There's a bit of info about hobbits at the beginning of my copy of FOTR.
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The beginning of Hobbits lies far back in the Elder Days that are now lost and forgotten.
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Yet it is clear that Hobbits had, in fact, lived quietly in Middle-earth for many long years before other folk became even aware of them.
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I don't think Tolkien was entirely sure about the origins of hobbits. There was a chatroom discussion ages ago about how they could be the children of a dwarf and elf meeting at a party (therefore explaining their love of drink, food, and parties.)
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