From the Charleston (WVA) Daily Mail August 28, 1997 Thomas Roger Cosby LONG BEACH, Calif. -- Thomas R. Cosby, 46, of Long Beach, Calif., formerly of Charleston, W.Va., died Monday, Aug 18, 1997, in Long Beach after a short illness. He was an employee of AARD, Long Beach, a graduate of South Charleston (W.Va.) High School, and a member of First Baptist Church of Vandalia, Charleston. Surviving: father, Mack Cosby of Charleston; brother, Arthur Buggs of Compton; sister, Jacqueline Lawson of Charleston. Service will be 1 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Vandalia with the Rev. Paul Gilmer officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar. Friends may call from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Scott Funeral Home, Charleston. Wanda Rabb researching RABB (NC/SC), (GANTT (NC), NIX, ROBERTSON, WILSON, CONNER, JONES (Rutherford Co.NC), LAWS (Yancey,Rutherford Co., NC), EDWARDS & KELLEY (NC), CAUSBY & PATTON (Burke/McDowell Co., NC) PAXTON (Union Co, NC > Lancaster, SC), FARRIS & MORRIS (York Co., SC) LOVELACE, HAMRICK, GREEN, and MCSWAIN (Cleveland Co., NC) Listowner for CAUSBY, FARRIS, LAWS, NIX, PAXTON and RABB Family Mailing LIsts Homepage: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr Genealogy Main Page: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr/main.html

Antelope Valley Press - Lancaster/Palmdale CA October 4, 1997 COSBY, Gerald V., age 67 passed away October 3, 1997 in Lancaster. Mr. Cosby was a native of Lynbrook, New York and a resident of the Antelope Valley for 20 years. Jerry was a member of the American Legion Post 771 in palmdale, and Desert Marksmen. He retired from Lockheed, where he was a Flight Test Engineer for many years. He is survived by his loving wife, Marita H. Cosby of Lancaster; three beloved daughters, Virginia Gilroy (William) of Pennsylvania, Alice Kolman (David) of Maryland and Julia Cosby of Lancaster; one sister, Edna Geist of Indiana and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 7, 1997 at Murphy Mortuary Chapel with funeral services to follow at 3 p.m. Burial will take place at Holy Road Cemetery, Westbury, New York. Wanda Rabb researching RABB (NC/SC), (GANTT (NC), NIX, ROBERTSON, WILSON, CONNER, JONES (Rutherford Co.NC), LAWS (Yancey,Rutherford Co., NC), EDWARDS & KELLEY (NC), CAUSBY & PATTON (Burke/McDowell Co., NC) PAXTON (Union Co, NC > Lancaster, SC), FARRIS & MORRIS (York Co., SC) LOVELACE, HAMRICK, GREEN, and MCSWAIN (Cleveland Co., NC) Listowner for CAUSBY, FARRIS, LAWS, NIX, PAXTON and RABB Family Mailing LIsts Homepage: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr Genealogy Main Page: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr/main.html

I recently joined the AGLL. In looking through their catalogs at the microfilm for rent and sale, I ran across the following: SW16-47, Item E: The Huguenot, publ. by the Huguenot Society, Founders of Manakin, in the Colony of Virginia. Publication no. 2 31 p. Contains genealogy on the following families: Pruitt, Harris, Janvier (January), COSBY, Lefevre, Cabaniss, Guerrant, Brain, DAubigne (Dabney). Publ. 1926. Is anyone familiar with this publication? Wanda Rabb researching RABB (NC/SC), (GANTT (NC), NIX, ROBERTSON, WILSON, CONNER, JONES (Rutherford Co.NC), LAWS (Yancey,Rutherford Co., NC), EDWARDS & KELLEY (NC), CAUSBY & PATTON (Burke/McDowell Co., NC) PAXTON (Union Co, NC > Lancaster, SC), FARRIS & MORRIS (York Co., SC) LOVELACE, HAMRICK, GREEN, and MCSWAIN (Cleveland Co., NC) Listowner for CAUSBY, FARRIS, LAWS, NIX, PAXTON and RABB Family Mailing LIsts Homepage: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr Genealogy Main Page: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr/main.html

From the Hamilton Spectator (Hamilton, Ontario): COSBY, Gwendolyn Eleanor (nee McGahey) - Peacefully and with dignity, on September 29, 1997, in her 72nd year. Loving wife of Edward (Ted) Cosby. Dearest mother of Gwendolyn and Michael Burke, Wendy and Brendon and Edward and Jan Cosby of Orlando, Florida. Cherished grandmother of James and Michael Burke. Predeceased by son, Jimmy, sisters, Edna and Doris and brother, James. A private Family Service was held with funeral arrangements entrusted to the FRISCOLANTI FUNERAL HOME. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Foundation. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses of the Hamilton General Hospital emergency unit, Dr. Eiger for his compassion and I.C.U. nurses, Barb and Ann, for their care, concern and patience. Wanda Rabb researching RABB (NC/SC), (GANTT (NC), NIX, ROBERTSON, WILSON, CONNER, JONES (Rutherford Co.NC), LAWS (Yancey,Rutherford Co., NC), EDWARDS & KELLEY (NC), CAUSBY & PATTON (Burke/McDowell Co., NC) PAXTON (Union Co, NC > Lancaster, SC), FARRIS & MORRIS (York Co., SC) LOVELACE, HAMRICK, GREEN, and MCSWAIN (Cleveland Co., NC) Listowner for CAUSBY, FARRIS, LAWS, NIX, PAXTON and RABB Family Mailing LIsts Homepage: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr Genealogy Main Page: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr/main.html

>From the Richmond Times-Dispatch 10/2/97 COSBY Departed this life Monday, September 29, 1997, Mr. Robert Cosby of 4240 Old River Trail, Powhatan Co. He is survived by two daughters; Gazelle Cosby and Patricia Gray Cosby; three stepdaughters, Celestine Young, Catherine Booker and Brenda Gray; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Joe Fleming, a host of nieces, nephews and cousins, among them, a devoted niece, Eleanor Cosby, other relatives and friends, among them, two devoted friends, Dea Elijah Goode and Benny Earl Goode and a truly devoted companion, Emma Mattie Brown. Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Sts. A graveside service will be held Friday, October 3, 2 p.m. at First Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Powhatan Co. Rev. Joseph Seay officiating. Relatives and friends attending services, assemble at the cemetery, Friday, 1:45 p.m. Wanda Rabb researching RABB (NC/SC), (GANTT (NC), NIX, ROBERTSON, WILSON, CONNER, JONES (Rutherford Co.NC), LAWS (Yancey,Rutherford Co., NC), EDWARDS & KELLEY (NC), CAUSBY & PATTON (Burke/McDowell Co., NC) PAXTON (Union Co, NC > Lancaster, SC), FARRIS & MORRIS (York Co., SC) LOVELACE, HAMRICK, GREEN, and MCSWAIN (Cleveland Co., NC) Listowner for CAUSBY, FARRIS, LAWS, NIX, PAXTON and RABB Family Mailing LIsts Homepage: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr Genealogy Main Page: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr/main.html

Please join me in welcoming a new member to our list: cath3480@flinthills.com We hope you will introduce yourself and tell us about the family you are researching! Wanda Rabb researching RABB (NC/SC), (GANTT (NC), NIX, ROBERTSON, WILSON, CONNER, JONES (Rutherford Co.NC), LAWS (Yancey,Rutherford Co., NC), EDWARDS & KELLEY (NC), CAUSBY & PATTON (Burke/McDowell Co., NC) PAXTON (Union Co, NC > Lancaster, SC), FARRIS & MORRIS (York Co., SC) LOVELACE, HAMRICK, GREEN, and MCSWAIN (Cleveland Co., NC) Listowner for CAUSBY, FARRIS, LAWS, NIX, PAXTON and RABB Family Mailing LIsts Homepage: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr Genealogy Main Page: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr/main.html

From the Richmond Times-Dispatch 9/26/97 COSBY Estelle T. Cosby, 77, of Midlothian, died Thursday, September 25, 1997. She was the widow of Irving H. Cosby Jr. She is survived by two sons, James L. and Jerry R. Cosby; one sister, Helen Clodfelter; four grandchildren, Jamie, Rachel, Jay and Jordan Cosby. Her remains rest at the Bliley Funeral Home's Chippenham Chapel, 6900 Hull St. Rd., where the family will receive friends Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 2 p.m. at Tomahawk Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Tomahawk Baptist Church.

HELP!!!! Please. I need to contact Mary Paul...... She sent me information via snail mail on the Cosbys and I have lost her e-mail address..... I hope someone can give me her address..... Perhaps Mary is there???? Linda L. Brown ZorroandCo@aol.com

Please join me in welcoming the following new folks to our list: Paneltrk@aol.com gradon@ncn.net We hope you will introduce yourselves and tell us about the line you are researching! Wanda Rabb researching RABB (NC/SC), (GANTT (NC), NIX, ROBERTSON, WILSON, CONNER, JONES (Rutherford Co.NC), LAWS (Yancey,Rutherford Co., NC), EDWARDS & KELLEY (NC), CAUSBY & PATTON (Burke/McDowell Co., NC) PAXTON (Union Co, NC > Lancaster, SC), FARRIS & MORRIS (York Co., SC) LOVELACE, HAMRICK, GREEN, and MCSWAIN (Cleveland Co., NC) Listowner for CAUSBY, FARRIS, LAWS, NIX, PAXTON and RABB Family Mailing LIsts Homepage: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr Genealogy Main Page: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr/main.html

Please join me in welcoming Carl to the list. I had forwarded his query earlier this week regarding Dabney Cosby. crosen@ccpl.carr.lib.md.us We're happy you joined us and hope you find some help here! Wanda Rabb researching RABB (NC/SC), (GANTT (NC), NIX, ROBERTSON, WILSON, CONNER, JONES (Rutherford Co.NC), LAWS (Yancey,Rutherford Co., NC), EDWARDS & KELLEY (NC), CAUSBY & PATTON (Burke/McDowell Co., NC) PAXTON (Union Co, NC > Lancaster, SC), FARRIS & MORRIS (York Co., SC) LOVELACE, HAMRICK, GREEN, and MCSWAIN (Cleveland Co., NC) Listowner for CAUSBY, FARRIS, LAWS, NIX, PAXTON and RABB Family Mailing LIsts Homepage: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr Genealogy Main Page: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr/main.html

Carl, I received the following from the CAUSBY mailing list: >> >>Does anyone have any information listing the family of DABNEY COSBY the >>master builder in Va & N.C. ???????????? He was a brickmason in >>Staunton Va when hired by Thomas Jefferson to make or lay bricks at the >>University. >> >>He built several courthouses and churches in Va 1830-1840. He was in >>Halifax Va before moving to NC in the 1840's. Had active career in >>Raleight N.C. and died there after the civil war. >> >>What relation was a FRANCES COSBY to him?? Wife, sister or other??? >> >>THANKS FOR ANY HELP ON THE LISTINGS OF THIS COSBY FAMILY. ------------------------------------------------------ - Dabney (7) COSBY, b. 11 Aug 1779, the only son of - Zacheus (6) COSBY, b. 1753; m. (1) ca. 1778, Susan DABNEY. Zacheus (6) the son of David and ____ COSBY, b. ca. 1728. - David(5) was the son of David and Mary (Overton) COSBY, m. ???. - David (4), b. 1703; d. 1770, was the son of Charles and Jane (Meriwether) COSBY. - Charles (3) prob. b. ca. 1670-80, was the son of John (2) COSBY. Jane the dau. of David Meriwether, the immigrant. - John (2) COSBY, the son of Charles and Mary (LOFTUS) COSBY, was b. 1623, Stradbally Abbey, IRE. - Charles (1) COSBY, b. Sep 1585, Stradbally Abbey, IRE. Charles immigrated with his infant son to VA ca. 1628, shortly after his wife, Mary died. - Charles (1) was the son of Alexander and Dorcas (SYDNEY) COSBY. Dabney (7) COSBY had a son, Dabney Minor COSBY and a dau. Frances Jane COSBY. NOTE: The numbers within the parentheses represent the number of generations from the immigrant, Charles. Hope this helps in some way. I'm not sure if this is the Dabney to whom you refer. Best wishes, Dave

Seeking information on the parents of HICKERSON COSBY, born c 1750 in Louisa Co., VA. Served in Rev War. m. ANN (NANCY) HARRIS, dtr of ARCHELAUS HARRIS. One son, GARLAND COSBY, died while serving in War of 1812. Family moved to Wilkes Co., GA in late 1700's. Have not been able to find Hickerson's parents. An oral tradition says that he was the son of GRIFFITH DICKINSON and ANN COSBY and was raised by his uncle, JOHN COSBY, and thereafter used his middle name for his surname. Have not found any evidence for this story. Is it true? or not true? John Culley jahno@pipeline.com

Hi Folks, I received this query from a non-subscriber, so I am forwarding to y'all in case you can help. Please respond directly to: crosen@ccpl.carr.lib.md.us It would be nice if you respond to this person to send a copy to the list to benefit everyone. Thanks! >Date: Tue, 23 Sep 1997 09:53:40 -0700 (PDT) >X-From_: crosen@ccpl.carr.lib.md.us Tue Sep 23 09:53:35 1997 >Old-Date: Tue, 23 Sep 1997 11:59:14 +0000 >From: "Carl C. Rosen" <crosen@ccpl.carr.lib.md.us> >MIME-Version: 1.0 >To: CAUSBY-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: Dabney Cosby >X-Diagnostic: Not on the accept list > >Does anyone have any information listing the family of DABNEY COSBY the >master builder in Va & N.C. ???????????? He was a brickmason in >Staunton Va when hired by Thomas Jefferson to make or lay bricks at the >University. > >He built several courthouses and churches in Va 1830-1840. He was in >Halifax Va before moving to NC in the 1840's. Had active career in >Raleight N.C. and died there after the civil war. > >What relation was a FRANCES COSBY to him?? Wife, sister or other??? > >THANKS FOR ANY HELP ON THE LISTINGS OF THIS COSBY FAMILY. > Wanda Rabb researching RABB (NC/SC), (GANTT (NC), NIX, ROBERTSON, WILSON, CONNER, JONES (Rutherford Co.NC), LAWS (Yancey,Rutherford Co., NC), EDWARDS & KELLEY (NC), CAUSBY & PATTON (Burke/McDowell Co., NC) PAXTON (Union Co, NC > Lancaster, SC), FARRIS & MORRIS (York Co., SC) LOVELACE, HAMRICK, GREEN, and MCSWAIN (Cleveland Co., NC) Listowner for CAUSBY, FARRIS, LAWS, NIX, PAXTON and RABB Family Mailing LIsts Homepage: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr Genealogy Main Page: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr/main.html

hi everyone! I am particularly interested in James Edward Cosby..there are two of them, both in Virginia...one: bn abt 1817 in KingWm or Hanover Co, who married a Viar, moved to Beaver Dam Depot in Hanover Co, died 9/6/1891; and his father James Edward Cosby bn 1765 in King Wm or Louisa Co, married to Wealthean Edwards who may have been married to Wm Coleman Pemberton, died about 1816. As you can see father didnt get a chance to know son...thanks!

Please join me in welcoming a new member to our list: jahno@pipeline.com We hope you will introduce yourself and tell us about the family you are researching! Wanda Rabb researching RABB (NC/SC), (GANTT (NC), NIX, ROBERTSON, WILSON, CONNER, JONES (Rutherford Co.NC), LAWS (Yancey,Rutherford Co., NC), EDWARDS & KELLEY (NC), CAUSBY & PATTON (Burke/McDowell Co., NC) PAXTON (Union Co, NC > Lancaster, SC), FARRIS & MORRIS (York Co., SC) LOVELACE, HAMRICK, GREEN, and MCSWAIN (Cleveland Co., NC) Listowner for CAUSBY, FARRIS, LAWS, NIX, PAXTON and RABB Family Mailing LIsts Homepage: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr Genealogy Main Page: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr/main.html

Monroe (MI) Evening News Sat., Sept. 20, 1997 p16A Mellennee Cosby Mellennee Cosby, 71, of Monroe died 6:30 p.m.. Thursday at Mercy Memorial Hospital, where she had been patient for the last week. She had been in poor health for many years and seriously ill the past two months. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at Rupp Funeral Home. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Guy Ervin of First Christian Baptist Church, Newport, officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park, LaSalle. Born Jan. 14, 1926, in Pennington Gap, Va., she was the daughter of Monroe and Pearl (Young) Roberts. She married Hubert Cosby on Aug. 16, 1952, in Jonesville, Va. He died Nov. 19, 1984. She was a member of the First Christian Baptist Church and the Frenchtown Senior Citizens Center. Surviving are a son, Eric A. (Tony) Cosby Sr. of Monroe; a daughter Teresa Cosby of Monroe, and three grandsons. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister Pauline Livesay, and a brother, Roy E. Roberts. Wanda Rabb researching RABB (NC/SC), (GANTT (NC), NIX, ROBERTSON, WILSON, CONNER, JONES (Rutherford Co.NC), LAWS (Yancey,Rutherford Co., NC), EDWARDS & KELLEY (NC), CAUSBY & PATTON (Burke/McDowell Co., NC) PAXTON (Union Co, NC > Lancaster, SC), FARRIS & MORRIS (York Co., SC) LOVELACE, HAMRICK, GREEN, and MCSWAIN (Cleveland Co., NC) Listowner for CAUSBY, FARRIS, LAWS, NIX, PAXTON and RABB Family Mailing LIsts Homepage: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr Genealogy Main Page: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr/main.html

Please join me in welcoming a new member to the list: Wilona1@aol.com We hope you will introduce yourself and tell us about the family you are researching! Wanda Rabb researching RABB (NC/SC), (GANTT (NC), NIX, ROBERTSON, WILSON, CONNER, JONES (Rutherford Co.NC), LAWS (Yancey,Rutherford Co., NC), EDWARDS & KELLEY (NC), CAUSBY & PATTON (Burke/McDowell Co., NC) PAXTON (Union Co, NC > Lancaster, SC), FARRIS & MORRIS (York Co., SC) LOVELACE, HAMRICK, GREEN, and MCSWAIN (Cleveland Co., NC) Listowner for CAUSBY, FARRIS, LAWS, NIX, PAXTON and RABB Family Mailing LIsts Homepage: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr Genealogy Main Page: http://www.netunlimited.net/~wcr/main.html

Monroe (Michigan) Guardian August 31, 1997 COSBY - Juanita I., age 72, died August 26, 1997. Preceded in death by her Loving husband Eulice, and Beloved son Larry Dean Cosby. Survived by three loving children: Janice (Clair) Goodman, Brenda (Allan) Carr, Bobby L. Cosby, seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren, two brothers: Warren and William Rosenbalm, two sisters: Mildred Cosby and Betty Sears. Services were 12 noon Friday at Charity Baptist Church, Brownstown, MI. Entombment Michigan Memorial Park. Memorials to Charity Baptist Church in Brownstown. Arrangements by J.L. Peters Funeral Home, Lincoln Park, MI (313-928-6500).

I'll look in my files...sometimes it takes me a while to get back, so I apologize in advance~

Some of you all must share with me a common Cosby ancestor, John Cosby 1741-1827, whose father was David Cosby 1705-1770 and whose son was Overton Cosby 1772-1815. John married a Sarah or Susannah Wingfield, and I have a copy of an old Cosby History manuscript that says she was his cousin. Now, next thing is that Weis in his "Ancestral Roots" mentions Wingfields twice. First, a Sir Robert Wingfield married Elizabeth Goushill (b. 1401/1414)and had a daughter Elizabeth Wingfield who married before 1462 a Sir William Brandon. Second, a Michael de la Pole (d. 1389), first Earl of Suffolk, had a wife named Katherine Wingfield, who was daughter and heiress of a Sir John Wingfield, also of Suffolk. Katherine has dates of about 1415-1488. My question is does anybody have any connecting links for the Wingfields between the 1400s and the 1700s? This is a long time, but maybe somebody has something.