Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Hobbs, John F., Esq. (1840-1904) |
Born |
March 15, 1840 |
Birthplace |
Fryeburg, ME |
Places of Residence |
Lovell, ME |
Father |
James Hobbs Jr. |
Mother |
Charlotte (Stimson) Hobbs |
Notes |
Intentions of Marriage entered Mar 15, 1875 Married Mar 27, 1875 by James Hobbs, JP Buried in Cemetery No. 4. Burial permit gives the cause of death as chronic bronchitis and acute cold. Taken from Sumner Kimball's Walker Genealogy: "Mr. Hobbs attended the common High Schools of Fryeburg and Lovell, ME. By diligent attention to his studies coupled with a good supply of inherited natural abilities and ready wit won for himself those qualifications which placed him in the front rank of Educators in his own town and vicinity. He very ably filled the office as one of the School board for several years – this following in him of office to which his father, James Hobbs Esq., had often served in years previous. Much might be said of the many roles in which he has been a willing actor. At the many Social Entertainments and Christmas festivals held in his vicinity it has ever been his lot to enliven and entertain these assemblies with a short though interesting speech well suited for the occasion or a story well told of some of the local happenings of the day. For this mark of ready wit he has frequently been called 'Lovell’s Depew'. For a short time the profession of law was sought and his early training soon placed him master with admission to its practice – although not long adopting this his life work it has always been a valuable help to him in filling his present official position of Justice which he has long held. At this present time – 1898 – Mr. Hobbs is a farmer – and to use his own expression he says 'I am trying to get a living by my own feeble efforts and the help of friends'." |
Occupation |
Farmer, Lawyer, Teacher |
Spouse |
Dora E. Hobbs (Walker) |
Children |
James Lester Hobbs 1877-1879 Charlotte Hobbs 1879 |
Deceased |
Apr 4, 1904 |
Deceased Where |
Lovell, ME |
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