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Frederick William Kobbé was a prominent American attorney and trust law expert who also served as a dedicated amateur genealogist. Based in New York and Connecticut, he was an active figure in early 20th-century legal circles and historical preservation societies. Born in 1887, Kobbé belonged to a prominent New York family. He built a distinguished legal career focusing heavily on trust law and estate planning.