John W. Hobson

b. 25 November 1825, d. April 1882
  • John W. Hobson was born on 25 November 1825 in North Carolina.
  • He married Ellen C. Roten, daughter of Thomas Roten and Lovica Permenter, say 1857.
  • John W. Hobson and Ellen C. Roten appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1860 in Waverly PO, Walker (later San Jacinto) County, Texas. Other members of the household included Harriet Adella Hobson and Lovica Permenter.
  • He was an overseer, according to the 1860 census.
  • On Tuesday, 16 June 1863, Green Wood recorded in his plantation daily account book: "Gining for Mr Hobosn," and on the following day, "Finished Gining Hobson,s cotton, 7 Bales."
  • John W. Hobson and Ellen C. Roten appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1870 in Houston PO, Harris County, Texas. Other members of the household included Harriet Adella Hobson, John W. Hobson and Lovica Roten.
  • He was a farmer, according to the 1870 census.
  • John W. Hobson and Benjamin D. Durham appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Harris County, Texas. Other members of the household included Harriet Adella Hobson and John W. Hobson. Also in the household were two farm laborers.
  • He was a farmer, according to the 1880 census.
  • John W. Hobson died in April 1882 at age 56.
  • His wife Ellen C. Roten became a widow at his death.
  • He was interred at Willow Creek Cemetery, Tomball, Harris County, Texas.
  • Last Edited: 17 Jun 2013

Family: Ellen C. Roten b. 7 June 1829, d. 24 March 1900