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David Cox 1838–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Jun 1838

Birth Location: Grayson County, VA

Death Date: 28 Apr 1927

Death Location: Crossville, Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Samuel Cox

Mother: Matilda Halsey

Spouse(s): Mary Parsons

Children(s): Jennie Cox, Floyd Cox, William Cox, Roena Cox, Joseph Cox, Laura Cox, Richard Cox, Dossie Cox, Samuel Cox, Minnie Cox, Virginia (Dunbar)

In 1838, David Cox entered the world in Grayson County, VA, born to Samuel C Cox And Matilda Tildy Halsey. In 1850, David Cox resided in District 19, Grayson, Virginia, USA. In 1860, David Cox resided in Bridle Creek, Grayson, Virginia, USA. David Cox married Mary Ann Parsons, and had children including Dossie Cox, Floyd Bud Cox, Jennie Cox, Joseph Cox, Laura Cox, Minnie Cox, Richard Cox, Roena May Cox, Samuel Cox, Virginia Angeline Cox Dunbar, William Cox. David Cox passed away in 1927 in Crossville, Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1838, David Cox entered the world in Grayson County, VA, born to Samuel C Cox And Matilda Tildy Halsey.
  • In 1850, David Cox resided in District 19, Grayson, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, David Cox resided in Bridle Creek, Grayson, Virginia, USA.
  • David Cox married Mary Ann Parsons, and had children including Dossie Cox, Floyd Bud Cox, Jennie Cox, Joseph Cox, Laura Cox, Minnie Cox, Richard Cox, Roena May Cox, Samuel Cox, Virginia Angeline Cox Dunbar, William Cox.
  • David Cox passed away in 1927 in Crossville, Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Cox
1816–1889
Birth Location: Mouth of Wilson, Grayson, Virginia, USA
SC
Matilda Halsey
1817–1913
Birth Location: Grayson County, Virginia, USA
MH

Spouses(s)

Mary Parsons
1853–1929
Birth Location: Ashe County, NC
MP

Children(s)

Jennie Cox
1866–
Birth Location: Tennessee
JC
Floyd Cox
1866–1969
Birth Location: Tennessee
FC
William Cox
1871–
Birth Location: Tennessee
WC
Roena Cox
1874–1940
Birth Location: Tennessee
RC
Joseph Cox
1876–1952
Birth Location: Tennessee
JC
Laura Cox
1884–
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
LC
Richard Cox
1887–1974
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
RC
Dossie Cox
1877–1881
Birth Location: –
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Samuel Cox
1874–1881
Birth Location: Creston, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
SC
Minnie Cox
1880–1947
Birth Location: Tennessee
MC
Virginia (Dunbar)
1866–1942
Birth Location: Cumberland County, TN
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David Cox's Ancestors

Self
David Cox
1838–1927
Birth Place: Grayson County, VA
Parents
Samuel C Cox
1816–1889
Mouth of Wilson, Grayson, Virginia, USA
Matilda ("Tildy") Halsey
1817–1913
Grayson County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John Cox
1771–1856
Galax, Grayson, Virginia, USA
Lucy (Betty Terrill) Cox
1780–1852
Grayson, Virginia, United States
James (Calloway) Halsey
1793–1871
Piney Creek, Alleghany County, North Carolina, USA
Martha ('Patsy') Peak
1799–1880
Grayson County, Virginia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Lieutenant Cox
1735–1818
Margaret McGowan
1742–1811
2nd-Great-Grandparents

David Cox's Descendants

1.
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David Cox (10 Jun 1838–28 Apr 1927) m. Mary (Ann) Parsons (14 Jun 1853–1 Jun 1929)
  1. 1. Jennie Cox 1866–
  2. 2. Floyd (Bud) Cox 1866–1969
  3. 3. William Cox 1871–
  4. 4. Roena (May) Cox 1874–1940
  5. 5. Joseph Cox 1876–1952
  6. 6. Laura Cox 1884–
  7. 7. Richard Cox 1887–1974
  8. 8. Dossie Cox 1877–1881
  9. 9. Samuel Cox 1874–1881
  10. 10. Minnie Cox 1880–1947 m. Joseph (Martin) Baisley 1876–1935
    1. 1. Mary (F) Baisley 1897–1976
    2. 2. Gauda (Alton) Baisley 1904–1974
  11. 11. Virginia (Angeline Cox) (Dunbar) 1866–1942

David Cox's Timeline

9 Records

1838
10 Jun 1838
Birth of David Cox in Grayson County, VA
Grayson County, VA
1850
1850
Age 12
David Cox resided here in District 19, Grayson, Virginia, USA
District 19, Grayson, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 22
David Cox resided here in Bridle Creek, Grayson, Virginia, USA
Bridle Creek, Grayson, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 32
David Cox resided here in District 1, Crossville, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
District 1, Crossville, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 42
David Cox resided here in District 5, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
District 5, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 62
David Cox resided here in Civil District 5, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 5, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 72
David Cox resided here in Civil District 1, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 1, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 82
David Cox resided here in Civil District 1, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 1, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
1927
28 Apr 1927
Age 89
Death of David Cox in Crossville, Cumberland, TN
Crossville, Cumberland, TN

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Jun 1838
    Event Place: Grayson County, VA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Grayson, Virginia; Roll: M653_1348; Page: 178; Family History Library Film: 80534
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 19, Grayson, Virginia; Roll: 947; Page: 208a
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 19, Grayson, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 19, Grayson, Virginia; Roll: 947; Page: 208a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Bridle Creek, Grayson, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Grayson, Virginia; Roll: M653_1348; Page: 178; Family History Library Film: 80534

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 1, Crossville, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 5, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 5, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 1, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 1, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Apr 1927
    Event Place: Crossville, Cumberland, TN
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

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