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Harold William Cox 1918–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 May 1918

Birth Location: Buffalo, Erie, New York

Death Date: 31 Oct 1985

Death Location: Buffalo, Erie, New York

Father: Roy Cox

Mother: Florence Beckstein

Spouse(s): Eleanor Fellows

Children(s): Patricia Cox, Kenneth Cox

In 1918, Harold William Cox entered the world in Buffalo, Erie, New York, born to Roy William Cox And Florence Amelia Beckstein. In 1920, Harold William Cox resided in Erie Ward 5, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1925, Harold William Cox resided in Buffalo Ward 18, Erie, New York, United States. Harold William Cox married Eleanor Doris Fellows, and had children including Bruce H Cox, James M Cox, Kenneth R Cox, Patricia Ann Cox, Sandra L Cox. Harold William Cox passed away in 1985 in Buffalo, Erie, New York.

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Biography

  • In 1918, Harold William Cox entered the world in Buffalo, Erie, New York, born to Roy William Cox And Florence Amelia Beckstein.
  • In 1920, Harold William Cox resided in Erie Ward 5, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1925, Harold William Cox resided in Buffalo Ward 18, Erie, New York, United States.
  • Harold William Cox married Eleanor Doris Fellows, and had children including Bruce H Cox, James M Cox, Kenneth R Cox, Patricia Ann Cox, Sandra L Cox.
  • Harold William Cox passed away in 1985 in Buffalo, Erie, New York.

Immediate Family

Parents

Roy Cox
1893–1965
Birth Location: Lockport, Niagara, New York
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Florence Beckstein
1895–1991
Birth Location: Buffalo, New York
FB

Spouses(s)

Eleanor Fellows
1919–2004
Birth Location: New York
EF

Children(s)

Patricia Cox
1940–2024
Birth Location: Buffalo, New York, USA
PC
Kenneth Cox
1945–2025
Birth Location: Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
KC

Harold Cox's Ancestors

Self
Harold Cox
1918–1985
Birth Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York
Parents
Roy William Cox
1893–1965
Lockport, Niagara, New York
Florence (Amelia) Beckstein
1895–1991
Buffalo, New York
Grandparents
William (Henry) Cox
1862–1944
Portbury, Somerset, England
Minnie (Clara) Vigrass
1867–1963
Walsall, Staffordshire, England
Frederick Beckstein
1857–1915
Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States
Emma (A.) Stevens
1866–1948
Ontario County, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Cox
1841–1909
Ann Cox
1841–1925
James Vigrass
1835–1898
Martha Beckett
1832–1908
Curth Bechstein
1815–1887
Anna Nuhn
1818–1885
Edmond Stevens
1848–1911
Ursula Green
1846–1921
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Cox
1802–
Eliza Geater
1803–1890
John Vigrass
1805–1867
Elizabeth Lindsey
1808–1867
John Beckett
1795–1839
Mary Porter
1796–1871
Edwin Stevens
1809–1896
Sarah Dunn
1809–1882
Benjamin Green
1816–1898
Permelia Vanlone
1808–

Harold Cox's Descendants

1.
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Harold (William) Cox (3 May 1918–31 Oct 1985) m. Eleanor (Doris) Fellows (22 Mar 1919–20 May 2004)
  1. 1. Patricia (Ann) Cox 1940–2024 m. Thomas (Donald) Fohrd 1939–1994
  2. 2. Kenneth (R) Cox 1945–2025

Harold Cox's Timeline

14 Records

1918
3 May 1918
Birth of Harold William Cox in Buffalo, Erie, New York
Buffalo, Erie, New York
1920
1920
Age 2
Harold William Cox resided here in Erie Ward 5, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Erie Ward 5, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
1925
1 June 1925
Age 7
Harold William Cox resided here in Buffalo Ward 18, Erie, New York, United States
Buffalo Ward 18, Erie, New York, United States
1930
1930
Age 12
Harold William Cox resided here in Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
1935
1935
Age 17
Harold William Cox resided here in Buffalo, Erie, New York
Buffalo, Erie, New York
1936
1936
Age 18
Harold William Cox resided here in Buffalo, New York, USA
Buffalo, New York, USA
1938
1938
Age 20
Harold William Cox resided here in 59 Emerson Avenue Buffalo, New York, USA
59 Emerson Avenue Buffalo, New York, USA
1940
27 Jun 1940
Age 22
Harold William Cox was married in Buffalo, New York, USA
Buffalo, New York, USA
1940
1940
Age 22
Harold William Cox resided here in Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
1940
16 Oct 1940
Age 22
Harold William Cox resided here in 1337 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo, Erie, New York
1337 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo, Erie, New York
1945
19 Jun 1945
Age 27
Harold William Cox resided here in Erie, New York
Erie, New York
1950
1950
Age 32
Harold William Cox resided here in 1337 Kenmore Avenue Kenmore, Erie, New York, USA
1337 Kenmore Avenue Kenmore, Erie, New York, USA
1955
1955
Age 37
Harold William Cox resided here in 1337 Kenmore Ave Buffalo, New York, USA
1337 Kenmore Ave Buffalo, New York, USA
1985
31 Oct 1985
Age 67
Death of Harold William Cox in Buffalo, Erie, New York
Buffalo, Erie, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 May 1918
    Event Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Fosdick Masten Park High School; Year: 1936
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For New York State, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02831; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 64-267
    [5] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 05; Assembly District: 06; City: Buffalo Ward 18; County: Erie; Page: 3
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Erie Ward 5, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1566; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 103
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York; Roll: 1427; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0167; FHL microfilm: 2341162
    [8] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe
    [9] New York State, Birth Index, New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Birth Index
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Kenmore, Erie, New York; Roll: 10; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 15-267

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 27 Jun 1940
    Event Place: Buffalo, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York State, Marriage Index, New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Marriage Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Erie Ward 5, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Erie Ward 5, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1566; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 103

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1925
    Event Place: Buffalo Ward 18, Erie, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 05; Assembly District: 06; City: Buffalo Ward 18; County: Erie; Page: 3

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York; Roll: 1427; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0167; FHL microfilm: 2341162

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02831; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 64-267

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1936
    Event Place: Buffalo, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Fosdick Masten Park High School; Year: 1936

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1938
    Event Place: 59 Emerson Avenue Buffalo, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02831; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 64-267

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1940
    Event Place: 1337 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo, Erie, New York
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For New York State, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 19 Jun 1945
    Event Place: Erie, New York
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: 1337 Kenmore Avenue Kenmore, Erie, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Kenmore, Erie, New York; Roll: 10; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 15-267

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: 1337 Kenmore Ave Buffalo, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kenmore, Erie, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Buffalo News; Publication Date: 1 Nov 1985; Publication Place: Buffalo, New York, USA; ,0.62259734,0.34209982,0.70280355&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Oct 1985
    Event Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Buffalo News; Publication Date: 1 Nov 1985; Publication Place: Buffalo, New York, USA; ,0.62259734,0.34209982,0.70280355&xid=3355
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