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Abraham Oscar Cox 1908–1980 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Jul 1908

Birth Location: Jonesborough, Washington, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 11 Jan 1980

Death Location: Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Richard Cox

Mother: Maude Bacon

Spouse(s): Hattie Renfro, Bessie Ledford

Children(s): Carl Sr

In 1908, Abraham Oscar Cox entered the world in Jonesborough, Washington, Tennessee, USA, born to Richard Carson Rc Cox And Maude U Bacon. In 1910, Abraham Oscar Cox resided in Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee, USA. In 1920, Abraham Oscar Cox resided in Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee, USA. Abraham Oscar Cox married Bessie Marie Ledford, Hattie Meral Renfro, and had children including Carl Edward Cox Sr. Abraham Oscar Cox passed away in 1980 in Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1908, Abraham Oscar Cox entered the world in Jonesborough, Washington, Tennessee, USA, born to Richard Carson Rc Cox And Maude U Bacon.
  • In 1910, Abraham Oscar Cox resided in Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1920, Abraham Oscar Cox resided in Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee, USA.
  • Abraham Oscar Cox married Bessie Marie Ledford, Hattie Meral Renfro, and had children including Carl Edward Cox Sr.
  • Abraham Oscar Cox passed away in 1980 in Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Cox
1882–1953
Birth Location: Washington, Tennessee, United States
RC
Maude Bacon
1885–1966
Birth Location: Washington, Tennessee, United States
MB

Spouses(s)

Hattie Renfro
1911–1985
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
HR
Bessie Ledford
1917–1971
Birth Location: Yancy County, North Carolina, USA
BL

Children(s)

Carl Sr
1929–1989
Birth Location: Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
CS

Abraham Cox's Ancestors

Self
Abraham Cox
1908–1980
Birth Place: Jonesborough, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Richard Carson 'RC' Cox
1882–1953
Washington, Tennessee, United States
Maude (U) Bacon
1885–1966
Washington, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
John (M 'Spoolie') Cox
1851–1929
Sullivan, Tennessee, United States
Sarah ("Sallie" Ellen) Hulse
1855–1883
Rhea County, Tennessee, United States of America
Adam Bacon
1843–1931
Washington, Tennessee, USA
Mary (Susan) Murray
1860–1928
Washington County, Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
Jesse Bacon
1824–1891
Catherine Shipley
1827–1900
Rowland Murray
1830–1863
Uretha Bacon
1832–1907
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Bacon
1801–1850
Sarah Hunt
1804–1860
Adam Shipley
1802–1840
Catharine Brown
1806–1888
Christopher Murray
1795–1858
Susannah Depew
1802–1860
Charles Bacon
1788–1847
Uratha Hale
1788–1830

Abraham Cox's Descendants

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Abraham (Oscar) Cox (21 Jul 1908–11 Jan 1980) m. Hattie (Meral) Renfro (13 Jan 1911–4 Jun 1985) m. Bessie (Marie) Ledford (7 Mar 1917–7 Apr 1971)
  1. 1. Carl (Edward Cox) Sr 1929–1989

Abraham Cox's Timeline

8 Records

1908
21 Jul 1908
Birth of Abraham Oscar Cox in Jonesborough, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Jonesborough, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 2
Abraham Oscar Cox resided here in Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 12
Abraham Oscar Cox resided here in Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 22
Abraham Oscar Cox resided here in District 13, District 13, Washington, Tennessee, USA
District 13, District 13, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 27
Abraham Oscar Cox resided here in Washington, Tennessee
Washington, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 32
Abraham Oscar Cox resided here in 13th Civil District, Washington, Tennessee, USA
13th Civil District, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1950
1950
Age 42
Abraham Oscar Cox resided here in Hawkins, Tennessee, USA
Hawkins, Tennessee, USA
1980
11 Jan 1980
Age 72
Death of Abraham Oscar Cox in Mountain Home, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Mountain Home, Washington, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Jul 1908
    Event Place: Jonesborough, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101168372
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Hawkins, Tennessee; Roll: 6071; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 37-33

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 13, District 13, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Washington, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: 13th Civil District, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Hawkins, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Hawkins, Tennessee; Roll: 6071; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 37-33

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Jan 1980
    Event Place: Mountain Home, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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