Since I can find nothing on "Knobbs" and heard the possibility our ancestor shortened his name, thought I'd ask if you've come across this variant?
The story goes that William Knobbs was from Holland and marr. Catherine Wiblen/Willen, said to be dau of KY plantation owner. They had 8 children, one of whom was William Marcellus Knobbs b 1873 Terre Haute IN. Other siblings (no DOB's known): Sarah Green, Mildred Huckleby, Lena Shorter, Martha ?, Charles, Arthur John Knobbs.
If any name is familiar to you, please email:
h_knobbs@msn.comThank you for your time!