John Fox (1893–1955) was born in San Rafael, Marin, California, United States and died in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching John?

Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 20 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for John?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

John Throop Fox 1893–1955

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

A Reliability

Reliability Score: A

Strong — 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
Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Fox in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 20 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 13 Feb 1893 · San Rafael, Marin, California, United States

Died 4 Dec 1955 · Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States

Father Edward Fox

Mother Cornelia Richardson

Spouse Hazel Stellman

Siblings Edward Fox Jr, Helen Hosmer Fox, Jeane Mead Fox, Mary Franklin Fox

Records

1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census U.S., World War I Draft … California Death Index U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations Ancestors and descendants of Josiah … California Voter Registrations, 1900-1968

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through John Fox 1893–1955

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Fox 1893–1955

Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Fox

Cornelia Richardson

Spouse(s)

Hazel Stellman

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Throop Fox began in 1893 in San Rafael, Marin, California, United States. In 1900, John Throop Fox resided in San Rafael City, Marin, California. In 1900, John Throop Fox resided in Marin County, California, United States. John Throop Fox married hazel stellman. John Throop Fox passed away in 1955 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States.

Sources

1

Census 1900 United States Federal Census
2

Census 1910 United States Federal Census
3

Census 1920 United States Federal Census
4

Census 1930 United States Federal Census
5

Census 1940 United States Federal Census
6

Military U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
7

Death Records California Death Index
8

Military U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations
9

Record Ancestors and descendants of Josiah Hosmer, Jr. : 1600 to 1902
10

Record California Voter Registrations, 1900-1968

Life Timeline

1893

Birth of John Throop Fox in San Rafael, Marin, California, United States

Birth

1900

John Throop Fox resided here in San Rafael City, Marin, California

Residence

1900

John Throop Fox resided here in Marin County, California, United States

Residence

1910

John Throop Fox resided here in San Rafael, Marin, California

Residence

1920

John Throop Fox resided here in San Rafael, Marin, California

Residence

1930

John Throop Fox resided here in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California

Residence

1940

John Throop Fox resided here in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States

Residence

1955

Death of John Throop Fox in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Fox

This ancestor line traces from Devon, England (1271) to San Rafael, Marin, California, United States (1893) across 20 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: John Fox (1893–1955) was born in San Rafael, Marin, California, United States and died in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 20 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.