In November court of 1824 in Warren County, Kentucky an appraisal of the estate of John Bobbitt deceased, October 15, 1824 was

The Bobbitt Family In America

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In November court of 1824 in Warren County, Kentucky an appraisal of the estate of John Bobbitt deceased, October 15, 1824 was made by Harden Camp, James Franklin, and James H. Cole. They were sworn in by H. Dixon. Claiborn Bobbitt was appointed administrator. The following slaves were listed in the appraisal: Ferraby, Sam, Jane, Perry, Alfred, Edmund, Jemina, Arthur, Jonathan, Betsey, Barbary, Wrett, Mariah, Harrison, and Ruben.

After the settlement of the estate, Claiborn Bobbitt moved with his family to Jackson County Alabama where he and his family were counted in the 1830 census.

Claiborn Bobbitt

1 male 20 - 30 (1800-1810) ? 1 female 10 - 15(1815-1820)

1 male 50 -.60 (1770-1780) 1 female 15 - 20 (1810-1815)

1 female 40 - 50 (1780-1790)

The family was recorded in the 1840 census of Jackson County, Alabama.

Claiborn Bobbitt

1 male 15 - 20 (1820-1825) 1 female under 5 (1835-1840)

1 male 60 - 70 (1770-1780) 1 female 20 - 30 (1810-1820)

1 female 60 - 70 (1770-1780)

The 1850 census record of Jackson County, Alabama was the most interesting as each person was named, their age stated, and the place of birth.

Alfonza Bobbitt 25 (1825) Alabama

Emoliz Bobbitt 25 (1825) Virginia

John Bobbitt 6 (1844) Alabama

Mary Bobbitt 5 (1845) Alabama

Claiborn Bobbitt 3 (1847) Alabama

Claiborn Bobbitt 76 (1774) North Carolina

John Kelly 15 (1835) Alabama

Thomas Kelly 13 (1837) Alabama

The records indicate that Claiborn and Martha Bobbitt may have had several daughters, but not more than two sons. William Bobbitt of Fayette County, Alabama may be their other son.

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