Dear List, First of all, there is a marriage record for a B. H. Hobbs to Sarah Jane Farrar on 5 Nov 1865 in LCT. Would anyone know who B. H. Hobbs is and who his parents are? In the 1870 LCT census Sarah Jane (Farrar) Hobbs is in her brother's (Lewis Shipp Farrar's) household with three children: N. E. Hobbs (4 years old ); Lu Hobbs (2 years old ) and B. D. Hobbs (3 mo. old). Now then, every source that I have seen indicates that David Franklin Hobbs & Sarah Ann Shipp had only the ONE child--Pleasant "Pleas" Hobbs, who married Laura Graham Halbert. Furthermore, every source indicates that Pleasant "Pleas" Hobbs was born in LCT--the 1850 and 1870 census records have him born in Tennessee. Yet the 1860, 1880 & 1900 LCT census records have him born in ARKANSAS. As if that weren't curious enough, in the 1900 LCT census, Pleasant "Pleas" Hobbs' mother is living with him. According to THAT census record his mother had TWO children and BOTH are still living!!! Who is this second child? He or she is not living with his or her parents and brother, Pleasant "Pleas" Hobbs, in 1850 or 1860 (nor the 1870-1900 census records). Any information on B. H. Hobbs and/or the other child of David Franklin Hobbs & Sarah Ann Shipp would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! James L. Danley Vista, CA jldanley@sbcglobal.net

I have also been under the impression that David and Sarah only had one child. I have the following notes. Recollections of Pearl Leona Ervin Hobbs, wife of Oliver Jackson Hobbs, as told to her grandson James Harold Hobbs, son of Lacy Lafayette Hobb, "He was a farmer and a merchant and was a slave overseer for a Dr.Bonner for a number of years on a very large farm. After Dr. Bonner's death David purchased his farm and slaves and accumulated much wealth upon his death. David has only one son, Pless. Beverly Hobbs in Fayetteville should know about David, etc. I know that he was a tall man." I also have the following note in my file. David F. Hobbs, a prominent citizen and farmer, is one of eleven children born to Nathaniel and Sarah Hobbs. The father was of English descent, and was born in North Carolina in 1789. He was married in 1812, and came to Lincoln County in 1832, locating in the Sixteenth District. He was a cabinet-maker by occupation, and died in 1861. The mother of our subject was also of English origin, was born in the same State as her husband and about the same year. She died in 1875. Our subject was born in North Carolina July 25, 1820, and received his education in the schools near home. In 1841 he married Sarah Shipp, a native of Lincoln County, born 1823, and the daughter of Louis and Mary (Cole) Shipp. To our subject and wife was born one boy Pleasant, now a merchant in the Thirteenth District. After marriage Mr. Hobbs engaged with Dr. Bonner and remained with him nineteen years, overseeing and looking after the interest of the plantation. In 1865 he purchased 155 acres of land in the Thirteenth District, where he located, and since remained. He has since bought more land, and now he and his son own about 800 acres. He is a Democrat in politics, and cast his first presidential vote for James K. Polk. Pleasant Hobbs, son of our subject was born April 4, 1844, and received his education in Lincoln County. In 1870 he wedded, Laura Halbert a native of Lincoln County, born in 1854; and by this union became the father of five children: Tula H., Sarah E., David F., Jr., B. and B.M. Pleasant Hobbs, since he has grown to manhood, has been a partner with his father on the farm. December, 1880 he began the mercantile business in the Thirteenth District, where he still continues. September, 1885, J.D. Sugg entered into partnership with them, and the firm is now known as Hobbs & Sugg. They are doing a good business in the sale of dry goods and groceries, and carry about $4,000 worth of stock. Pleasant is a Democrat in politics, and a member of the Masonic fraternity. He and wife are also members of the Methodist Episcopal Church -----Original Message----- From: tnlincol-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:tnlincol-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of James L. Danley Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 10:16 AM To: TNLINCOL Subject: [TNLINCOL] HOBBS Family Dear List, First of all, there is a marriage record for a B. H. Hobbs to Sarah Jane Farrar on 5 Nov 1865 in LCT. Would anyone know who B. H. Hobbs is and who his parents are? In the 1870 LCT census Sarah Jane (Farrar) Hobbs is in her brother's (Lewis Shipp Farrar's) household with three children: N. E. Hobbs (4 years old ); Lu Hobbs (2 years old ) and B. D. Hobbs (3 mo. old). Now then, every source that I have seen indicates that David Franklin Hobbs & Sarah Ann Shipp had only the ONE child--Pleasant "Pleas" Hobbs, who married Laura Graham Halbert. Furthermore, every source indicates that Pleasant "Pleas" Hobbs was born in LCT--the 1850 and 1870 census records have him born in Tennessee. Yet the 1860, 1880 & 1900 LCT census records have him born in ARKANSAS. As if that weren't curious enough, in the 1900 LCT census, Pleasant "Pleas" Hobbs' mother is living with him. According to THAT census record his mother had TWO children and BOTH are still living!!! Who is this second child? He or she is not living with his or her parents and brother, Pleasant "Pleas" Hobbs, in 1850 or 1860 (nor the 1870-1900 census records). Any information on B. H. Hobbs and/or the other child of David Franklin Hobbs & Sarah Ann Shipp would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! James L. Danley Vista, CA jldanley@sbcglobal.net ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNLINCOL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message