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Jehu Cox 1803–1893

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Jehu Cox in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 2 independent trees

Born 5 Sep 1803 · Cumberland River, Knox, Kentucky, United States
Died 24 Dec 1893 · Fairview, Sanpete, Utah, United States
Father Thomas Isaac Cox
Mother Rachel Carr (1771–1857)
Siblings Benjamin Cox, Isaiah Cox, Martha Cox, Nathan Cox, Saiah Cox, Samuel Cox, Solomon Cox, Thomas Cox

Researchers connected through Jehu Cox 1803–1893

and 1 more tree owner connected with Jehu Cox 1803–1893

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Jehu Cox began in 1803 in Cumberland River, Knox, Kentucky, United States. Jehu Cox passed away in 1893 in Fairview, Sanpete, Utah, United States.

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Life Timeline

1803
Birth of Jehu Cox in Cumberland River, Knox, Kentucky, United States
Birth
1893
Death of Jehu Cox in Fairview, Sanpete, Utah, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jehu Cox

This ancestor line traces from Bootle, Cumberland, England (1628) to Cumberland River, Knox County, Kentucky, USA (1803) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jehu Cox (1803–1893) was born in Cumberland River, Knox, Kentucky, United States and died in Fairview, Sanpete, Utah, 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 Jehu 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 6 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.

Jehu Cox's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jehu Cox PTP
1803–1893
Cumberland River, Knox, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Unknown
Rachel Carr PTP
1771–1857
Cane Creek, Orange County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
James Carr PTP
1650–1726
Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown

Jehu Cox's Descendants

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Jehu Cox PTP 1803–1893