Nathan A Hobbs 1790-1889
Nathan Augustus Hobbs born January 8, 1790 Spartanburg District, South Carolina and died 1889 Greene County, Georgia. He married November 16, 1812 Greene County, Georgia Mary Elizabeth Lankford born 1794 Rutherford County, North Carolina and died August 11, 1876 Greene County, Georgia
Notes
1790 Jan
Nathan Augustus born Spartanburg District South Carolina to Robert L Hobbs and Mary Marion Caldwell
1805 Dec 2
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
1812 Nov 16
Nathan Augustus Hobbs married Mary Lankford by Ebenezer Torrence son of Robert L. Hobbs and Mary M. Caldwell, and daughter of Nathan Lankford and Meron Caldwell
1814 Greene County, Georgia
Nathan Hobbs from Robert Hobbs Deed Jan 7, 1814 Recorded 31 Oct 1814 Vol A Book EE-489 Greene Co. GA
1815 Greene County, Georgia Tax List
Robert Hobbs
Isham Hobbs
James Hobbs
Joseph Hobbs
Nathan Hobbs
1816 Oct 19 Greene County, Georgia
Nathan Hobbs to Thomas Harwell Deed Oct 19, 1816 Recorded 28 Oct 1816 Vol A Book FF 247 Greene Co. GA
1816 Oct 19
Nathan Hobbs sold land to Thomas Harvill for William Harville. (William was underage to buy the land so his brother took title.) Vol. A FF-247 State of Georgia
This indenture made this nineteeth of October in the year of our Lord on One Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixteen between Nathan Hobbs of the County of Greene on the NE part and Thomas Harvill for William Harville of the same county of the other part, (hard to read guessing)>Nathepeth that the said Nathan Hobbs for and in consideration of the sum of three hundred dollar lawfull money to him in hand will and a true paid by the said Thomas Harville at or before the sealing and delivering of these presents the (hard to read this word)> necuht where of is hereby acknowleding boy granted bargain sold released and confirmed and between presents doth grant bargains sells and released and confirm unto Thomas Harville his heirs and assigns are that tract of parcel of land containing by estimation seventy three acres of the same more or less situated by and being in the Greene County and hath a foresaid beginning unto a corner there of John Matters land thence running north west ____ sassafras tree north to a sourgum tree then east to a white oak tree thence southeast to a persimmins tree thence east to a joined then south to the beginning corner together with are and singular rights manners and apportaing whatsoever to the said tract of land being ____ or an apportaining land the remainder revereces rents influences and profits and of every part there of to leave and to part there said tract of land all and singular that premises and pertinances thereunto belonging and every part there of unto the said Thomas Harville his heirs and a prend to the proper use benefit and behalf the said Thomas Harville and his heirs and assign forever and his said Nathan Hobbs his heirs and assign share foever warrants and defend said tract of land with all and every part thereof unto Thomas Harville his heirs and assigns forever in witness thereof of the said Nathan Hobbs hath hereunto his land and seal this day and year above written.
Signed Nathan Hobbs (Seal)
Signed sealed and delivered in presents of John Browning JP, A Greer JP
1820 Rutherford County, North Carolina
Nathan Hobbs M-33 080 378 Rutherford Co. NC
1825 Dec 28
459 Nathan Lankford 28 Dec 1825, Feb 1826
wife Meron Lankford,
Sons John Lankford, Curtis C. Lankford, Robert S. Lankford,
daughters Elizabeth Lankford, Meron Lankford, Mary Hobbs, Libby Carruth, Martha Hobbs, Children of Sara Logan, children of Rhodda Braden,
Son Minor S. Lankford.
Exec: D-49 wife and son John Lankford. With Alex Carruth, Ezel Graham.
Ref; Rutherford County, North Carolina Will Abstracts 1779-1910 Grace Turner and Miles S. Philbeck Jr. 1982
1825 Dec 28
Nathan Lankford D:49 N. Lankford 28 Dec 1825 Feb Ct 1826, wife Meron use all of estate real and personal during her life of widowhood (except 2 heifers I give to my daughter Meron) for support of herself and unmarried children if any should leave her she is to furnish them a bed and furniture and sudras then that are already married were furnished. At her death or marriage lands bequeathed as follows:
Tract on Skywider below Mill to Son John Lankford
Tract on Long Branch known as Buice to son Curtis C. Lankford
Tract I live on to Robert L. Lankford under direction and guardianship of his brother John Lankford
1st increase of Negroes to daughter Elizabeth Lankford
2nd increase on Negroes to daughter Meron Lankford
To daughter Elizabeth Lankford 1 share and $50,
To son John Lankford 1 share, Mina Carruth
to daughter Mary Hobbs 1 share,
to children of daughter Sarah Logan 1 share (no names stated), James Logan
to daughter Sibby Carruth 1 share, Leroy Carruth
to children of Rhodda Braden 1 share, James Braden
to daughter Martha Hobbs 1 share, Isham Hobbs
to son Minor L. Lankford 1 share, Delilah Merritt
to daughter Meron Lankford 1 share $50, Jackson Pounds
to son Curtis C. Lankford 1 share, Catherine Anne Carruth
to son Robert L. Lankford m. Margaret McIntosh 1/2 share to be under guardian of John Lankford
Wit: Alexr Carruth jsat Ezel Graham
Ref: Rutherford County, North Carolina Abstract of Wills 1779-1822 Caroline Heath Davis
Nathan Lankford, served as a private soldier in the American Revolution. He was in the memorable Battle of King’s Mountain Oct 7, 1780 at which time he was only sixteen years of age. He was a brick mason by trade and helped to build the first White House in Washington DC. The corner stone was laid by George Washington, Oct 13, 1792 and Nathan Lankford was present.
Nathan Lankford married Meron Caldwell about 1790 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, (note: I think it was Spartanburg due to data I have found placing Nathan in Spartanburg at that time). His widow, Meron Caldwell married a Mr. Guyton (she didn't remarry). After his death Meron Caldwell moved her children to Gwinnett County, Georgia, to the farm where Johnny Lankford now lives and which is known as the old “Lankford Homestead”.
Ref: History of Gwinnett County, Georgia Vol. 2 by James C Flanagan
1827 Land Lottery
Robert Hobbs Greene Co. GA Rev. War Soldiers from SC 1827 Land Lottery
Capt John Southerland's District No 148
Robert Hobbs
Robert Hobbs Jr.
Nathan Hobbs
Almena Greer child of Nancy given in by Nathan Hobbs
are also listed
1829-1849
Justice of Peace
Nathan Hobbs
James M Davidson
1830 Greene County, Georgia Census
Nathan Hobbs 10111-02101
1 male 0-5, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 2 females 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 20-30
Robert L. b. 1815,
Joel Garner b. 1817,
Rebecca B b. 1820,
Nathan A b. 1829
1832 Gold Lottery of Greene County, Georgia
Nathan Hobbs Dist 138 Lot 986 Dist 3 Sec 2
Robert Hobbs Sr138 Lot 345 Dis 5 Sec 1
Robert Hobbs Sr138 Lot 54 Dis 3 Sec 3
1833 Aug 29
Nathan Hobbs JP married Littleberry Bowles and Cena Cochrane
1833 Oct 20
Nathan Hobbs JP married Isaac Hogg and
Mary Caldwell
1834 Feb 17
Nathan Hobbs JP married James Brook and Julia Reynolds
PETER R. ROBINSON Deed 1834 Green County, Georgia
ROBINSON to the Georgia Rail Road Company
Georgia Green County This Indenture made this second day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty four between PETER R. ROBINSON of said county of the one part and the Georgia Rail Road Company of the other part Witnesseth that he saw PETER R. ROBINSON for and in consideration of running their contemplated Rail Road on and along his land as well as in consideration of the sum of five dollars to him in hand paid at and before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath given granted bargained and sold and doth by these presents give grant bargain and sell unto the said Georgia Rail Road Company Their successors and assigns the right of way over which to pass at all times by themselves Directors officers Agents servants Hirelings in any manner they may think proper and particularly for the purpose of running executing and establishing thereon a Rail Road with double tract and turn outs or with single tract and turn outs as many at all times be at the discretion of said company pursuant to a charter of incorporation granted said company. the twenty first day of December Eighteen hundred thirty three and to this end the limits of said of Way of the said Rail Roads when completed and to extend in length through the whole tract of land owned and claimed by the said PETER R. ROBINSON situate lying and being in the said County adjoining lands of James Carleton and Jesse Asbury whereon said PETER R. ROBINSON now resides and running in seven directions through said tract of land as said Georgia Rail Road Company by their Agents managers or Workmen shall think best suited for the purpose of locating and establishing their said Works and connected with the said right of way the said Company shall have the right to cut down and remove all such timber or other growth on each side of said road as would by falling on or shading the same injure the rails or other parts of said Road. Together with all and singular the rights and members and appurtenances to the said strip tract or parcel of land being belonging or in any wise appertaining and more especially the right of way over the same to have and to hold the same unto the said Georgia Rail Road Company their successors and assigns to their own proper use benefit and behoof forever in fee simple upon condition and it is expressly understood that should the said Rail Road Contemplated as aforesaid be not run located and established on and along said strip tract or parcel of land described in the above and foregoing Indenture then said Indenture is to be wholly null and void and of us effect and the said PETER R. ROBINSON for himself his heirs and assigns and said bargained premises unto the said Georgia Rail Road Company their successors and assigns will warrant and defend the title thereof against the claims of all persons whatsoever by virtue of these promises. In witness whereof the said PETER R. ROBINSON hath hereunto set his hand and offered his seal the day and year first written Signed sealed and delivered in presence of James W. Houghton; James Carleton; Nathan Hobbs J.P.
PETER R. ROBINSON SEAL
Recorded 1st day of June 1836 Thomas W. Grimes Clk
1834 Oct 23
Nathan Hobbs JP married James T. Hunt and Rebecca May
1836 May 1
Nathan Hobbs JP married William Mays and Elizabeth Gentry
1836 Nov 17
Nathan Hobbs JP married William Ray and Mary Kennedy
1836 Nov 24
Nathan Hobbs JP married William Sneed and Caroline Scoggins
1836 Dec 8
Nathan Hobbs JP married Drury Morgan and Priscilla Southerland
1837 Oct 22
Nathan Hobbs JP married George W. Finch and Martha Ann Pierce
1837 Dec 21
Nathan Hobbs JP married Reuben B. Edmonds and Miriam Kennedy
1838 Dec 1
Elizabeth Southerland m. Westley Martindale Dec 1, 1838 by Nathan Hobbs
1836-1838
Vol IV 1836-1838 Legal Notices
Georgia, Greene County: Clerk of the Inferior Court
Henry English tolls before Nathan Hobbs, J.P., a mule/horse/pony/etc. (animal description omitted here) Appraised by John P Walton and Pleasant H Walton (signed) Vincent Sanford, Clerk.
ref: Milledgeville News
1840 Greene County, Georgia Census
Robert Hobs Sr. 1 male 40-50, 1 male 80-90, 1 female 70-80.
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N. Hobs 2 males 10-14, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 40-50, 1 male 60-70 1 female 5-10, 2 15-20, 1 40-50
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1840 Greene County, Georgia Census Index
Elizabeth Green
Jno. L. Geer
William Geer
N. Hobs
R. Hobs
Rebecca Longford
G. Morgan
1840 Apr 1
Rebecca B Hobbs m. Jackson Phelps by John G Holzclaw daughter of Nathan A Hobbs and Mary Lankford
1844 Aug 21 Greene County, Georgia
Robert Hobbs Sr. to Nathan Hobbs note recorded Oct 10, 1844 Vol. B Book OO-194.
1844 Dec 1
Caroline Hobbs m. James Lankford daughter of Nathan A Hobbs and Mary Lankford by Jeremiah Lindsey son of Charles L Hobbs and Miss Moore
1845 Sept 8
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
Inventory of Possessions $6,187.20
1845 Sep 13
Marian Hobbs m. John Jenkins Greene Co. GA daughter of Nathan A Hobbs and Mary Lankford
Ref: History of Greene County, Georgia by Rice and Williams
1847 Nov 20
Rebecca B. Hobbs married James Tarwater daughter of Nathan A Hobbs and Mary Lankford
1848
Nathan Hobbs to Isham Patman Lien Aug 25, 1848 Recorded Aug 25, 1848 Vol B Book PPP-95 Greene Co. GA
1849
James C Lankford born son of James M Lankford and Caroline B Hobbs
1850 Greene County Georgia Census:
39 116 116 JENKINS JOHN 4 M GA
40 116 116 JENKINS MARIAN2 F GA
41 116 116 JENKINS MARY E1 F GA
4 118 118 HOBBS NATHAN60 M SC
5 118 118 HOBBS MARY 60 F SC
6 118 118 HOBBS MINOR 19 M SC
7 118 118 HOBBS ELIZ F 16 F GA
8 118 118 HOBBS JOEL G 30 M GA
15 121 121 LANGFORD JAMES M 24 M GA
16 121 121 LANGFORD CAROLINE B 26 F GA
17 121 121 LANGFORD MARY F 4 F GA
18 121 121 LANGFORD JAMES C 1 M GA
1850
Robert Hobbs listed in Mortality Index Greene 097 138th District
Nathan Hobbs listed in Mortality Index Greene 080 145th District
Augustus Hobbs listed in Mortality Index Greene 114 162 District
1852 Mar 27
N.A. Hobbs payment for the Banner
Ref: Greene Co. Newspaper Clipping Vol. 1
1852-1877
pg. 8 N.A. Hobbs was postmaster of Penfield and published a list of people who had letters waiting for them at the post office
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 Apr 29
Nathan A. Hobbs m. Harriet Tiller he was son Nathan A Hobbs and Mary Lankford
1853 Apr 30
N.A. Hobbs payment for the Banner
Ref: Greene Co. Newspaper Clipping Vol. I 1852-1877 pg. 69
1853 Oct 1
A list of Unclaimed letters in Penfield Postoffice where Nathan A Hobbs was working, he had the list published in the Banner
ref: Greene Co. Newspaper Clippings Vol. I 1852-1877 pg. 88
1853 Dec 13
Nathan A Hobbs to Wm. O. Cheney Deed Recorded 9 Jan 1856 Vol B Book QQ 333 Greene Co. GA
1853 Dec 24
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
Saturday, Georgia, Greene County. Will be sold before the Court House 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.
1854 May 20 Sat.
N.A. Hobbs payment for the Banner in Greene County, Georgia
1854
Georgia, Greene County, Grand Lodge of Georgia 1854
Philadelphus Lodge No. 171, Penfield, Greene County
Jas. T. Blain, W.M.
A. M. Lansdell, S.W.
Wm. Morgan, J.W.
Jos. H. McWhorter, Treasurer
A. B. Sharp, Secretary
Jas. Armstrong, S.D.
Wm. A. Colclough, J.D.
Stephen English, Tyler
N. A. Hobbs
R. J. Massey
J. Shackelford
J. D. English
Redman T. Asbury
W. J. Hales
Rev. L. R. L. Jennings
Rev. L. W. Stephens
Robt. Hobbs
Wm. English
Thos. F. Colclough
W. L. M. Harris
John F. Dolvin
H. G. Northen
Jas. Cocroft
Thos. Y. Tidwell
Richard T. Asbury
D. B. Emery
A. H. Randle, E.A.
A. J. McDonald
Robt. M. Foster
Initiated 8
Passed 8
Raised 9
Admitted 3
Resigned 1
Dues paid $24.38
Regular meetings of this Lodge are held on the first Tuesday night in each month.
W.M. - Worshipful Master
S.W. - Senior Warden
J.W. - Junior Warden
S.D. - Senior Deacon
J.D. - Junior Deacon
P.M. - Past Master
F.C. - Fellow Craft degree
E.A. - Entered Apprentice degree
Tyler - guardian of the door, while the Lodge session is taking
place.
1856 Mar 11
Meron Caldwell born 1767 South Carolina, died Tucker, Gwinnett County, Georgia daughter of Curtis Caldwell and Sarah W Fondren, wife of Nathan Lankford, mother of John Lankford, Curtis C. Lankford, Robert S. Lankford, Elizabeth Lankford, Meron Lankford, Mary Hobbs, Libby Carruth, Martha Hobbs, Sara Logan, Rhodda Braden, Minor S. Lankford
1856 May 20
N.A. Hobbs payment for the Banner
ref: Greene Co Newspaper Clippings Vol. I 1852-1877 pg. 110
1860
Nathan Hobbs Greene Co. 458 Penfield PO GA
Nathan A Hobbs Greene Co. 460 Penfield PO GA
Fanny E. Hobbs Greene Co. 458 Penfield PO GA
Joel J. Hobbs Greene Co. 491 Greensboro PO GA
J.M. Lankford Greene Co. 471 Woodville
William A. Lankford Greene 472 Penfield PO
1864 Feb 17
Mary Hobbs to John G. Holtsclaw deed recorded Mar 5, 1864 Vol. B SS-146 Greene Co. GA
1864 Mar 5
Mary Hobbs from John G. Holtzclaw Deed recorded Mar 5, 1864 Vol B Book SS 146 Greene Co. GA
1870
Greene Co., GA Village of Penfield 71
Jun 8th 1870 pg 9 71 72
Jan 24, 1908 Greene Co., GA to S B Barnhardt
Hobbs Nathan 80 mw Farmer 500 100 Ga
Nancy Hobbs 79 Ga
Fanny Hobbs 32 Ga
1874 Aug 5
Nathan and Mary Hobbs to J. E. Willet deed recorded Aug 5, 1874 Vol B Book T 374 Greene Co. GA
Jun 11, 1874
GA Greene Co.
The clerk of Superior Court apply (applies) to me for letters of administration on the estate of Nathan A Hobbs, deceased. These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular, the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be and appear at my office within time prescribed by law, to show cause, if any, they have, why said letters shall not be granted.
Signed Joel F Thornton, Ord.
Greene Co. GA newspaper clippings Vol. 2
1874 Jul 6
Nathan Hobbs appointed William W Lumpkin administrator of his estate.
From Book - Letters of Administration 1856-1909 pg 195
1874 Jul 27
Nathan and Mary Hobbs to J.E. Willet et.al. deed recorded Aug 5, 1874 Vol. B T-374 Greene Co. GA
Sept 17, 1874
Thurs, Oct 29, 1874 Legal Notice; GA Greene County.
Will be sold before the Courthouse door in said county on the 1st Tues. in Dec. next between legal hours of sale, all property belonging to the estate of Nathan A Hobbs, late of said county deceased. Sold for benefit of heirs and creditors of said estate. William W Lumpkin Adm.
Greene Co. GA newspaper clippings Vol. 2
Oct 28, 1874
Thurs, Oct 29, 1874 Legal Notice; GA Greene County.
Will be sold before the Courthouse door in said county on the 1st Tues in Dec. next between legal hours of sale, all property belonging to the estate of Nathan A Hobbs, late of said county deceased. Sold for benefit of heirs and creditors of said estate. William W Lumpkin Adm.
Greene Co. GA newspaper clippings Vol. 2
Nov 4, 1875
Greene Co. GA
William W Lumpkin files his (her, their) letter of Dismission from the estate of Nathan A 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 Joel F Thornton, Ord.
Greene Co. Newspaper Clippings Vol. 2
Was Justice of Peace and performed many marriages of family and friends.
1876 Aug 11
Friday Mrs. Nathan Hobbs departed this life at the residence of her band in Penfield on last Tues in her 87th year.
Greene Co. GA newspaper clippings Vol. 2
1889
Nathan Augustus Hobbs born Jan 8, 1790 South Carolina died Penfield, Greene Co., GA son of Robert L. Hobbs and Mary M. Caldwell, husband of Mary Lankford, father of Joel Garner, Robert L., Marian L., Nathan A., Minor Smith, Caroline, Rebecca B., Elizabeth.
Nathan Hobbs of Greene County May 27, 1889
The Constitution, Atlanta, GA May 27, 1889
Nathan Hobbs, of Greene county, was ninety-nine years of age on the 8th day of
January. He has been afflicted with rheumatism since he attained his majority
and has had a cancer for several years. His eye sight is good, He reads
without glasses and has a good appetite and sound mind and memory. He will be
remembered as the postmaster at Penfield for more than thirty years. He has
been a member of the Baptist church for more than eighty years, and often
refers to sermons he has heard preached by the late Jesse Mercer.
Additional Comments:
Nathan Augustus Hobbs, Sr. Spouse was Mary Elizabeth Lankford. Both are
buried at Penfield Cemetery, Penfield, Greene Co., GA.
Children of Nathan Augustus Hobbs and Mary Elizabeth Lankford
Meron L Hobbs born about 1814 Greene County, Georgia. She married September 13, 1834 Greene County, Georgia John Jenkins
Robert L Hobbs born 1815 Greene County, Georgia and died August 25, 1895 Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia. He married Rebecca Passmore.
Joel Garner Hobbs born August 24, 1817 Greene County, Georgia. He married Louisa Frances Escoe
Rebecca B Hobbs b. 1820 in Rutherford County, North Carolina. She married twice.
1st on 1 Apr 1830 Greene County, Georgia to Jackson Phelps
2nd on 20 Nov 1847 Greene County, Georgia to James Tarwater
Nathan Augustus Hobbs b. 1829 in Greene County, Georgia. He married 29 Apr 1853 Greene County, Georgia to Harriet Tiller
Caroline B Hobbs b. 1830 Greene County, Georgia. She married on 1 Dec 1844 Greene County, Georgia to James M Lankford
Minor Smith Hobbs b. 1831. He married Elizabeth Lankford.
Elizabeth Hobbs b. 1834
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