Steven,
I have Vobe's in Herefordshire. Anne Vobe born in 1733 married John Chamberlain. Both are from Cradley Herefordshire. Anne's father was Thomas Vobe, born 1706. Other children were Thomas Jr, John Betty and Richard.
Anne and John's daughter Mary was born in Old Swinford Worcestershire. She married Daniel Baker.
My family came over around 1900. I do not know the origin of the name.
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