Joseph Cobley was born Maesycwmmer (Bedwas Upper) abt. June 1859 and died in 1939. He married Adeline Treasure about September 1891 in the Newport, Mon district. Adeline was born abt. 1864 in Mynyddislwyn.
Joseph and Adeline Cobley had the following children:
Mary Alice Cobley was born Fleur de Lis 28th Sept 1884. Mary started her education in Maesycwmmer school on 9th Nov 1891. She married John Goerge in 1907
Luke Cobley was born in Hengoed, Glamorganshire on 24th Oct 1891. Luke was listed on the roll as a student in Maesycwmmer school 1st April 1899. He married Annie Maria Gittins in Qtr 4 1912.
James Cobley was born In Maesycwmmer in the March quarter 1893, he died March quarter 1896.
Sydney Cobley was born in Gelligaer in December quarter 1894, he died March quarter 1895.
Margaret Cobley was born Hengoed 22nd Feb 1896. Margaret was listed on the roll as a student in Maesycwmmer school on 17th Aug 1903. She married Charles Cannon in 1st quarter 1915
Thomas Joseph Cobley was born Maesycwmmer 10th Mar 1898. Thomas was listed on the roll as a student in Maesycwmmer school on 1st Aug 1905.
Sarah Maud Cobley was born in Gelligaer September quarter 1899, she died December quarter 1899.
Rachel Ann Cobley was born 22nd July 1900. Rachel was listed on the roll as a student in Maesycwmmer Mixed School 24th August 1908 to 27th July 1914.
Sarah Cobley was born in Gelligaer December quarter 1901 and died December quarter 1901.
Ethel Cobley was born in Gelligaer December quarter 1902, she died March quarter 1903.