Background
Cobb, Howell was born on August 3, 1772 in Granville County, North Carolina, United States.
United States representative politician
Cobb, Howell was born on August 3, 1772 in Granville County, North Carolina, United States.
Born in Granville County, North Carolina, Cobb later moved to Louisville, Georgia. From February 23, 1793, until January 31, 1806, Cobb served in various military positions in the United States Army including ensign and lieutenant in the Second Sub Legion and as captain in the Artillerists and Engineers. In 1806, Cobb was elected as Democratic-Republican to the 10th United States Congress, and he was reelected to that position in the 11th, and 12th United States Congresses.
He resigned from Congress before October 1812 to accept a captain"s commission in the United States. Army to fight in the War of 1812.
After his second period of military service, he returned to his plantation, Cherry Hill, northwest of Louisville. Cobb died there in 1818 and was buried in the family cemetery on that estate.
At time of his death he owned several slaves. In his will he emancipated his slave William Hill.
In his will he stated:.
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