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Edward Cox 1700–1778

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Cox 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 13 Jul 1700 · Boston, Massachusetts
Died 12 Oct 1778 · Hanson, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father Edward Cox
Mother Mary Swazey
Spouse Rebeckah Bryant
Children Sergeant Major Nathaniel Cox Sr

Researchers connected through Edward Cox 1700–1778

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Biography

Edward Cox was born in 1700 in Boston, Massachusetts, the child of edward cox and mary swazey. Edward Cox married rebeckah bryant, and had children including sergeant major nathaniel cox sr. Edward Cox passed away in 1778 in Hanson, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

  3. 3
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1700
Birth of Edward Cox in Boston, Massachusetts
Birth
1778
Death of Edward Cox in Hanson, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Cox

This ancestor line traces from Bridport, Dorset, England (1621) to Boston, Massachusetts (1700) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward Cox (1700–1778) was born in Boston, Massachusetts and died in Hanson, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Edward 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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Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Edward Cox's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edward Cox PTP
1700–1778
Boston, Massachusetts
Parents
Edward Cox PTP
1700–1778
Boston, Massachusetts
Unknown
Grandparents
Edward Cox PTP
1700–1778
Boston, Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Edward Cox's Descendants

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Edward Cox PTP 1700–1778