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Henry Sr. Cox 1827–1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1827

Birth Location: Franklin County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 1924

Death Location: Lawrence County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Nathan Cox

Mother: Sarah Wheeler

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Crowder, Salena Garner, Mary Sweeny

Children(s): Nola Cox, Charlie Cox, William Cox, Henry Cox, Lue Cox, Mahala Cox, Jesse Cox, W Cox, James Cox

Henry Sr. Cox was born in 1827 in Franklin County, Tennessee, USA, the child of Nathan Cox And Sarah Sallie Wheeler. In 1850, Henry Sr. Cox resided in District 18, Giles, Tennessee, USA. In 1880, Henry Sr. Cox resided in District 3, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA. Henry Sr. Cox married Elizabeth Crowder, Mary Americus Sweeny, Salena Mason Lena Garner, and had children including Charlie Herrin Cox Cox, Henry Cox, James Nathaniel Cox, Jesse Thomas Cox, Louisa Cox, Lue Lussey Cox, Mahala Jane Cox, Nola Sierena Cox, W M Cox, William J Cox. Henry Sr. Cox passed away in 1924 in Lawrence County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • Henry Sr. Cox was born in 1827 in Franklin County, Tennessee, USA, the child of Nathan Cox And Sarah Sallie Wheeler.
  • In 1850, Henry Sr. Cox resided in District 18, Giles, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1880, Henry Sr. Cox resided in District 3, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA.
  • Henry Sr. Cox married Elizabeth Crowder, Mary Americus Sweeny, Salena Mason Lena Garner, and had children including Charlie Herrin Cox Cox, Henry Cox, James Nathaniel Cox, Jesse Thomas Cox, Louisa Cox, Lue Lussey Cox, Mahala Jane Cox, Nola Sierena Cox, W M Cox, William J Cox.
  • Henry Sr. Cox passed away in 1924 in Lawrence County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nathan Cox
1800–1858
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
NC
Sarah Wheeler
1802–1880
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
SW

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Crowder
1835–1871
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
EC
Salena Garner
1840–1912
Birth Location: Giles county,TN, USA
SG
Mary Sweeny
1831–1858
Birth Location: Minor Hill, Giles, Tennessee, USA
MS

Children(s)

Nola Cox
1877–1945
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
NC
Charlie Cox
1875–1948
Birth Location: Tennessee Usa
CC
William Cox
1869–
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
WC
Henry Cox
1861–1894
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
HC
Lue Cox
1862–
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
LC
Mahala Cox
1850–1860
Birth Location: –
MC
Jesse Cox
1852–1935
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
JC
W Cox
1858–1913
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
WC
James Cox
1851–1924
Birth Location: Tennessee
JC

Henry Cox's Ancestors

Self
Henry Cox
1827–1924
Birth Place: Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Nathan Cox
1800–1858
North Carolina, USA
Sarah ((Sallie)) Wheeler
1802–1880
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Henry Cox
1756–1835
Pennsylvania, United States
Mary
1775–
John (D) Wheeler
1766–1861
Albemarle, Virginia
Sarah Walsh
1782–
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Sr
1728–1796
Hannah Wiermann
1727–1813
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Jr.
1699–1755
Hannah Jenkins
1690–1734
William Wyerman
1698–1764
Gertrude Lady
1705–1766

Henry Cox's Descendants

1.
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Henry (Sr.) Cox (1827–1924) m. Elizabeth Crowder (Abt. 1835–Abt. 1871) m. Salena (Mason "Lena") Garner (19 April 1840–1912) m. Mary (Americus) Sweeny (Oct 1831–July 1858)
  1. 1. Nola (Sierena) Cox 1877–1945
  2. 2. Charlie (Herrin Cox) Cox 1875–1948
  3. 3. William (J.) Cox 1869–
  4. 4. Henry Cox 1861–1894
    1. 1. Archie (Maythanial) Cox 1882–1960 m. Alice (Belle) Dotson 1884–1959
      1. 1. Opal Cox 1919–2008
      2. 2. Mary (Margie) Cox 1916–1996
      3. 3. Nola Cox 1911–2000
      4. 4. Beulah (Beatrice) Cox 1901–1992
      5. 5. Charlie (C) Cox 1909–1989
      6. 6. Garland (Grant) Cox 1907–1975
      7. 7. Flournoy (Fuller) Cox 1903–1985
      8. 8. Macon (Moore) Cox 1914–2000
    2. 2. Calub (Gaines) Cox 1880–1964 m. Anna (Kissiah) Cox 1882–1917
      1. 1. Walter Cox 1914–
      2. 2. Cecil (J) Cox 1910–
      3. 3. Gladys (S) Cox 1906–
      4. 4. Mattie (V) Cox 1904–
      5. 5. William (Franklin Cox) Sr 1902–1975
  5. 5. Lue (Lussey) Cox 1862–
  6. 6. Mahala (Jane) Cox 1850–1860
  7. 7. Jesse (Thomas) Cox 1852–1935
  8. 8. W (M) Cox 1858–1913 m. Neomi (Ruth) Freeman 1879–1933 m. Emma Staggs 1864–
    1. 1. Ora Cox 1911–1983 m. Irene (Grace) Wix 1917–1975
      1. 1. Jimmy Cox 1935–2013
    2. 2. Louisa (A) Cox 1908–
    3. 3. Bessie (Mae) Cox 1905–1954
    4. 4. Mattie (Lou) Cox 1903–1983
    5. 5. Salina (Elizabeth) Cox 1902–1964
    6. 6. Noah (Patterson) Cox 1907–1981 m. Inez Smith 1915–1998
      1. 1. Noah (Patterson Cox) Jr. 1935–2009
    7. 7. Samuel (Gifford) Cox 1886–1971 m. Anna (Belle) Cox 1889–1945
      1. 1. Willia (Mae) Cox 1916–1987
      2. 2. Dewdrop Cox 1924–1963 m. Joseph (Cleo) Martinez 1922–1964
      3. 3. Moonlight Cox 1921–2010 m. Arnold (Holden) Parker 1914–1990 m. Olen (Wesley) Matson 1924–2008
      4. 4. Sunshine Cox 1920–
      5. 5. Alice (S) Cox 1909–
      6. 6. Nina Cox 1914–1982
      7. 7. Winnie-Sue Cox 1911–
      8. 8. Aubra (Nell) Cox 1906–1995
    8. 8. Lois (F) Cox 1911–
    9. 9. Guy Cox 1891–
    10. 10. Ettie Cox 1889–
    11. 11. Clint (Clayton) Cox 1895–1961 m. Rose ("Rosa") Freeman 1892– m. Mary Lou 1896–1972
      1. 1. James (Alfred) Cox 1918–1990 m. Anna (Josepha) Lackner 1931–1997
      2. 2. Tennie (Mae) Cox 1921–2010 m. Hobert Davis 1913–
        1. 1. Betty Davis 1944–1972
        2. 2. Nancy Davis 1949–2001
    12. 12. William (Junas) Cox 1897–
    13. 13. John (H) Cox 1893–
    14. 14. Ernest (Marrow) Cox 1884–1974 m. Myrtle (Idona) Cox 1891–1965
      1. 1. Leo (H.) Cox 1916–1995
      2. 2. Riley Cox 1911–
      3. 3. James (Ellis) Cox 1913–1961 m. Isabell Cox 1923–
        1. 1. Jack Cox 1936–2004 m. Mildred (Mayme) Cox 1937–2012
      4. 4. Gertrude (Mamie) Cox 1908–
  9. 9. James (Nathaniel) Cox 1851–1924 m. Virginia (Caledonia) Garner 1849–1918
    1. 1. William (L.) Cox 1871–1942 m. Mary Brown 1872–1960
      1. 1. Homer (Augustus) Cox 1903–1972 m. Lila (Mae) Fisher 1913–1978
        1. 1. Billy (Joe) Cox 1939–2012 m. Marian (Frances) Ramelot 1942–2003
        2. 2. Homer (Eugene) Cox 1936–1978 m. Patricia (Bell) Hannan 1939–1985
      2. 2. Gradie Cox 1896–
      3. 3. Bertie Cox 1899–1970
      4. 4. Emette Cox 1902–1961 m. Blanche (Cox, Adams) Mackey 1903–1962
        1. 1. Lila (Mae) Cox 1932–2006
        2. 2. Betty Cox 1930–2003
        3. 3. Alfred Cox 1927–1981
        4. 4. Betty Cox 1930–2003
      5. 5. Annie Cox 1889–1945 m. Samuel (Gifford) Cox 1884–1971
        1. 1. Nina Cox 1914–1982
        2. 2. Alice (S) Cox 1909–
        3. 3. Aubra (N.) Greene 1908–1995
        4. 4. Winnie (S) Cox 1912–1979
        5. 5. Jimmie (dewdrop) Cox 1924–1963 m. Joseph (Cleo) Martinez 1922–1964
        6. 6. Willie (M) Cox 1916–
        7. 7. Moonlight Cox 1922–
      6. 6. Cornelias Cox 1895–1918 m. Minnie (Lou) McDow 1891–1984
        1. 1. Lonnie (Elbert) Cox 1917–1988 m. Naomi (Lydia Ayers) Siler 1921–1991 m. Cleo (Aslee) Rochester 1915–2015
        2. 2. Luther (Mack) Cox 1916–1990
      7. 7. William (Taft) Cox 1909–1915
      8. 8. Mildred Cox 1914–1961
      9. 9. Lucille Cox 1912–1992 m. Clarence (E) Shepherd 1897–1966
      10. 10. Myrtle (I) Fisher 1906–1993 m. Carroll (Lee) Barnes 1899–1949 m. Horlan Fisher 1911–1999 m. Horace Spann 1898–
        1. 1. James (Jimmy Spann) Barnes 1933–1996
        2. 2. Margaret (Pauline Spann Barnes) Fisher 1923–1992
        3. 3. Margaret Halstead 1923–1992
    2. 2. Myrtle (I.) Cox 1891–1965 m. Ernest Cox 1884–1974
    3. 3. Grover (Cleaveland) Cox 1885–1901
    4. 4. L (A) Cox 1878–1900 m. Emirson Freeman 1875–
      1. 1. Lindell Freeman 1898–
      2. 2. Laura Freeman 1900–
    5. 5. Richard (A) Cox 1875–1952 m. Daltha (Mae) Rast 1878–1949
      1. 1. Richard (W) Cox 1908–1989 m. Ann Lou 1910–1985
      2. 2. James (N) Cox 1919–1991 m. Lela 1918–
      3. 3. Bessie (L) Cox 1914–1993
      4. 4. Susie (B) Cox 1912–2002
      5. 5. Felix (A) Cox 1906–1992 m. Essie (Lee) Burns 1908–1997
        1. 1. Kenneth (Ray) Cox 1926–1997 m. Marjorie (Grace) Cox 1926–2015
      6. 6. Agnes (C) Cox 1904–1995
      7. 7. William (Frank) Cox 1902–1991 m. Sarah (Elizabeth (Sadie)) McKee 1907–1985
        1. 1. Elton (Nash) Cox 1932–1987
        2. 2. Dennis (Franklin) Cox 1927–1997
        3. 3. William (Euel) Cox 1925–2004 m. Velva L. 1924–1982
        4. 4. Infant (Son) Cox 1935–1935
      8. 8. Stacy (Waldrop) Cox 1916–2001 m. Jewell (Irene) Luttrell 1918–2004
        1. 1. Leonard (Hoyt) Cox 1935–1935
        2. 2. Raymond (Augustus) Cox 1939–1998
      9. 9. Clarie (E) Cox 1898–1990
      10. 10. Nettie (M) Cox 1896–1983
      11. 11. Ida (Lorene) Cox-Blackard 1921–1994
    6. 6. Louise (Isabell) Cox 1881–1952 m. William (David) Robertson 1860–1929 m. William (Andrew "Will") Garner 1872–1935
      1. 1. Thomas (E) Robertson 1888–1973
      2. 2. Alma (E) Robertson 1890–
      3. 3. Herbert (J) Robinson 1897–
      4. 4. George (W) Robertson 1886–
      5. 5. Lawrence (H) Robertson 1899–
      6. 6. Charles (Leslie) Robertson 1892–1968
      7. 7. Joseph (Burness) Garner 1917–1979
      8. 8. Charlie (David) Gamer 1902–
      9. 9. Janie (Pearl) Garner 1919–1999 m. Marvin (Wilmer) Scott 1914–1987
      10. 10. David (C) Garner 1901–
      11. 11. William (Dewey) Garner 1910–1977
      12. 12. Paul (Dayton) Garner 1913–1953
      13. 13. Elmer (Jay) Garner 1917–1979
      14. 14. Villard (Roosevelt) Garner 1905–1981
      15. 15. Thomas (Franklin) Garner 1908–1966
      16. 16. Atlas (Augusta) Garner 1902–1910
      17. 17. Charlie (Daniel) Garner 1900–1974
      18. 18. Alma Garner 1916–1998
      19. 19. James (Elisha) Garner 1898–1969
    7. 7. Jarome Cox 1874–1874
    8. 8. Betty (Jane) Cox 1888–1965 m. Andrew Littrell 1881–1966
      1. 1. Mamie (Bell) Littrell 1915–1998
      2. 2. Callie (M) Littrell 1907–
      3. 3. Joseph (F) Littrell 1905–
      4. 4. Dewey (Atlas) Littrell 1902–1978
      5. 5. Floyd (A) Littrell 1910–1975
      6. 6. Elmer (T) Littrell 1924–1992
      7. 7. Tally (M) Littrell 1907–
    9. 9. Mary (E.) Cox 1869–1871

Henry Cox's Timeline

5 Records

1827
1827
Birth of Henry Sr. Cox in Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 23
Henry Sr. Cox resided here in District 18, Giles, Tennessee, USA
District 18, Giles, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 53
Henry Sr. Cox resided here in District 3, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
District 3, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 83
Henry Sr. Cox resided here in Civil District 3, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 3, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
1924
1924
Age 97
Death of Henry Sr. Cox in Mockeson, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States
Mockeson, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1827
    Event Place: Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 170
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 3, Lawrence, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1509; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1375522
    [4] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 3, Lawrence, Tennessee; Roll: 1266; Family History Film: 1255266; Page: 231A; Enumeration District: 106
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 18, Giles, Tennessee; Roll: M432_879; Page: 391A; Image: 172

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1924
    Event Place: Mockeson, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 170
    [3] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [4] Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1829-1942; Author: Tennessee County Court (Lawrence County); Probate Place: Lawrence, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 18, Giles, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 18, Giles, Tennessee; Roll: M432_879; Page: 391A; Image: 172

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1829-1942; Author: Tennessee County Court (Lawrence County); Probate Place: Lawrence, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 3, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 3, Lawrence, Tennessee; Roll: 1266; Family History Film: 1255266; Page: 231A; Enumeration District: 106

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lawrence County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 3, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 3, Lawrence, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1509; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1375522

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: TN
    Record Source: Tennessee, CIVIL War Confederate Pension Applications Index
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