Hopkins Co., TX - Obit - J. A. Hobbs ***************************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb by: June E. Tuck USGenWeb Archives. Copyright. All rights reserved http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ***************************************************** From the files of June Tuck HOBBS, J. A. - He was born in Golden County, Georgia, on Oct. 21, 1828, and was married to Miss N. J. Cox, May 4, 1854. In 1862 he enlisted in the Confederate States Army and served as a brave soldier. He was wounded in the side, one arm broken in two places at the seven day fight at Gettysburg. In 1866 he moved to DeSoto County, Mississippi. He was made a Mason in the army. He died at Reily Springs, Texas, Oct. 27, 1909. He leaves a wife and three sons. (S.S. Gazette)