Laura Amber: Have read your messages. As you say the Dobb name is quite unusual so I wonder to what extent we may be related. My branch of the family is from Yorkshire - quite a distance from Cornwall when one considers the distances to be travelled in the early days. I have traced my side of the family back to the 1700's; all from Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. I myself emigrated from England more than 40 years ago and now live in Canada. If your relatives can let you know if amy connection, I would be pleased to hear from you. Regards.