Captain Cox John 1739–1818
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Captain John in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through Captain John 1739–1818
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1739, Captain Cox John entered the world in McDowells Mill, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States, born to john cox and mary rankin. Captain Cox John passed away in 1818 in Cranberry Creek, Grayson, Virginia, United States.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Captain John
This ancestor line traces from Bandon, Cork, , Ireland (1650) to McDowells Mill, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States (1739) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Captain John (1739–1818) was born in McDowells Mill, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Cranberry Creek, Grayson, Virginia, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Captain in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Captain John's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record