HOBBS: Of Spencer. Deputy Sheriff and Jailor about 1872 to 1878; conspicuous as one of the few persisting in the use of the Cavalier pronunciation of the English language.

This was William Epps Hobbs, married in or near Petersburg, Va., about the year 1842, a Miss ______ Hobbs, both decendant from a family that settled in early Colonial times in Prince George County, Virginia. Seeking health they came "west," living a while in Greenbrier County, thence came to New California about the year 1855.

To William Epps Hobbs and his wife were born and by them reared and given to the citizenship of this country the following named Sons and daughters:

Mary Alphana Magdalene, became the wife of George Deverick, December 23, 1871. Made their home in Roane.

Margaret Ann Gee, married J. Lee Radabaugh, July 5, 1873, made their home near Spencer and there reared a family.

Elizabeth Eleander, married Thomas Chapman, of Spencer, August 25, 1877.

The two sons were James H. Hobbs and W. M. B. Hobbs. James H. went to Greenbrier County, married there. His home is now in Ocala Florida. William M. B. went from Spencer to Charleston about the year 1877, established a business, married and has ever since maintained his business home there. He is reputed to have grown wealthy.


Source: History of Roane County, West Virginia, 1774-1927 William H. Bishop, Esq. p 552-553
Submitter: Sandy Spradling, November 28, 1999