Simon Cox (1875–1881) was born in Wyoming, Stark, IL and died in Wyoming, Stark, Illinois, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Simon Ratcliff Cox 1875–1881

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 11 Oct 1875 · Wyoming, Stark, IL

Died 01 Aug 1881 · Wyoming, Stark, Illinois, USA

Father Charles Henry Cox

Mother Sarah Ann Graves

Siblings Bertha Ann Cox, Charles Clifford Cox, Emery Elting Cox, Ethel Jane Cox, Fannie Edith Cox, Florence Cecile Cox, Lloyd Joseph Cox, Mary Fero Cox, Ralph Freedom Cox

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Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Henry Cox

Sarah Ann Graves

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Simon Ratcliff Cox began in 1875 in Wyoming, Stark, IL. Simon Ratcliff Cox passed away in 1881 in Wyoming, Stark, Illinois, USA.

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Life Timeline

1875

Birth of Simon Ratcliff Cox in Wyoming, Stark, IL

Birth

1881

Death of Simon Ratcliff Cox in Wyoming, Stark, Illinois, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Simon Cox

This ancestor line traces from Culworth, Northamptonshire, England (1449) to Wyoming, Stark, IL (1875) across 14 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Simon Cox (1875–1881) was born in Wyoming, Stark, IL and died in Wyoming, Stark, Illinois, USA. 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 Simon 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 14 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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