co. AL Death: November 2, 1982 — Dallas, Texas Burial: Laurel Lane Memorial Cemetery, Dallas, Texas Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse William Fletcher Wesson Dorothy Ermine Wesson Reba Elizabeth Wesson William Harold Wesson Addie Idella Arnett 1894–1982 Birth: December 28, 1894 46 42 — Collinwood, Wayne Co. TN Death: November 2, 1982 — Dallas, Texas

Family with (Luella) Etta Lou Stevenson
himself	Links Birth: September 21, 1879 28 27 — Bath Springs, Decatur Co. TN Census: 1880 — Decatur Co. TN Marriage: July 23, 1929 — Columbus, Ohio Census: 1930 — Atlanta, GA Death: 1950 — Washington D. C. Burial: Potterville Cemetery, Washington D.C. Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse (Luella) Etta Lou Stevenson James Cobb Family with spouse Maude Ellen ? Gilbert Sylvester Cobb 1879–1950 Birth: September 21, 1879 28 27 — Bath Springs, Decatur Co. TN Death: 1950 — Washington D. C.
partner	Links Death: July 4, 1927 — Atlanta, GA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Gilbert Sylvester Cobb James Cobb (Luella) Etta Lou Stevenson …–1927 Death: July 4, 1927 — Atlanta, GA
son	Links Death: Atlanta, GA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships James Cobb …–… Death: Atlanta, GA

Family with Maude Ellen ?
himself	Links Birth: September 21, 1879 28 27 — Bath Springs, Decatur Co. TN Census: 1880 — Decatur Co. TN Marriage: July 23, 1929 — Columbus, Ohio Census: 1930 — Atlanta, GA Death: 1950 — Washington D. C. Burial: Potterville Cemetery, Washington D.C. Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse (Luella) Etta Lou Stevenson James Cobb Family with spouse Maude Ellen ? Gilbert Sylvester Cobb 1879–1950 Birth: September 21, 1879 28 27 — Bath Springs, Decatur Co. TN Death: 1950 — Washington D. C.
wife	Links Marriage: July 23, 1929 — Columbus, Ohio Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Gilbert Sylvester Cobb Maude Ellen ? …–
Marriage	Marriage — July 23, 1929 — Columbus, Ohio

Show all notes
Shared note	Compiled by Howard Butler, transcribed by Ginny Pitts, sources: E. Estalee Wilson Watson; Martha Arnett Stout Wilson; Gilbert S. Cobb letter to Alice Butler Davenport dated May 11, 1937.

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Family with parents
father Parents Nathaniel Cobb Martha Margaret Sego	Benjamin Franklin Cobb 1851–1882
mother Parents Russel Benjamin Butler Christina Mary Daniels Parents Patrick Henry Butler Agnes Terry Daniel	Harriett Catherine Butler 1852–1935
elder sister	Mary Elizabeth (Little Betty) Cobb 1872–1881
elder sister Family Henry Isaac Wilson Arthur Jept Wilson Cora Emma Wilson James Walter Wilson Minnie Pearl Wilson Olive (Ollie) Ethyl Wilson Ellye Estalee Wilson Elmer Virgil Wilson	Savara (Sophia) Sopphira Josephine Cobb 1874–1942
elder sister Family William (Willy) Anderson Bryant James Walder Bryant Olive Estelle Bryant Robert Larson Bryant Edith Ethel Leo Bell Bryant John H. Bryant Irene Lessie Bryant	Selina Agnes Cobb 1877–1972
himself	Gilbert Sylvester Cobb 1879–1950
younger brother Family Eliza A. (Liza) May Family Mary Lemone (Lena) House JoelJoseph Marion Cobb… Anna Mae Cobb Addie Ester Cobb Opal Isa Cobb Homer Eugene Cobb Jessie Lee Cobb Evelyon Cobb James R. Cobb Eulias H. Cobb	JoelJoseph Porter Cobb… 1882–1962

Mother’s family with William Allen Channels
stepfather Parents Harmon Channels Delilah Coleman	William Allen Channels 1821–1886
mother Parents Russel Benjamin Butler Christina Mary Daniels Parents Patrick Henry Butler Agnes Terry Daniel	Harriett Catherine Butler 1852–1935
half-sister Family Will Mays Family Joseph Marion Hines Hubert Crumwell Hines Clura Beatrice Hines Corretta Gineva Hines Henry Allen Hines Clarence Hamilton Hines Hoyt Clifton Hines Marie Bessie Hines William Earl Hines Joseph Preston Hines Kelvin Hines	Emma Leona Channel 1885–1973

Mother’s family with Minos Washington Arnett
stepfather Parents Thomas Arnett Eliza Cowley	Minos Washington Arnett 1848–1928
mother Parents Russel Benjamin Butler Christina Mary Daniels Parents Patrick Henry Butler Agnes Terry Daniel	Harriett Catherine Butler 1852–1935
half-brother Family Arlee Azlie Cobb Paul Sylvester Arnett Mary Lee Arnett Vida LaVerne Arnett Leonard Wood Arnett Mattie Lorene Arnett	Henry Arthur Arnett 1889–1962
half-sister Family Tobe McCullar Family Robert Gaines Cobb Clara Magnolia Cobb James Hoyte Cobb Dorris Edward Cobb Gilbert Earl Cobb Winnie Marie Cobb Robert Gaines Cobb Jr. ? Cobb Family Lewis Benton Shelton	Anna Belle Arnett 1892–1968
half-sister Family William Fletcher Wesson Dorothy Ermine Wesson Reba Elizabeth Wesson William Harold Wesson	Addie Idella Arnett 1894–1982

Family with (Luella) Etta Lou Stevenson
himself	Gilbert Sylvester Cobb 1879–1950
partner	(Luella) Etta Lou Stevenson …–1927
son	James Cobb …–…

Family with Maude Ellen ?
himself	Gilbert Sylvester Cobb 1879–1950
wife	Maude Ellen ? …–

Descendants

Gilbert Sylvester Cobb(1879–1950)
- (Luella) Etta Lou Stevenson
  - James Cobb(…–…)
- Maude Ellen ?1929
  - No children