Hob Hayward

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Hob Hayward
Hobbit
Biographical Information
LocationBuckland
BirthLate Third Age
Physical Description
GenderMale
GalleryImages of Hob Hayward

Hob Hayward was a Hobbit of the Shire.

History

Hob was a two-feathered Shirriff. Before the War of the Ring, he had watched Buckland's Hay Gate. He was well acquainted with the Brandybuck Family.

During Lotho Sackville-Baggins's reign over the Shire, the Shirriffs were reorganized. Hob was one of several shirriffs who were to guard the new fence at the Brandywine Bridge. When Frodo Baggins and his companions returned from their adventure, they found Hob at the gate. After they chased off Bill Ferny, their commander, Hob informed them of the changes in their homeland.[1]

Etymology

A hayward is a local official with the duty of inspecting fences and keeping cattle from straying.[2]

References