William was born in Framfield, Sussex, England and Mary was born in Rottingdean, Sussex, England. on the back are their children: Mary Ann, Martha Ann, William Down III, Mary Anna, Emma Lucy, Tryphena Jane, Sarah Elizabeth, Ellen Agnes, George Brigham, and Alice Lavina Hobbs. There is a poem that Wm D Hobbs wrote : " Ye saints who dwell on Europe's shore prepare yourselves for many more to leave behind your native land For sure God's judgements are at hand For you must cross the raging main before the promised land you gain And with the faithful make a start to cross the pains with your handcart."