Who was Thomas Cozzens?

Thomas Cozzens (1924–1971) was born in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States and died in Oakland, Alameda, California, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Saxon Cozzens 1924–1971

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

Born 16 Oct 1924 · Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States

Died 12 Oct 1971 · Oakland, Alameda, California, United States

Father William Lloyd Cozzens

Mother Ruth Isabella Saxon

Spouse Helen Marie Macdonald

Children Jackie Marie Cozzens, Margaret Ann Peggy Cozzens, Patricia Anna Pat Cozzens

Siblings Patricia Boyer Cozzens

Records

U.S. World War II Army …

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Lloyd Cozzens

Ruth Isabella Saxon

Spouse(s)

Helen Marie Macdonald

Children

Jackie Marie Cozzens

Margaret Ann Peggy Cozzens

Patricia Anna Pat Cozzens

Biography

In 1924, Thomas Saxon Cozzens entered the world in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States, born to william lloyd cozzens and ruth isabella saxon. Thomas Saxon Cozzens married helen marie macdonald, and had children including jackie marie cozzens, margaret ann peggy cozzens, patricia anna pat cozzens. Thomas Saxon Cozzens passed away in 1971 in Oakland, Alameda, California, United States.

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Military U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records

Life Timeline

1924

Birth of Thomas Saxon Cozzens in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States

Birth

1971

Death of Thomas Saxon Cozzens in Oakland, Alameda, California, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Cozzens

This ancestor line traces from Eure, Loire, Rhone-Alpes, France (1000) to Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States (1924) across 34 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Cozzens (1924–1971) was born in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States and died in Oakland, Alameda, 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 (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 34 generations of this lineage geographically.
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