This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dobbs Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VRB.2ACE/1794 Message Board Post: Looking for information on the ancestry of John J. Dobbs. Born 10-03-1821 in Lebanon, Columbia County, New York. Have been told he is a great grandson of Jan (John/Johnny) Dobbs that started DOBBS Ferry in New York.