Background
Cobb was born in Banbury, Oxfordshire, the son of Timothy Rhodes Cobb and his wife Charlotte, née Pix. His father was a partner the family in girth-weaving business and in Cobbs" Bank in Banbury.
Cobb was born in Banbury, Oxfordshire, the son of Timothy Rhodes Cobb and his wife Charlotte, née Pix. His father was a partner the family in girth-weaving business and in Cobbs" Bank in Banbury.
He became a partner in the family bank and a solicitor in London, where he lived at Wealdstone House Harrow on the Hill, Middlesex. He held the seat until 1895. Cobb died at the age of 74.
He was also the grandfather of Michael Cobb (railway historian).
Coat of arms: Per chevron gules and sables, two shovellers in chief argent, and a fish naiant in base. Crest: an elephant passant, or.
Motto: Spectemur agendo.
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In 1885 Cobb was elected as Member of Parliament for Rugby.