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Clarence Purvis Cox Sr. 1906–1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Nov 1906

Birth Location: West Point, Clay, Mississippi, USA

Death Date: 22 Dec 1987

Death Location: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA

Father: John Cox

Mother: Susan Winfield

Spouse(s): Katherine Breeze

Children(s): Jimmie Cox, Clarence Jr

In 1906, Clarence Purvis Cox Sr. entered the world in West Point, Clay, Mississippi, USA, born to John C Cox And Susan Elizabeth Winfield. In 1929, Clarence Purvis Cox Sr. was employed in Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee. In 1929, Clarence Purvis Cox Sr. resided in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. Clarence Purvis Cox Sr. married Katherine Eudora Breeze, and had children including Clarence Purvis Cox Jr, Jimmie William Cox, Mary Louise Cox. Clarence Purvis Cox Sr. passed away in 1987 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1906, Clarence Purvis Cox Sr. entered the world in West Point, Clay, Mississippi, USA, born to John C Cox And Susan Elizabeth Winfield.
  • In 1929, Clarence Purvis Cox Sr. was employed in Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee.
  • In 1929, Clarence Purvis Cox Sr. resided in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
  • Clarence Purvis Cox Sr. married Katherine Eudora Breeze, and had children including Clarence Purvis Cox Jr, Jimmie William Cox, Mary Louise Cox.
  • Clarence Purvis Cox Sr. passed away in 1987 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Cox
1868–1907
Birth Location: Mississippi
JC
Susan Winfield
1876–1960
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
SW

Spouses(s)

Katherine Breeze
1908–1984
Birth Location: Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
KB

Children(s)

Jimmie Cox
1932–1965
Birth Location: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
JC
Clarence Jr
1928–1981
Birth Location: –
CJ

Clarence Sr.'s Ancestors

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Clarence Sr.
1906–1987
Birth Place: West Point, Clay, Mississippi, USA
Parents
John C Cox
1868–1907
Mississippi
Susan (Elizabeth) Winfield
1876–1960
Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
William (Sumpter) Cox
1825–
Mary (J) Swerengin
1841–
Mississippi
Great-Grandparents
John Cox
1787–1855
Mary Horger
1780–1866
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Cox
1760–1790
Ann Bonsall
1769–1835
Jacob Horger
–1807
Margaret Inabinet
1754–1807

Clarence Sr.'s Descendants

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Clarence (Purvis Cox) Sr. (29 Nov 1906–22 Dec 1987) m. Katherine (Eudora) Breeze (2 Nov 1908–26 Mar 1984)
  1. 1. Jimmie (William) Cox 1932–1965
  2. 2. Clarence (Purvis Cox) Jr 1928–1981 m. Betty McWherter 1931–1995

Clarence Sr.'s Timeline

8 Records

1906
29 Nov 1906
Birth of Clarence Purvis Cox Sr. in West Point, Clay, Mississippi, USA
West Point, Clay, Mississippi, USA
1929
1929
Age 23
Clarence Purvis Cox Sr. was employed in Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee
Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee
1929
1929
Age 23
Clarence Purvis Cox Sr. resided here in Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 24
Clarence Purvis Cox Sr. resided here in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 29
Clarence Purvis Cox Sr. resided here in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 34
Clarence Purvis Cox Sr. resided here in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
1946
1946
Age 40
Clarence Purvis Cox Sr. resided here in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
1987
22 Dec 1987
Age 81
Death of Clarence Purvis Cox Sr. in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Nov 1906
    Event Place: West Point, Clay, Mississippi, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1929
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1929
    Event Place: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 2342008

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03960; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 98-26

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03960; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 98-26

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
    Record Source: 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

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Commercial Appeal; Publication Date: 23 Dec 1987; Publication Place: Memphis, Tennessee, USA; ,0.2078621,0.3377501,0.2828697&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Dec 1987
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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