Emigration to USA: 1874, on SS "Hecla" Anchor Line with 9 of her children

Christening: Nov. 14, 1834, St. Mary, Eastrop, Hampshire, England

Parents: Charles & Mary (Higgins) Brand
m: Amos Cobb, Nov. 11, 1852, East Lulworth, Dorset, England

Obit: Mrs. H. B. Cobb Passes Leaving 101 Descendants, Savannah Reporter, Andrew Co., MO, June 29, 1928

For this Andrew county woman, who had 101 living descendants, the majority of whom were present at the funeral, memorial services were held at the M. E. Church, South, Monday afternoon at 2:30 as her beloved church building is undergoing repairs and could not be occupied. Her pastor, Rev. F. O. Sanders, gave the address on the subject, "Heavenly Recognition." The scripture was read by Rev. J. M. Bone from Revelation 7: John's picture of heaven. The quartet composed of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Townsend, Mrs. E. B. Hunt and G. C. Sparks sang "Abide With Me," "The City Four Square" and "The Home Over There."

Mrs. Cobb was a wonderful character, an example of exalted motherhood, and an example that there is no age to character, love, and the spiritual life. This biography was read at the services:

Harriette Brand was born at Basingstoke, England. She lived about as other girls of her day and circumstances and country lived. While she was quite a young lady, she was married to Amos Cobb. To this union were born while they yet lived in England five boys and six girls.

In the turn of affairs in their life, Mr. Cobb's attention was turned to America. He came to America and settled near Savannah where he was later joined by his wife and children. Mrs. Cobb and the children arrived in this community in February, 1874. After coming to America two other girls were born to the father and mother.

Mrs. Cobb united with the Mount Vernon Baptist Church, where she remained a member until the First Baptist Church of Savannah was organized when she became one of the charter members. With the fellowship of this church she remained a faithful member until her going away.

She has a remarkable record as a mother. Possibly no other woman in the whole county can claim so wide a circle of descendants. She leaves ten living children, six daughters and four sons. She leaves 43 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren. Her husband preceded her to heaven's eternal rest 34 years ago. There await her in the glory world two daughters, Mrs. O. V. Sells and Mrs. G. W. E. Scott, and one son, Vincent. The daughters who survive her are: Mrs. Thomas Clark, Clarinda, Iowa; Mrs. Chester Evans, Oregon, MO.; Mrs. Elias Williams, Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Etta Reece, Savannah; Mrs. Amy Ralph, Albany, and Mrs. Mary Griffith, who resided with her mother in Savannah. The sons who survive her are: Albert Cobb of Savery, Wyo.; Edward of Bedford, Iowa; Charles, Oklahoma City, Okla., and William of St. Joseph. All the children reached Savannah before their mother's death, except Albert who was unable to come on account of illness.

The highest word of praise that can be given a woman is to say that she was a great, good mother. This was Mrs. Cobb. She glorifed motherhood and motherhood in turn glorified her. She was a faithful Christian, a good neighbor and a citizen who took her citizenship seriously. In the midst of her years she never allowed herself to grow old. She enjoyed life and liked to live. In her life there was victory and in her death there is the consolation of a life well lived and of rest from her labors.

She fell asleep June 23, 1928, at her home in Savannah.