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Category Archives: Howell-Hobbs
The Dr. Benjamin L. Long House
Howell/Hobbs/Long By Don Taylor Having a blog provides many benefits. One of the most compelling reasons to have a blog is that it forces you to closely examine your findings and facts. Do they make sense? It operates much like … Continue reading
George Hobbs & North Carolina Laws
It is always good to find corroboration of old family stories. Such is the case with George Hobbs. Hazel Armstrong Valentine was the great-granddaughter of George Hobbs. In article #419 of Martin County Heritage,[i] she writes of family history and … Continue reading
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Tagged Eartha Gaskins, George Hobbs, Hobbs, North Carolina, James Ashley Hobbs
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The Estate of James Ashley Hobbs (1843-1920)
Amanuensis Monday Wills and probate records can provide valuable insight and speculation into family dynamics that I find fun to consider. Such is the case of James Ashley (J.A.) Hobbs (1843-1920). J.A. Hobbs was a civic leader. He was the … Continue reading
Transcription of Will: Annie D. (Long) Hobbs
There have been many articles and blogs regarding the newly available Ancestry.Com Wills and Probate Records. I thought I would give it a try. My goal was to find wills for my Howell/Hobbs project. The Hobbs family lived in Martin … Continue reading
19 – Elnora Busby Vincent – (c.1818 – bef.1900)
This week I write about 2nd Great Grandmother Elnora Busby Vincent, who’s child, Susan R. Vincent/Vinson married Peter Fletcher Howell. Elnora Busby[1] (aka Ellenior Busbee) has a confusing birthdate. It is possible she was born about 1818 in Halifax County, North Carolina; … Continue reading
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Tagged Virginia, North Carolina, Ellenior Busbee, Elnora Busby, Halifax County, John Vincent, Susan R. Vinson, Vinson, Vincent
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