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Alexander Cox 1819–1904 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Apr 1819

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 24 Apr 1904

Death Location: Mitchell, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Rankin Cox

Mother: Mary Burton

Spouse(s): Mary Spurlin

Children(s): Lydia Cox, James Cox, Elsworth Cox, Sarah Cox, Richard Cox, Elza Cox, Amaza Cox, John Cox, Mary Stephens

In 1819, Alexander Cox entered the world in North Carolina, born to Rankin Cox And Mary Polly Burton. In 1840, Alexander Cox resided in Lawrence, Indiana, USA. In 1850, Alexander Cox resided in Marion, Lawrence, Indiana, USA. Alexander Cox married Mary Spurlin, and had children including Amaza E Cox, Elsworth Cox, Elza Cox, James Alan Cox, John Cox, Lydia Cox, Mary E Stephens, Richard Cox, Sarah Jane Cox. Alexander Cox passed away in 1904 in Mitchell, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1819, Alexander Cox entered the world in North Carolina, born to Rankin Cox And Mary Polly Burton.
  • In 1840, Alexander Cox resided in Lawrence, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1850, Alexander Cox resided in Marion, Lawrence, Indiana, USA.
  • Alexander Cox married Mary Spurlin, and had children including Amaza E Cox, Elsworth Cox, Elza Cox, James Alan Cox, John Cox, Lydia Cox, Mary E Stephens, Richard Cox, Sarah Jane Cox.
  • Alexander Cox passed away in 1904 in Mitchell, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Rankin Cox
1783–1831
Birth Location: Grayson County, Virginia, United States of America
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Mary Burton
1790–1864
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Mary Spurlin
1822–1903
Birth Location: Indiana, United States of America
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Children(s)

Lydia Cox
1841–1920
Birth Location: Indiana
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James Cox
1854–1911
Birth Location: Indiana, United States of America
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Elsworth Cox
1866–1931
Birth Location: Lawrence
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Sarah Cox
1848–1931
Birth Location: Lawrence, Indiana
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Richard Cox
1844–1917
Birth Location: Richland Co, Ill
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Elza Cox
1866–
Birth Location: Indiana
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Amaza Cox
1857–
Birth Location: Indiana
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John Cox
1852–
Birth Location: Indiana
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Mary Stephens
1858–
Birth Location: Indiana
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Alexander Cox's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Cox
1819–1904
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Rankin Cox
1783–1831
Grayson County, Virginia, United States of America
Mary (“Polly”) Burton
1790–1864
Grandparents
Lieutenant (David) Cox
1737–1819
Greencastle, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Margaret (Ann) McGowan
1742–1811
Scottland
John (Pleasant) Burton
1758–1836
Cumberland, Virginia, USA
Susannah Stamper
1767–1845
Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Joshua Jr
1694–1747
Mary Rankin
1710–1756
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Cox
1650–1733

Alexander Cox's Descendants

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Alexander Cox (2 Apr 1819–24 Apr 1904) m. Mary Spurlin (27 April 1822–20 March 1903)
  1. 1. Lydia Cox 1841–1920 m. Wm Blair 1833–
    1. 1. Wm (R) Blair 1867–
    2. 2. John (M) Blair 1860–
    3. 3. Stephen Blair 1864–
    4. 4. James (D) Blair 1862–
    5. 5. Alexander Blair 1866–
  2. 2. James (Alan) Cox 1854–1911 m. Malinda Edwards 1848–1931
    1. 1. Pearl Cox 1882–1923 m. Claude (Milton) Erwin 1884–1943
      1. 1. Faye (Olive) Erwin 1908–1927
      2. 2. Helen (Jean) Anderson 1922–2014
      3. 3. Everett (E) Erwin 1919–1987 m. Mary (A Mc) Coy 1920–2010
        1. 1. Allen (Earl Erwin) Earl 1941–2000
      4. 4. Winford (Claude) Erwin 1909–1969 m. Irma (Helen) Moran 1909–2000
      5. 5. Virginia (Pearl) Erwin 1915–1995 m. Leslie Wallace 1914–
      6. 6. James (Edward) Irwin 1911–1973 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Widdows 1912–1991
      7. 7. Ruth (Evelyn) Erwin 1915–2001 m. James (T.) Squibb 1914–1981
        1. 1. Mary (Lois) Squibb 1934–2001 m. Jackie (Raymond) Clark 1931–2009
        2. 2. Carolyn (Jean) Squibb 1939–2014
  3. 3. Elsworth Cox 1866–1931 m. Belle Eager 1869–1942
    1. 1. Harley (Aden) Cox 1898–1952 m. Mildred (Jauneta) Stephens 1906– m. Thelma (May) Squires 1909–
    2. 2. Lucile Cox 1898– m. Raymond (E) Burton 1895–
      1. 1. Maxine (Elliot) Burton 1918–1992
  4. 4. Sarah (Jane) Cox 1848–1931
  5. 5. Richard Cox 1844–1917 m. Sylvia (Ann) Cleaveland 1843–1930
    1. 1. William (Sherman) Cox 1884–
    2. 2. Mattie Cox 1872–
    3. 3. Rosa (May) Cox 1879–
    4. 4. John (Albert) Cox 1870–
    5. 5. Schuyler (Grant) Cox 1868–
    6. 6. Orleana Cox 1866–1947 m. Robert Chezem 1868–1917
      1. 1. Clyde (Nelson) Chezem 1897–1968 m. Beatrice Nelson 1898–1987
        1. 1. Jane (C) Chezem 1926–
        2. 2. Betty (Dean) Chezem 1921–2010 m. Harold (Ray Wilkinson) Jr 1916–2001
      2. 2. Moses (Eddie) Chezem 1900–1980 m. Emma (Worst) Haroldson 1902–1958
      3. 3. Merle (Richard) Chezem 1902–1972 m. Mary Cooper 1901–1980
        1. 1. Alma (Dean) Chezem 1928–1998
        2. 2. Jack (Edward) Chezem 1939–2005 m. MaDonna (Mae) Chezem 1932–2000
      4. 4. Peet (L) Chezem 1894–
      5. 5. Clarence (Elmer) Chezem 1891–1965 m. Pearl Hall 1896–
    7. 7. Eli (Harlin) Cox 1876–
    8. 8. Mary Cox 1874–
  6. 6. Elza Cox 1866–
  7. 7. Amaza (E) Cox 1857–
  8. 8. John Cox 1852–
  9. 9. Mary (E.) Stephens 1858–

Alexander Cox's Timeline

8 Records

1819
2 Apr 1819
Birth of Alexander Cox in North Carolina
North Carolina
1840
1840
Age 21
Alexander Cox resided here in Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Lawrence, Indiana, USA
1850
1850
Age 31
Alexander Cox resided here in Marion, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Marion, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 41
Alexander Cox resided here in Spice Valley, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Spice Valley, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 51
Alexander Cox resided here in Spice Valley, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Spice Valley, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 61
Alexander Cox resided here in Spice Valley, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Spice Valley, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 81
Alexander Cox resided here in Spice Valley, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Spice Valley, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
1904
24 Apr 1904
Age 85
Death of Alexander Cox in Spice Valley, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Spice Valley, Lawrence, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1819
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Spice Valley, Lawrence, Indiana; Roll: 292; Page: 449A; Enumeration District: 007
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Spice Valley, Lawrence, Indiana; Roll: M593_335; Page: 538B; Family History Library Film: 545834
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Spice Valley, Lawrence, Indiana; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1240385
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Spice Valley, Lawrence, Indiana; Roll: M653_276; Page: 913; Family History Library Film: 803276
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Marion, Lawrence, Indiana; Roll: M432_158; Page: 339A; Image: 36
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1904; Roll: 08
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Mitchell Commercial; Publication Date: 28 Apr 1904; Publication Place: Mitchell, Indiana, United States of America; ,0.24454442,0.5778862,0.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Lawrence, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Lawrence, Indiana; Page: 206; Family History Library Film: 0007727

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Marion, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Marion, Lawrence, Indiana; Roll: M432_158; Page: 339A; Image: 36

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Spice Valley, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Spice Valley, Lawrence, Indiana; Roll: M653_276; Page: 913; Family History Library Film: 803276

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Spice Valley, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Spice Valley, Lawrence, Indiana; Roll: M593_335; Page: 538B; Family History Library Film: 545834

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Spice Valley, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Spice Valley, Lawrence, Indiana; Roll: 292; Page: 449A; Enumeration District: 007

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Spice Valley, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Spice Valley, Lawrence, Indiana; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1240385

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Mitchell Commercial; Publication Date: 28 Apr 1904; Publication Place: Mitchell, Indiana, United States of America; ,0.24454442,0.5778862,0.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Apr 1904
    Event Place: Spice Valley, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1904; Roll: 08
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Mitchell Commercial; Publication Date: 28 Apr 1904; Publication Place: Mitchell, Indiana, United States of America; ,0.24454442,0.5778862,0.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mitchell, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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