George Wesley Cox 1831–1897
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3 researchers on YourRoots have George Cox in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through George Cox 1831–1897
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1831, George Wesley Cox entered the world in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. In 1880, George Wesley Cox was employed in Jefferson, Alabama, U.S.. George Wesley Cox married mayfield, and had children including bridges, eli jackson cox, fannie cox, john cox, theodosia cox. George Wesley Cox passed away in 1897 in Jefferson, Alabama, U.S..
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1Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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2Record 1880 US Federal Census
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3Record Import from rootcopydad.GED
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from George Cox
Frequently Asked Questions
- George Cox (1831–1897) was born in Greenville, South Carolina, United States and died in Jefferson, Alabama, U.S.. 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 George 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 1 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.
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George Cox's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record