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Chester Anderson Cox 1919–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 May 1919

Birth Location: Washington, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 22 Mar 1975

Death Location: Gray, Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: William Cox

Mother: Lula Slaughter

Spouse(s): Mattie Murray

Children(s):

The story of Chester Anderson Cox began in 1919 in Washington, Tennessee, United States. In 1920, Chester Anderson Cox resided in Civil District 12, Washington, Tennessee, USA. In 1930, Chester Anderson Cox resided in District 12, District 12, Washington, Tennessee, U. Chester Anderson Cox married Mattie Frances Murray, and had children including Marsha Cox, William Murray Cox. Chester Anderson Cox passed away in 1975 in Gray, Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Chester Anderson Cox began in 1919 in Washington, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1920, Chester Anderson Cox resided in Civil District 12, Washington, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1930, Chester Anderson Cox resided in District 12, District 12, Washington, Tennessee, U.
  • Chester Anderson Cox married Mattie Frances Murray, and had children including Marsha Cox, William Murray Cox.
  • Chester Anderson Cox passed away in 1975 in Gray, Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Cox
1896–1974
Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee, USA
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Lula Slaughter
1895–1974
Birth Location: Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mattie Murray
1920–1979
Birth Location: Jonesborough, Washington, Tennessee, USA
MM

Children(s)

Chester Cox's Ancestors

Self
Chester Cox
1919–1975
Birth Place: Washington, Tennessee, United States
Parents
William Jennings Bryan Cox
1896–1974
Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Lula (Belle) Slaughter
1895–1974
Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Chester Cox's Timeline

7 Records

1919
18 May 1919
Birth of Chester Anderson Cox in Washington, Tennessee, United States
Washington, Tennessee, United States
1920
1920
Age 1
Chester Anderson Cox resided here in Civil District 12, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 12, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 11
Chester Anderson Cox resided here in District 12, District 12, Washington, Tennessee, USA
District 12, District 12, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 16
Chester Anderson Cox resided here in Rural, Washington, Tennessee
Rural, Washington, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 21
Chester Anderson Cox resided here in Civil District 11, Highland Park, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 11, Highland Park, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1950
1950
Age 31
Chester Anderson Cox resided here in Waynesboro, Waynesboro, Virginia, USA
Waynesboro, Waynesboro, Virginia, USA
1975
22 Mar 1975
Age 56
Death of Chester Anderson Cox in Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee, United States
Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 May 1919
    Event Place: Washington, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards For Tennessee, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 64
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 12, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1770; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 213
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 12, Washington, Tennessee; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2342018
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Johnson City Press-Chronicle; Publication Date: 24 Mar 1975; Publication Place: Johnson City, Tennessee, USA; ,0.111961275,0.72570354,0.30940244&x
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 12, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 12, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1770; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 213

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 12, District 12, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 12, Washington, Tennessee; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2342018

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Washington, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Civil District 11, Highland Park, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards For Tennessee, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 64
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Waynesboro, Waynesboro, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kingsport
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Johnson City Press-Chronicle; Publication Date: 24 Mar 1975; Publication Place: Johnson City, Tennessee, USA; ,0.111961275,0.72570354,0.30940244&x

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sullivan, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Mar 1975
    Event Place: Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Johnson City Press-Chronicle; Publication Date: 24 Mar 1975; Publication Place: Johnson City, Tennessee, USA; ,0.111961275,0.72570354,0.30940244&x

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