Keith Bobbitt Paternal Line

 First Documented Generation

Genealogy of the First Four Generations Contributed by genealogist Marsha Berry

Documentation for GROSSCUP; FABER, JUDD, GAULT, MCLEOD, HESLOP; Dillman,Thierry; BRUBAKER, PHILSON, Crigler, Tanner, House, GARR, DAWS; CHAMP, PECKHAM, Asman; FUNK, MORINE; BOBBITT IN SUFFOLK,ENGLAND, VA, NC, SC, ILLINOIS; Wigfall, KAYS, Bowlby; FitzRandolph, Conger; Grabill, Alexander McCord & Sybil Vradenburg; John Lowry & Hannah Phinney; Newby; Gall, Milne, CRABB, etc.

Family wills researched and transcribed by Dr. Amy Harris

Dr. Amy Harris, BYU Professor of British Research and expertise with 14th, 15th, and 16th Century British and American handwriting of Wills and other documents

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"Dr. Amy Harris and I reassure you there is no problem with the Bobbet - Bobbett spellings in the documents. They are the same family." -- Marsha Berry

 

William Bobbet

"Willm Bobbett of Groundishbroughe in the Countie of Suff and the dioces of Norwiche"

Will probated by Katheryn Bobbett (wife) and John Lynnden on 4 August 1582.

Transcription by Dr. Amy Harris received July 12, 2006 from Marsha Berry

FHL Microfilm 94910

Wife:  Katheryn

"Item I will and bequeathe unto Katheryn my wiefe all my house and houses in Groundisburghe where I nowe dwell"

Son:  John

"Item I give to my sonne John to him and his heyres for ever all my houses and Landes Lyeing in Burghe or Goundisburghe to enter the same at suche tyme as he shalle at the age of one and twentie yeres"

Daughter:  Dorothie

"Item I will and give unto my Daughter Dorothie fyve poundes of good and Lawfull money to be payd her by my sonne John oute of my Landes at suche tyme as she shall come to the age of one and twentie yeres,"

Daughter:  Alice

"Item I give & bequeathe unto Alice my Daughter the some of fyve poundes of good and Lawfull money to be payde by John my sonne oute of my Lannde at suche tyme as shee shall come to the age of one and twentie yeres, ..."

Sources: 

The Will of William Bobbett Transcription by Dr. Amy Harris - Probated in 1582

Will of John Bobbet/Bobbett of Blaxhall, Suffolk Transcription by Dr. Amy Harris   28 January 1577

 

Second Documented Generation

John Bobbet
Christening: 20 Jan 1579 Grundisburgh, Suffolk, England
Source: Grundisburgh register Church of England. Parish Church of Grundisburgh. 

Wife: Margaret Edgare  Christening: 16 Mar 1577 in Campsea Ash, Suffolk, England

 

Third Documented Generation

William or Willm Bobbet
Christening: 18 Oct 1610 Campsea Ash, Suffolk, England
Source: Parish registers, 1559-1879 Church of England. Parish Church of Campsea Ash

Father: John Bobbet b: 20 Jan 1579 in Grundisburgh,Suffolk,England
Mother: Margaret Edgare b: 16 Mar 1577 in Campsea Ash,Suffolk,England

Wife:  Mrs. Francisse Bobbett  She was born in Suffolk, England

 

Fourth Documented Generation

Our Family's Southern Immigrant Ancestor

William Bobbet
Christening: 12 Aug 1647 Saint Mary, Woodbridge, Suffolk, England
Source: Parish registers, 1545-1910 Church of England. Parish Church of Woodbridge

Father: William or Willm Bobbett b: 18 Oct 1610 in Campsea Ash,Suffolk,England
Mother: Mrs. Francisse Bobbett born in Suffolk,England

Wife:  Miss Whittington/Withington daughter of William's neighbor Francis Whittington/Withington
Wife was born Abt. 1652 in Bristol Parish, Prince George, Virginia, USA

"My great grandmother Ida Belle Bobbitt Funk wrote: 'A Miss Whittington marrying William Bobbett would be most likely.'
Written beside William Bobbett's name is Miss Whittington on a family record.
Please note none of my family heard of a Sturdivant marrying our William Bobbett but the Whittington/ Withington name has been written on family pages. The Whittington/Withington spelling of the name is both used." -- Marsha Berry

The following information is the result of genealogy research performed by John William Bobbitt and published in his book in 1985, "The Bobbitt Family In America"

William Bobbet
Christening: 12 Aug 1647 Saint Mary, Woodbridge, Suffolk, England

(William Bobbet of Suffolk, England and William Bobbitt of Wales are the same person.  When John published his book in 1985, he had no knowledge of the Suffolk, England connection.  The information he had at that time pointed to Wales.  The Wales connection has since been proven false by paper trail sources and by DNA test results.)

William Bobbitt From Wales To The Virginia Colony p. 13

William Bobbitt, Jr. 1675 - 1738 Son of William Bobbitt from Wales p. 647

Lewis Bobbitt  1703 - 1769 Son of William and Mary (Green) Bobbitt p. 467

Lewis Bobbitt, Jr. 1742 - 1818 Son of Lewis and Elizabeth Bobbitt p. 471

Marvin Beatty's Research Combined With John William Bobbitt's Research

Marvin was the genealogists/historian extraordinaire of Orange County, Indiana

 

John P. Bobbitt 1789 - 1866 Son of Lewis and Mary Bobbitt p. 396

John P. Bobbitt 1789 - 1866,  Son of Lewis and Mary Bobbitt is listed in the book on page 396 to page 402.

 

John H. Bobbitt 1817 - 1892 Son of John and Nancy Bobbitt p. 418

JOHN H. BOBBITT 1817- 1892, Son of John and Nancy Bobbitt is listed in the book on page 418  to page 420.

The tombstones of John H. and Catharine Goble Bobbitt located in Williams Cemetery, Crawford County, Indiana.  Photos by Vickie Tolbert.  Vickie made two or three automobile trips from her home in Michigan to southern Indiana to shoot these photos.  Special thanks to Vickie.  The locations of these photos would not have been known without Vickie's help.

  

The paternal lineage of Keith Bobbitt...

William Bobbet and Katheryn?
Will probated by Katheryn Bobbett (wife) and John Lynnden on 4 August 1582.

John Bobbet and Margaret Edgare
Christening: 20 Jan 1579 Grundisburgh, Suffolk, England

William or Willm Bobbet and Francisse?
Christening: 18 Oct 1610 Campsea Ash, Suffolk, England

William Bobbet and Miss Whittington
Christening: 12 Aug 1647 Saint Mary, Woodbridge, Suffolk, England
William Bobbitt was our immigrant ancestor.

William Bobbitt, Jr. and Mary Green

Lewis Bobbitt, Sr. and Elizabeth Moore

Lewis Bobbitt, Jr. and Mary Person

John P. Bobbitt and Nancy Huse (Hughes)

John H. Bobbitt and Catharine Goble

Henry Bobbitt and Abbie Elizabeth Vandiver

Roy Lee Bobbitt and Mary Cassandra Byers

Leyburn Kenneth Bobbitt and Hazel Malvina Bruce

Keith Bobbitt and Mary Katherine Zuber

 

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Henry Bobbitt - Census of 1860, Orange County, Indiana Henry is listed as 8 yrs. of age.

Descendants of Henry Bobbitt

 

Generation No. 1

1. Henry7 Bobbitt (John H.6, John P.5, Lewis4, Lewis3, William2, William1) was born January 12, 1852 in Orange County, Indiana1, and died June 30, 1930 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky2. He married (1) Abbie Elizabeth Vandiver December 01, 1872 in Orange County, Indiana, daughter of John Vandiver and Mary Vandiver. She was born March 12, 1854 in Orange County, Indiana, and died October 01, 1919 in Town of Bevier, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. He married (2) Nannie Mohon July 25, 1923 in Greenville, Kentucky, daughter of Elija Mohon and Bettie Clardy. She was born in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.

Notes for Henry Bobbitt:

  This is a photo of John H. Bobbitt, Jr.  Son of John H. Bobbitt.   John, Jr. is Henry's brother.

Henry's second marriage was performed by Judge J.J. Rice, Greenville, Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky. I have a copy of the Marriage Certificate of Henry's second marriage.

Commonwealth of Kentucky Certificate of Death shows the following information: County of Muhlenberg, Town of Bevier, Registration District No. 1094, Primary Registration No. 6840, File No. 18091, Registered No. 243, Full Name - Henry Bobbitt, Male, White, Widowed, Date of Birth - January 12, 1852, Age 78 years, 5 months, 22 days, Trade - Coal Miner, Birthplace - Indiana, Name of Father - John Bobbitt, Birthplace of Father - West Virginia, Maiden name of mother - Kattie Bobbitt, Birthplace of Mother - West Virginia, Informant - Virgil Bobbitt, Cleaton, Kentucky, Filed June 30, 1930 by Vannie Thomas. Date of Death - June 30, 1930, Cause of Death - pollagra, Duration - 3 months, 15 days. Signed by LeRoy Crullis, M.D., Cleaton, Kentucky, Place of Burial - Miller Graveyard, Date of Burial - July 1, 1930, Undertaker - J.L. Thomas, Cleaton, Kentucky. My copy dated 29th day of July, 1999. Signed by Barbara F. White, State Registrar.

I really don't think the birthplace of Henry's mother and father listed above is West Virginia. I think maybe Virgil made a mistake about this information. Henry's father, John H. Bobbitt, by all other accounts, was born in Shelby County, Alabama. Henry's mother, Catherine Goble, was born in North Carolina.

More About Henry Bobbitt:

Burial: July 01, 1930, Cleaton, Kentucky, Miller Cemetery3

Census: 1900, Henry's family is located in McLean County, Kentucky4

Occupation: Coal Miner, last occupation.5

Residence: Muhlenberg County, Kentucky

Notes for Abbie Elizabeth Vandiver:

Another spelling for Abbie = Aby E. Vandovener

Yet another spelling = Vander

Abbie's Certificate of Death has the following information as given by Henry Bobbitt her still living husband. Commonwealth of Kentucky, Muhlenberg County, Town of Bevier. Registration District No. 7135, File No. 28444, Registered No. 147. Full Name - Abbie Bobbitt, Sex - Female, Color or Race - White, Married, Date of Birth - March 12, 1854, Housewife, Birthplace - Indiana, Name of Father - John Vandiver, Birthplace of Father - Indiana, Maiden Name Of Mother - Mary Vandiver (maiden name unknown at this time), Date of Death - October 1, 1919, Cause of Death - Tuberculosis of bowel, Signed by C.D. Almon, M.D. October 2, 1919, Place of Burial - Miller's Graveyard, Date of Burial - October 2, 1919, Undertaker - J.L. Thomas, Address - Cleaton, Ky. My copy signed by Barbara F. White on 29th day of July, 1999.

More About Abbie Elizabeth Vandiver:

Burial: October 02, 1919, Cleaton, Kentucky, Miller Cemetery

Cause of Death (Facts Pg): Tuberculosis of the bowels6

More About Nannie Mohon:

Residence: Muhlenberg County, Kentucky

Children of Henry Bobbitt and Abbie Vandiver are:

 

John Arthur Bobbitt, Roy Lee Bobbitt, Logan Henry Bobbitt

Henry Bobbitt, Michael Milliff, Virgil Bobbitt

Michael is the husband of Rosella Bobbitt, one of Henry's daughters.

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2 i. Virgil F.8 Bobbitt, born October 17, 1874 in Indiana; died June 29, 1944 in Kentucky. He married Susan C. Turner December 24, 1900 in Muhlenberg County, Greenville, Kentucky; born July 03, 1875 in Tennessee; died February 09, 1961 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.

Notes for Virgil F. Bobbitt:

Virgil and Sue are buried near his parents Henry and Abbie, in Cleaton, Kentucky. There is no marker on Henry and Abbie's grave. Sue was born July 3, 1875 and died February 9, 1961. We know that the first two babies, daughters, born to Virgil and Sue, died very young and are buried in Livermore, Kentucky.

Veronica Bobbitt McGhee put a marker on Henry and Abbie's grave. Thanks Veronica.

The 1910 Census shows Virgil F. Bobbitt, age 35, married 1 time 9 years, born in Indiana as were his parents and his wife Susan R. Bobbitt, age 34, married 1 time, was born in Tennessee as were her parents. She was listed as the mother of 2 children with 0 living in 1910. (I need to check the years of the flu outbreak that took so many lives. Maybe that's what happened to these children.) This information emailed to me by Tamara Kincaide - tamara1k@evansville.net Tamara does a lot of genealogy work. Consider her an expert genealogist.

More About Virgil F. Bobbitt:

Burial: Cleaton, Kentucky, Miller Cemetery

Census: 1910, Living in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky7

More About Susan C. Turner:

Burial: Cleaton, Kentucky, Miller Cemetery

3 ii. Mary Elizabeth Bobbitt, born 1876.

Notes for Mary Elizabeth Bobbitt:

Marvin Beatty, another Bobbitt genealogist, has Mary E. Bobbitt listed as a child of Henry Bobbitt and Abbie Vandner. Note the spelling of Abbie's last name.

+ 4 iii. Rosella Elizabeth Bobbitt, born February 22, 1878 in Crawford County, "Riceville"?, Indiana; died April 20, 1917 in Crockett, Texas.

5 iv. Lilly V. Bobbitt, born March 1881. She married J.E. Markwell 1900 in Kentucky; born Abt. 1879.

Notes for Lilly V. Bobbitt:

Wanda Bobbitt Powell says she remembers Lilly.

+ 6 v. Logan Henry Bobbitt, born June 10, 1883 in Indiana; died June 24, 1961 in Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky.

+ 7 vi. Roy Lee Bobbitt, born December 24, 1885 in Indiana; died June 23, 1931 in McLean County, Sacramento, Kentucky.

+ 8 vii. John Arthur Bobbitt, born April 21, 1888 in McLean County, Kentucky; died December 16, 1970 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.

9 viii. Bessie W. Bobbitt, born March 1891.

Notes for Bessie W. Bobbitt:

Wanda Bobbitt Powell doesn't remember Bessie.

Karen Milliff has Bessie listed as a daughter to Henry and Abbie Bobbitt.

Veronica Bobbitt McGhee shows her as "Bessie M. Bobbitt", born March 1891

10 ix. Rissie Bobbitt, born Unknown; died May 08, 1959 in Muhlenberg County, Central City, Kentucky.

Notes for Rissie Bobbitt:

Rissie had a high fever that left her with the mind of a 5 year old child. Her parents cared for her until they died and then her brothers and sisters cared for her. She was eventually sent to a Western Kentucky Hospital where she died. She is buried at Central City, Kentucky.

 

Generation No.2

4. Rosella Elizabeth8 Bobbitt (Henry7, John H.6, John P.5, Lewis4, Lewis3, William2, William1) was born February 22, 1878 in Crawford County, "Riceville"?, Indiana, and died April 20, 1917 in Crockett, Texas. She married Michael Angelo Milliff January 08, 1898 in Bremen, Kentucky8, son of Michael Milliff and Nancy Vandiver. He was born July 09, 1875 in Owensboro, Kentucky.

Notes for Rosella Elizabeth Bobbitt:  

This is the person that Wanda Bobbitt Powell calls Aunt Rosie.

Rosella passed away of peritinitis following a miscarriage in 1917.

 

More About Rosella Elizabeth Bobbitt:

Burial: Crockett, Texas

Children of Rosella Bobbitt and Michael Milliff are:

11 i. Vernon Clayton9 Melliff, born May 19, 1898.

12 ii. Nina V. Milliff, born December 1899.

13 iii. Michael Franklin Milliff, born March 28, 1902.

14 iv. John Henry Milliff, born September 12, 1903.

+ 15 v. Lawrence Wooten Milliff, born August 16, 1907 in Sealy, Texas; died February 07, 1969 in Conroe, Texas.

 

6. Logan Henry8 Bobbitt (Henry7, John H.6, John P.5, Lewis4, Lewis3, William2, William1) was born June 10, 1883 in Indiana, and died June 24, 1961 in Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky. He married Ida F.. She was born 1883, and died 1953.

Notes for Logan Henry Bobbitt:

The 1910 Census shows LH Bobbitt, age 26, married 1 time for 2 years, was born in Indiana as were his parents. His wife, Ida Bobbitt, age 26, also married 1 time. She and her parents were born in Kentucky. She is listed as a mother of 1 child with 0 living in 1910. (Check the year of the flu outbreak). This information emailed to me by Tamara Kincaide - tamara1k@evansville.net Consider Tamara an expert genealogist.

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Certificate of Death, Registration District No. 350, File No. 116 61 13975, Registrar's No. 336, Primary Regristration District No. 4751, Place of Death - Christian County, Town of Hopkinsville, Length of Stay - Three months. 27 Days, Hospital - Western State Hospital, Usual Residence - McLean County, Kentucky, Town of Livermore, Name of Deceased - Logan Bobbitt, Date of Death - June 24, 1961, Sex - Male, Race - White, Married, Date of Birth - June 10, 1883, Age - 78, Usual Occupation - Highway Employee, Birthplace - Unknown, Citizen of USA, Father's Name - Henry Bobbitt, Mother's Maiden Name - Abbie Vanover (note the spelling), Informant - Western State Hospital, Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Cause of Death - Cerebral Hemorrhage (sudden), Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (years), Time of Death - 5:20 P.M., Date Signed - June 24, 1961, Address - Western State Hospital, Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Signature - (looks like) A. Lilnin, M.D., Burial Date - June 26, 1961, Rose Hill Cemetery, Central City, Kentucky, (hand written reads Livermore, Ky), Date Recorded - July 10, 1961, Registrar's Signature - Fannie G. Myers, Funeral Director - Muster Funeral Home, My Copy Signed - July 29, 1999 by Barbara F. White, State Registrar. (Note: there are hand written numbers and dates on the form that lead me to think that someone has copied this before or have given their approval to what is written on the certificate.)

More About Logan Henry Bobbitt:

Burial: June 26, 1961, Rose Hill Cemetery, Central City, Kentucky

Census: 1910, Living in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky9

Occupation: Highway Emplyee10

Children of Logan Bobbitt and Ida F. are:

+ 16 i. Florene Jessie9 Bobbitt, born September 06, 1908; died July 14, 1977 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.

17 ii. Rae Louise Bobbitt, born September 11, 1910; died April 24, 1984. She married Hubert M. Hale; born March 28, 1910; died February 19, 1983.

 

7. Roy Lee8 Bobbitt (Henry7, John H.6, John P.5, Lewis4, Lewis3, William2, William1) was born December 24, 1885 in Indiana10, and died June 23, 1931 in McLean County, Sacramento, Kentucky10. He married Mary Cassandra Byers, daughter of William Byers and Dora Bratcher. She was born January 24, 1893 in Hartford, Ohio County, Kentucky11, and died August 22, 1968 in Shady Rest Nursing Home, Chandler, Warrick County, Indiana11.

Notes for Roy Lee Bobbitt:    

Roy L. Bobbitt is buried at Island Methodist Church Cemetery, Island, Kentucky.

Buried by his side is his wife Mary Cassandra Byers.

Also buried there by his side are Chester Leon Bobbitt, Leyburn Kenneth Bobbitt, Hazel Bruce Bobbitt, Hubert Eugene Bobbitt, and Hubert's wife Louise.

Roy L. Bobbitt was killed by a lightening strike while plowing a field with a team of horses. He had retreated under a tree in the field to protect himself from the rain. This was told to me by my Father, Leyburn Kenneth Bobbitt.

Commonwealth of Kentucky Certificate of Death: County - McLean, Voting Pct. - Sacramento, Registration District No. 961, Primary Registration District No. 6508, File No. 15372, Registered No. 9, Full Name - Roy Lee Bobbitt, Sex - Male, Race - White, Married, Age 45 years, 5 months, 2? days, Occupation - farmer, Birthplace - Indiana, Name of Father - Henry Bobbitt, Birthplace of Father - Indiana, Maiden Name of Mother - Abbie Vandiver, Birthplace of Mother - Indiana, Informant - Virgil Bobbitt, Address - Cleaton, Kentucky, Filed - July 3 1931, by Mrs. A. R. Plain. Date of Death - June 22, 1931, Cause of Death - Struck by lightning, Signed - E.M Watkins, M.D., June 22, 1931, Sacramento, Kentucky, Place of Burial - Island, Kentucky, Date of Burial - June 24, 1931, Undertaker - J.B. Tucker, Breman, Kentucky. My copy signed the 29th day of July, 1999, by Barbara F. White, State Registrar.

More About Roy Lee Bobbitt:

Burial: June 24, 1931, Island Methodist Church Cemetery, Island, KY12

Occupation: Farmer

Notes for Mary Cassandra Byers:      

Mary Cassandra Byers Bobbitt - age 16.  Mary was married to Roy at this time.

This photo was taken in East Alton, Illinois about 1942 or 1943.    

Mary Cassandra (Byers) Bobbitt passed away while a resident at Shady Rest Home in Chandler, IN, Warrick County, Indiana.

Her Record Of Death Certificate shows the following:

Warrick County Department Of Health

No. 14262

Boonville, Indiana

Name: Mary Bobbitt

Died on August 22, 1968 at Shady Rest Nursing Home

Age at death: 75

Sex: Female

Race: White

Marital Status: Widowed

Primary cause of death: Uremia

Place of burial: Island Methodist Church Cemetery, Island, Kentucky

Funeral Director: Browning Funeral Home

Date of burial: August 25, 1968

Book No. H-26

Page No. 130

Date Filed: August 26, 1968

Deceased Address: 2608 N. Kentucky Avenue, Evansville, Indiana

Place of birth: Kentucky

Time of death: 5:30 AM

Cause of death: Uremia

Manner of death: Natural

SS Number: 404-26-1580

Occupation: Housewife

Date of birth: January 24, 1893

Age at death: 75

Spouse's Name: Not given

Father's Name: William Byers

Mother's Name: Dora Bratcher

City of death: Chandler, Indiana

 

 

More About Mary Cassandra Byers:

Burial: August 25, 1968, Island Methodist Church Cemetery, Island, KY13

Children of Roy Bobbitt and Mary Byers are:

18 i. Hubert Eugene9 Bobbitt, born September 30, 1910; died July 10, 1971 in Evansville, Indiana14. He married Louise ?. Lady in photo unknown.

More About Hubert Eugene Bobbitt:

Burial: Island Methodist Church Cemetery, Island, KY

+ 19 ii. Leyburn Kenneth Bobbitt, born January 06, 1913 in Bevier, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky; died June 24, 1997 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana.  Kenneth on right in photo. 

+ 20 iii. Reatha Alberta Bobbitt, born February 09, 1916 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.

21 iv. Chester Leon Bobbitt, born April 15, 1920 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky; died February 27, 1945 in Germany -- WWII14. Chester on left in photo.

Notes for Chester Leon Bobbitt:

Chester was killed in WWII in Germany. His body was brought back to Nonnell, Kentucky after the war. He is buried at Island Methodist Church Cemetery, Island, Kentucky.

Chester never married and had no children.

I never knew Chester because he was already in Europe when I was born. I do remember when they brought his body home to Nonnell, Kentucky to my Grandmother Mary C. Bobbitt's house.

Chester was under the command of General George Patton, 3rd Army. Chester was wounded 3 times before he was killed. The army kept sending him back into action after he mended from each wound. He was killed about two months before the end of the war.

More About Chester Leon Bobbitt:

Burial: Island Methodist Church Cemetery, Island, KY

 

8. John Arthur8 Bobbitt (Henry7, John H.6, John P.5, Lewis4, Lewis3, William2, William1) was born April 21, 1888 in McLean County, Kentucky, and died December 16, 1970 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky15. He married Elvie Lee Thomas Graham15 Abt. 1908 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, daughter of John Graham and Allie Atwood. She was born June 05, 1886 in Warren County, Kentucky, and died May 11, 1976 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.

Notes for John Arthur Bobbitt:           

This is the person Karen Milliff refers to as John A. Bobbitt

Leyburn Kenneth Bobbitt referred to him as Uncle Arthur

Cheryl Powell told me she remembers watching Arthur's house burn down in Central City, no date given.

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Certificate of Death, Registration District No. 1085, File No. 116 70 32642, Registrar's No. 272, Primary Registration District No. 2436, Deceased Name - John Arthur Bobbitt, Sex - Male, Date of Death - December 16, 1970, County of Death - Muhlenberg, Town - Greenville, Inside city limits, Hospital - Muhlenberg Communtiy Hospital, State of Birth - Kentucky, Citizen of USA, Married, Surviving Spouse - Elvie Graham, Social Security Number - 407-03-3669, Usual Occupation - Retired Deputy Sheriff, State of Residence - Kentucky, County - Muhlenberg, Town - Central City, outside city limits, Street and Number - Rural, Father's Name - Henry Bobbitt, Mother's Maiden Name - Abbie ?, Informant - Mrs. Elvie Bobbitt, Mailing Address - Central City, KY, 42330, Cause of Death - Pulmonary Edema, HCVD, Arterial Sclerosis, Date of Date - December 16, 1970 at 4:30 P.M., Certifier - Hylan H. Woodson, Jr., M.D., Date Signed - January 21, 1971, Box 230, Greenville, Kentucky, 42345, Burial at Fairmount Cemetery, Central City, Kentucky on December 19, 1970, Funeral Director - Joe ???, Central City, Kentucky, 42330, Name of Embalmer - Larry Mercer, Registrar Signature - Ruby L. Ellis, Date Received By Local Registrar - January, 25, 1971, My Copy Dated - July 29, 1999, and Signed by Barbara F. White - State Registrar.

 

More About John Arthur Bobbitt:

Burial: December 19, 1970, Fairmont Cemetery, Central City, Kentucky15

Occupation: Retired Deputy Sheriff15

Notes for Elvie Lee Thomas Graham:

Elvie listed as John Arthur Bobbitt's wife on Arthur's Death Certificate.

More About Elvie Lee Thomas Graham:

Burial: May 14, 1976, Fairmont Cemetery, Central City, Kentucky

Children of John Bobbitt and Elvie Graham are:

+ 22 i. Mitchell Edward9 Bobbitt, born February 24, 1914 in Kentucky; died October 28, 1952 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.

23 ii. Harry Louis Bobbitt16, born May 20, 1916 in Muhlenberg County, Greenville, Kentucky. He married Dortha F. Campbell January 26, 1945 in Greenville, Kentucky16; born in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.

Notes for Harry Louis Bobbitt:

Henry Lewis Bobbitt is listed on Karen Milliff's pedigree as a son to John Arthur Bobbitt and Elvie Graham. I'm assuming this is the same person as Harry Louis Bobbitt.

24 iii. Edith Bobbitt, born September 24, 1919 in McLean County, Sacramento, Kentucky; died April 11, 1991 in Elmhurst, Illinois. She married J.W. Epley July 15, 1939 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky; born Abt. 1916; died October 31, 1987 in Elmhurst, Illinois.

25 iv. Arthur Frederick Bobbitt, born February 02, 1922.

Notes for Arthur Frederick Bobbitt:

This persons name is listed on the Kentucky Vital Statistics

County = Muhlenberg

Date = 2/2/22

Vol. = 61

Cer. = 30102

Mother's Name Elvie Graham

+ 26 v. Virginia Thomas Bobbitt, born December 28, 1929.

 

Generation No. 3

15. Lawrence Wooten9 Milliff (Rosella Elizabeth8 Bobbitt, Henry7, John H.6, John P.5, Lewis4, Lewis3, William2, William1) was born August 16, 1907 in Sealy, Texas, and died February 07, 1969 in Conroe, Texas. He married Edith Elizabeth Moberley May 25, 1928. She was born December 03, 1911 in Matagorda, Texas, and died February 07, 1969 in Conroe, Texas.

Children of Lawrence Milliff and Edith Moberley are:

27 i. Lawrence Elbert10 Milliff, born November 21, 1928.

28 ii. James Gerold Milliff, born February 04, 1932.

+ 29 iii. Michael Angelo Milliff, born March 19, 1934 in Matagorda County, New Gulf, Texas.

 

16. Florene Jessie9 Bobbitt (Logan Henry8, Henry7, John H.6, John P.5, Lewis4, Lewis3, William2, William1) was born September 06, 1908, and died July 14, 1977 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. She married John Tanner.

Child of Florene Bobbitt and John Tanner is:

+ 30 i. Wanda Bobbitt10 Tanner, born November 26, 1932.

 

19. Leyburn Kenneth9 Bobbitt (Roy Lee8, Henry7, John H.6, John P.5, Lewis4, Lewis3, William2, William1) was born January 06, 1913 in Bevier, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, and died June 24, 1997 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana. He married Hazel Malvina Bruce October 19, 1942 in Greenville, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, daughter of Archie Bruce and Mary Brown. She was born November 08, 1924 in Town of Drakesboro, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, and died October 06, 1976 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana.

Notes for Leyburn Kenneth Bobbitt:

On dad's Certificate of Death Registration, his date of birth reads 01/16/1913. Actually, his date of birth was 01/06/1913. This is verified on his birth certificate.

On dad's birth certificate, his name is listed as Leyburn Kennith Bobbitt. Actually, his name is spelled Leyburn Kenneth Bobbitt.

Leyburn was very active in the church. The first church I remember him at was the little woodframe church in Nonnell, Kentucky. He would always get to the church early before every service and raise the windows in summer or build a fire in the wood burning stove in winter. At a certain time before each service he would ring the bell to let the people know it was time to come to church. Nonnell was a very small town/village and everyone could hear the bell ringing. When I got big enough, he would let me ring it.

The second church I remember of on the corner of Kentucky Avenue and Stanley Avenue in Evansville, Indiana. Dad helped build this church. He put in a lot of time every week helping to construct it.

The third church was St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. He attended this church until his death. He was a Deacon and an Elder at this church for many years. This church was located on Stringtown Road, Evansville, Indiana.

More About Leyburn Kenneth Bobbitt:

Burial: June 27, 1997, Island Methodist Church Cemetery, Island, McLean County, Kentucky

Cause of Death (Facts Pg): Cancer of Larynx

Occupation: Factory Worker

Other Facts: Deacon and Elder of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church

Religion: St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Evansville, IN

Notes for Hazel Malvina Bruce:

Hazel's sisters and brothers always pronounced her middle name as "Malveena". Just by looking at the spelling, I figure it should be pronounced 'Malvinena'. But since she never used her middle name and no one ever called her by that name, there's no precident for the pronunciation. She got this name from her grandmother.

Hazel was a good cook. She cooked mostly in the 'Kentucky' style. Good cornbread, beans, greens, etc. She baked pies, cakes, and other goodies. She always cooked a good, full meal on Sundays.

More About Hazel Malvina Bruce:

Burial: October 10, 1976, Island Methodist Church Cemetery, Island, McLean County, Kentucky

Cause of Death (Facts Pg): Ovarian carcinoma with metastases

Occupation: Manager at DeJongs ladies clothing store.

Religion: St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Evansville, IN

Residence: 2405 N. Harlan Ave., Evansville, Indiana

Child of Leyburn Bobbitt and Hazel Bruce is:

+ 31 i. Keith Bard10 Bobbitt, born April 18, 1943 in East Alton, Illinois.

 

20. Reatha Alberta9 Bobbitt (Roy Lee8, Henry7, John H.6, John P.5, Lewis4, Lewis3, William2, William1) was born February 09, 1916 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. She married Joe Hagan.

Children of Reatha Bobbitt and Joe Hagan are:

32 i. Mary Lou Hagan10 Jolly.

33 ii. Judy Hagan Norris.

34 iii. Barbara Jo Hagan King.

35 iv. George Allen Hagan.

 

22. Mitchell Edward9 Bobbitt (John Arthur8, Henry7, John H.6, John P.5, Lewis4, Lewis3, William2, William1) was born February 24, 1914 in Kentucky17, and died October 28, 1952 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky18. He married Mary Emma Hearld February 09, 1946 in Central City, Kentucky. She was born March 03, 1923 in Central City, Kentucky, and died November 11, 1952 in Muhlenberg County, Greenville, Kentucky.

Notes for Mitchell Edward Bobbitt:

Commonwealth of Kentucky Certificate of Death, Registration District No. 1085, File No. 11652 22099, Registrar's No. 258, Primary Registration District No. 2436, Place of Death - Muhlenberg County, City - Greenville, Hospital - Muhlenberg Comm. Hosp., Name of Deceased - Mitchell Edward Bobbitt, Residence - Central City, Kentucky, Date of Death - October 28, 1952, Sex - Male, Race - White, Married, Date of Birth - February 24, 1914, Age - 38 years, Occupation - Machinist, Birthplace - Kentucky, Father's Name - Arthur Bobbett, Mother's Maiden Name - Elvie Lee Graham, Social Security - 407-03-3670, Informant - Arthur Bobbett, Cause of Death - Unknown. Probably heart, Due To - Fell dead in Muhlenberg County Hospital while visiting his wife, Date Signed - October 28, 1952, Address - Cleaton, Kentucky, Signature - (looks like) O.D. Raleys, Coroner, Burial Date - October 30, 1952, Fairmount Cemetery, Location - Central City, Kentucky, Date Recorded - November 3, 1952, Registrar - Marjorie Hodge, Funeral Director - Tucker Funeral Home, Central City, Kentucky, My copy signed - July 29, 1999 by Barbara F. White

Notice the spelling of Arthur's last name above. Writing error? Probably.

More About Mitchell Edward Bobbitt:

Burial: October 30, 1952, Fairmount Cemetery, Central City, Kentucky18

Social Security Number: 407-03-3670

More About Mary Emma Hearld:

Burial: Fairmount Cemetery

Children of Mitchell Bobbitt and Mary Hearld are:

36 i. Thomas Gene10 Bobbitt, born October 09, 1946 in Muhlenberg County, Greenville, Kentucky; died October 09, 1946 in Muhlenberg County, Greenville, Kentucky.

+ 37 ii. Veronica Ann Bobbitt, born July 20, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois.

37. Veronica Ann10 Bobbitt (Mitchell Edward9, John Arthur8, Henry7, John H.6, John P.5, Lewis4, Lewis3, William2, William1) was born July 20, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois. She married William Rondal McGhee May 09, 1971. He was born March 03, 1950 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.

Children of Veronica Bobbitt and William McGhee are:

51 i. Jennifer Lynn11 McGhee, born January 02, 1975.

52 ii. William David McGhee, born August 28, 1977.

53 iii. Timothy Robert McGhee, born March 04, 1980.

 

26. Virginia Thomas9 Bobbitt (John Arthur8, Henry7, John H.6, John P.5, Lewis4, Lewis3, William2, William1) was born December 28, 1929. She married Jesse E. Miller.

Notes for Virginia Thomas Bobbitt:    

This photo is Virginia Thomas Bobbitt and her father John Arthur Bobbitt

Vernon Byers Baggett said in a telephone conversation with me that she remembers Virginia Bobbitt and that Virginia was a daughter to "Uncle Arthur" named here as John Arthur Bobbitt.

I talked to Virginia Thomas Bobbitt on the telephone in the month of July, 1999. She specifically told me to include the name of Thomas as her middle name. I don't know the significance of why she insisted on doing this.

Virginia called me today, May 31, 2002. She explained that the names 'Lee' and 'Thomas' came from her mother Elvie Lee Thomas Graham. Virginia also named her son Thomas Lee.

Here is an email I received about Virginia from one of her friends... April 30, 2001.

"Hello, Keith,

"I just noticed your posting on Bobbitts in Muhlenberg County and I wanted to

reply.

"When I grew up my best friend was Virginia Bobbitt. She lived with her

father and mother (Arthur and Elvie) on the top of Fourth Street hill just

above the Scout House before you got to Park Street. I lived one block from

her and not on a hill. I remember that she had a brother named Mitchell.

Later on Mitchell helped my father to build a house so I remember the name

well. You named two other sons, Henry Lewis and Arthur F. but I cannot

recall them.

"Arthur Bobbitt was sherriff of Muhlenberg County at one time. (Actually, he was deputy sheriff)

"I was Virginia's age, actually just two months older than she. We spent many

a day playing together. Her mother gave me a bantum hen from her chicken

lot. Virginia and I played paper dolls, day in and day out! I lost contact

with her in 1942 when my family moved out of the state. The war years. I

heard that she married James Miller, son of the Millers who ran the LuRay

Hotel in Central City. It hasn't existed for a good number of years. I also

understood that they moved to Chicago, IL.

"Muhlenberg County, KY Marriages

09 Feb 1946 - Mitchel Edward Bobbitt m. Mary Emma Hearld (93-332)

26 Jan 1945 - Harry Louis Bobbitt m. Dortha F. Campbell (92-436)

Virginia (we called her Jenny) must have married elsewhere.

And a follow-up email...on August 15, 2001...

"Keith -

"Yes, I did write Virginia and have heard from her. Thanks for sending her address. She was quite surprised after all these years - 59 to quote her letter. She did not marry James Miller but married his brother whom I did not know, Jesse E. Miller. Had three boys. She stated in her May 10, 2001 note, "Do you realize I'm 71 and in 1942, I was only 12." I had thought she was younger than I. I'll be 71 later this year. If I can remember I'll get her birthdate for you.

"I've had cataract surgery and not seeing as well as I like so forgive my typos.

"Dorann O'Neil Lamb, Bowling Green, KY "

I thought it was nice that these two friends could converse again after so many years.

Child of Virginia Bobbitt and Jesse Miller is:

38 i. Thomas Lee10 Miller.

Notes for Thomas Lee Miller:

Named after his grand mother... Elvie Lee Thomas Graham.

 

Generation No. 4

29. Michael Angelo10 Milliff (Lawrence Wooten9, Rosella Elizabeth8 Bobbitt, Henry7, John H.6, John P.5, Lewis4, Lewis3, William2, William1) was born March 19, 1934 in Matagorda County, New Gulf, Texas. He married (1) Theresa L. Castleschould June 16, 1956 in Conroe, Texas. She was born October 23, 1939. He married (2) Karen Alita Champagne July 04, 1975 in Conroe, Texas. She was born July 18, 1951 in Port Arthur, Texas.

Children of Michael Milliff and Theresa Castleschould are:

39 i. Michael Angelo11 Milliff, born May 13, 1957.

40 ii. Wesley Mathew Milliff, born October 11, 1958.

41 iii. Laura Elizabeth Milliff, born June 01, 1960.

42 iv. Paul Dean Milliff, born September 17, 1961.

43 v. Jeffrey Joseph Milliff, born August 13, 1963.

Children of Michael Milliff and Karen Champagne are:

44 i. Sean Michael11 Milliff, born June 10, 1976.

45 ii. Ryan Montgomery Milliff, born August 29, 1978.

 

30. Wanda Bobbitt10 Tanner (Florene Jessie9 Bobbitt, Logan Henry8, Henry7, John H.6, John P.5, Lewis4, Lewis3, William2, William1) was born November 26, 1932. She married Kenneth Powell. He was born June 15, 1930.

Children of Wanda Tanner and Kenneth Powell are:

46 i. Kevin D.11 Powell, born October 12, 1954.

47 ii. Cheryl K. Powell, born February 19, 1957.

48 iii. Keenan W. Powell, born March 22, 1960.

 

31. Keith Bard10 Bobbitt (Leyburn Kenneth9, Roy Lee8, Henry7, John H.6, John P.5, Lewis4, Lewis3, William2, William1) was born April 18, 1943 in East Alton, Illinois. He married Mary Katheryn Zuber December 09, 1967 in Neu Chapel, U. of E., Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, daughter of James Zuber and Catherine Eakins. She was born August 01, 1946 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana.

James and Katherine Eakins Zuber, Keith and Mary Zuber Bobbitt, Kenneth and Hazel Bruce Bobbitt

More About Keith Bard Bobbitt:

Graduation College: June 1965, University of Evansville

Graduation High School: June 1961, North High School, Evansville, Indiana

Graduation Masters: June 1970, University of Evansville

Occupation: Bet. 1965 - 1996, School teacher for 31 years. Two years in Mishawaka, IN and 29 years in Evansville, Indiana

Retirement Disability: September 30, 1996, Forced retirement due to three back surgeries

Notes for Mary Katheryn Zuber:

Mary is an excellent pianist. She could be a concert pianist. Instead of pursuing the concert stage after college, she decided to get married, have a couple of children, and teach music education in the public schools in the area. Most of her teaching years have been with The Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation, Evansville, Indiana.

Mary's hobbies include canines of all kinds. She has never been without a dog, and, more than likely, two of them.

More About Mary Katheryn Zuber:

Graduation College: June 1968, University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana

Graduation High School: May 1964, North Posey H.S., Posey County, Indiana

Graduation Masters: December 1970, University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana

Occupation: September 1968, Teacher Of Music Education in the public schools of Evansville, Indiana

Children of Keith Bobbitt and Mary Zuber are:

49 i. Lori Ann11 Bobbitt, born February 05, 1971 in Evansville, Indiana. She married Mark Edward Young March 21, 1998 in Brownstown, Indiana; born February 12, 1965 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Notes for Lori Ann Bobbitt:

Lori is an excellent singer. She performed in her high school choir and musicals. Lori won the prestigious "Hagemann Award For Musical Performance" in 1988 while studying music with Mr. Jerry Hoover. This was a four year college scholarship to the college of her choice.

While a student at Indiana University, she performed with the world renown 'Singing Hoosiers' under the direction of Robert Stoll, School of Music. She also performed with the Cincinnati Symphony - 'The Music Man' and 'Snow White'. After graduation she performed with the Indianapolis Symphony Chorus and Orchestra.

Lori's first teaching job was at Pike Middle School, Indianapolis, Indiana. She is now teaching at Avon Middle School, Avon, Indiana. She is a science teacher and the mother of a daughter.

More About Lori Ann Bobbitt:

Graduation College: June 1993, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana

Graduation High School: May 1989, Mt. Vernon High School, Mt. Vernon, Indiana

Graduation Masters: December 1997, IUPUI, Indiana University/Purdue University/Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana

50 ii. Brian Keith Bobbitt, born July 26, 1978 in Evansville, Indiana.

Notes for Brian Keith Bobbitt:

Brian was a track star in high school. He excelled in shot put and discus. He played some football and lifted weights. He helped coach junior high football when he was a junior and senior in high school. Later, when he was in college at Indiana University, he helped coach varsity track at Mt. Vernon Senior High School in Mt. Vernon, Indiana and Evansville Reitz High School in Evansville, Indiana.

Brian was chosen by his professors and department chairs to receive the "Physical Education Major Of The Year Award, 2000 - 2001" during his senior year at Indiana University. The School of Physical Education at Indiana University is ranked the number one school in the United States.

Brian has worked at Burdette Park in Vanderburgh County, Indiana as the Director of Sports Activities and later as Director of All Activities. He has done this during the summer months while attending Indiana University.

Brian's first teaching job was at Harwood Middle School, Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation, Evansville, Indiana. He taught children in the field of Industrial Technology. He also wrote and received a grant totaling thousands of dollars in Engineering sponsored by Purdue University and Indiana State University.

More About Brian Keith Bobbitt:

Graduation College: May 2001, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana

Graduation High School: May 1996, Mt. Vernon, Indiana

 


The lineage of Keith Bobbitt

 

 Endnotes

 

1.  Commonwealth of Kentucky Certificate of Death of Henry Bobbitt.

2.  Kentucky Vital Records - Death Records of Henry Bobbitt.

3.  Certificate of Death of Abbey Vandiver, Commonwealth of Kentucky.

4.  Commonwealth of Kentucky Certificate of Death of Henry Bobbitt.

5.  "The Bobbitt Family In America" by John W. Bobbitt.  Published in 1985.

6.  Commonwealth of Kentucky Certificate of Death of Henry Bobbitt.

7.  Certificate of Death of Abbey Vandiver, Commonwealth of Kentucky.

8.  Muhlenberg County, Kentucky 1910 Census, Page 77.

9.  The Federal Census of 1910.

10.  Marriage Bond -- The Commonwealth of Kentucky, 516.

11.  Muhlenberg County, Kentucky 1910 Census, Page 81.

12.  The Federal Census of 1910.

13.  Certificate of Death of Abbey Vandiver, Commonwealth of Kentucky.

14.  The Federal Census of 1910.

15.  Certificate of Death of Abbey Vandiver, Commonwealth of Kentucky.

16.  Island Methodist Church Cemetery Book.

17.  Island Methodist Church Cemetery, Island, McLean County, Kentucky, Page 15.

18.  Certificate of Death of Abbey Vandiver, Commonwealth of Kentucky.

19.  Marriage Bond -- The Commonwealth of Kentucky.

20.  Certificate of Death of Abbey Vandiver, Commonwealth of Kentucky, 572.

21.  Certificate of Death of Abbey Vandiver, Commonwealth of Kentucky.