John Storer Cobb - Revision history

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	Theosophical historian [[Josephine Ransom]] ~~wrote~~ of him:		Theosophical historian [[Josephine Ransom]] had little to say of him:
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	He was sent as Presidential Agent, by the Council in New York, to assist in the foundation of the [[London Lodge\|British Theosophical Society of the Arya Samaj of Aryavarta]], 1878. He lost interest and disappeared.<ref>Josephine Ransom, ''A Short History of The Theosophical Society'' (Adyar, Madras, India: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1938), 111.</ref>		He was sent as Presidential Agent, by the Council in New York, to assist in the foundation of the [[London Lodge\|British Theosophical Society of the Arya Samaj of Aryavarta]], 1878. He lost interest and disappeared.<ref>Josephine Ransom, ''A Short History of The Theosophical Society'' (Adyar, Madras, India: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1938), 111.</ref>

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	[[Henry Steel Olcott]] wrote that Cobb was involved in the formation of the British Theosophical Society in London, later called the [[London Lodge]], on [[June 27]], 1878: "This, our first Branch, was finally organised on June 27, by Dr. J. Storer Cobb, LL.D., Treasurer of the T. S., whose visit to London at the time was availed of to make him my official agent for this purpose."<ref>Henry Steel Olcott, ''Old Diary Leaves, First Series(1874-78)'' Chapter 29.</ref><ref>John Garrigues and others, ''The Theosophical Movement 1875-1950'' (The Cunningham Press, 1925), 18.</ref>		[[Henry Steel Olcott]] wrote that Cobb was involved in the formation of the British Theosophical Society in London, later called the [[London Lodge]], on [[June 27]], 1878: "This, our first Branch, was finally organised on June 27, by Dr. J. Storer Cobb, LL.D., Treasurer of the T. S., whose visit to London at the time was availed of to make him my official agent for this purpose."<ref>Henry Steel Olcott, ''Old Diary Leaves, First Series(1874-78)'' Chapter 29.</ref><ref>John Garrigues and others, ''The Theosophical Movement 1875-1950'' (The Cunningham Press, 1925), 18.</ref>

			After this work, Cobb's relationships with Col. Olcott and [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]] declined:
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	On his return at the end of August 1878,5 he stayed with Colonel Olcott and H.P.B. for almost a month before ~~leaving—a~~ departure that, as Colonel Olcott says left “the house peaceful and happy.”6 This sojourn seems to have marred his relations with H.P.B., and after her departure for India in December 1878 Cobb’s name is heard no more in Theosophical circles.<ref>John Patrick Deveney, "D.E. de Lara, John Storer Cobb, and The New Era" ''Theosophical History'' 15 no.4 (October, 2011): 29.</ref>		On his return at the end of August 1878, he stayed with Colonel Olcott and H.P.B. for almost a month before leaving — a departure that, as Colonel Olcott says left “the house peaceful and happy.” This sojourn seems to have marred his relations with H.P.B., and after her departure for India in December 1878 Cobb’s name is heard no more in Theosophical circles.<ref>John Patrick Deveney, "D.E. de Lara, John Storer Cobb, and The New Era" ''Theosophical History'' 15 no.4 (October, 2011): 29.</ref>
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	== Additional resources ==		== Additional resources ==

			* Deveney, John Patrick, "D.E. de Lara, John Storer Cobb, and The New Era" ''Theosophical History'' 15 no.4 (October, 2011): 27-33.
	* Herndon, Richard. ''Men of progress, one thousand biographical sketches and portraits of leaders in business and professional life in the commonwealth of Massachusetts.'' Boston: New England Magazine, 1896. 1027 pages. Includes an article about John Storer Cobb.		* Herndon, Richard. ''Men of progress, one thousand biographical sketches and portraits of leaders in business and professional life in the commonwealth of Massachusetts.'' Boston: New England Magazine, 1896. 1027 pages. Includes an article about John Storer Cobb.
	* ''Transactions of the New England Cremation Society''. Boston: T.W.P. Ripley, 1893. Available at [https://books.google.com/books?id=eFBWrmxKztwC&pg=PA5&lpg=PA5&dq=John+Storer+Cobb&source=bl&ots=PaKjWImgmj&sig=RoiqFcTc3G_d3JaCbZ6OolWq4sE&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjKgrf4punXAhUi6IMKHWJHCqw4ChDoAQhXMA8#v=onepage&q=John%20Storer%20Cobb&f=false Google Books].		* ''Transactions of the New England Cremation Society''. Boston: T.W.P. Ripley, 1893. Available at [https://books.google.com/books?id=eFBWrmxKztwC&pg=PA5&lpg=PA5&dq=John+Storer+Cobb&source=bl&ots=PaKjWImgmj&sig=RoiqFcTc3G_d3JaCbZ6OolWq4sE&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjKgrf4punXAhUi6IMKHWJHCqw4ChDoAQhXMA8#v=onepage&q=John%20Storer%20Cobb&f=false Google Books].

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	He served as the first Recording Secretary from October 30, 1875 to 1877, and then Treasurer from 1877-1879.<ref>"Who's Who in the Theosophical Society," ''The Theosophical Year Book, 1938'' (Adyar, Madras, India:Theosophical Publishing House, 1938), 173.</ref>		He served as the first Recording Secretary from October 30, 1875 to 1877, and then Treasurer from 1877-1879.<ref>"Who's Who in the Theosophical Society," ''The Theosophical Year Book, 1938'' (Adyar, Madras, India:Theosophical Publishing House, 1938), 173.</ref>

	[[Henry Steel Olcott]] wrote that Cobb was involved in the formation of the British Theosophical Society in London, later called the [[London Lodge]], on [[June 27]], 1878: "This, our first Branch, was finally organised on June 27, by Dr. J. Storer Cobb, LL.D., Treasurer of the T. S., whose visit to London at the time was availed of to make him my official agent for this purpose."<ref>Henry Steel Olcott, ''Old Diary Leaves, First Series(1874-78)'' Chapter 29.</ref><ref>John Garrigues and others, ''The Theosophical Movement 1875-1950'' (The Cunningham Press, 1925), 18.</ref>		[[Henry Steel Olcott]] wrote that Cobb was involved in the formation of the British Theosophical Society in London, later called the [[London Lodge]], on [[June 27]], 1878: "This, our first Branch, was finally organised on June 27, by Dr. J. Storer Cobb, LL.D., Treasurer of the T. S., whose visit to London at the time was availed of to make him my official agent for this purpose."<ref>Henry Steel Olcott, ''Old Diary Leaves, First Series(1874-78)'' Chapter 29.</ref><ref>John Garrigues and others, ''The Theosophical Movement 1875-1950'' (The Cunningham Press, 1925), 18.</ref>

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			On his return at the end of August 1878,5 he stayed with Colonel Olcott and H.P.B. for almost a month before leaving—a departure that, as Colonel Olcott says left “the house peaceful and happy.”6 This sojourn seems to have marred his relations with H.P.B., and after her departure for India in December 1878 Cobb’s name is heard no more in Theosophical circles.<ref>John Patrick Deveney, "D.E. de Lara, John Storer Cobb, and The New Era" ''Theosophical History'' 15 no.4 (October, 2011): 29.</ref>
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	Theosophical historian [[Josephine Ransom]] wrote of him:		Theosophical historian [[Josephine Ransom]] wrote of him:

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	== Personal life and career ==		== Personal life and career ==

	~~Theosophical literature describes~~ Cobb in ~~as an English barrister~~ and ~~Doctor~~ of ~~Laws~~. ~~Calling him an English barrister was inaccurate; while he was born~~ in ~~Great Britain~~, he studied law in the United States.		John Storer Cobb was born around 1838 as the son of John Saxilby Cobb and his wife Harriet in Strood, Kent, England.<ref>John Storer Cobb in 1841 England Census and 1851 England Census.</ref><ref>John Storer Cobb in England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975.</ref>
			On July 5, 1862, he married Annette Smith at Holy Trinity, Lambeth, London.<ref>John Storer Cobb in London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1931.</ref><ref>John Storer Cobb in England, Select Marriages, 1538–1973.</ref>

			Cobb studied law in both England and the United States. He first attended King's College London, then his LL.D. degree was conferred by Columbia College in New York in 1875.<ref>John Storer Cobb in the U.S., School Catalogs, 1765-1935. 1876 edition.</ref>

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	Theosophical literature describes Cobb in as an English barrister and Doctor of Laws. Calling him an English barrister was inaccurate; while he was born in Great Britain, he studied law in the United States.		Theosophical literature describes Cobb in as an English barrister and Doctor of Laws. Calling him an English barrister was inaccurate; while he was born in Great Britain, he studied law in the United States.

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	Mr. Cobb was among the group who were present for the [[founding of the Theosophical Society]] in New York on [[September 7]], 1875.		Mr. Cobb was among the group who were present for the [[founding of the Theosophical Society]] in New York on [[September 7]], 1875.
	He served as the first Recording Secretary from October 30, 1875 to 1877, and then Treasurer from 1877-1879.<ref>"Who's Who in the Theosophical Society," ''The Theosophical Year Book, 1938'' (Adyar, Madras, India:Theosophical Publishing House, 1938), 173.</ref>		He served as the first Recording Secretary from October 30, 1875 to 1877, and then Treasurer from 1877-1879.<ref>"Who's Who in the Theosophical Society," ''The Theosophical Year Book, 1938'' (Adyar, Madras, India:Theosophical Publishing House, 1938), 173.</ref>

			[[Henry Steel Olcott]] wrote that Cobb was involved in the formation of the British Theosophical Society in London, later called the [[London Lodge]], on [[June 27]], 1878: "This, our first Branch, was finally organised on June 27, by Dr. J. Storer Cobb, LL.D., Treasurer of the T. S., whose visit to London at the time was availed of to make him my official agent for this purpose."<ref>Henry Steel Olcott, ''Old Diary Leaves, First Series(1874-78)'' Chapter 29.</ref><ref>John Garrigues and others, ''The Theosophical Movement 1875-1950'' (The Cunningham Press, 1925), 18.</ref>

	Theosophical historian [[Josephine Ransom]] wrote of him:		Theosophical historian [[Josephine Ransom]] wrote of him:

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	'''John Storer Cobb''' was one of the [[Founders\|founders]] of the [[Theosophical Society]]. He was sometimes addressed as "Dr. Cobb."		'''John Storer Cobb''' was one of the [[Founders\|founders]] of the [[Theosophical Society]]. He was sometimes addressed as "Dr. Cobb" due to his Doctor of Laws degree.

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	== ~~work~~ in support of cremation ==		== Work in support of cremation ==

	Mr. Cobb was president of the New England Cremation Society.<ref>Josephine Ransom, ''A Short History of The Theosophical Society'' (Adyar, Madras, India: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1938), 111.</ref> He wrote books and articles advocating cremation, and made an address to the society that was widely quoted:		Mr. Cobb was president of the New England Cremation Society.<ref>Josephine Ransom, ''A Short History of The Theosophical Society'' (Adyar, Madras, India: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1938), 111.</ref> He wrote books and articles advocating cremation, and made an address to the society that was widely quoted:

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	'''~~Dr.~~ John Storer Cobb''' was one of the [[Founders\|founders]] of the [[Theosophical Society]].		'''John Storer Cobb''' was one of the [[Founders\|founders]] of the [[Theosophical Society]]. He was sometimes addressed as "Dr. Cobb."

	== Personal life and career ==		== Personal life and career ==

	~~Dr.~~ Cobb ~~has been described~~ in ~~Theosophical literature~~ as ~~and~~ English barrister and Doctor of Laws. Calling him an English barrister was inaccurate; while he was born in Great Britain, he studied law in the United States.		Theosophical literature describes Cobb in as an English barrister and Doctor of Laws. Calling him an English barrister was inaccurate; while he was born in Great Britain, he studied law in the United States.

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	Dr. Cobb was among the group who were present for the [[founding of the Theosophical Society]] in New York on [[September 7]], 1875.		Mr. Cobb was among the group who were present for the [[founding of the Theosophical Society]] in New York on [[September 7]], 1875.
	He served as the first Recording Secretary from October 30, 1875 to 1877, and then Treasurer from 1877-1879.<ref>"Who's Who in the Theosophical Society," ''The Theosophical Year Book, 1938'' (Adyar, Madras, India:Theosophical Publishing House, 1938), 173.</ref>		He served as the first Recording Secretary from October 30, 1875 to 1877, and then Treasurer from 1877-1879.<ref>"Who's Who in the Theosophical Society," ''The Theosophical Year Book, 1938'' (Adyar, Madras, India:Theosophical Publishing House, 1938), 173.</ref>

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	== ~~Interest~~ in cremation ==		== work in support of cremation ==

	Dr. Cobb was president of the New England Cremation Society.<ref>Josephine Ransom, ''A Short History of The Theosophical Society'' (Adyar, Madras, India: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1938), 111.</ref> He wrote books and articles advocating cremation, and made an address to the society that was widely quoted:		Mr. Cobb was president of the New England Cremation Society.<ref>Josephine Ransom, ''A Short History of The Theosophical Society'' (Adyar, Madras, India: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1938), 111.</ref> He wrote books and articles advocating cremation, and made an address to the society that was widely quoted:
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	<Ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=5ZlJAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA422&lpg=PA422&dq=%22The+Torch+and+the+Tomb%22+cobb&source=bl&ots=_MLlUoHkAc&sig=ACfU3U3JYnvDRKWPq0llycYc5ck0GOOYhg&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjCqtjvh4WDAxUtIDQIHf0yBO0Q6AF6BAgYEAM#v=onepage&q=%22The%20Torch%20and%20the%20Tomb%22%20cobb&f=false "Literary Notices"] ''The Popular Science Monthly'' 40 (D. Appleton, 1892): 422.</ref>		An address to the New England Cremation Society by its president, Mr. John Storer Cobb, has been printed in pamphlet form, with the title ''The Torch and the Tomb''. Mr. Cobb cites many instances in which the decomposition of buried bodies has caused disease by polluting water-supplies, by contaminating the air that passes over cemeteries, or by allowing the escape of bacteria into the overlying soil in cases of deaths from infectious disease. He also shows the lack of foundation for the current objections to cremation, and quotes the enthusiastic approval of this process expressed by a clergyman who prejudice had been completely removed by witnessing the incineration of a friend's remains. The society was organized in January, 1891, and Dr. W. H. Wescott, P. O. box 2,436, Boston, is its general secretary.<Ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=5ZlJAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA422&lpg=PA422&dq=%22The+Torch+and+the+Tomb%22+cobb&source=bl&ots=_MLlUoHkAc&sig=ACfU3U3JYnvDRKWPq0llycYc5ck0GOOYhg&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjCqtjvh4WDAxUtIDQIHf0yBO0Q6AF6BAgYEAM#v=onepage&q=%22The%20Torch%20and%20the%20Tomb%22%20cobb&f=false "Literary Notices"] ''The Popular Science Monthly'' 40 (D. Appleton, 1892): 422.</ref>
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