Thomas Cox (1847–1915) was born in Wyoming, Stark, IL and died in , Stark, Illinois, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Walter Cox 1847–1915

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

Born 02 Aug 1847 · Wyoming, Stark, IL

Died 11 Jan 1915 · , Stark, Illinois, USA

Father Joseph Harvey Cox

Mother Catherine Edwards

Siblings Amelia Cox, Arvila Cox, Charles Henry Cox, Eliza Jane Cox, Nancy Ann Cox, Nathan Monroe Cox

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Harvey Cox

Catherine Edwards

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Children

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Biography

The story of Thomas Walter Cox began in 1847 in Wyoming, Stark, IL. Thomas Walter Cox passed away in 1915 in, Stark, Illinois, USA.

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1847

Birth of Thomas Walter Cox in Wyoming, Stark, IL

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1915

Death of Thomas Walter Cox in, Stark, Illinois, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Cox

This ancestor line traces from Culworth, Northamptonshire, England (1449) to Wyoming, Stark, IL (1847) across 13 generations.

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: Thomas Cox (1847–1915) was born in Wyoming, Stark, IL and died in , 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 Thomas 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 13 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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