John George Cobbe (1859 - 1944)

Born 1859 in King's County, Ireland

Ancestors

Husband of Frances Amelia (Elders) Cobbe — married 1885 in Fielding, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

Descendants

Died 29 Dec 1944 at about age 85 in Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Preceded by 28th Minister Thomas Sidey

John Cobbe 29th Minister of Justice of New Zealand 28 May 1930 - 6 Dec 1935

Succeeded by 30th Minister Rex Mason

Biography

John Cobbe was born in Ireland.

John Cobbe is Notable.

John was born about 1859. He passed away in 1944. The Honourable John George Cobbe was born in 1859 in the Offaly District, King County, Ireland. ^[1]He was a New Zealand politician of the Liberal Party, United Party and the National Party.

He was the eldest son of Richard Cobbe, of Tullamore, Ireland and Hannah Greene of The Wood of O, in County Offaly, ( Kings County in Ireland).

From all accounts, John George Cobbe was certainly an industrious, admirable, and accomplished immigrant from Ireland. This is also displayed by Public sentiment with the Public Ceremony in Fielding (which was covered by the Press); in 1944 to thank John George for his contribution over 50+ years to Dominion, Fielding and Electorate. ^[2]Amongst many firsts for John George, for instance he was the first Chairman of the Fielding Chamber of Commerce. Another contributing factor as to his popularity.

Education and Early LIfe

John George Cobbe received his early education in Tullamore and Dublin, Ireland the son of Irish parents on both sides. Richard Cobbe and Hannah Greene. The Cobbe family were Protestant and originally from England (prior to their migration to Ireland).

Emigration to New Zealand

John George Cobbe arrived in New Zealand in 1886.

Early Life

He was first employed in Auckland by Smith & Caughey, and then moved to Feilding to run a general store but then also moved in Politics; taking at his first election the constituency by storm, winning over a long running candidate and displacing him.

Politics

New Zealand Parliament Terms served similtaneously from 1928 to 1943 and below also showing offices held during that tenure:

1. 1928–1931 23rd Oroua United Government Cabinet Minister
2. 1928-1935 Minister of Marine, Minister of Immigratio, Minister of Defence
3. 1939-1935 Minister of Justice
4. 1931–1935 24th Oroua United Government Cabinet Minister
5. 1935–1936 25th Oroua United
6. 1936–1938 Changed allegiance to: National
7. 1938–1943 26th Manawatu National

In 1941, he became a sheep farmer in the Waihapi Valley north of the Whanganui River and he retired from political life in 1943.

King George V Silver Jubilee Medal

In 1935, he was awarded the King George V Silver Jubilee Medal.

Marriage

John George Cobbe married Frances Amelia Elder; third surviving daughter of the late Richard Elders, of Phllipstown, Ireland in 1885 ^[3] John married Frances Amelia Elders in 1885 in New Zealand.^[4] Marriage of John George to Frances Amelia Elders:^[5]

MARRIAGES.

Cobbe—Elders.— August 14th, at the residence of Wm. H. Smith, Esq., City road, Auckland, by Rev. H. Bull, Wesleyan minister, John G., eldest son of Richard Cobbe, Tullamore, Ireland, to Frances A., third surviving daughter of the late Richard Elders, Phllipstown, Ireland. ,

Children

1. Richard
2. Ernest
3. Maurice
4. Cathleen
5. Dermott

Siblings

Siblings of this profile :John George Cobbe 1859–1944

1. Sister Annie Cobb 1865–1953
2. Sister L Cobbe (sister) (Could this be a Lenore? )
3. Sister Mary
4. Emma
5. Benjamin

Travel

On the 1 August 1922 a J. Cobbe Gentleman travelled from London via Sydney to New Zealand. He was 63 years of age at the time which fits with the age of our John George here.

J. Cobbe was a passenger on the ship the Manuka on the 1 August 1922 in Wellington, New Zealand^[6]

Death

The Honourable John George Cobbe passed away at a private hospital in Palmerston North, New Zealand and is buried in Fielding at the Fielding Cemetery with his wife Francis^[7] John died on 20 December 1944 in New Zealand.^[8]John was 85 years of age.

His wife Francis died during the 1935 Election Campaign on the 24 November 1935. She is also interred at the same cemetery in the same plot as her husband John.

Obituary

Obituaryfrom the Evening Post ^[9] THE HON. J. G. COBBE

■ The death of the Hon. John George Cobbe, a former member of Parlia-' ment and Minister of the Crown, occurred in a private hospital in Palmerston North t yesterday. He, was a resident of Feildingfor many years, and when"l he entered Parliament in 1928 as a member of the United Party led by. the late Sir Joseph Ward he was well known to Wellington residents as chairman, of the Wellington Harbour i Board. He was elected to Parliament as member for Oroua, and when this electorate was eliminated he reprej sented Manawatu. When he retired I from politics last year he had had 15 j years' unbroken Parliamentary service. In addition to his chairmanship of the Wellington Harbour Board, Mr. Cobbe was for a time chairman of the New Zealand Harbour Boards' Association. Mr. Cobbe's early political career was phenomenal. When he contested the Oroua seat in 1928 it was his first attempt to gain political honours. Oroua had been a Reform seat for many years and Mr. Cobbe was successful in whining it from the sitting member, Br. J. G. Elliott. Sir Joseph Ward'became Prime Minister, and Mr. Cobbe was selected as a member of the Cabinet, before he actually took his seat in the House. Mr. Cobbe was''appointed Minister of Marine, Minister of Industries and Commerce, Minister of Immigration and Minister in Charge of the Inspection of Machinery i Department. Later, on the amalgamation of the parties and the formation of the National Government, he re- ! tamed his Ministerial offices. Other portfolios held by Mr. Cobbe during his career as a Cabinet Minister were those of Defence and Justice. Mr. Cobbe was born in King's County, Ireland. After coming to NewZealand he settled 'n Feilding, where down through the years he held practically every public position and as a result no name was better known than iiis. He was managing director of John Cobbe, Ltd., in Feilding till his retirement in 1919, after which he devoted greater attention to considerable sheep-farming interests in the Wanganui River district. After his long experience, Mr. Cobbe had a keen analytical brain. He was soft spoken, and not always easy to hear in Parliament, but his speeches usually contained material showing evidence of .study and clear thinking. His manner of speech was crisp and decisive, and was burred with a delightfully rich brogue of his native Ireland. In June of this year Mr. Cobbe was the guest at a representative gathering in Feilding arranged in recognition of his public services extending over 50 years. He was made a presentation of a massive silver tea and coffee service engraved with words of appreciation. Mr. Cobbe had two sons, one of whom was killed in the war of 1914----18, and one daughter. •. Mrs. Cobbe died some years ago. The funeral will take place at Feilding tomorrow afternoon and the Government will be represented by the ,Deputy Prime Minister (Mr. Nash).

Research Notes

Add in : Richard Cobbe, of Tullamore, Ireland and Hannah Greene of The Wood of O, in County Offaly, ( Kings County in Ireland).' Richard Cobbe 1886–1963 (Reg: 1886/9900 Cobbe Richard Frances John George)later to marry Regina Maud Blomfield Reg:1940/3307 Regina Maude Blomfield Richard Cobbe and his birth registration :^[10]

1. Ernest Cobbe 1887–1917 (Reg: 1888/999 Cobbe Ernest Frances John George)

1898/17848 Cobbe Dermot Frances Amelia John George)

1. Maurice Cobbe 1902 –1972 (Reg:1902/15442 Cobbe Maurice Frances Amelia John George) later to marry Ray Bramwell

Reg: 1921/3506 Ray Bramwell Maurice Cobbe

1. Cathleen Cobbe 1894–1957 (Reg: 1894/5111 Cobbe Cathleen Frances Amelia John George - later to be spelt Kathleen) - Kathleen went on to marry : 1920/1778 Kathleen Cobbe Ronald Hart Buchanan
2. Dermot Cobbe 1898-1898

Travel On the 1 August 1922 a J. Cobbe Gentleman immigrated from London via Sydney to New Zealand :J was a passenger on 1 August 1922 in Wellington, New Zealand^[11]

Marriages that took place : 1937/5748 Ngaire Frances Cobbe Geoffrey Herbert Seavill 1934/9192 Doreen Margaret Cobbe Fritz Leslie Williams 1914/2671 Mary Lilian Elizabeth Cobbe Richard Murray

Grandchildren

Richard had the following children with wife Frances Winifred: 1915/1564 Cobbe Ngaere Frances Frances Winifred Richard - Order Product 1917/16073 Cobbe Doreen Margaret Frances Winifred Richard

Marriage of John George to Frances Amelia Elders:^[12]

MARRIAGES.

Cobbe—Elders.— August 14th, at the residence of Wm. H. Smith, Esq., City road, Auckland, by Rev. H. Bull, Wesleyan minister, John G., eldest son of Richard Cobbe, Tullamore, Ireland, to Frances A., third surviving daughter of the late Richard Elders, Phllipstown, Ireland.

Research Notes

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Sources

1. ↑ "Wikipedia Various Contributors - The Free Encyclopedia";[1]:Accessed 3Feb23
2. ↑ "Manawatu Standard, Volume LXIV, Issue 165, 12 June 1944, Page 4";[2]:Accessed 3Feb23
3. ↑ "NZ Dpt. of Internal Affairs BDM Search";[3]Marriage Ref: 1885/1949 Frances Amelia Elders to John George Cobbe
4. ↑ Marriage: "New Zealand, Civil Records Indexes, 1800-1966"
   citing Marriage, New Zealand, registration number 1885/1949, Archives of New Zealand, Wellington.
   FamilySearch Record: Q24K-983Y (accessed 3 February 2023)
   https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Search/Search.aspx?Path=%2FqueryEntry.m%3Ftype%3Dmarriages
   John George Cobbe marriage to Frances Amelia Elders in 1885 in New Zealand.
5. ↑ "New Zealand Herald, Volume XXII, Issue 7417, 27 August 1885, Page 4";[4]
6. ↑ Passenger List, London to NZ via Sydney: "New Zealand, Archives New Zealand, Passenger Lists, 1839-1973"
   citing ship , Archives New Zealand, Wellington; FHL microfilm 004416158.
   FamilySearch Record: F394-L6B (accessed 3 February 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-D4VQ-CKV Image number 00133
   Name: J Cobbe; Immigration Date: 1 Aug 1922; Immigration Place: Wellington, New Zealand; Emigration Date: 31 Jul 1922; Emigration Place: Wellington; Nationality: New Zealand; Occupation: Gentleman; Residence Place: Sydney; Birth Date: 1859; Age: 63; Arrival Port: Wellington (other ports also listed); Company Name: Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand Limited; Departure Port Name: Sydney; Misc Name Ship Orig: Manuka; Source Record Nbr: 2383.
7. ↑ "Find a Grave" [5]
8. ↑ Death: "New Zealand, Cemetery Transcriptions, 1840-1981"
   citing Death, New Zealand, New Zealand Society of Genealogists, Auckland.
   FamilySearch Record: QLBR-2XS4 (accessed 3 February 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSKV-R3L8-B Image number 00858
   John George Cobbe death 20 Dec 1944, husband of Frances Amelia Cobbe, in New Zealand.
9. ↑ "Evening Post, Volume CXXXVIII, Issue 156, 30 December 1944, Page 8"; [6]
10. ↑ "NZ Dpt. of Internal Affairs BDM Search";[7]:Birth Ref: 1886/9900 Cobbe Richard Frances John George
11. ↑ "New Zealand, Archives New Zealand, Passenger Lists, 1839-1973"
    citing ship , Archives New Zealand, Wellington; FHL microfilm 004416158.
    FamilySearch Record: F394-L6B (accessed 3 February 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HT-D4VQ-CKV Image number 00133
    Name: J Cobbe; Immigration Date: 1 Aug 1922; Immigration Place: Wellington, New Zealand; Emigration Date: 31 Jul 1922; Emigration Place: Wellington; Nationality: New Zealand; Occupation: Gentleman; Residence Place: Sydney; Birth Date: 1859; Age: 63; Arrival Port: Wellington (other ports also listed); Company Name: Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand Limited; Departure Port Name: Sydney; Misc Name Ship Orig: Manuka; Source Record Nbr: 2383.
12. ↑ "New Zealand Herald, Volume XXII, Issue 7417, 27 August 1885, Page 4";[8]

• Wikipedia contributors. (2020, January 19). John Cobbe. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 00:17, March 21, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=John_Cobbe&oldid=936458046
• Wikidata: Item Q6226454

Acknowledgements

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