Alfred John Cobb (abt. 1869 - 1962)

Born about 20 Jun 1869 in Bournemouth, Hampshire, England

Ancestors

Husband of Astella Laura (Goldfinch) Cobb — married 23 Jan 1892 in Palmerston North, Manawatu, New Zealand

Descendants

Died 3 Feb 1962 at about age 92 in Wellington, New Zealand

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Biography

Alfred John Cobb was born about 1869 in England ^[1].

Alfred is shown in the 1871 census at Christchurch, Hampshire, England with his family as: Joseph 30, Harriet 25, Arthur Ed 3, Alfred John 1 and Robert Chas 0 ^[2]. In 1881 census in Christchurch, Hampshire the family has grown: Joseph 41, Harriet 35, Alfred John 11, Robert Chas 10, Elsie D 9, George W 7, Percy F 6, Mary E 2 and Alice M 1 (note Arthur Ed is not shown) ^[3].

His family arrived into Wellington on 1 Jan 1884 on the ship Lady Jocelyn and then went onto Napier.

Alfred married Laura Estella Goldfinch in 1892 in New Zealand and had ten children 6 sons and 4 daughters ^[4]. In January 1942, Alf and Laura celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary at their home, surrounded by most of their family. Some grandsons were overseas at the war at the time. Apparently a family photo was taken of the occasion.

When 82 years of age, Alf decided to take a trip back to England to visit relatives. While there it is said that he attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace, and was also given the honour of being presented with the keys of the city at a civic reception in Bournemouth. Towards the end of his life Alf lived at 392 Broadway, Wellington, but in the year prior to his death, he resided at Pen-y-Bryn Convalescent Home at 118 Hataitai Road. Alf died on 3 February 1962, aged 93 years.

He passed away in 1962 aged 93 years ^[5].

Sources

1. ↑ based on age at death
2. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1871", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VFXN-RGY : 20 January 2022), Alfred John Cobb in entry for Joseph Edward Cobb, 1871
3. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1881," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q274-GSW2 : 13 December 2017), Alfred J Cobb in household of Joseph E Cobb, Christchurch, Hampshire, England; from "1881 England, Scotland and Wales Census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 27, Piece/Folio 1192/86, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,544
4. ↑ "Births, Deaths & Marriages Online", [digital index], New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs (www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz), Marriage Registration of Alfred John Cobb and Laura Estella Goldfinch; citing Marriage Certificate 1892/319
5. ↑ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/174825484/alfred-john-cobb

• http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~kiwiadams/2/56209.html
• Death - Births, Deaths & Marriages New Zealand Death cert 1962/32726 93Y
• https://thecobbfamilyofnapier.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html