Person:John Cosby (13)

Children: 1. Jacob Anderson, b. 1826, d. 17 Feb 1867; 2. Jane, b. 1829, m. 28 Sep 1851, Hardeman County, William W. Glidewell, son of James Glidewell and Mary; 3. John, b. 1832; 4. William Franklin, b. 8 Oct 1833; 5. Margaret, b. 1836; 6. Sarah, b. 1838, 7. Martha Angelene, b. 15 July 1842, m. 8 Jun 1871, Hardeman, TN, James Sain.

LAND GRANT: 12 Oct 1829: John COZBY, 25 acres, Hardeman County, #1322 [Index to Tennessee Land Grants (2A-420-Wn)]

MARRIAGE: John CAUSEBY m Jane NORTON 3 Mar 1825 Hardeman County [Hardeman County Tennessee Marriages 1823-1861, Sistler 1986]

The 1830 U.S. Census for Tennessee M19-176 (Hardeman County 380) lists John COZBY (30-39), wife (20-29), 1 male (0-4) and 1 female (0-4) next door to James CAUSBY (RIN 1848).

The 1840 U.S. Census for Tennessee M704-522 (Hardeman County 300) lists John P. COSBEY (40-49), wife (30-39), males: 3 (5-9), 1 (10-14), females: 1 (5-9), 1 (10-14), 1 (15-19).

The 1850 U.S. Census for Tennessee M432-881 (Hardeman County 361) lists John B. COSBY (53 SC) farmer $700, Nancy (49 KY), Jane (21 TN), John (18 TN), Franklin (17 TN), Margaret (14 TN), Sarah (12 TN) and Martha (10 TN). Enumerated 3 Dec 1850.

The 1860 U.S. Census for Tennessee M653-1253 (Hardeman County 245 Dist #11) lists J.P. COSBY (64 SC) farmer $1,600/1,745, Nancy (56 KY), William F. (27 TN farm laborer, Margarett (24 TN), Sarah (21 TN) and Martha (17 TN). Enumerated 24 Aug 1860.