About Paul M. Cobbs
Lived 1838 – 1890 (aged 51). Paul M. Cobbs was an American politician.
Paul M. Cobbs (December 15, 1838-February 21, 1890) was a state legislator in Arkansas. He served in the Arkansas House of Representatives in 1881. He served as Clerk of the House of Representatives that term. He was a Democrat.
He was born in Somerville, Tennessee to John and Elizabeth W. Cobbs.
He organized a company and served as a captain, major, and lieutenant colonel in the Confederate Army. He served as Arkansas Commissioner of State Lands from 1884-1890.
He married twice.
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Who was Paul M. Cobbs?
American politician (1838–1890)
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Paul M. Cobbs was born on 15 December 1838 in Somerville.
When did Paul M. Cobbs die?
Paul M. Cobbs died on 21 February 1890.
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Paul M. Cobbs was a politician.
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Paul M. Cobbs was American.
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