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Family HistoryFamily History - Harold Blackall Dobbs


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Harold Blackall Dobbs and one of his descendants down to the second generation.


First and Second Generations
1. Harold Blackall Dobbs,1 born 27 November 1881 in New York, the son of James E. Dobbs and Kate Clara Callender;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 died July 1956.2 Harold married, ca. 1916, Margaret Mulvey6 (born 1888 in Ireland, the daughter of Patrick Mulvey and Katherine Hamilton;5, 6, 7, 8 Margaret died 5 December 1942 in Queens County, New York8, 9, 10). Harold and Margaret are buried in Mount Saint Mary Cemetery, Flushing, Queens County, New York.2, 8

Child of Harold Blackall Dobbs and Margaret Mulvey:

 2i. Eugene H. Dobbs, born ca. April 1918 in New York, New York.5, 6, 7

  1. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Harold Blackall Dobbs, Serial Number 3984, age 36, born: 27 November 1881; occupation: narcotic inspector; nearest relative: wife, Mrs. Margaret Dobbs.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Mount Saint Mary Cemetery, Flushing, Queens County, New York, Harold B. Dobbs, born: 1881; died: 21 July 1956 [interment date] (from record).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, New York County, New York City, Enumeration District 958, Sheet No. 8B, 9A, family of James E. Dobbs (50, New York, Sept 1849, R.R. clerk); wife of 29 years Kate C. Dobbs (48, New York, Jan 1852, 13 children, 5 living); daughter Grace M. Dobbs (26, New York, Apr 1874); son Harold B. Dobbs (19, New York, Nov 1880, telegraph clerk); son Clarence W. Dobbs (10, New York, Apr 1890).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New Jersey, Bergen County, Rutherford, Enumeration District 49, Sheet No. 23A, family of Kate C. Dobbs (57, New York, widow); son Harold B. Dobbs (29, New York, clerk, telegraph); son Clarence W. Dobbs (20, New Jersey, clerk, broker); daughter Grace M. Wittridge (28, New York), married 1/12; son-in-law Harry Wittridge (27, England, clerk, railroad).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, New York County, New York City, Enumeration District 820, Sheet No. 17A, family of Theresa Zink (28, Ireland); brother in law Harold B. Dobbs (38, New York, revenue agent, US Government); wife Margaret Dobbs (31, Ireland); son Eugene Dobbs (1 9/12, New York).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Queens County, New York City, Enumeration District 41-410, Sheet No. 15A, family of Harold B. Dobbs (49, New York, asst mgr, telegraph co., first married age 36); wife Margaret M. Dobbs (42, Irish Free State, first married age 28); son Eugene H. Dobbs (11, New York).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Queens County, New York City, Enumeration District 41-1049, Sheet No. 14B, family of Harold B. Dobbs (57, New York, telegrapher, telegraph co.); wife Margaret M. Dobbs (53, New York [sic]); son Eugene H. Dobbs (21, New York, clerk, law office).
  8. Find a Grave (website). Mount Saint Mary Cemetery, Flushing, Queens County, New York, Margaret M. Dobbs, born: 1888; died: 9 December 1942 [interment date] (from record).
  9. New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949, Margaret Dobbs, age 54, died: 6 December 1942 in Queens, New York City, New York; father: Patrick Mulvey; mother: Katherine Hamilton; spouse: Harold B. Dobbs.
  10. Obituary, Brooklyn Eagle, 8 December 1942, Mrs. Harold B. Dobbs: Margaret M. Dobbs, died 5 December 1942 in Queens, New York, age 54. The article provides the name and occupation of her surviving husband, Harold B. Dobbs, and the names of three surviving sisters.