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Nancy Cox 1771–1836

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

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Nancy Cox in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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

Born 1 Apr 1771 · Halifax, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Died 18 Oct 1836 · Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, United States
Spouse William Presley Buckner
Children Nancy Buckner

Researchers connected through Nancy Cox 1771–1836

and 1 more tree owner connected with Nancy Cox 1771–1836

Immediate Family

Biography

Nancy Cox was born in 1771 in Halifax, Halifax, North Carolina, United States. Nancy Cox married william presley buckner, and had children including nancy buckner. Nancy Cox passed away in 1836 in Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, United States.

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Life Timeline

1771
Birth of Nancy Cox in Halifax, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Birth
1836
Death of Nancy Cox in Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nancy Cox

This ancestor line traces from Banbury, Oxfordshire, England (1540) to Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, USA (1771) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Nancy Cox (1771–1836) was born in Halifax, Halifax, North Carolina, United States and died in Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, United States. 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 Nancy 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 9 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.

Nancy Cox's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Nancy Cox PTP
1771–1836
Halifax, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Nancy Cox's Descendants

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Nancy Cox PTP 1771–1836