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Norman HOBART

Male 1810 - 1878  (67 years)


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  1. 1.  Norman HOBART was born 29 Dec 1810, Essex, Chittenden, Vermont; died 13 Dec 1878, Carthage, Hancock, Illinois; was buried Old Carthage Cemetery, Carthage, Hancock, Illinois.

    Notes:

    "Norman Hobart came to Illinois in 1833 locating in Rushville, where he lived until his marriage to Ura Eaton Holiday, (sic -Ed) after which he came to Hancock County, where he located in Fountain Green Township. Mr. Hobart purchased a farm in Carthage township on which he made his home part of the time, and partly in Carthage, where he owned a carding machine. Later he bought the old grist mill on Crooked Creek, which he rebuilt, making a steam flouring mill of it, also adding a saw mill which he operated for a number of years. He then moved the mill to Carthage, operating it as a grist mill, then purchased a farm of eighty acres, one mile from Carthage, which he farmed until his death, December 13, 1878. He was a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal church for many years, being a local preacher in that church.
    He was a public-spirited man and gave his support to the Republican Party, though he was never an aspirant for office. Norman Hobart was a prosperous man of his day and was an important factor in building up the community in which he lived. He assisted in building the first wagon road from Fountain Green to Carthage. His remains were laid to rest in the Carthage Cemetery. His wife was a native of Kentucky and came to Illinois at an early day. This worthy couple were the parents of fourteen children, only two of which are now living." (Isaac and Mariah -Ed) --Biographical Review of Hancock County, Illinois, Hobart Publishing Company, Chicago, 1907



    During the afternoon of 27 Jun 1844 an armed mob in blackface overwhelmed the forces guarding the jail in Carthage, Illinois where LDS founder Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum were being held. The mobbers stormed the jail, shot and killed the Smith brothers, and severely wounded an associate, John Taylor. Until recently, we had no information as to whether any of the three Hobart brothers living near Carthage during that period had any connection to the murders.

    Joseph Johnstun is an historical analyst from Fort Madison, Iowa, which is about twenty-five miles from Carthage. He is one of the leading scholars on Nauvoo, Illinois, (Nauvoo was the nexus of the Latter Day Saints from 1839 until 1845 -Ed) and is widely considered to be the expert on the murders of Joseph and Hyrum Smith. According to Johnstun, writing to us in January of 2019:

    "Gary- I am pleased to tell you that your family were not participants in the murders of the Smith brothers; however, they were involved in the events surrounding them in a very important and meaningful way. When the shooting commenced at the jail, Norman and his brother Joshua heard it on their farm four miles south of Carthage. They immediately headed to town. Upon their arrival, they discovered their brother Jonas was one of the guards at the jail during the attack, and considering the scene, Joshua said that it wouldn't do to leave the bodies lying in the jail and yard. So the brothers fashioned stretchers and began carrying them to a hotel on the other side of town owned by Artois Hamilton. Thankfully, Hamilton's neighbor came by with a wagon, and they were able to take the bodies that way. Once at the hotel, Joshua and Norman cleaned and shaved the men, and otherwise prepared the bodies for their journey to Nauvoo the following morning."

    Norman married Ura Eaton HOLLADAY 16 Feb 1834, Rushville, Schuyler, Illinois. Ura (daughter of Moses HOLLADAY and Celia SKIRVIN) was born 02 Jul 1816, Gallatin Co., Kentucky; died 06 Apr 1883, Blandinsville, McDonough, Illinois; was buried Old Carthage Cemetery, Carthage, Hancock, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Isaac Newton HOBART  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Jan 1835, Fountain Green, Hancock, Illinois; died 20 Apr 1911, Hancock, Illinois; was buried Moss Ridge Cemetery, Carthage, Hancock, Illinois.
    2. 3. Charlotte HOBART  Descendancy chart to this point died Infancy.
    3. 4. Anson HOBART  Descendancy chart to this point died Infancy.
    4. 5. William HOBART  Descendancy chart to this point died Infancy.
    5. 6. Sidney Little HOBART  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Feb 1842, Carthage Township, Hancock, Illinois; died 20 Nov 1889, Carthage, Hancock, Illinois; was buried Moss Ridge Cemetery, Carthage, Hancock, Illinois.
    6. 7. Celia Sophia HOBART  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Apr 1843, Hancock, Illinois; died 31 May 1870, Hancock, Illinois; was buried Webster Cemetery, Webster, Hancock, Illinois.
    7. 8. John S. HOBART  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Jul 1845, Hancock, Illinois; died 1 Mar 1866, Hancock, Illinois; was buried Webster Cemetery, Webster, Hancock, Illinois.
    8. 9. Rachel HOBART  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Jan 1849, Hancock, Illinois; died 28 Mar 1856, Hancock, Illinois.
    9. 10. Sarah HOBART  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Dec 1852, Hancock, Illinois; died 2 Mar 1856, Hancock, Illinois; was buried Webster Cemetery, Webster, Hancock, Illinois.
    10. 11. Millard Fillmore HOBART  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Jul 1853, Hancock, Illinois; died 22 Nov 1873, Hancock, Illinois; was buried Hancock, Illinois.
    11. 12. George W. HOBART  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Jul 1855, Hancock, Illinois; died 20 Oct 1855, Hancock, Illinois; was buried Webster Cemetery, Webster, Hancock, Illinois.
    12. 13. Mariah Ellen HOBART  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Dec 1856, Hancock, Illinois; died Mar 1945, Johnson, Kansas; was buried Hutchinson Eastside Cemetery, Hutchinson, Reno, Kansas.
    13. 14. Jonas M. HOBART  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Aug 1858, Hancock, Illinois; died 22 Nov 1882, Hancock, Illinois; was buried Old Carthage Cemetery, Carthage, Hancock, Illinois.
    14. 15. Antainette HOBART  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Oct 1859, Hancock, Illinois; died 13 Apr 1863, Hancock, Illinois; was buried Webster Cemetery, Webster, Hancock, Illinois.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Isaac Newton HOBART Descendancy chart to this point (1.Norman1) was born 10 Jan 1835, Fountain Green, Hancock, Illinois; died 20 Apr 1911, Hancock, Illinois; was buried Moss Ridge Cemetery, Carthage, Hancock, Illinois.

    Isaac — Mary Elizabeth DUFFY. Mary was born 10 Jun 1840, Hancock, Illinois; died 13 Apr 1928, Hancock, Illinois; was buried Moss Ridge Cemetery, Carthage, Hancock, Illinois. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Charlotte HOBART Descendancy chart to this point (1.Norman1) died Infancy.

  3. 4.  Anson HOBART Descendancy chart to this point (1.Norman1) died Infancy.

  4. 5.  William HOBART Descendancy chart to this point (1.Norman1) died Infancy.

  5. 6.  Sidney Little HOBART Descendancy chart to this point (1.Norman1) was born 23 Feb 1842, Carthage Township, Hancock, Illinois; died 20 Nov 1889, Carthage, Hancock, Illinois; was buried Moss Ridge Cemetery, Carthage, Hancock, Illinois.

    Notes:

    1850 US Census in Hancock, Illinois
    1860 US Census in Carthage, Hancock, Illinois (Sidny)
    1870 US Census in Carthage, Hancock, Illinois



    Sidney Hobart built a flour and grist mill on block 8 in the original town center of Carthage near the old Mormon Jail and the Presbyterian Church. (The 'Mormon Jail' refers to the jail in Carthage where LDS founder Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum Smith were killed by a mob while imprisioned there in 1844 -Ed) The mill operated for many years but was finally torn down and a residence now stands on the site. History of Hancock County, Illinois 1880



    Sidney's granddaughter, our mother May Hobart Zentmyer, told us that Sidney died from lung disease resulting from his exposure to flour dust, a hazard unrecognized at the time.

    Sidney married Lizzie SUMNER 8 Sep 1864, Hancock, Illinois. Lizzie died 02 Oct 1871. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 16. Alberta HOBART  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Aug 1866; died 20 Nov 1876.

    Sidney married Elizabeth PICKEN 09 Apr 1873. Elizabeth (daughter of George T. PICKEN and Elizabeth REGER) was born 24 Feb 1846, Barbour, Virginia (now West Virginia); died 28 Jan 1896, Carthage, Hancock, Illinois; was buried Moss Ridge Cemetery, Carthage, Hancock, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Edna O HOBART  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Aug 1875; died 09 Nov 1876.
    2. 18. Thomas HOBART  Descendancy chart to this point was born 09 Sep 1878; died 09 Sep 1878.
    3. 19. Cora Nayan HOBART  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Mar 1880, Hamilton, Hancock, Illinois; died 6 Jun 1968, Torrance, Los Angeles, California; was buried Pacific Crest Cemetery, Redondo Beach, Los Angeles, California, as 'Nayan De Cillo'.
    4. 20. Frank Grant HOBART  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Mar 1882, Carthage, Hancock, Illinois; died 2 Aug 1966, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; was buried Forest Lawn Memorial Park, (Hollywood Hills) Los Angeles, California.
    5. 21. Mary Gladys HOBART  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Mar 1885, Carthage, Hancock, Illinois; died 8 Dec 1937, San Bernardino, California.

  6. 7.  Celia Sophia HOBART Descendancy chart to this point (1.Norman1) was born 23 Apr 1843, Hancock, Illinois; died 31 May 1870, Hancock, Illinois; was buried Webster Cemetery, Webster, Hancock, Illinois.

  7. 8.  John S. HOBART Descendancy chart to this point (1.Norman1) was born 1 Jul 1845, Hancock, Illinois; died 1 Mar 1866, Hancock, Illinois; was buried Webster Cemetery, Webster, Hancock, Illinois.

  8. 9.  Rachel HOBART Descendancy chart to this point (1.Norman1) was born 6 Jan 1849, Hancock, Illinois; died 28 Mar 1856, Hancock, Illinois.

  9. 10.  Sarah HOBART Descendancy chart to this point (1.Norman1) was born 10 Dec 1852, Hancock, Illinois; died 2 Mar 1856, Hancock, Illinois; was buried Webster Cemetery, Webster, Hancock, Illinois.

  10. 11.  Millard Fillmore HOBART Descendancy chart to this point (1.Norman1) was born 7 Jul 1853, Hancock, Illinois; died 22 Nov 1873, Hancock, Illinois; was buried Hancock, Illinois.

  11. 12.  George W. HOBART Descendancy chart to this point (1.Norman1) was born 1 Jul 1855, Hancock, Illinois; died 20 Oct 1855, Hancock, Illinois; was buried Webster Cemetery, Webster, Hancock, Illinois.

  12. 13.  Mariah Ellen HOBART Descendancy chart to this point (1.Norman1) was born 20 Dec 1856, Hancock, Illinois; died Mar 1945, Johnson, Kansas; was buried Hutchinson Eastside Cemetery, Hutchinson, Reno, Kansas.

    Mariah married Frank McElroy COURTRIGHT 8 Nov 1881. Frank died 18 Nov 1889, Hutchinson, Reno, Kansas. [Group Sheet]


  13. 14.  Jonas M. HOBART Descendancy chart to this point (1.Norman1) was born 7 Aug 1858, Hancock, Illinois; died 22 Nov 1882, Hancock, Illinois; was buried Old Carthage Cemetery, Carthage, Hancock, Illinois.

  14. 15.  Antainette HOBART Descendancy chart to this point (1.Norman1) was born 10 Oct 1859, Hancock, Illinois; died 13 Apr 1863, Hancock, Illinois; was buried Webster Cemetery, Webster, Hancock, Illinois.


Generation: 3

  1. 16.  Alberta HOBART Descendancy chart to this point (6.Sidney2, 1.Norman1) was born 20 Aug 1866; died 20 Nov 1876.

  2. 17.  Edna O HOBART Descendancy chart to this point (6.Sidney2, 1.Norman1) was born 16 Aug 1875; died 09 Nov 1876.

  3. 18.  Thomas HOBART Descendancy chart to this point (6.Sidney2, 1.Norman1) was born 09 Sep 1878; died 09 Sep 1878.

  4. 19.  Cora Nayan HOBART Descendancy chart to this point (6.Sidney2, 1.Norman1) was born 23 Mar 1880, Hamilton, Hancock, Illinois; died 6 Jun 1968, Torrance, Los Angeles, California; was buried Pacific Crest Cemetery, Redondo Beach, Los Angeles, California, as 'Nayan De Cillo'.

    Notes:

    "Nayan Hobart De Cillo was an Executive Secretary with business firms in manufacturing and banking fields, Houston Texas and Tucson, Arizona, before entering Social Services work in Los Angeles. Now retired, she lives with a companion in Los Angeles, California." - Lehlah Belle West b.1879 writing in 1957



    Lived in Semper, Jefferson, Colorado as Stenographer in 1900 US Census
    Listed as Mail Messenger in Brightside, Colorado 1901
    Lived in Mexico 1901-1910
    Lived in Houston, Texas 1911-1913
    Lived in Mexico 1918
    California Voter Registration 1934 and after




    Carlos Enrique De Cillo was born Charles Elmore Cosby, in South English, Keokuk, Iowa on 22 Feb 1859, married Margaret Rebecca Reynolds 1 Mar 1880 and had two children with her, and then "died at sea" in 1900, according to his grandson Richard Sheridan Cosby, writing in 1947. If that story was told to his family, Cosby likely faked his own death. Then as Carlos Enrique De Cillo, he married Cora Nayan Hobart, then Tina Champion, and then remarried his first wife Margaret, or perhaps they never divorced.

    Ruth 'Chita' O'Connor wrote in June 1976 in the Orange County Genealogical Society Quarterly that her father was "Charles Elmore Cosby (changed to Charles E. De Cillo ca. 1901)," and her California Death Certificate from 1996 reads, "Mother's Maiden Name: Decillo, Father's Surname: Cosby."

    Cora married Carlos Enrique DE CILLO 9 Apr 1901, Denver, Denver, Colorado; divorced 8 Oct 1911, Mexico. Carlos was born 22 Feb 1859, South English, Keokuk, Iowa; died 15 May 1930, Fresno, California. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 22. Unita DE CILLO  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Jul 1902; died 19 Aug 1902.
    2. 23. Ruth Wandyne DE CILLO  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Jul 1904, Keokuk, Lee, Iowa; died 28 May 1996, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.

  5. 20.  Frank Grant HOBART Descendancy chart to this point (6.Sidney2, 1.Norman1) was born 3 Mar 1882, Carthage, Hancock, Illinois; died 2 Aug 1966, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; was buried Forest Lawn Memorial Park, (Hollywood Hills) Los Angeles, California.

    Notes:

    Frank was the fourth cousin of Vice President Garret Augustus Hobart.



    According to Frank's daughter (our mother) May Hobart Zentmyer, Frank's aunt Stella Picken Wood and her husband Dr. Everett Wood raised him in Sedalia, Missouri after the death of Frank's father Sidney, when he was seven years old. But it is more likely that Frank and his sisters were not taken in by the Woods until after the death of Frank's mother Elizabeth Picken Hobart in 1896. In fact, probate records state that the children were still living in Hancock County Illinois on 12 Feb 1896, shortly after their mother's death.



    "Frank G. Hobart, Bachelor of Arts in journalism, University of Missouri, Newspaper career began in High School, writer-reporter, editor, Denison, Sherman, Ft. Worth, Texas. At Los Angeles, Editor of the Los Angeles Record. In field of Advertising, Public and Employee Relations, Industrial Editor in petroleum and electrical industries. Semi-retired at 75, acts as consultant and feature writer." Lehlah Belle West b.1879 writing in 1957



    "Frank G. Hobart has resigned as managing editor of the Los Angeles Record, and is succeeded by Thomas P. Grimshaw, late of the Fresno Tribune." The Fourth Estate, March 8, 1913



    Frank joined the Cannon Electric Company in 1939, working in advertising and public relations. He was employed by Cannon until his death, although his salary in later years more resembled a pension.

    Frank married Jeanette BRUTSCHÉ 14 Oct 1906, St. Lukes Episcopal Church, Denison, Grayson, Texas. Jeanette (daughter of Joseph BRUTSCHÉ and May Augusta LEGATE) was born 20 Dec 1880, Denison, Grayson, Texas; died 07 Oct 1978, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; was buried Forest Lawn Memorial Park, (Hollywood Hills) Los Angeles, California. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 24. May Elizabeth HOBART  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Oct 1914, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California; died 20 Nov 2008, Baldwin Park, Los Angeles, California; was buried 29 Nov 2008, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glendale, Los Angeles, California, Sunrise Slope #6207.
    2. 25. Frank Grant HOBART, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Oct 1924, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; died 16 Jan 1994, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; was buried Forest Lawn, (Hollywood Hills) Los Angeles, California.

  6. 21.  Mary Gladys HOBART Descendancy chart to this point (6.Sidney2, 1.Norman1) was born 22 Mar 1885, Carthage, Hancock, Illinois; died 8 Dec 1937, San Bernardino, California.

    Notes:

    Never married per May Hobart Zentmyer
    1900 US Census in Montebello, Hancock, Illinois, 'At School'



Generation: 4

  1. 22.  Unita DE CILLO Descendancy chart to this point (19.Cora3, 6.Sidney2, 1.Norman1) was born 16 Jul 1902; died 19 Aug 1902.

  2. 23.  Ruth Wandyne DE CILLO Descendancy chart to this point (19.Cora3, 6.Sidney2, 1.Norman1) was born 14 Jul 1904, Keokuk, Lee, Iowa; died 28 May 1996, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.

    Notes:

    Ruth 'Chita' O'Connor wrote in June 1976 in the Orange County Genealogical Society Quarterly that her father was "Charles Elmore Cosby (changed to Charles E. De Cillo ca. 1901)," and her California Death Certificate from 1996 reads, "Mother's Maiden Name: Decillo, Father's Surname: Cosby."



    Ruth, writing in 1983, told the story of Susannah North, an ancestor she traces through Keziah Chase, wife of Amos Hobart b.1774. According to Ruth, Susannah was found guilty of being a witch in Salem Village on 2 May 1692, and hanged on 19 July 1692 on Gallows Hill. She was buried on said Hill, because witches could not be buried in the church cemetery.

    Ruth married August Joseph O'CONNOR 16 Jun 1923, Pima, Arizona. August (son of Frank O'CONNOR and Rosario M. LNU) was born 27 Aug 1900, Mexico City, Mexico; died 5 Jul 1984, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 26. Patrick O'CONNOR  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 27. Maureen O'CONNOR  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Apr 1931, Los Angeles, California; died 10 Nov 2017, Redondo Beach, Los Angeles, California.
    3. 28. Michael O'CONNOR  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 29. Timothy M. O'CONNOR  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 30. Sheila O'CONNOR  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 24.  May Elizabeth HOBART Descendancy chart to this point (20.Frank3, 6.Sidney2, 1.Norman1) was born 22 Oct 1914, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California; died 20 Nov 2008, Baldwin Park, Los Angeles, California; was buried 29 Nov 2008, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glendale, Los Angeles, California, Sunrise Slope #6207.

    Notes:

    May Hobart Zentmyer, 94, died Nov. 20, 2008, after a brief illness, in Baldwin Park, Calif. She was the mother of longtime La Cañada residents Gary Zentmyer and Jeanie Riddell and San Diego resident John Zentmyer. May was born in Los Angeles on Oct. 22, 1914. She graduated from UCLA, where she was women's editor of the Daily Bruin. It was there she met her future husband, the sports editor, John Zentmyer. After graduation, she became society editor for the Los Angeles Citizen News, covering such events as the first Lux Radio Theater broadcast, and the Screen Actors' Guild Ball at the Coconut Grove. Her husband's career as an air traffic controller found her moving around the country, raising their family in Northern California, Texas, Florida and Virginia, before returning to Southern California. They immediately gravitated to the church they'd attended during college, the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, where they served faithfully for many years. After earning California credentials, May became a teacher and librarian in Watts. After 20 years she returned to UCLA, earning a master's degree in library science. She finished her career in 1980 as a consulting librarian for the Los Angeles Unified School District. Always wanting to be productive, she next became the director of Christian Education at their church, St. Andrew's of Redondo Beach, a position she held until 1987. She and John then traveled extensively, and contributed many volunteer hours to their church. Her hobby of collecting early children's literature resulted in her being honored with a UCLA Distinguished Alumni award.

    She is survived by John H. Zentmyer (Jill), Gary Zentmyer (Claudia), Jeanie Riddell, grandchildren Mark Zentmyer (Tiffany), Scott Riddell, Eric Zentmyer, Michael Riddell, Brian Zentmyer, Jeffrey Riddell (Katy), Becky Zentmyer, Will Zentmyer, Ellie McGee, and great-grandson Thomas Zentmyer. Services will be held at Royal Oaks Manor in Bradbury on Saturday, Nov. 29, at 3:30 p.m. Contributions in her memory may be made to The American Lung Association, 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006. -- La Canada Valley Sun, 27 Nov 2008



    She was named 'May Elizabeth' after her two grandmothers.

    May married John Miles ZENTMYER 16 Jul 1938, Los Angeles, California. John (son of George Aubrey ZENTMYER and Mary Elizabeth STRAHORN) was born 22 Jan 1912, North Platte, Lincoln, Nebraska; died 9 Feb 1997, Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles, California; was buried 13 Feb 1997, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glendale, Los Angeles, California, Sunrise Slope #6207. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 31. John Hobart ZENTMYER  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 32. Gary Arthur ZENTMYER  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 33. Jean Elizabeth ZENTMYER  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 25.  Frank Grant HOBART, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (20.Frank3, 6.Sidney2, 1.Norman1) was born 30 Oct 1924, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; died 16 Jan 1994, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; was buried Forest Lawn, (Hollywood Hills) Los Angeles, California.

    Notes:

    "Frank Grant Hobart Jr. entered UCLA, absented to serve 22 months US Air Force, World War II. A decoder of classified mail - secret messages. Returned to UCLA, majored in Arts, received Bachelor of Arts. Later LA Institute of Art, became a Commercial Artist. Hobby music, sings with Wilshire Methodist Choir, 75 voices, also two other groups, one, Roger Wagner Chorale is nationally known." - Lehlah Belle West b.1879 writing in 1957



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