Robert L Hobbs
3rd great-grandfather
When Robert L. Hobbs was born on May 30, 1754, in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. He married Mary Marion Caldwell in 1776 or 1777 in South Carolina. They had nine children in 27 years. He died on June 7, 1845, in Greene County, Georgia, at the impressive age of 91.
Robert L Hobbs and Mary Marion Caldwell’s Children:
1. Curtis Hobbs born about 1778 Spartanburg District, South Carolina
2. Sarah Hobbs born 1780 Spartanburg District, South Carolina
3. James H Hobbs born March 21, 1783 Spartanburg District, South Carolina
4. Joseph Henery Hobbs born 1785 Spartanburg District, South Carolina
5. Nancy Hobbs born 1789 Spartanburg District, South Carolina
6. Nathan A Hobbs born January 8, 1790 Spartanburg District, South Carolina
7. Isham Hobbs born about 1792 Greene County, Georgia
8. Mary “Polly” Hobbs born 1797 Greene County, Georgia
9. Robert Hobbs Jr. born July 26, 1805 Greene County, Georgia
30 MAY 1754
Robert L. Hobbs lived in Maryland in 1754, when Americans were caught up in the turmoil of the French and Indian War.
The French and Indian War brought a vicious nine-year conflict to North America’s doorstep.
For decades French and English settlers fought over land in the New World.
These increasingly violent clashes culminated into a nine-year fight for continental domination starting in 1754. The brutal conflict united British troops and American colonists against the Native Americans and French.
Settlers were vulnerable during the war and their houses were burned and property stolen. Food staples and British goods were taken for the war effort, leaving colonists empty-handed. As ties to their communities and cities began to be more meaningful than ties to Britain, the presence of British soldiers on American soil caused settlers to question their connection to the Crown.
The uncertainty of a war led by British troops—increasingly seen as foreign—made Americans desire greater control of their own affairs. Though the British defeated the French in 1763 and effectively pushed them off the continent, the stage was set for revolution just a decade later.
Colonial Life Before the American Revolution
Robert L. Hobbs lived in Maryland in 1754 as American colonists created the foundation of a burgeoning new country.
In the years leading up to the Revolution, colonists in America enjoyed relative prosperity under the protection of the British Crown.
Robert L. Hobbs lived in Maryland in 1754 as American colonists created the foundation of a burgeoning new country.
Compared to their British brethren across the pond, American colonists enjoyed relative prosperity and freedom. The vast majority lived in rural farming villages on their own property–less than 10 percent lived in cities. Family farms dominated the north.
Large plantations that grew cash crops like tobacco and rice dominated the mid-Atlantic and southern landscape. Thousands of African slaves were imported each year for labor, and by 1750, outnumbered white settlers in some colonies (like South Carolina) by thousands.
As the British Empire thrived, taxes and imperial interference in local politics were minimal, allowing provincials the space to create their own unique identity.
However, this changed in 1763 when the French and Indian War left the British deeply in debt. Taxes were raised to replenish the royal coffers and colonists were forced to house British soldiers still stationed in the New World, eventually prompting the outbreak of the American Revolution.
1772
AGE 18
Residence
Robert L. Hobbs lived in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, in 1772.
Moved from QA MD to Craven Co., SC/NC now Chester Dist SC. Being near the border of NC and SC it appears the border changed.
16 DEC 1773
AGE 19
The Boston Tea Party
Robert L. Hobbs lived in one of the original American colonies inspired by the successful uprising by a group of fiery Bostonians.
As Robert L Hobbs was growing up, there was much turmoil in this new country, while men were talking, and planning on taking the country from the British. So many things even up to this, the Boston Tea Party, though he was in South Carolina, it was heard all over the country.
In response to taxes imposed by the British, a group of protestors dumped 500,000 pounds of tea into Boston Harbor in Massachusetts in 1773.
Robert L. Hobbs lived in one of the original American colonies inspired by the successful uprising by a group of fiery Bostonians.
Under the cover of night, a large group of people, some dressed as Mohawk Indians, marched toward docked merchant ships in Boston Harbor and dumped 342 chests of tea into the icy waters below.
The 90,000 pounds of tea (worth $1 million today) carried a tax that the colonists fervently opposed. This successful protest on December 16, 1773, sparked the other colonies.
“This is the most magnificent movement of them all,”
recorded future founding father John Adams. Inspired by the exploit, other colonies held their own tea parties and destroyed British merchant ships. But the Boston Tea Party wasn’t without controversy: many colonists believed that the destruction of private property (the tea) was illegal and needed to be repaid. British Parliament agreed.
Enraged by its unruly colonies, England clamped down, closing the Port of Boston. With the city’s economy crippled and hundreds out of work, frosty colonial attitudes toward the British continued to harden.
Thomas Paine’s pamphlet Common Sense was the first publication to advocate independence from Britain.
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In 1776, Robert L. Hobbs was living in when Thomas Paine’s Common Sense was published.
One of the most influential documents in American history, Thomas Paine’s Common Sense established common cause among the colonists. The English-born Paine, a failed corset maker, sailor, and teacher, came to Philadelphia in 1774.
Sensing the growing discontent among colonists over their treatment from the English government, Paine saw an opportunity to contribute to the cause. The genius of Common Sense was its ability to speak not to the upper classes, but to the common man about American independence.
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Paine utilized anger, not inspiration, in crafting his argument about why it was necessary to break from England, stating
“the same tyranny which drove the first emigrants from home, pursues their descendants still,”
setting the stage for debates over whether or not independence was the true path to follow. Thanks to Paine, the colonists began to see more clearly that they were truly separate, strongly self-governing, and ripe for revolution.
4 JUL 1776
AGE 22
The Declaration of Independence
Robert L. Hobbs was living in the 13 colonies at one of the most important turning points in American history—the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
From the record, I have found he was interested in Politics and what was going on. Figuring out where he stood, and talking to many about it. Which is why he was a Patriot fighting against England.
In 1776 the Continental Congress proclaimed America’s independence from the British Crown and Colonists were excited.
July 8, 1776:
A 2,000 pound copper bell rang through the city of Philadelphia, calling the people to gather. Colonel John Nixon stood on the steps of the Pennsylvania State Hall—which would from then on be known as Independence Hall—and read the Declaration of independence in public for the first time.
Nixon barely made it through his reading as Philadelphians shouted huzzah and fired their muskets, thrilled with what Congress had sent to the King. Some cities celebrated by making bonfires and burning effigies of King George III, “the just reward of a Tyrant.”
The Declaration was read from the pulpit in churches across the colonies, the people’s shouts echoing off the church walls. In places like New York City, a town with a high population of Americans still loyal to the King, some colonists reacted to the document with anger and disgust. But the Declaration swept through the colonies like wildfire, exciting the colonists and inspiring many to join the cause for independence.
1776
AGE 22
Robert L. Hobbs married Mary Marion Caldwell in 1776 in South Carolina, when he was 22 years old.
Marriage mentioned in Mary Hobbs' pension request of 1776 by Magistrate named Tait. In Robert's pension he states they were married on Cherokee Creek a branch of Broad River in Craven Co.
Robert L Hobbs married Mary Marion Caldwell/Colwell/Corwell in Spartanburg District South Carolina. According to Greene Co. GA Court records when Robert Hobbs filed for pension from Rev. War in 1843 he stated 1777 Spartanburg District, South Carolina. Mary Hobbs stated in her widow's pension from Revolutionary War that she married Robert Hobbs in Spartanburg District South Carolina in the year of 1776. And that the marriage ceremony was performed by the Magistrate by the name of Tait. She at age 94 stated that she knew of no living person by whom she can prove the same nor has she any marriage certificate or record in her possession that would establish the same.
This is the only proof that we have of the marriage of Robert L. Hobbs and Mary Marion Caldwell, from their own mouths. So far a marriage record has not surfaced.
As stated prior to this, Robert L Hobbs served in the Revolutionary War in South Carolina. From various records we discovered his participation and some of this is from his own mouth.
1778
AGE 24
His son Curtis was born in 1778 in South Carolina.
1779
AGE 25
Robert L. Hobbs served in the military in 1779 in Ninety Six, South Carolina, when he was 25 years old.
Drafted into Revolutionary War in Spartanburg District. Capt Terrill's Co., SC Troops Col. Thos Brandon.
1779 Sept.
Robert Hobbs Drafted in Revolutionary War 3 month Colonel Brannon, Captain Terrell, 1st Lt. John Jones , Quarter Sergeant James Mabry and that his company was attached to Colonel Brannon's Regiment on Broad Creek and from thence was marched toward Charleston by the way of Eutaw Springs to the 10 Mile house in Charleston and stationed there during his service which was 3 months and at the end of which time he received written discharges which were signed by the troops officers but has been lost. He had no further service until Charleston was evacuated by the British after which time he volunteered in another regiment.
From the SC Patriots book:
"Robert Hobbs W5300 b. 30 May 1754, Queen Anne County, VA., d. 7 Jun 1845 m. Mary_____, 1777.
While residing on Cherokee Creek and Broad River in Spartanburg District, he was drafted into service during 1779 under Sgt. James Mabry, Lt. John Jones, Capt. James Terrell, and Col. Brandon.
Next, he volunteered to serve under Ensign Nat Robinson, Lt. Daniel McLeary, Capt. George Taylor and Gen. Green and was in siege of Ninety-Six.
In the fall of the same year, he was drafted and placed under Lt. Nicholas Jasper, Capt. John Thompson and Col. Brandon.
The following fall he volunteered to serve under Lt. Nat Robinson, Capt. John Mapp, Col. White and Gen. Pickens. They joined Gen. Clarke and were in two engagements with Cherokee Indians. At some time, he was under Col. Roebuck. (Moved to Ga.) " p 450
Mabry, James - He served as an orderly sergeant under Captain James Terrill and Colonel Brandon. (Hobbs, Robert W5300) p 647
Ref: Roster of South Carolina Patriots in the American Revolution
1779
Robert Hobbs 6 months was sent to Charleston SC. 2 additional enlistment's 6 mo each. Siege of Ninety Six SC he went as Volunteer. 3rd tour Volunteered for expedition against Cherokee Indians. 1st tour private Captain Terrels Co. Col. Brannon's reg
June 1780
AGE 26
Robert L. Hobbs served in the military in 1780 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, when he was 26 years old.
Rev War claims file 3634A
1780 June
Robert Hobbs served Captain George Taylors Company.
Robert volunteered under Captain George Taylor, 1st Lt. Daniel McLeary, Ensign Nat Robinson and was mustered into the United States service under General Greene and marched to the Fort known as Ninety Six, in the month of June.
The fort at that time was occupied by the British under Colonel Cruger. The object of General Greene was to storm the Fort which was occupied at that time by the main army.
The siege continued for three weeks and future success appeared certain when intelligence arrived that Lord Rawdon having received a reinforcement and was approaching with a large army to the relief of the place. General Greene determined to evacuate his position and break up the siege. General Greene then retired toward North Carolina, and our company went with to the North Carolina line where we were dismissed and returned to our homes.
During the year the inhabitants of the Carolina's endured calamity and distress, the country being ravaged and plundered by both armies.
Ref: Robert Hobbs own words in his request for pension to the Court of Greene County, Georgia in Sept 16 1843. He was 89 yr. old at that time.
Fall 1780
AGE 25
1780 Fall
Robert Hobbs served 3 months Colonel Brannon, Captain Thompsons company.
Robert was drafted for 3 months tour under Captain John Thompson, 1st Lt. Nicholas Jasper.
Our company went _____ on Brusen's Creek and joined Colonel Brannon's regiment. We were marched down Broad River to Ford Forge then continued and marched down he river to Andrews? plantation on the Congaree River when we were stationed during the term of our service which was three months.
There was a portion of Colonel Whites command stationed there with us also some Dutch were under the Command of Captain Hargett.
At that time before the expedition of our term of service. They sent out Light Horses Command. Either by commencing ______ ______ contributed.
Some depredation in the other side of the river where we were stationed. We went up the river in pursuit of the Tory, but were unable to come up with them, their operations were confined to burning and plundering and after murdering on near immediately departed ______
We were stationed then for some time for the protection of the settlement, when we were dismissed. We continued together until we had ____ out of the region when the Tories were in force when we were dismissed.
I arrived at home in January and the succeeding fall he volunteered under Captain John Mapp.
MAY 1781
AGE 26
Military
Robert L. Hobbs served in the military on May 22, 1781, in Ninety Six, South Carolina, when he was 26 years old.
8 SEP 1781
AGE 27
1781 Fall
Robert Hobbs served 3 months Colonel White Captain John Mapps company. Robert volunteered under Captain John Mapp, 1st Lt. Nathaniel Robinson.
Our company marched and crossed the Savannah River at the Cherokee Ford, General Pickens, commanding the South Carolina Volunteers, and joined the Georgians under the command of General Elijah Clark on the Buffalo Fork of Long Creek in Wilkes County, Georgia. From thence we took the Highland Trail and marched to the Long Swamp Town in the Cherokee Nation between the Chattahoochee and Hightower River.
We had 2 engagements with the Indians, killing ten and taking eleven of them prisoner. After taking the Long Swamp Town, the Indians came in with a flag of truce. Then a talk and at which time ceded the County that comprised of Franklin County in the State of Georgia or Pendleton and Greenville Districts in South Carolina and Buncombe County in North Carolina.
We volunteered for three months tour, and were six weeks in the Nation. But I can not positively state how long we were on our march in going to ____ from the Nation on this expedition. But the best of my recollection we were on duty about three months, which was the last part of my service in the Revolutionary War.
I served in many scouting parties against the Indians and Tories for the period. These scouts were ____ on emergencies whenever the Indians or Tories committed depredations in the region of the country where I was, as many men would be raised as could be in the neighborhood, ____ would then go in pursuit which trips would last from two days to a week.
I served as a private in every expedition I was in; I never was wounded nor in any engagement with the exception of those mentioned as having occurred with the Indians.
I am of opinion that I was subject to service in draft and otherwise between 3 and 4 years. He further states he never took up arms against or acted against the welfare of his country, neither avoided any duty that was imposed upon him by his country. He further states that he has no documentary evidence but one written discharge for his service and that was for the tour to the Ten Mile Home on Charleston Neck in South Carolina and which I have previously stated was lost of destroyed many years ago.
Ref: Revolutionary War Pension Record in Greene County, Georgia Court, which was spoken in his own words.
1781
AGE 27
His daughter Sarah Sally was born in 1781 in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
21 MAR 1783
AGE 28
His son James H. was born on March 21, 1783, in South Carolina.
17 NOV 1785
AGE 31
Robert L. Hobbs served in the military on November 17, 1785, in Ninety Six, South Carolina, when he was 31 years old.
1785 Nov 17 Robert Hobbs paid 6 pound 11 shillings 5 pence for 46 days of duty in the militia in 1782 as per account principal 6 pounds 11 shillings 5 pence annual interest pounds 0-9.2
Ref: Stub Entries to Indents for Rev. War Claims X Part 1 No. 1108
1785
AGE 31
His son Joseph Henery Hobbs was born in 1785 in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
14 AUG 1786
AGE 32
Robert L. Hobbs served in the military on August 14, 1786, in Ninety Six, South Carolina, when he was 32 years old.
1786 Aug 14 No 3546 Lib X Issued to Robert Hobbs 2 shillings 10 1/4 pence due in Roebucks Regiment audited Interest 1/7
Ref: Stub Entries to Indents in payment of Claims against South Carolina growing out of the Revolution Book X Part II pg. 152.
1789
AGE 35
His daughter Nancy Hobbs was born in 1789 in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
8 JAN 1790
AGE 35
His son Nathan Augustus Hobbs was born on January 8, 1790, in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
1790 ?
Henry McCray against Robert Hobbs, Attachment.
William Thompson as Garnishee in this case came into court to make oath that he justly owed the defendant by note of hand 2 cows and calves which was condemned by the court for use of the Plaintiff.
Ref: Spartanburgh County, South Carolina Minutes of County Court 1785-1799 By Brent H. Holcomb C.A.L.S pg. 152
1790?
Henry McCray against Robert Hobbs Attachment. On motion of Zachariah Toliaferro attorney for plaintiff. Decreed by the court that he recover 7 pounds 3 shillings and cost of suit.
Ref: Spartanburgh County, South Carolina Minutes of County Court 1785-1799 by Brent H. Holcomb C.A.L.S pg. 156
1790 Feb 21
Book E pg 680 Nathaniel Bullock of Wilkes Co sold to William Paskal of Wilkes Co Feb 21 1790 for the sum of L 100 specie 287 1/2 acres of land in Washington Co. now Greene. Land granted to Jonathan Hobbs 26 Apr 1787
Wit Mary Mabry Joshua Mabry John Hardin Recorded 8 Jan 1793
1790 Mar 19
Jonathan Hobbs to Nathaniel Bullock Deed recorded Apr 10, 1792 Book 1 pg. 61 Greene Co. GA Index to Deed Vol. A.
Book A pg 61 Indenture dated 19 Mar 1790 between Jonathan Hobbs of the State of SC Grantor, and Nathaniel Bullock, of Wilkes Co. GA. Grantee for L 50 Current money of the state of GA. 287 1/2 ac in Washington Co. granted to Jonathan Hobbs in the year 1780
wit: Charles Crawford JP, Isaac Lowe Jr, Richmond Co. GA David McDaid Recorded 7 May 1790
1790 Oct
Robert L. Hobbs and Family moved to Greene County, Georgia
1790 Dec 1
Book E pg 582
Jeremiah Walker of Wilkes Co. and Milly his wife, sold to Robert Chambers of Wilkes Co. on 1 Dec 1790 for the sum of L300, 475 ac of land in Greene Co. granted to Richard Ryan 22 Sep 1784. Land bounded by Kelley, Jonathan Hobbs, and vacant land.
Wit: Thomas C Russell John Coleman Recorded 18 Jul 1792
1790 Dec 20
Robert L Hobbs bought land 100 acres 40 lb. sterling, waters of Town Creek from Curby Whatley
Book E pg 555-556
20 Dec 1790 Curby Whatley and Ann his wife of Greene County to Robert Hobbs of Wilkes County for 40 lbs Sterling 100 acres on waters of Town Creek bounding Thornton, John Mellar, William Burford.
Signed: Carby < Whatley, Anna Whatley
Wit: William Casey, John Adam Miller, Thomas Houghton JP
Rec Jan 15, 1792
1790
AGE 36
Robert L. Hobbs moved from South Carolina to Georgia, in 1790.
1791 Dec 13
Robert and Mary Hobbs to John Adams Miller deed recorded Jan 15, 1791 Vol. A Book 1-554 Greene County, Georgia
Book E pg 556
Robert Hobbs of Greene Co. and Mary his wife, sold to John Adam Miller on 30 Dec 1791 for the sum of L 50 sterling 100 ac of land
Wit: James Beard Joseph Call Recorded 15 Jan 1792 Greene County, Georgia
1792
AGE 38
His son Isham Hobbs was born in 1792 in Greene County, Georgia.
1792 Jan 9
Robert Hobbs sold land 50 lb. sterling Town Creek.
pg 556
Robert Hobbs and wife Mary of Greene County to John Adam Miller of same, for 50 lb sterling 100 ac on Town Creek bounding Thornton, said Miller, William Burford
Signed Robert (X) Hobbs Mary Hobbs
Wit: James Beaver, Joseph Call 9 Jan 1792 proved by oath of Joseph Carell before Thomas Houghton JP
Rec 14 Jan 1792 Greene County, Georgia
1792 Feb 16
Book E pg 692
Robert Middleton of Greene Co. sold to Robert Potter (?) of Wilkes Co. on 16 Feb 1790 for the sum of L 50 127 ac in Greene Co part of a 21 ac tract granted to Benjamin Few
Wit: Peter Hobbs John Marcus Recorded 20 Aug 1792 Greene County, Georgia
1792 Jun 15
Book E pg 576
Robert Chambers of Greene Co. and Lettice his wife, sold to Thomas Cooper of Greene Co. on 15 Jun 1792 for the sum of L287 10 shillings lawful money 575 ac of land in Washington now Greene Co. land was granted 22 Sep 1784 by Gov John Houston to Richard Ryan bounded by James Kelley and Jonathan Hobbs
Wit: David Dickson JP William Cureton Recorded 16 Jul 1792
1792 Nov 2
Robert Hobbs from Joshua and Mary Martin deed recorded Jul 8, 1792 Vol. A Book B-14 Greene County, Georgia
1793
AGE 39
Robert L. Hobbs served in the military in 1793 in Greene County, Georgia, when he was 39 years old.
Robert Hobbs Muster Roll of Militia 1st Regiment GA Census pg. 126 Greene County, Georgia
1794 Oct 20
Robert Hobbs bought land 25 pd sterling 100 ac north side of Town Creek from Daniel Thornton deed recorded Jan 28, 1796
Vol. A Book 2-176 Greene County, Georgia
1794 Oct 29
pp 176-177
Samuel Thornton of Oglethorpe County, to Robert Hobbs of Greene for 25 pds sterling 100 acres in Greene County on N side of Town Creek, beg at mouth of a branch in said creek near a ford that is opposite against the old plantation where David Peoples now lives and runs just below said Hobbs Plantation up said branch to present line made for John Burner, the land being part of Burnee's old survey.
Signed Samuel Thornton.
Wit David Peoples Jr, Sorrell, Jo Carmichal JP Rec 28 Jan 1796
19 SEP 1797
AGE 43
His daughter Mary Polly Hobbs was born on September 19, 1797, in Greene County, Georgia.
1797
AGE 43
Robert L. Hobbs served in the military in 1797 in Greene County, Georgia, when he was 43 years old.
From Hobbs and Related by Ralph Hobbs. Robert Hobbs drafted in Nov 1797 Jan
1794 Dec 27
pg 90 Wilkes Co. GA Deed Book OO 1795-1797 p 469
Lucy Whatley widow, & Samuel Whatley, planter, Thomas Hobbs & Phineous Whatley, yeoman, who are the heirs of the above. And said Thomas Hobs, Phineous Whatley of Oglethorpe Co., GA, and Samuel Whatley of Wilkes Co. GA, to Elijah Smith of Wilkes Co.
The said Lucy Whatley & each & every one of the above mentioned heirs of said Lucy, for 50, on S. side of John Querns Creek 200 acres; adj by John Querns, S. by land formerly Surveyed for William Littleton decd, W. by Talbot E by said John Querns on Harden’s Creek, the 200 acres granted to George Lee 12 Jan 1788 Sold by deed by said George to above named Lucy.
(signed) Lucy (X) Whatley, Phineous Whatley, Thomas (X) Hobbs, Samuel Whatley.
Wit: Silas Mercer, John (J) Edwards. Proved by John Edwards 27 Aug 1796 before
1795 Mar 13
Joel Hobbs to Wm Dawkins deed recorded Jul 15, 1797 Vol. A 2-294 Greene Co., GA
1795 Mar 13 Book F pg 294
Joel Hobbs sold to William Dawkins on 13 Mar 1795 for the sum of L 100 1000 ac of land in Franklin Co. GA lying on he waters of the Oconee River, grant dated 31 Jan 1795
Wit Merryman Thorn, JP Recorded 15 Jul 1797 Greene Co. GA
1796 Jan 4
Thomas Hobbs to John Fluker deed recorded Mar 28, 1812 Vol. A EE-136 Greene Co. GA
1797
Georgia Tax Index, 1789-1799
HOBBS, ROBERT GREENE HUNTER 1797
1797
Reconstructed GA Census pg. 126
Robert Hobbs is listed in Greene Co. Georgia
1797
Mary “Polly” born Greene County, Georgia daughter of Robert L. Hobbs and Mary Marion Caldwell
1797
From Hobbs and Related by Ralph Hobbs.
Robert Hobbs drafted in Nov 1797 Jan
1800 May 7
Book M pg 576 John Cole Jr of Greene Co. on 7 May 1800 for the sum of $275 sold to Nathaniel Clark 158 ac of land in Greene Co. lying on the Little River and bounded by Thomas Hobbs corner, Cole, Clark and Phinias Whitely
Wit: George Tuggle JP recorded 2 Mar 1802
1800 Sept
Land Forgery Case summarized in History of Greene County Georgia by Rice and Williams. pg. 454-455 titled
When Forgery was Punishable by Death without Benefit of Clergy
The minutes of the same term of court also show the following:
The State vs. John McAdams and Robert Hobbs Indc't for forgery. Verdict of the jury, Guilty with recommendation to mercy. Both of these men were sentenced to be hanged on the twenty sixth day of September also, and the wording of the sentence was exactly the same as that of Stephen and William Heard.
The Judge did not deny the convicted men the benefit of clergy. The was probably due to the fact that the jury recommended mercy. The law as it appeared n the Statute books, did not allow the Judge any discretion, as death by hanging was the only punishment prescribed.
Although the Court records do not show it, tradition says, that neither of the convicted men was hanged.
Judge Columbus Heard, who was at one time a partner of Governor McDaniel, and one of the ablest lawyers in the State, became interested in the history of this case. And claimed to have unravelled the story. His version was as follows:
He became interested on account of one of the defendants being named Stephen Heard, and as he was a descendant of General Stephen Heard of Wilkes County, he wanted to find out if these men who were convicted of forgery, were any kin to him. His investigations revealed the fact, that they were not related to General Stephen Heard. And that the forgery consisted of changing of land warrants or the forgery of deed to certain lands in Greene County that they wanted.
Judge Heard also said, that some prominent people became interested in the case and secured the names of the Jury, Judge and many citizens to a petition to the Governor to commute the sentence to life imprisonment.
And that number of Greene County citizens went to Louisville to see the Governor an present the petition. And that after much pleading, Governor Josiah Tattnall granted the request to spare the lives of the forgers.
He also found that it would require great haste in order to place the travel both day and night and get fresh horses along the way and that had not the Sheriff anticipated favorable action on the part of the Governor, and delayed the hanging until the last hour, the order would have reached him too late.
Hangings were public events in those days, and men, women and children traveled many miles in wagons, oxcarts and on horseback in order to see an execution. The public gallows for Greene County was located about one mile from the courthouse, and was near what is now Greensboro's Aviation Field.
I found the rest of the story on pg 341:
Four men were sentenced to be hanged for forgery in Greene County in the year 1800. They rode on their coffins to the execution grounds, where their funeral sermons were preached by Dr. Cunningham, after which he handed them their pardons.
Ref: History of Greene County, Georgia by Rice and Williams.
1801
Greene County, Georgia Tax Index 1800-1802
Robert Hobbs
Thomas Hobbs
Curtis Hobbs
probably brother and son.
1801 Aug 14
Robert Hobbs (R) witness to deed leaves R as his mark for Sugar Williams and Benjamin Bridges. Book M pg 515 Sugar Williams of Greene Co sold to Benjamin Bridges of Greene Co on 14 Aug 1801 for the sum of $70 50 ac of land in Greene Co.
Wit: Robert (R) Hobbs recorded 12 Jan 1802
1802
AGE 48
His son Curtis passed away in 1802 in Greene County, Georgia, at the age of 24.
1805
Greene County, Georgia Tax Index 1805 #013
Robert Hobbs
James Hobbs
1805
Georgia Land Lottery
Robert Hobbs #748 Greene PB married
James Hobbs #911 Greene B probably son
Thomas Hobbs #871 Greene BB married possibly brother
Drury Hobbs #2008 Washington BP possibly brother or nephew
John Hobbs #1703 Richmond BB
William Hobbs #382 Columbia BB
1805 Land Lottery the 1805 lottery was for dispensing 202 1/2 acre land lots in original Baldwin and Wilkinson counties along with 490 acre lots in original Wayne County.
Each participant in the lottery was allowed to qualify for a draw or draws in only one of the categories:
1) Every free white male, 21 years or older, a US citizen, and an inhabitant of the State of Georgia for 12 months immediately prior to the Act of 11 May 1803(or paid tax for the support of Georgia) was entitled to ONE (1) draw.
2) Every free white male, meeting same as above, but with a wife and/or child or children (at least one of children under age of 21 years) was entitled to TWO (2) draws.
3) Every widow with a child or children under 21 years of age and who was an inhabitant of the State of Georgia for 12 months prior to the Act of 11 May 1803,was entitled to TWO draws.
4) Every family of orphans, under 21 years of age and having both parents dead or father dead and mother remarried, was entitled to ONE (1) draw.
Sources: Act of 11 May 1803 and 10 Dec.1803 Supplementary, No.107 in Augustin Smith Clayton, A Compilation of the Laws of the State of Georgia...pp.103-104, 131.
26 JUL 1805
AGE 51
Birth of Son
His son Robert was born on July 26, 1805, in Greene County, Georgia.
1805 Dec 2
Book BB pg 248
Robert Hobbs of Greene Co. on 2 Dec 1805 for love and affection I bear toward my loving son, Nathan Hobbs, give a certain negro boy named Isaac to be delivered to him at my death.
Wit: Henry English William Greer
1806 Mar 18
Hardy Dukes to Robert Hobbs 50 acres $100. Deed recorded Apr 14, 1806 Vol. A Book 4-335.
Book BB pg 335 Hardy Dukes of Greene co. and Elizabeth his wife sold to Robert Hobbs of Greene Co. on 18 Mar 1806 for the sum of $140 50 ac of land in Greene
Wit: Henry English JP
recorded 14 Apr 1806
1807 Jan 25
Joseph Hobbs married Margaret Summerland Greene Co., GA by Jon Cox. He is son of Robert L. Hobbs and Mary M. Caldwell Hobbs.
1808 Mar 7
Robert Hobbs (X) leaves X as his mark as witness to deed with Hardy Duke and Micgat Stenson. pg 42-43 7 Mar 1808 Hardy Duke of Greene County to Micajat Stenson of Randolph Co. on Waters of Murder Creek adj lot #271, 281, 297.
Signed Hardy (X) Duke.
Wit Robert (X) Hobbs George Tuggles JP
Rec 2 Jan 1810
1808 Oct 15
Book BB pg 128 Dixon Felks of Greene Co sold to John Hunt of Greene Co. on 15 Oct ? for the sum of $300 91 ac of land in Greene Co being a plantation on the waters of Richland Creek and part of two grants of land, one to Edward Beard and the other to Henry Townsend dated 3 Jan 1785
Wit Robert Hobbs Abraham Yates Jesse Booly
Recorded 17 Feb 1809
1808 Oct 17
Robert Beasley to Robert Hobbs 151 acres Greene Co. $352. deed recorded Nov 7, 1808 Book A Book 5-78. Book BB pg 78 Robert C Beasley of Greene Co. sold to Robert Hobbs of Greene Co on 17 Oct 1808 for sum of $352 151 ac of land in Greene Co.
Wit Henry English JP Ezekiel Abbitt
recorded 7 Nov 1808
1809 Feb 17
Robert Hobbs witness to deed between Dixon Felks and John Hunt both of Greene on 15 Oct ____ other
Wit: Abraham Yates and Jesse Booly Book BB pg 128
1809
1808-1810 Greene County, Georgia Tax Index #042
Robert Hobbs
Joseph Hobbs
James Hobbs
1809 Sept 21
Book CC pg 305
On 21 Sep 1809: Be it all known to all persons what I have said respecting John Colbert and the young woman that lives at William Redd's namelySalley Fannin, of these being two families together, that I have no just reason or cause for saying any such thing
signed James Barnett
Wit: William Redd Robert (R) Hobbs
recorded 21 Sep 1809
1809 Dec 11
Robert Hobbs to Abraham Yates witness to deed Benjamin D. Harrison of Greene Co. GA to James Hobbs of Greene Co. GA on 11 Dec 1809 for the sum of $625 88 ac of land in Greene Co. GA bounded by Sherwood Wilkinson, John Sutherland and Benjamin Harrison
Wit: Robert Hobbs and Abraham Yates
deed recorded May 4, 1810 Vol. A 5-406 Greene Co. GA
1810 Jan 5
Robert Hobbs named as adjouner in deed from Robert Beasley. deed recorded Oct 3, 1810 Vol. A Book 5-505. Book CC Pg 304 Robert C Beasley of the state of Tennessee Co of Williamson, sold to Elizabeth Beasley of Greene Co. on 5 Jan 1810 for the sum of $100 100 ac of land in Greene Co. formerly Washington Co. bounded by Robert Hobbs
Wit Henry B Cabiness Henry English JP
recorded 16 Aug 1810
1810 Sept 27
James H. Hobbs and Jerusha Atkinson married by Thomas Stocks. He is son of Robert L Hobbs and Mary Marion Caldwell Hobbs in Greene Co., GA she is daughter of Samuel and Sarah Washington Atkinson of Robeson Co. NC
1810 Oct 1
Robert Hobbs listed in Person Name Index to Augusta Chronicle 1811-1820 Event date Oct 20, 1810 pg. 1 col 1.
1812 May 5
Robert Hobbs listed in GA Journal 1809-1818 Vol. 1. Greene Co. 2nd Collection District 3rd.
Direct tax; land to be sold. Direct Tax. By Virtue of an act of Congress, passed 16 Mar 1802 entitled... An Act to lay and collect Direct Tax within the US, will be sold at public sale, at the time and place hereinafter mentioned by Collectors, respectively, so much of the following estates as will satisfy the taxes due thereon.... Jul 1813 Joshua Houghton Greensboro which all concerned are requested to take due notice
(signed) Robert Habersham, Act. Sup. 5 May 1812 Greene Co. 2nd Collection Dist 3rd Division Robert Hobbs
1812 Sept 8
Greene County 3rd Division 2nd Collection Dist W. Caldwell for Floroney
Robert Hobbs
Georgia Black Book Vol 2 Robert Scott Davis Jr
1812 Sept 25
Robert Hobbs listed in Person Name Index to Augusta Chronicle 1811-1820 event date Sept 25, 1812, pg. 4 col. 3 N.P. Cr Event oth
1812 Nov 16
Nathan Augustus Hobbs married Mary Lankford by Ebenezer Torrence son of Robert L. Hobbs and Mary M. Caldwell, and daughter ofNathan Lankford and Meron Caldwell
1812 Dec 2
Greene County, Georgia 2nd Collection 3rd Division Robert Hobbs
Genealogical Abstracts from the Georgia Journals (Milledgeville) Newspaper 1809-1840 Vol I 1809-1818 Fred R Hartz Emilie K Hartz
1814 Jan 7
Nathan Hobbs from Robert Hobbs deed recorded Oct 31, 1814 Vol. A Book EE-489
1815
1814-1817 Greene County, Georgia Tax Index #038
Robert Hobbs
Isham Hobbs
James Hobbs
Joseph Hobbs
Nathan Hobbs
Joseph Hobbs Greene/Le 15 034
1816 Mar 21
Mary “Polly” Hobbs married William Harwell/Harvell/Harvill in Greene Co. GA she is daughter of Robert L Hobbs and Mary M. Caldwell Hobbs
1818 Apr 17
Sally Hobbs m. John Southerland Greene Co. GA she is daughter of Robert L. Hobbs and Mary M. Caldwell Hobbs. Married by Henry English.
Ref: History of Greene County, Georgia by Rice and Williams
1818
Henry Greer m. Nancy Hoobes May 12, 1818
Ref: History of Greene County, Georgia by Rice and Williams
1819 Mar 30
Robert Hobbs - Greensboro Tax land sold at courthouse. On 1st Tues in May next will be sold at courthouse in Greensborough, ... Robert Hobbs, for the use of Joel Hobbs vs. same (signed) Alexander Hull, Sheriff
Genealogical Abstracts from the Georgia Journals (Milledgeville) Newspaper 1809-1840 Vol II 1819-1823 Fred R Hartz Emilie K Hartz
1819 Apr 20
Mathew Colwell, Robert Hobbs has letter in Post Office in Greensborough since 1 Apr 1819.
Genealogical Abstracts from the Georgia Journals (Milledgeville) Newspaper 1809-1840 Vol II 1819-1823 Fred R Hartz Emilie K Hartz
1819 Aug 3
On the first Tuesday in September next, will be sold at the courthouse in Greensborough, Greene County.... the following property, to wit: One 60 gallon still; levied on as property of John Crear to satisfy a fi fa in favor of John T Colquitt. Three beds... one large chest... one small chest...waiters, spoons, cream pot... one loom.... all levied on as property of Nicholas Langford to satisfy and execution in favor of John Palmer vs. Russel Palmer, Ralph Huff, and Nicholas Langford. 108 acres of land on Richland Creek, with a set of mills thereon... levied on as the property of Willis Houghton, to satisfy and execution in favor of John Thorn... 70 acres of land on Rush Creek... levied on as property of John Wiggons, to satisfy sundry executions... Willis Houghton vs. said Wiggons; V. Sanford vs. same; John Nicholson, W. Anderson, R. Hobbs, for use of I. Hobbs and others vs. the same; levied on and returned by me by John Sutherland, constable (signed) Alexander Hall Sheriff.
Genealogical Abstracts from the Georgia Journals (Milledgeville) Newspaper 1809-1840 Vol II 1819-1823 Fred R Hartz Emilie K Hartz
1820
AGE 66
Robert L. Hobbs lived in Greene County, Georgia, in 1820.
HOBBS ROBERT Greene County GA 233 Rankim Dist. GA2a600301
Robert Hobbs 010001-0001-0500-0100-1220-0000-0000-10 Greene Co. GA Rankim Dist pg. 233 1 male Robert Jr b 1805, 1 m Robert Sr b 1754), 1 female Mary 5 ag, slave 1 m 26 1 f 14, 2 f 26 2 f 45
1821 May 6
Isham Hobbs m. Martha Lankford Greene Co. GA by Abraham Yates He is son of Robert L Hobbs and Mary M Caldwell Hobbs and she is daughter of Nathan Lankford and Meron Caldwell Lankford.
Ref: IGI Record Batch number: 5000982 Sheet: 1
History of Greene County, Georgia by Rice and Williams
4 AUG 1821
AGE 67
In 1843, Robert L. Hobbs was living in Georgia around the time the beloved Saturday Evening Post first delighted entertainment-hungry Americans.
A title of “America’s Magazine” demands consistently top-notch articles and the Saturday Evening Post delivered—to America’s newsstands and homes each weekend.
The premier issue of the Saturday Evening Post hit the streets August 4, 1821, as a four-page newsletter without illustrations. It came along at a crossroads for the American magazine industry. Earlier years had brought magazines only for the educated elite as they were too expensive for most to purchase.
By 1800, however, over 100 magazines gave Americans great choice and over the next few decades magazines became both more affordable and less elitist.
The Saturday Evening Post presented original fiction that was neither literary nor highbrow; it was chosen to appeal to the broadest audience possible, the “everyday” American. Illustrations soon joined the existing artistic elements of poetry and cartoons.
By 1840, it was considered “a family newspaper, neutral in politics, devoted to morality, pure literature, foreign and domestic news, agriculture, the commercial interests, science, art, and amusement.” It was redesigned as a journal in 1898 with a focus on public affairs, business, and romance, presumably to entice both genders. It expanded to 30 pages in 1899 and a whopping 200 pages by 1913. Today’s Saturday Evening Post offers health, fiction, and current event articles with a heavy dose of nostalgia.
1824
Robert Hobbs Rankim District Greene County, Georgia
1824 Apr 26
Robert Hobbs from William Cole deed recorded May 7, 1824
Vol. A Book HH-478
1825 Apr 29
Robert Hobbs to Henry English Jr. deed recorded Feb 1, 1831
Vol. A Book KK-336 Greene Co. GA
1827
Greene Co. GA Rev. War Soldiers from SC 1827 Land Lottery
Capt John Southerland's District No 148
Robert Hobbs Jr.
Nathan Hobbs are also listed
1830 Jan 18
Robert Hobbs to John H. Thomas deed recorded Dec 23 Vol. A Book KK-306
1830
AGE 76
Robert L. Hobbs lived in Greene County, Georgia, in 1830.
HOBBS ROBERT Greene County GA 280 NTL GA560419428
Robert Hobbs Greene Co. GA 69-106 27-280,
1 male 20-30, 1 male 70-80,
1 female 70-80.
5 slave males under 10, 1 slave male 10-24, 1 slave male 24-36, 1 slave male 36-55,
2 slave females under 10, 2 slave females 10-24, 2 slave females 24-36, 1 slave female 36-55
= total 15 slaves and 3 free whites
Robert Jr. would be only child left at home
1830
AGE 76
Georgia Land Lotteries
Robert L. Hobbs lived in Georgia in 1830, a time when the state distributed about 75 percent of its land.
With millions of acres up for grabs in the 19th century, Georgia implemented a lottery system to encourage settlement..
Hundreds of men, widows, and orphans over the age of 18 rushed to stake their claims when millions of acres in Georgia
—land taken from Cherokee and Creek tribes—
opened up for settlement in 1805 to white pioneers. Tickets representing the hopeful landowners were pulled from barrels at crowded public drawings. About 20 percent of applicants won, taking home between tracts that were 40 to 490-acres, some rich with gold. Given that thousands of Cherokee and Creek Native Americans had been forcibly removed from their homelands for the lotteries, the system was met with resistance. Their protests were taken all the way to the Supreme Court that ruled in favor of protecting native lands in 1832. But backed by the U.S. Army, U.S. President Andrew Jackson ignored the mandate and relocated the tribes to reservations out West. After eight lotteries over the course of 28 years, 75 percent of the state’s land had been redistributed before the system was disbanded in 1833.
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| In the 1832 case Worcesterv. Georgia, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Cherokee and Creek tribes, declaring that it was illegal to trespass and settle on Native American land. Regardless, tribes were forced onto western reservations along a path dubbed the Trail of Tears. 1866, Washington, D.C.. Credit: Apic/Hulton Archive/Getty Images |
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| Land distribution was originally managed using the headright system, which granted tracts to any able-bodied white male who could afford the costs involved in bringing laborers to develop the land. The system eventually went out of favor after too many Georgians complained it favored the rich. 1817, Georgia. Credit: Historic Map Works LLC |
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| The lotteries gave land to about 100,000 families. Unlike other redistribution programs like the Homestead Act, Georgians weren’t required to settle the land. They simply had to pay a nominal fee to collect the deed. 1832, Georgia. Credit: Cculber007/Wikimedia Commons/Public Domain |
1834
AGE 80
His daughter Nancy Hobbs Greer passed away in 1834 in Greene County, Georgia, at the age of 45.
1831 Mar 4
Robert Hobbs Received pension $20.00 per annum beginning Mar 1831.
1832
Gold Lottery of Georgia
Robert Hobbs Sr. got Lot 345 District 3 Section 1 and Lot 54 District 3 Section 3 of Greene Co. GA
Ref: 1832 Gold Lottery of Georgia containing a list of Fortunate Drawers in said Lottery Southern Historical Press the Rev. S. Emmett Lucas Jr
1832 Nov 23
Robert Hobbs Sr. to James Higgins deed recorded Dec 8, 1834. Vol. A Book LL-460
1834 Sept 2
Robert Hobbs Sr. to La RR Co. deed recorded Aug 10, 1834 Vol. A Book LL-25.
27 MAR 1838
AGE 83
His son James H Hobbs passed away on March 27, 1838, in Columbus, Mississippi, at the age of 55.
1839 Jan 24
Robert Hobbs Sr. to Elizabeth Greene note recorded Feb 26, 1842 Vol. B Book NN-275.
1 JUN 1840
AGE 86
Robert L. Hobbs lived in Greene County, Georgia, on June 1, 1840.
Robert Hobs Sr. is listed in Greene Co. GA
1 male 40-50, 1 male 80-90,
1 female 70-80.
3 slave males under 10, 2 slave males 10-24,
3 slave females under 10, 4 slave females 10-24
0000010000100-0000000001000-320000-340000-17
1841 Nov 23
Robert Hobbs to James M. Davidson deed recorded Nov 24, 1841 Vol. B Book NN-228.
1842 Nov 30
Robert Hobbs Sr. to Tr. Woodville Schoolhouse deed recorded Dec 7, 1842 Vol. B Book OO-7.
1843 May 5
Robert Hobbs Sr. to Nathaniel H. Whitlow deed recorded May 19, 1843. Vol. B Book OO-66.
1843 Sept 16
Applied for Revolutionary War Pension in Greene County, Georgia. Was 89 years old. Widow's application for pension on file in this Bureau
Robert Hobbs W 5300
Date of Enlistment or Appointment
- Nov 1779 6 months Captain Terrill Colonel Brannon State of South Carolina,
- Jun 1780 Captain George Taylor,
- Fall 1780 3 months Captain John Thompson Colonel Brannon,
- Fall 1781 3 months Captain John Mapp Colonel White. Battles engaged in 2 battles with the Indians and Siege of 96
Residence of soldier at enlistment Craven Co. afterwards enrolled 13th District SC
Date of application Sept 16, 1843
Residence at date of application Greene Co. GA
Age at date of application born in Queen Anne Co. MD May 30, 1754 died June 7, 1845
Remarks: Robert and Mary m. 1776 or 1777 in Spartanburg Dist SC. Children living in 1853 residence as stated widow aged 94 + years of Greene Co. GA
1843 Sept 23
Robert Hobbs Sr. to John West deed recorded Jan 2, 1844 Vol. B Book OO-110.
26 SEP 1843
AGE 89
Robert L. Hobbs lived in Greene County, Georgia, on September 26, 1843.
Revolutionary War Pension & Bounty Land Warrant
16 APR 1844
AGE 89
Robert L. Hobbs served in the military on April 16, 1844, in South Carolina, when he was 89 years old.
Rev War Warrant Certificate of Pay
1844 Jul 15
Robert Hobbs Sr. to Sarah and James Sutherland note recorded Oct 10, 1844 Vol. B Book OO-174.
1844 Aug 21
Robert Hobbs Sr. to James Hobbs note recorded Oct 10, 1844 Vol. B Book OO-184.
Robert Hobbs Sr. to Nathan Hobbs note recorded Oct 10, 1844 Vol. B Book OO-194.
Robert Hobbs Sr. to Isham Hobbs note recorded Oct 10, 1844 Vol. B Book OO-194.
Robert Hobbs Sr. to Robert Hobbs Jr. note recorded Oct 10, 1844 Vol. B Book OO-194.
Robert Hobbs Sr. to William Harvell note recorded Oct 10, 1844 Vol. B Book OO-195.
Robert Hobbs Sr. to Henry Green note recorded Oct 10, 1844 Vol. B Book OO-195.
Robert Hobbs Sr. to John Southerland note recorded Oct 10, 1844 Vol. B BookOO-195.
1845 Jan 6
Robert Hobbs Book G Vol. 6 page 99 GA 32266 Pension Ticket Robert Hobbs Greene Co., in the State of Georgia he was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Terrill of the regiment commanded by Colonel Brannon in the Georgia Militia for 6 months. I received on the Poll of Georgia at the rate of 20 Dollars --- Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6th of January 1845 and sent to Honorable A.H. Stephens, House of Representatives.
Arrear to the 4 of Sept 1844 270.00 Pension allowance ending March 45 10.00 $280.00 Revolutionary Claim Jun 7, 1832
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book G Vol. 6 Page 99.
1 MAR 1845
AGE 90
Robert L. Hobbs served in the military on March 1, 1845, in Greene County, Georgia, when he was 90 years old.
Final payment for Rev. War Pension
MAR 1845
AGE 90
Robert L. Hobbs served in the military in March 1845 in Greene County, Georgia, when he was 90 years old.
Georgia Act of 7th Jun 1832 410
Robert Hobbs Private 10.00 twice a year in March and September since 1833 noted died in June 1845. 25 marks looks like 1 for each of the 25 times a pension would have been issued. last payment March 1845.
7 JUN 1845
AGE 91
Robert L. Hobbs died on June 7, 1845, in Greene County, Georgia, when he was 91 years old.
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| Family bible states this is date of death for Robert L. Hobbs Sept 8, 1845 Greene County, GA Estate of Robert L. Hobbs Sr. began with $20,000 set aside for debts etc. |
1845
Georgia Revolutionary Soldiers Graves Vol. I Greene County pg. 275.
Robert H Hobbs born 30 May 1754 d. 7 Jun 1845 drafted in 1779 in Spartanburg District in Captain James Terrill's Co., of the South Carolina Troops commenced by Colonel Thomas Brandon. He later volunteered in Captain George Taylor's Company under General Greene and was at Siege of Ninety Six. He later received pension for his services.
1845 Sept 8
Estate Record began <Click Link
Estate Record of Robert L. Hobbs executor assignment of Nathan Hobbs and John Holzclaw, Robert Newsom and John Armstrong dated Sept 8, 1845. Holding $20,000 for payment of court, heirs, executors, debts, etc.
List of Heirs:
William Harvill $1,020.00
Joseph Hobbs $ 63.06 3/4
Mary Hobbs $1,041.14 wife
Nathan Hobbs $ 249.12 1/2
Isham Hobbs $ 810.00
John Southerland $ 100.00
James Greer $ 121.56
Robert Hobbs $ 60.12 1/2
Robert Hobbs $ 980.89 1/2
1846 Mar 11
Mary Hobbs to Robert Hobbs deceased dower plat recorded Jan 7, 1847 Vol. B Book OO-376.
1846 Apr 20
Robert Hobbs Sr. Estate Record Land and Negroes sold.
1846 Sept 1
J.G. Hobbs to Mary Hobbs deed recorded Dec 14, 1846 Vol. B OO-363 Greene Co. GA
1850
41 378 378 HOBBS ROBERT 45 M GA
42 378 378 HOBBS MARY 89 F SC
1853
Georgia Pension Rolls
Mary Hobbs husband Robert Private 10 monthly allowance died 7 Jun 1845 marked 4 for March Sept of each year from Sep 1845 to Sep 1848
Georgia Pension Rolls Mary Hobbs Robert private 10.00 monthly allowance 4th Mar 1848, marked from Sep 1848 - Sep 1853
1853 Jul 4
Mary Hobbs United States of America State of Georgia County of Greene S.S. Court in Chambers on this 4 day of July 1853 personally appeared before me James M. Davidson one of the Justices of the Inferior Court of same county.
Mary Hobbs a resident of said county and state aforesaid. Aged Ninety four years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration. In order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed Jul 1, 1848 or such other acts in force as may be applicable to her oath. As will entitle her to the benefit of her husband's pension from the time of his death.
That she is the widow of Robert Hobbs of the county of Greene and state aforesaid. Who was a private in the Revolution and received a pension in conformity with the laws of the United States of the 7th of Jun 1832 so will now fully appear by the organized ???????????? Robert Hobbs in Spartanburg District South Carolina in a formed by a Magistrate by the name of Tait. ????? She knows of no person now living by who she can prove the same, nor has she any Marriage Certificate or record in her possession, which would establish the same. And she further declares that her husbandRobert Hobbs aforesaid died on the 7th June 1845, and that she had remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by refamance to the ferouf hereson to ????? State of Georgia County of Greene
Mary her X mark Hobbs
I James M. Davidson one of the Justices of the Inferior Court of said County the sworn being a ????? of record I hereby certify that Mary Hobbs is the widow of the aforesaid Robert Hobbs, and I have the fullest confidence in the truth of her declaration as regarded of her age and the date of her marriage. She has children living in this state who was born in 1780. She has lived with her husband for upwards of sixty years in the county and is refutable and of good credit and from personal knowledge I have reasons to believe her declarations fully true and entitled to the highest credit. Giving under my hand at chambers the day and year same (NOTE: The child born in 1780 was Sarah Sallie Hobbs Southerland, grandmother in law to James M Davison, as he married Sarah Hobbs Southerland's daughter Mary Ann Southerland.)
James M. Davidson State of Georgia County of Greene
I Vincent Sanford clerk of the Inferior Court of the County of Greene and State of Georgia certify that James M. Davidson aforesaid is a Justice of the Inferior.
Note: James M. Davidson is her grandson in law. The statement regarding children in this state being born in 1780 is his mother in law Sarah Hobbs.
Robert, Mary Hobbs W5300 SC Line, sol appl 16 Sept 1843 Greene Co. GA, sol was b. 30 May 1754 in Queen Anne Co. MD, he lived in Craven Co., now called Chester Dist SC at enl, sol m. Mary (-) in 1776 or 1777 in Spartanburg Dist SC & sold d. 7 Jun 1845, wid appl 4 Jul 1853 Greene Co. GA Age 94 and stated she had children (not named) living in the state who were born in 1780.
pg. 1660 Abstracts of Rev. War Pension Files
1852
Mrs. Mary Hobbs was living last year 93 yrs of age, her husband Robert Hobbs was 90 at his death
pg 478 Historical Collections of Georgia by Rev. George White
1852 Sept 25
Legal Notice Georgia, Greene County.
John G. Holtzclaw and Nathan Hobbs files his (hers, their) letters of dismission from the estate of Robert Hobbs, late of said county, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and others concerned to be and appear at my office within time prescribed by law, to show cause, if any, they have, why said application should not be granted
(Signed) J.W. Godkin, Ordinary.
1853
Historical collections of Georgia : containing the most interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, anecdotes, etc.,
Mrs. Mary Hobbs was living last year, 93 years of age. Her husband, Robert Hobbs, was 90 at his death.
1853 Sept 12
Mary Hobbs widow of Robert Hobbs Georgia who served in the Revolutionary War as a private. Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars ~Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March 1838 Certificate of Pension issued the 12 Day of Sept 1853 and sent to James DavidsonWoodville
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners Feb 2, 1818 page 210 Vol. 3
Sent to Diane Pinion via e-mail from Alice Lee.
1853
Mary Hobbs In the Name of God, Amen Georgia Wills 1733-1860
An Index of Testators to Wills of Georgia Recorded in Colonial Will Books and in Loose Will Collections, 1733-1777, and Wills recorded or on file in County and State Offices, 1777-1860
Compiled by Ted O. Brooks Pilgrim Press Atlanta, 1976
pg. 94 - Hobbs Mary 1853 Greene Will G 133
1853 Dec 8
pg. 133 State of Georgia, Greene county.
21 Mar 1847, will of Mary Hobbs, deceased. My property both real and person to be sold for payment of my debts.
To son Robert Hobbs for his kindness to me to have residue of my estate. Appoint son Robert Hobbs executor.
Wit.; R.T. Asbury, H.H. Watts, A.N. Durham
Recorded 8 December 1853 James W. Godkin Ordinary
The Wills are located in the University of Georgia Library Special Collection Athens, Georgia 30601 listed in Georgia Wills 1733-1860
Georgia Willis, 1733-1860 pg 94 Mary Hobbs d. 1853 Greene Co. GA Will book G pg 133
State of Georgia, Greene County
In the name of God, Amen. I, Mary Hobbs, being of sound mind and disposing memory, do make and ordain this my last will and testament.
1st. It is my will and desire that at my death, of my property as my executor may think best, shall be sold and all my just debts to be paid first.
2nd. It is my will and desire that at my death, after my just debts are paid, that my son, Robert, for his kindship to me, have all my property both real and personal, that I may be possessed of.
3rd. I do hereby constitute and appoint my son, Robert Hobbs, my executor to this my last will and testament.
Witness of this half sheet containing my last will and testament, I have hereunto set my name and seal twenty-fourth day of March A.D. one thousand eight hundred and forty-seven. signed, sealed and acknowledged in presence of R.T. Asbury and H.H. Watts. dated and witnessed in terms of the law in presence this 4th August 1853.
R.T. Asbury
H.H. Watts
Will of the Estate of Mary Hobbs wife of Robert Hobbs, Sr. 11-1853 due 12-25-1854
Robert Hobbs Jr., Executor.
1853 Dec 24
Nathan Hobbs Saturday, Georgia, Greene County. Nathan Hobbs apply (applies) to me for letters of administration on the estate of Robert Hobbs, deceased. There are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular, the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be and appear at my office within the time prescribed by law, to show cause, if any they have, why said letters shall not be granted
(signed) James W. Godkin, Ordinary.
1854 Jan 14
Robert Hobbs Saturday, Georgia, Greene County. Will be sold before the CourtHouse door in said county on the 1st Tues. in March, next, between the legal hours of sale, all property belonging to the estate of Robert Hobbs, late of said county, deceased. Sold for benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate (signed) N. Hobbs Adm.
Robert L Hobbs Estate Records
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