Edward Cox 1700–1778
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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
Researchers connected through Edward Cox 1700–1778
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Immediate Family
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.
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1Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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2Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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3Record Ancestry Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Cox
This ancestor line traces from Bridport, Dorset, England (1621) to Boston, Massachusetts (1700) across 3 generations.
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.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- 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