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     Deacon Henry Cobb was born between 1596 and 1607 at Kent, England; Great migration states abt 1607
Cobb Gedcom states 1596. He married Patience Hurst, daughter of James Hurst, in April 1631. Deacon Henry Cobb married Sarah Hinkley, daughter of Samuel Hinkley and Sarah Soole, on 12 December 1649 at Barnstable, Barnstable, MA, USA. Deacon Henry Cobb died between 22 February 1679 and 3 June 1679 at Barnstable, Barnstable, MA, USA. His estate was probated on 3 June 1679. He was buried at Lothrop Hill, Barnstable, Barnstable, MA, USA.
     Deacon Henry Cobb immigrated in 1632 to Plymouth, Plymouth, MA, USA. He was freeman on 1 January 1632/33 at Plymouth, Plymouth, MA, USA. He moved in 1634 to Scituate, Plymouth, MA, USA. He was church member on 8 January 1634/35 at Scituate, Plymouth, MA, USA. He was appointed on 15 December 1635 at Deacon; Henry Cobb was a right hand man to his pastor. He served in the capacity of deacon for nearly 35 years and was then elevated to the office of ruling elder on April 14, 1670. In this position he continued till his death. He was what we picture the type of puritan, devoted to the church very completely.
From (Barnstable Families, Otis) - Elder Cobb was not a man of brillant talents. He was a useful man and an exemplary Christian. With perhaps one exception his life was a living illustration of his political and religious opinions. When in 1657, mainly through the influence of men in the Massachusetts colony, a spirit of intolerance spread through the Plymouth Colony, and laws were enacted that an enlightened common sense condems, and which were in violation of the principles of religious liberty which the fathers had held sacred. Elder Cobb was one of the deputies to the General Court and there is no evidence to show that he did not approve of their enactment. In so doing, he violated principles which he had long cherished and held sacred. It would have been better for his reputation had he, like his friends Smith, Cudworth and Robinson and nearly all the "first comers" then living, protested against these intolerant measures, and like them retired to private life with clear consciences and an unspotted reputation.
Four years were sufficient to sweep away every vestige of the ganatical and intolerant spirit which had spread over the Old Colony. How could it be otherwise? How could men who had themselves suffered persecution, imprisonment and stripes for conscience sake, and who had through life stoutly maintained that God alone was the judge of men's consciences, how could they, when the excirement had passed away, believe it right to persecute Baptists and Quakers and wrong to persecute Puritans? The absurdity of such a course forced itself upon the mnds of such men as Elder Cobb and soon wrought a complete change in public opinion. He moved in 1639 to Barnstable, Barnstable, MA, USA. He was elected in 1644. In the government of his town and Colony, Henry Cobb took a modest, yey not unimportant part. For many years he represented Barnstable at the General Court at Plymouth.

1644 - he was associated with Anthony Annable and Henry Bourne
1645 - with Thomas Hinkley, who afterwards became his brother-in-law and governor of the Colony
1646 - fined for non-apperance at the Court "Defects in Apparence this Court by the Matrates and Comittees, Henry Cobb v j d"
1647 - with Anythony Annable
1652 - with Nathaniel Bacon
1659 to 1662 - Deputy
1664 - Officer of Excise

From the above we can see that he occupied an honorable position as one of the Colony's lawmakers. He was also for many years of the the three Selectmen of the town of Barnstable. He also served many times on "the Grand Enquist" as a juror. There can be no question that he was a man of standing and importance, valued and respected by his associates. He was at Barnstable, Barnstable, MA, USA. Tavernkeeper.
Licensed to draw wine. He left a will on 4 April 1678 at Barnstable, Barnstable, MA, USA. Though "weak in body", bequeather to "my son James Cobb" my great lot in Barnstable; to "my sons John, James, Gershom, and Eliezer" half my lands at Suconeesett equally divided between them "and 40s. being in the hand of my son James for my son Eliezer's part"; so "Sarah my dear and loving wife during her natural life" "my new dwelling house and the rest of my lands; at Sarah's decease, to "my son Samuel" my dwelling house and two acres of upland, and an acre and a half of my marsh which I bought with his stock in partnership with my son James; so "my sons Samuel, Jonathan and Henry" residue of lands equally; to "my sons John Gershom and Eliezer" one shilling each; to "my daughters Mary, Hannah and Patience" one shilling each; to "my daughter Sarah" my second best bed and furniture; residue to Sarah "my loving wife and sole executrix". He wrote a codicil on 22 February 1678/79 at Barnstable, Barnstable, MA, USA; "my son Samuel" shall have only two acres of my upland after my wife's decease and all the rest of my lands equally divided between my "three sons Samuel, Jonathan and Henry"; Henry to have my house after my wife's decease and his part of the land to lie most convenient to the house, only my lands at the Island equally divided between my three sone; "my son James to dry thatch on half an acre of the Island when the English corn is taken off."

     Sarah Hinkley was born on 22 November 1629 at Tenterden, Kent, England. She married Deacon Henry Cobb, son of Baronet Henry Cobb and Pleasant Redwood, on 12 December 1649 at Barnstable, Barnstable, MA, USA. Sarah Hinkley died on 16 February 1686/87 at Barnstable, Barnstable, MA, USA, at age 57.
     Sarah Hinkley was church member on 20 January 1649 at Barnstable, Barnstable, MA, USA. As of 12 December 1649,her married name was Cobb.

     Baronet Henry Cobb was born in 1561 at Reculver, Kent, England. He married Pleasant Redwood. Baronet Henry Cobb died in 1617 at Reculver, Kent, England.

     Pleasant Redwood married Baronet Henry Cobb, son of Richard Cobb and Elizabeth (?).
     Her married name was Cobb.

     Patience Hurst was born in 1611 at Leiden, South Holland, Holland. She married Deacon Henry Cobb, son of Baronet Henry Cobb and Pleasant Redwood, in April 1631. Patience Hurst died in May 1648 at Barnstable, Barnstable, MA, USA. She was buried on 4 May 1648 at Barnstable, Barnstable, MA, USA; "The first that was buried in our new burying place by our meeting house."
     As of April 1631,her married name was Cobb. She was church member on 8 January 1634/35 at Scituate, Plymouth, MA, USA.

     Samuel Hinkley was born on 25 May 1589 at Tenterden, Kent, England. He married Sarah Soole, daughter of Thomas Soole and Mary Iddenden, on 7 May 1617 at Hawkhurst, Kent, England. Samuel Hinkley married Bridget Bodfish on 15 December 1657. Samuel Hinkley died on 31 October 1662 at Barnstable, Barnstable, MA, USA, at age 73. Cobb Gedcom states Scituate.
     Samuel Hinkley immigrated in 1635 to Hercules; 1635 on the Hercules (on 15 March 1634/5, "Sam[ue]l Hinckley of Tenterden & Sarah his wife, Susan, Sara, Mary children and El[i]zab[eth] a kinswoman" were enrolled at Sandwich for passage to New England on the Hercules [NEHGR 75:219]. He moved in 1639 to Barnstable, Barnstable, MA, USA. He left a will on 8 October 1662. He leaves the use of his house and garden, and some land, to his wife Bridget, during her widowhood, and also gives her "all the household stuff she brought with her", and his two cows, "Prosper and Thrivewell"; but his landed property and other live stock, which appears considerable, are divided chiefly between his sons Thomas, Samuel and John. He leaves to each of his daughters, Susanna, Mary, Sarah, and Elizabeth, and to each of their children, the nominal sum of one shilling. He also bequeaths some his live stock to his grandchildren, Samuel amd Thomas, sons and Mary adn Bathshea, daughters of Thomas Hinkley.

     Sarah Soole was born on 8 June 1600 at Kent, England. She married Samuel Hinkley, son of Robert Hinkley and Katherine Leese, on 7 May 1617 at Hawkhurst, Kent, England. Sarah Soole died on 18 August 1656 at Barnstable, Barnstable, MA, USA, at age 56. She was buried on 19 August 1656 at Barnstable, Barnstable, MA, USA.
     Her married name was Hinkley. She was church member on 30 August 1635 at Scituate, Plymouth, MA, USA.

     Gov Thomas Hinkley was born in 1618 at England. He married Mary Richards on 4 December 1641 at Barnstable, Barnstable, MA, USA. Gov Thomas Hinkley married Mary Glover on 16 March 1659/60 at Barnstable, Barnstable, MA, USA.
     Gov Thomas Hinkley was guardianship on 3 June 1679.

     Richard Cobb married Elizabeth (?). Richard Cobb died in 1582 at Reculver, Kent, England.

     Elizabeth (?) married Richard Cobb, son of Alexander Cobb and Thomasyn Dearth.
     Her married name was Cobb.

     Alexander Cobb was born circa 1480 at Reculver, Kent, England. He married Thomasyn Dearth. Alexander Cobb died in 1541 at Reculver, Kent, England.

     Thomasyn Dearth married Alexander Cobb, son of Thomas Cobb.
     Her married name was Cobb.

     Thomas Cobb was born at Kent, England.

     John Cobb was born circa 1421 at Kent, England. He died circa 1482 at Reculver, Kent, England.

     Thomas Cobb was born before 1401 at Reculver, Kent, England.

     Edmond Cobb was born before 1380 at Romsey, Kent, England.

     Edward Cobb was born before 1338 at Romsey, Kent, England.

     Richard Cobb was born before 1324 at Romsey, Kent, England.

     John Cobb was born before 1324 at Romsey, Kent, England.

     Robert Hinkley was born in 1537 at Harrietsham, Kent, England. He married Katherine Leese in 1551 at England. Robert Hinkley died 03/__/1605-6 at Harrietsham, Kent, England.

     Katherine Leese married Robert Hinkley, son of John Hinkley and Johane Bills, in 1551 at England.
     As of 1551,her married name was Hinkley.

     John Hinkley was born in 1512 at Lenham, Kent, England. He married Johane Bills. John Hinkley died on 25 June 1577 at Harrietsham, Kent, England.

     Johane Bills was born circa 1515 at Harrietsham, Kent, England. She married John Hinkley.
     Her married name was Hinkley.

     Thomas Soole married Mary Iddenden, daughter of John Iddenden and Christian Glover Mercer.

     Mary Iddenden was born circa 1544. She married Thomas Soole, son of John Soole and Marie Whitfield.
     Her married name was Soole.

     John Soole was born circa 1540. He married Marie Whitfield.

     Marie Whitfield was born circa 1544. She married John Soole.
     Her married name was Soole.

     John Iddenden was born in 1544 at Kent, England. He married Christian Glover Mercer, daughter of (?) Mercer and ? ?. John Iddenden died on 15 March 1587 at Cranbrook, Kent, England.

     Christian Glover Mercer was born circa 1548 at Hawkhurst, Kent, England. She married John Iddenden. Christian Glover Mercer died on 13 August 1597 at Cranbrook, Kent, England.
     Her married name was Iddenden.

     (?) Mercer was born circa 1524 at Hawkhurst, Kent, England. He married ? ?

     ? ? was born circa 1526. She married (?) Mercer.
     Her married name was Mercer.

     Edward Scribner was born circa 1693. He married Abigail Leavitt, daughter of Nehemiah Leavitt and Alice Cartee. Edward Scribner died after 10/__/1754.

     Abigail Leavitt was born on 10 December 1699 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA, USA; Hinham History has her named Mary and born Oct 7 1699. She married Edward Scribner, son of John Scribner , Sr. and Elizabeth Cloyes.
     Her married name was Scribner.

     Joseph Taylor was born circa 21 November 1725 at Wells, York, ME, USA. He married Elizabeth Jacobs, daughter of George Jacobs and Hannah Thomas Cousins, on 9 December 1734 at Wells, York, ME, USA.
     Joseph Taylor was. He was a sawmill operator.

     Elizabeth Jacobs was born on 24 February 1710/11 at York, ME, USA. She married Joseph Taylor, son of Jacob Taylor and Deborah Nutting, on 9 December 1734 at Wells, York, ME, USA.
     Her married name was Taylor.

     Hannah Sampson was born on 29 May 1789. She married Daniel Scribner, son of Capt Daniel Scribner and Elizabeth Taylor, on 2 July 1806 at Harrison, Cumberland, ME, USA. Hannah Sampson died on 17 February 1857 at age 67.
     As of 2 July 1806,her married name was Scribner.

     Nehemiah Leavitt was born on 22 January 1656 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA, USA. He was baptized on 24 February 1656 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA, USA. He married Alice Cartee between 1683 and 1689 at Exeter, Rockingham, NH, USA. Nehemiah Leavitt died on 25 May 1715 at Exeter, Rockingham, NH, USA, at age 59. His estate was probated on 25 June 1715 at Exeter, Rockingham, NH, USA.
     Nehemiah Leavitt was. Shipwright. He lived in 1689 at Exeter, Rockingham, NH, USA. On 1703, at Exeter, Rockingham, NH, USA,, Court files at Concord, NH: “Whereas there was granted unto Nehemiah Leavitt at a town meeting held in Exeter.. .of fifty acres of land where he could find it clear of all former Grants, Highways, and Pine Timber...”.. He was war in 1710 at Exeter, Rockingham, NH, USA; Under Col Shadrach Walton, probably on the expedition to Port Royal.

     Alice Cartee was born in 1656 at Exeter, Rockingham, NH, USA. She married Daniel Gilman in 1673 at Exeter, Rockingham, NH, USA. Alice Cartee married Nehemiah Leavitt, son of Deacon John Leavitt and Sarah Gilman, between 1683 and 1689 at Exeter, Rockingham, NH, USA. Alice Cartee died in 1721.
     As of 1673,her married name was Gilman. As of between 1683 and 1689,her married name was Leavitt.

     Mary ??? was born in 1635. She married John Scriven, son of Thomas Scriven and Margaret Corbett, circa 1655 at Dover, Strafford, NH, USA. Mary ??? died in 1695.
     As of circa 1655,her married name was Scriven.

     John Scribner , Sr. was born in 1657 at Dover, Strafford, NH, USA. He married Elizabeth Cloyes, daughter of John Cloyes and Mary Long, circa 1688 at Dover, Strafford, NH, USA. John Scribner , Sr. died before 31 May 1738 at Exeter, Rockingham, NH, USA.

     Thomas Scriven was born on 15 April 1584 at Frodesley, Shropshire, England. He married Margaret Corbett, daughter of Vincent Corbett and Frances Humfreston, on 1 October 1616 at Grinshill, Shropshire, England. Thomas Scriven died on 21 January 1643/44 at Frodesley, Shropshire, England, at age 59.

     Margaret Corbett was born before 1579 at Moreton Corbet, Shropshire, England. She married Thomas Scriven, son of Edward Scriven and Anna Agnes Boterell, on 1 October 1616 at Grinshill, Shropshire, England. Margaret Corbett died on 11 April 1659 at Frodesley, Shropshire, England.

     Vincent Corbett was born in 1550 at Moreton Corbet, Shropshire, England. He died on 9 March 1621/22 at Moreton Corbet, Shropshire, England.

     Frances Humfreston was born at Moreton Corbet, Shropshire, England. She died on 13 February 1614/15 at Moreton Corbet, Shropshire, England.

     Edward Scriven was born between 28 January 1548 and 1549 at Frodesley, Shropshire, England. He married Anna Agnes Boterell, daughter of William Boterell and Anna Agnes Bentley, on 8 November 1580 at Aston Boterell, Shropshire, England. Edward Scriven died on 17 August 1631 at Frodesley, Shropshire, England.

     Anna Agnes Boterell was born in November 1568 at Aston Boterell, Shropshire, England. She married Edward Scriven, son of Thomas Scriven and Elizabeth Leighton, on 8 November 1580 at Aston Boterell, Shropshire, England. Anna Agnes Boterell died on 15 April 1584 at Frodesley, Shropshire, England, at age 15.

     William Boterell was born at Aston Boterell, Shropshire, England. He married Anna Agnes Bentley. William Boterell died at Aston Boterell, Shropshire, England.

     Anna Agnes Bentley was born at Aston Boterell, Shropshire, England. She married William Boterell. Anna Agnes Bentley died at Aston Boterell, Shropshire, England.

     Thomas Scriven was born circa 1522 at Frodesley, Shropshire, England. He married Elizabeth Leighton, daughter of John Leighton and Joyce Sutton, circa 1546 at Frodesley, Shropshire, England. Thomas Scriven died on 22 November 1587 at Frodesley, Shropshire, England.

     Elizabeth Leighton was born circa 1522 at Wattlesborough, Shropshire, England. She married Thomas Scriven, son of Thomas Scriven and Eleanor Elizabeth Croft, circa 1546 at Frodesley, Shropshire, England. Elizabeth Leighton died on 16 May 1606 at Frodesley, Shropshire, England.