1835 Dabney moved from Prince Edward County south to Halifax County to establish himself as a builder. In 1838 he built the Halifax (Houston) Courthouse (probably with help from his father-Dabney Sr.), Circa 1844 he built his home "Woodside" on Mountain Road in Halifax Co. Several of Dabney and Margaret's children were born at "Woodside". He also built Saint Johns Episcopal Church on Mountain Road. Dabney, his wife, and 7 of their 11 children are buried in this church's cemetery.
Another of his buildings is the Brooklyn Tobacco Factory in Halifax Co. This building was purchased in 1994 by Ginger George Gentry. She & her husband Mack Gentry restored the long abandoned building and opened it on tour for the first time in 2002. Ginger became interested in the family history of Dabney Jr. and compiled this information on him and his family.
After Dabney Sr. died, Dabney Jr. was then called Dabney Sr.-this was cause for some confusion. One instance, was the Civil War Battle of Staunton River Bridge. In a book, it states that Dabney Cosby Sr. was one of the civilians at this battle in June 1864. Knowing this could not be the father, as he died in 1862 at the age of 84 in Raleigh, NC, Ginger located the grave of Dabney Jr. and his headstone reads; Dabney Cosby Sr.
Another Daughter:
Cornelia Caroline Cosby (Find A Grave number 8329440) Cornelia C. Nelson)
1835 Dabney moved from Prince Edward County south to Halifax County to establish himself as a builder. In 1838 he built the Halifax (Houston) Courthouse (probably with help from his father-Dabney Sr.), Circa 1844 he built his home "Woodside" on Mountain Road in Halifax Co. Several of Dabney and Margaret's children were born at "Woodside". He also built Saint Johns Episcopal Church on Mountain Road. Dabney, his wife, and 7 of their 11 children are buried in this church's cemetery.
Another of his buildings is the Brooklyn Tobacco Factory in Halifax Co. This building was purchased in 1994 by Ginger George Gentry. She & her husband Mack Gentry restored the long abandoned building and opened it on tour for the first time in 2002. Ginger became interested in the family history of Dabney Jr. and compiled this information on him and his family.
After Dabney Sr. died, Dabney Jr. was then called Dabney Sr.-this was cause for some confusion. One instance, was the Civil War Battle of Staunton River Bridge. In a book, it states that Dabney Cosby Sr. was one of the civilians at this battle in June 1864. Knowing this could not be the father, as he died in 1862 at the age of 84 in Raleigh, NC, Ginger located the grave of Dabney Jr. and his headstone reads; Dabney Cosby Sr.
Another Daughter:
Cornelia Caroline Cosby (Find A Grave number 8329440) Cornelia C. Nelson)
Inscription
O, Happy Saints. Forever Blest,
In That Dear Home How Sweet Your Rest.
Gravesite Details
Info & pictures on Cosby family from Ginger George Gentry
Family Members
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Vincent Tapp Cosby
1802–1868
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Susan Mourning Cosby Henry
1803–1862
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Amanda Cosby Lewis
1805–1877
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Rev Lewis Franklin Cosby
1807–1883
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Caroline Cosby Catlett
1809–1843
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John Wayt Cosby
1815–1867
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Rev Jouett Vernon Cosby
1816–1877
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Dr Howard Zachariah Cosby
1819–1891
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Mary Louisa Cosby Heartt
1820–1886
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Cornelia Cosby Badham
1825–1913
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John Curd Cosby
1834–1885
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Dabney Cosby III
1836–1886
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Charles Edward Cosby Sr
1837–1898
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Infant Son Cosby
1839–1839
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Martha Frances Cosby Derrick
1841–1916
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Susan "Sue" Cosby Rowlett
1843–1933
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Walter Tapp Cosby
1845–1853
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Cornelia Caroline Cosby Nelson
1847–1923
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Margaret Lucilla "Lulie" Cosby Edmondson
1849–1929
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Howard Welton Cosby
1852–1922
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Ellen Meade Cosby
1855–1946
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