Biography of John Cobb, 1902, Baker Co. Oregon: Surnames: Cobb

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An Illustrated History of Baker, Grant, Malheur and Harney Counties, pub. 1902
by Western Historical Pub. Co. of Chicago. page An Illustrated History of
Baker, Grant, Malheur and Harney Counties, pub. 1902 by Western Historical
Pub. Co. of Chicago. page 369 
John Cobb

His father was a sea captain, in command of a vessel, the Connor, carrying on
a coast trade on the Atlantic and later on the Pacific. On this vessel, in
1838, Mr. Cobb was born and for eighteen years he was with his parents,
learning well the sailor's arts and skill. Following this time, he was engaged
as seaman on board a United States revenue cutter plying between San Francisco
and the Sound ports. Two years spent on this vessel, the Shoebrick, gave him
much experience in this line of business. In 1863, he left San Francisco for
Portland, thence to Canyon City and later to Auburn, engaging in mining which
he also followed later at Granite creek, and also at Robinson's mill. He has
traveled well over the county and over the adjacent counties of this and other
states. From mining he took up the life of the surveyor and has followed it
continuously since. He was one that was prominently connected with the laying
of the northern boundary line of the county. During his life he has ever
manifested that integrity and uprightness that are so praiseworthy and
becoming the citizen of any community and his demeanor has been much that he
has won the confidence and esteem of all who may have the pleasure of his
acquaintance. His life has been active and adventurous, but still he has never
ventured on the matrimonial sea, choosing rather the freedom and quietness
attendant upon the life of a celibate than the cares and responsibilities of
domesticity.