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Corporal Elisha Cobb
1. Corporal Elisha Cobb was born on 11 Jun 1704 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Other Events and Attributes:
- Military Service: 31 May 1759; French and Indian Wars Elisha served in the French and Indian Wars, was a Corporal in Capt.William Paige's Co., on the expedition to Canada from 31May1759 to 24Dec1759.
Elisha married Priscilla Myrick on 25 Mar 1735 in Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Lemuel Cobb
was born on 9 Jan 1734/1735 in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts. - 3. John Cobb
was born on 6 Sep 1741 in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts. - 4. Elisha Cobb
was born on 22 Jun 1744 in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts. - 5. Lieutenant Slyvanus Cobb
was born on 13 Aug 1747 in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Jun 1834 in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts. - 6. Hannah Cobb
was born on 1 Feb 1748/1749 in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts. - 7. Lieutenant Jabez Cobb
was born on 3 Apr 1752 in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died before 1810.
Generation: 2
2. Lemuel Cobb
(1.Elisha1) was born on 9 Jan 1734/1735 in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts. 3. John Cobb
(1.Elisha1) was born on 6 Sep 1741 in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts. 4. Elisha Cobb
(1.Elisha1) was born on 22 Jun 1744 in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts. 5. Lieutenant Slyvanus Cobb
(1.Elisha1) was born on 13 Aug 1747 in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Jun 1834 in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts. 6. Hannah Cobb
(1.Elisha1) was born on 1 Feb 1748/1749 in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts. 7. Lieutenant Jabez Cobb
(1.Elisha1) was born on 3 Apr 1752 in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died before 1810. Notes:
In 1790, Jabez was living in Shutebury,MA, in the 1810 census his wife
is a widow living in Manlius,Onondaga Co., NY. Jabez is more than
likely the Jabez Cobb, who served in the American Revolution from
Hardwick,MA: Private, in Capt.Simeon Hazeltine's co. of Minute-men,
which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775; service, 12 days; also,
promoted to Corporal, in Capt John Crawford's co., Col. Job Cushing's
regt.; engaged Sept. 7, 1777; discharged Nov. 29, 1777; service, 3
mos. 3 days. After the war, Jabez was promoted to First Lientenant,
on 17Jan1784, for the formation of militiamen under the new
Massschusetts Constitution.Jabez married Content Clark on 8 Dec 1776 in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Content (daughter of Isaac Clark and Content Weeks) was born about 1755; died after 1810 in Onondaga County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 8. Isaac Cobb
was born on 3 Sep 1777 in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts. - 9. Captain Elnathan Cobb
was born on 16 Nov 1779 in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Jan 1867 in Onondaga County, New York; was buried in DeWitt Cemetery, Dewitt, Onondaga County, New York. - 10. Elener Cobb
was born in Sep 1780 in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- 8. Isaac Cobb
Generation: 3
8. Isaac Cobb
(7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1) was born on 3 Sep 1777 in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts. 9. Captain Elnathan Cobb
(7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1) was born on 16 Nov 1779 in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Jan 1867 in Onondaga County, New York; was buried in DeWitt Cemetery, Dewitt, Onondaga County, New York. Other Events and Attributes:
- Military Service: Abt 1812; War of 1812 (US) 147th Regt Militia of New York Col.Thadius Wood Regt. Discharged at Smith Mills, Nov 1814
Notes:
Elnathan is in Onondaga County as early as 1810. In 1850 he is living in the town of Manlius, as a farmer with a real estate value of $2,000. In 1860, at the age of 80, Elnathan is living in the village of Fayetteville, with a listed occupation still as a farmer, but no real estate, and a personal estate valued at $500.
Elnathan married Julia Clark about 1800. Julia (daughter of Jeremiah Clark and Sarah Millington) was born on 11 Nov 1783 in Onondaga County, New York; died on 8 Feb 1844 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York; was buried in DeWitt Cemetery, Dewitt, Onondaga County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 11. Squire Edmund D. Cobb
was born on 14 May 1809 in New York; died on 18 Nov 1887 in Onondaga County, New York; was buried in DeWitt Cemetery, Dewitt, Onondaga County, New York. - 12. Loring A. Cobb
was born about 1810; died on 18 Aug 1816 in Onondaga County, New York; was buried in DeWitt Cemetery, Dewitt, Onondaga County, New York. - 13. Julia Ann Cobb
was born in 1812 in Onondaga County, New York; died on 12 Dec 1886 in Napa County, California; was buried in DeWitt Cemetery, Dewitt, Onondaga County, New York. - 14. Myron George Cobb
was born in 1815 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York; died on 19 Jul 1885 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. - 15. Heman W. Cobb
was born about 1818 in Onondaga County, New York; died on 29 Apr 1821 in Onondaga County, New York; was buried in DeWitt Cemetery, Dewitt, Onondaga County, New York.
Elnathan married Ursala Witcox about 1850 in Onondaga County, New York. Ursala (daughter of Betsey) was born about 1796 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
10. Elener Cobb
(7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1) was born in Sep 1780 in Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Family/Spouse: Griffin Atwood. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 4
11. Squire Edmund D. Cobb
(9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1) was born on 14 May 1809 in New York; died on 18 Nov 1887 in Onondaga County, New York; was buried in DeWitt Cemetery, Dewitt, Onondaga County, New York. Notes:
In 1850 Edmond in living in Dewitt,NY as a farmer with real estate
valued at $10,300. In 1860 he is still in Dewitt as a farmer, his
real estate value at $10,000 and personal estate value of $2,500.Edmund married Emeline Amelia Knapp about 1830. Emeline was born on 25 Nov 1813; died on 9 Jul 1854; was buried in DeWitt Cemetery, Dewitt, Onondaga County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 16. Mary Cobb
was born about 1832 in New York. - 17. Loren Cobb
was born about 1834 in New York; died on 2 Jun 1866 in Onondaga County, New York; was buried in DeWitt Cemetery, Dewitt, Onondaga County, New York. - 18. Julia A. Cobb
was born about 1836 in New York. - 19. Myron Cobb
was born est 1840. - 20. Ann E. Cobb
was born about 1842.
Edmund married Ruama Gage about 1857. Ruama (daughter of Amos Gage and Mercy Wilber) was born on 22 Jan 1824; died on 25 Mar 1883 in Onondaga County, New York; was buried in DeWitt Cemetery, Dewitt, Onondaga County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 21. Emeline Cobb
was born about 1858 in Dewitt, Onondaga County, New York. - 22. Ella Cobb
was born in Nov 1859 in Dewitt, Onondaga County, New York. - 23. Jennie Cobb
was born in 1862; died on 25 Nov 1924 in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York; was buried in Fayetteville Cemetery, Manlius, Onondaga County, New York.
- 16. Mary Cobb
12. Loring A. Cobb
(9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1) was born about 1810; died on 18 Aug 1816 in Onondaga County, New York; was buried in DeWitt Cemetery, Dewitt, Onondaga County, New York. 13. Julia Ann Cobb
(9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1) was born in 1812 in Onondaga County, New York; died on 12 Dec 1886 in Napa County, California; was buried in DeWitt Cemetery, Dewitt, Onondaga County, New York. 14. Myron George Cobb
(9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1) was born in 1815 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York; died on 19 Jul 1885 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. Notes:
Myron is listed in the 1850 and 1854 census of Independence
Twp,Oakland County,Michigan. He is not found in the 1860 census.Myron married Jane Young about 1845. Jane (daughter of Reverand Seth Young) was born on 04 Dec 1825 in Dewitt, Onondaga County, New York; died on 07 Sep 1859 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan; was buried in DeWitt Cemetery, Dewitt, Onondaga County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
15. Heman W. Cobb
(9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1) was born about 1818 in Onondaga County, New York; died on 29 Apr 1821 in Onondaga County, New York; was buried in DeWitt Cemetery, Dewitt, Onondaga County, New York.
Generation: 5
16. Mary Cobb
(11.Edmund4, 9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1) was born about 1832 in New York. 17. Loren Cobb
(11.Edmund4, 9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1) was born about 1834 in New York; died on 2 Jun 1866 in Onondaga County, New York; was buried in DeWitt Cemetery, Dewitt, Onondaga County, New York. Loren married Electa about 1860. Electa was born about 1836 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
18. Julia A. Cobb
(11.Edmund4, 9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1) was born about 1836 in New York. 19. Myron Cobb
(11.Edmund4, 9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1) was born est 1840. 20. Ann E. Cobb
(11.Edmund4, 9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1) was born about 1842. 21. Emeline Cobb
(11.Edmund4, 9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1) was born about 1858 in Dewitt, Onondaga County, New York. 22. Ella Cobb
(11.Edmund4, 9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1) was born in Nov 1859 in Dewitt, Onondaga County, New York. 23. Jennie Cobb
(11.Edmund4, 9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1) was born in 1862; died on 25 Nov 1924 in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York; was buried in Fayetteville Cemetery, Manlius, Onondaga County, New York. Jennie married Arthur Ray Fairbank in 1885. Arthur (son of Thomas P. Fairbank and Sarah E.) was born on 27 Jun 1862 in Fabius, Onondaga County, New York; died on 11 May 1943 in Dewitt, Onondaga County, New York; was buried in Fayetteville Cemetery, Manlius, Onondaga County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 24. Doris Fairbank
- 25. Cora Fairbank
- 26. Arthur Ray Fairbank, Jr.
- 27. Clara Fairbank
- 28. Edmund Roy Fairbank
was born on 13 Mar 1891 in Dewitt, Onondaga County, New York; died on 16 Jan 1954 in Dewitt, Onondaga County, New York; was buried in Fayetteville Cemetery, Manlius, Onondaga County, New York. - 29. Guy Cobb Fairbank
was born about 1898; died on 8 May 1949. - 30. Charles Paul Fairbank
was born about 1899; died on 10 Oct 1960.
- 24. Doris Fairbank
Generation: 6
24. Doris Fairbank
(23.Jennie5, 11.Edmund4, 9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1)Notes:
died young.
25. Cora Fairbank
(23.Jennie5, 11.Edmund4, 9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1)Notes:
died young.
26. Arthur Ray Fairbank, Jr.
(23.Jennie5, 11.Edmund4, 9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1)Family/Spouse: Hazel Silkworth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 31. Betty Fairbank
- 32. Arthur Fairbank
- 33. Robert Fairbank
- 34. Ronald Fairbank
- 31. Betty Fairbank
27. Clara Fairbank
(23.Jennie5, 11.Edmund4, 9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1)28. Edmund Roy Fairbank
(23.Jennie5, 11.Edmund4, 9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1) was born on 13 Mar 1891 in Dewitt, Onondaga County, New York; died on 16 Jan 1954 in Dewitt, Onondaga County, New York; was buried in Fayetteville Cemetery, Manlius, Onondaga County, New York. Edmund married Ethel Blanche Burt in 1915. Ethel was born in 1889 in Dewitt, Onondaga County, New York; died on 16 Feb 1920 in Dewitt, Onondaga County, New York; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 35. Wilbert A. Fairbank
was born on 2 Aug 1916 in Dewitt, Onondaga County, New York; died on 29 Oct 1985 in Utica, Oneida County, New York; was buried in Fayetteville Cemetery, Manlius, Onondaga County, New York.
Family/Spouse: Eleanor Oliver. Eleanor (daughter of Leroy Oliver and Winifred Maynard) was born on 13 Jul 1895 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York; died on 26 May 1971 in Jamesville, Onondaga County, New York; was buried in Fayetteville Cemetery, Manlius, Onondaga County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 36. Edmund Roy Fairbank, Jr.
was born on 19 Nov 1923 in Jamesville, Onondaga County, New York; died on 22 Nov 2016 in Groton, Tompkins County, New York. - 37. Jean Winifred Fairbank
was born on 31 Dec 1929 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York; died on 29 Jan 2000 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina; was buried in White Chapel Memory Gardens, DeWitt, Onondaga County, New York.
- 35. Wilbert A. Fairbank
29. Guy Cobb Fairbank
(23.Jennie5, 11.Edmund4, 9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1) was born about 1898; died on 8 May 1949. Family/Spouse: Beatice Young. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 38. Shirley Fairbank
- 39. Doris Fairbank
- 40. Bernard Fairbank
- 38. Shirley Fairbank
30. Charles Paul Fairbank
(23.Jennie5, 11.Edmund4, 9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1) was born about 1899; died on 10 Oct 1960. Family/Spouse: Margaret McKyes. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 41. Isabel Fairbank
- 42. Martha Fairbank
- 43. Private Edwin A. Fairbank
was born about 1923; died on 21 Feb 1944.
- 41. Isabel Fairbank
Generation: 7
31. Betty Fairbank
(26.Arthur6, 23.Jennie5, 11.Edmund4, 9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1)32. Arthur Fairbank
(26.Arthur6, 23.Jennie5, 11.Edmund4, 9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1)33. Robert Fairbank
(26.Arthur6, 23.Jennie5, 11.Edmund4, 9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1)34. Ronald Fairbank
(26.Arthur6, 23.Jennie5, 11.Edmund4, 9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1)35. Wilbert A. Fairbank
(28.Edmund6, 23.Jennie5, 11.Edmund4, 9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1) was born on 2 Aug 1916 in Dewitt, Onondaga County, New York; died on 29 Oct 1985 in Utica, Oneida County, New York; was buried in Fayetteville Cemetery, Manlius, Onondaga County, New York. Notes:
Wilbert A. Fairbank, 69, of Forestport, died October 29, 1985 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born in Dewitt, N.Y., the son of Edmund and Ethel Fairbank, Sr. and resided in Jamesville for 22 years, moving to Forestport 23 years ago. He owned and managed Fairwood Evergreens Campsite in Forestport and also formerly owned and-operated the Fairbank Trucking Co. in Jamesville. He was a member of the Jamesville Federated Church. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Doupe Fairbank; two sons, Donald of Sierra Vista, Ax. and Richard of New Castle, Colorado; two daughters, Judith Lang of Manlius and Joan Massett of Lakeport N.Y.; one brother, E. Roy Fairbank of LaFayette, N.Y.; one sister, Jean Neff of Flat Rock, Michigan; also 17 grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at the Eaton-Tubbs Funeral Home, Fayetteville with the Rev. Stewart Pollock officiating. Interment in Fayetteville Cemetery.
(The Observer-Dispatch Utica NY, Thursday, Oct. 31,1985)36. Edmund Roy Fairbank, Jr.
(28.Edmund6, 23.Jennie5, 11.Edmund4, 9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1) was born on 19 Nov 1923 in Jamesville, Onondaga County, New York; died on 22 Nov 2016 in Groton, Tompkins County, New York. Notes:
E.Roy Fairbank, 93, died at his home in Groton on November 22, 2016. He was born in Jamesville, NY, Nov. 19, 1923 and graduated from Jamesville High School in 1942. He and his wife Patricia owned and operated a dairy farm in Jamesville for 40 years. He served on the advisory committee of the LaFayette Future Farmers of America, Farm Credit Services Board, and was employed as a bus driver at Jamesville DeWitt Central School for 19 years.
Roy and Pat moved to Groton in 1986 and traveled thru the southern states during the winter months. Roy enjoyed living in the country, farming, his family and his neighbors. Wherever he lived, Roy was helpful to family and neighbors, especially with farming and outdoor work--he was always ready to lend a helping hand. His family is grateful he was able to stay in his home for his last years thanks to his kind, dedicated, and caring aides.
He was predeceased by his parents E. Roy Sr. and Eleanor Fairbank, his brother Wilbert Fairbank and his sister Jean Neff. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Pat, son Tom (Suzanne) of Buffalo, daughter Sue Haynes (Carl) of Groton, 7 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, as well as extended family.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Zirbel Funeral Home, 115 Williams Street, Groton, NY. The family will receive friends 1-2:00 prior to the services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Groton Fire Dept or Friends of the Groton Public Library. (envelopes provided at the funeral home)Family/Spouse: Patricia Mary Dowling. Patricia (daughter of Michael Francis Dowling and Margaret Cecelia Hughes) was born on 12 Mar 1927 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York; died on 13 Mar 2023 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York; was buried in White Chapel Memory Gardens, DeWitt, Onondaga County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 44. Thomas Fairbank
- 45. Living
- 44. Thomas Fairbank
37. Jean Winifred Fairbank
(28.Edmund6, 23.Jennie5, 11.Edmund4, 9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1) was born on 31 Dec 1929 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York; died on 29 Jan 2000 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina; was buried in White Chapel Memory Gardens, DeWitt, Onondaga County, New York. Jean married Robert Chalfant Neff on 03 Aug 1957. Robert was born on 26 Aug 1922 in Ridgely, Caroline County, Maryland; died on 4 May 1991 in Travelers Rest, Greenville County, South Carolina; was buried in White Chapel Memory Gardens, DeWitt, Onondaga County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
38. Shirley Fairbank
(29.Guy6, 23.Jennie5, 11.Edmund4, 9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1)39. Doris Fairbank
(29.Guy6, 23.Jennie5, 11.Edmund4, 9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1)40. Bernard Fairbank
(29.Guy6, 23.Jennie5, 11.Edmund4, 9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1)41. Isabel Fairbank
(30.Charles6, 23.Jennie5, 11.Edmund4, 9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1)42. Martha Fairbank
(30.Charles6, 23.Jennie5, 11.Edmund4, 9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1)43. Private Edwin A. Fairbank
(30.Charles6, 23.Jennie5, 11.Edmund4, 9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1) was born about 1923; died on 21 Feb 1944. Notes:
Fairbank, Edwin A. Fayetteville. (Town of Dewitt) "Member of an
anti-aircraft battery in Italy, Pvt. Edwin A. Fairbank, 21, was killed
in action Feb. 21, the War Department has informed his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Charles P. Fairbank, of 111 Jamesville Rd. Dewitt. Pvt.
Fairbank, overseas a year this month, had taken part in the North
African invasion, landing at Casablanca, and in the Italian mainland
invasion, landing at Salerno. From his last letter his parents
believed he was stationed on the Anzio beachhead when he was killed.
Pvt. Fairbank, native of Dewitt, was graduated from Fayetteville High
School in 1940 and trained as an electrician at Apprentice Training
School. Before entering service 17 months ago he was employed by the
New York Telephone Company and had worked on telephone installations
at Pine Camp and the Rome Air Base. The soldier was a member of the
Order of DeMolay, and a parishioner of Dewitt Community Church. He
served as a Herald-Journal carrier boy for five years," The
Herald-Journal, 3/17/1944. "Killed in action in Italy, Pvt.. Edwin A.
Fairbank...will be honored at a memorial service in the Dewitt
community Church...His parents have received the Order of the Purple
Heart, awarded to Pvt. Fairbank posthumously," The Post-Standard,
4/28/1944. (Town of Dewitt).
Generation: 8
44. Thomas Fairbank
(36.Edmund7, 28.Edmund6, 23.Jennie5, 11.Edmund4, 9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1)45. Living
(36.Edmund7, 28.Edmund6, 23.Jennie5, 11.Edmund4, 9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1)Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
46. Living
(37.Jean7, 28.Edmund6, 23.Jennie5, 11.Edmund4, 9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1)Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
47. Living
(37.Jean7, 28.Edmund6, 23.Jennie5, 11.Edmund4, 9.Elnathan3, 7.Jabez2, 1.Elisha1)Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
