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Capt. John Cox 1739–1818 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Jul 1739

Birth Location: Scotland

Death Date: 24 Dec 1818

Death Location: Wilkes, North Carolina

Father: Joshua\ Cox

Mother: Mary Rankin

Spouse(s): Margaret Davis

Children(s): Jane Cox, Ann Cox, Cynthia Cox, Sarah Cox, Catherine Cox, Joshua Cox, James Cox, Polly Cox

In 1739, Capt. John Cox entered the world in Scotland, born to Joshua John Cox And Mary Rankin. In 1790, Capt. John Cox was recorded in the census in ASHE CO,N.C.. Capt. John Cox married Margaret Davis, and had children including Ann Cox, Catherine Cox, Cynthia Cox, James Cox, Jane Cox, Joshua Cox, Polly Cox, Sarah Cox. Capt. John Cox passed away in 1818 in Wilkes, North Carolina.

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Biography

  • In 1739, Capt. John Cox entered the world in Scotland, born to Joshua John Cox And Mary Rankin.
  • In 1790, Capt. John Cox was recorded in the census in ASHE CO,N.C..
  • Capt. John Cox married Margaret Davis, and had children including Ann Cox, Catherine Cox, Cynthia Cox, James Cox, Jane Cox, Joshua Cox, Polly Cox, Sarah Cox.
  • Capt. John Cox passed away in 1818 in Wilkes, North Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joshua\ Cox
1694–1747
Birth Location: ULSTER CO. IRELAND
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Mary Rankin
1694–1756
Birth Location: ULSTER CO. IRELAND
MR

Spouses(s)

Margaret Davis
1736–1816
Birth Location: Ashe
MD

Children(s)

Jane Cox
1777–1860
Birth Location: AShe Co. N.C.
JC
Ann Cox
1775–
Birth Location: –
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Cynthia Cox
1782–1850
Birth Location: AShe Co. N.C.
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Sarah Cox
1780–
Birth Location: –
SC
Catherine Cox
1768–1848
Birth Location: MONTGOMERY CO,VA.
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Joshua Cox
1773–1860
Birth Location: Grayson, Virginia
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James Cox
1763–1842
Birth Location: FORT CHRISWELL,VA.(FINCASTLE CO.)
JC
Polly Cox
1771–1820
Birth Location: ASHE CO. N.C.
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Capt. Cox's Ancestors

Self
Capt. Cox
1739–1818
Birth Place: Scotland
Parents
Joshua\ John Cox
1694–1747
ULSTER CO. IRELAND
Mary Rankin
1694–1756
ULSTER CO. IRELAND
Grandparents
Sir (Richard) Cox
1650–1733
BANDON BRIDGE CO.,CORK,IRELAND
Mary Bourne
1657–1715
BURRIN CO. CORK,IRELAND
John Rankin
1648–1687
ULSTER CO. IRELAND
John Rankin
1648–1687
ULSTER CO. IRELAND
Great-Grandparents
Capt. Cox
1605–1651
Catherine Birds
1628–1650
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Micheal Esq.
1575–1640

Capt. Cox's Descendants

1.
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Capt. (John) Cox (25 Jul 1739–24 Dec 1818) m. Margaret Davis (21 May 1736–19 Dec 1816)
  1. 1. Jane Cox 1777–1860 m. Canaday Richardson 1767–1861
    1. 1. Martha Richardson 1790–
    2. 2. William Richardson 1805–
  2. 2. Ann Cox 1775–
  3. 3. Cynthia Cox 1782–1850 m. William Gambill 1779–1818
    1. 1. Nancy Gambill 1803–
  4. 4. Sarah Cox 1780–
  5. 5. Catherine Cox 1768–1848 m. Henry Hardin 1765–1856
  6. 6. Joshua Cox 1773–1860 m. Nancy Richardson 1776–1853
    1. 1. Joshua Cox 1810– m. Rhoda Brown 1818–
    2. 2. Catherine Cox 1809–1873
    3. 3. Samuel Cox 1811–1868
  7. 7. James Cox 1763–1842 m. Elizabeth Terrill 1753–1814
    1. 1. John Cox 1784–1863 m. Judith Sexton 1782–1860
      1. 1. Darinda Cox 1814– m. James Stamper 1814–
        1. 1. Rausaline Stamper 1839–
        2. 2. John (Thomas) Stamper 1836–
        3. 3. Louis (G.) Stamper 1848– m. Lou (Ann) Lawson 1837–
      2. 2. Cavin Cox 1810– m. Ketural Kincannon 1815–
        1. 1. Nancy Cox 1845–
        2. 2. Benjimian (B.) Cox 1856–
        3. 3. William (S.) Cox 1848–
        4. 4. Andrew (F.) Cox 1851–
        5. 5. Collumbus Cox 1853–
      3. 3. Sarah (Ann "Anna" Day -) Cox 1824–1915 m. Archibald ("Arch") Day 1813–1900
        1. 1. Lest (Zarilda A. Day -) Stamper 1852–1891
        2. 2. Robert (Alvis "Bob" Day) SR 1867–1951
        3. 3. Benjamin (Franklin DAY) "Judge" 1846–1929
        4. 4. John (Calvin) Day 1855–1928
        5. 5. Mary (Ann "Mollie" Day - Scott) "TWIN" 1864–1922 m. Lemuel (Leonard) Scott 1853–1927
        6. 6. Jefferson (Davis) DAY 1861–1949
        7. 7. William (Taylor "Bill" DAY) "Marshall" 1847–1890
        8. 8. Sarah (Elizabeth "Bettie" Day - Brown) "Twin" 1864–1951
        9. 9. Juda (C "Judie" DAY -) Bolen 1858–1909
        10. 10. James (C Breckinridge DAY) "Marshall" 1857–1882
        11. 11. Perlina (G Day -) Lacy 1854–1942
      4. 4. Elizabeth Cox 1821– m. Thomas Pieratt 1820–
      5. 5. Cynthia Cox 1808–
      6. 6. James Cox 1811–1880 m. Anna Hanks 1811–1904
        1. 1. Martha Cox 1851–
        2. 2. John Cox 1847–1834 m. Jane Catron 1848–1861
        3. 3. Fielding Cox 1844–1915 m. Martha (Jane) Catron 1850–1905
        4. 4. Judith Cox 1832–1914 m. Jordan Wills 1830–1910
        5. 5. Joshua Cox 1841–1862
        6. 6. Andrew (J.) Cox 1836–1890 m. Rebecca Hall 1845–1911
        7. 7. Lydia Cox 1833–1875 m. John (K.) Brown 1824–1875
        8. 8. Nancy Cox 1850–1942 m. Albert (Benton) Landrum 1844–1929
      7. 7. William Cox 1807–1860 m. Cyntha Reed 1800–1860
        1. 1. Milton (B.) Cox 1830– m. Martha (Jane) Perry 1834–
        2. 2. William Cox 1836– m. UNKNOWN Phebe 1845–
        3. 3. Juda Cox 1838–
        4. 4. John (F.) Cox 1835–
        5. 5. Martha Cox 1834–
        6. 6. George (W.) Cox 1832– m. Martha (Jane) Hanks 1852–
        7. 7. Mary Cox 1842–
        8. 8. Elizabeth Cox 1837–
      8. 8. Benjamin (F.) Cox 1817– m. Zeralda Ellington 1817–
        1. 1. Harrison Cox 1850–
        2. 2. Elizabeth Ellington 1835–
    2. 2. James Cox 1797– m. Sarah Fielder 1778–
    3. 3. Sarah ("Sally") Cox 1806–1880 m. Lacy Austin 1805–1901
      1. 1. Joshua (N.) Austin 1838–1900
      2. 2. Elizabeth Austin 1834–1890
      3. 3. William Austin 1840–1864
      4. 4. John Austin 1835–1914
      5. 5. Rosamond ("Rosa") Austin 1844–1917 m. John (M.) Lackey 1838–1892
        1. 1. Albert (Sidney) Lackey 1880–1973 m. Naomi Noble 1888–1920 m. Pearl Buchanan 1901–
        2. 2. Callie Landrum 1871–1903 m. William (Jackson Red) Landrum 1869–1943
        3. 3. William (T.) Lackey 1876–1931 m. Pauline Taylor 1878–1929
      6. 6. Rush (F.) Austin 1850–1900
    4. 4. Solomon Cox 1795–1881 m. Louisa Trimble 1804–1880 m. Mary (Ann) Sexton 1791–
      1. 1. James Cox 1827– m. Elizabeth Nickell 1831–
        1. 1. Rose (E.) Cox 1856–
        2. 2. Emily (F.) Cox 1858–
        3. 3. Henry (T.) Cox 1860–
        4. 4. Leander Cox 1854–
      2. 2. Louise Cox 1852–
      3. 3. Preston Cox 1828–
      4. 4. Emeline Cox 1826–
      5. 5. David Cox 1824–
      6. 6. Elizabeth Cox 1834–
      7. 7. Lucinda Cox 1840–
      8. 8. Henry Cox 1825–
      9. 9. Martha Cox 1838–
      10. 10. Weston Cox 1829– m. Elizabeth Nickell 1831–
        1. 1. Jennie (L.) Cox 1866–
        2. 2. Henry (M.) Cox 1869–
        3. 3. Lucllen Cox 1850–
        4. 4. Mary (B.) Cox 1854–
      11. 11. William Cox 1818– m. Millie Fox 1820–
        1. 1. Elizabeth Cox 1840–
        2. 2. William (H.) Cox 1844–
        3. 3. James Cox 1837–
        4. 4. Angeline Cox 1845–
        5. 5. John Cox 1848–
        6. 6. Solomon Cox 1849–
  8. 8. Polly Cox 1771–1820

Capt. Cox's Timeline

5 Records

1739
25 Jul 1739
Birth of Capt. John Cox in LANDCASTER CO,PA.
LANDCASTER CO,PA.
1739
25 Jul 1739
Birth of Capt. John Cox in Scotland
Scotland
1790
1790
Age 51
Capt. John Cox appeared in census in ASHE CO,N.C.
ASHE CO,N.C.
1818
24 Dec 1818
Age 79
Death of Capt. John Cox in Ashe Co. N.C.
Ashe Co. N.C.
1818
24 Dec 1818
Age 79
Death of Capt. John Cox in Wilkes, North Carolina
Wilkes, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Jul 1739
    Event Place: LANDCASTER CO,PA.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Jul 1739
    Event Place: Scotland
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: ASHE CO,N.C.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1818
    Event Place: Ashe Co. N.C.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1818
    Event Place: Wilkes, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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