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Henry Cox 1837–1864 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Feb 1837

Birth Location: Indiana, USA

Death Date: 21 Aug 1864

Death Location: Andersonville National Historic Site, Macon County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: John Cox

Mother: Pauline Cain

Spouse(s): Eliza Griffin

Children(s):

The story of Henry Cox began in 1837 in Indiana, USA. In 1850, Henry Cox resided in Monroe, Howard, Indiana, USA. In 1856, Henry Cox resided in Polk, Benton, Iowa, USA. Henry Cox married Eliza Jane Griffin. Henry Cox passed away in 1864 in Andersonville National Historic Site, Macon County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Henry Cox began in 1837 in Indiana, USA.
  • In 1850, Henry Cox resided in Monroe, Howard, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1856, Henry Cox resided in Polk, Benton, Iowa, USA.
  • Henry Cox married Eliza Jane Griffin.
  • Henry Cox passed away in 1864 in Andersonville National Historic Site, Macon County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Henry Cox's Ancestors

Self
Henry Cox
1837–1864
Birth Place: Indiana, USA
Parents
John Frank Cox
1809–1882
Jefferson, Clinton County, Indiana, United States of America
Pauline (Perlina) Cain
1812–1881
Boonesboro, Clark, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Er Cox
1786–1855
New Jersey, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States,
Elizabeth Lame
1792–1834
Kentucky, Kentucky, USA
Arnold Cain
1778–1855
Greenbrier, Virginia, USA
Nancy Allen
1788–1872
Boonesboro, Clark, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Asa Cox
1753–1839
Ruth Beeler
1753–1846
Joseph Lame
1766–1839
Mary Bates
1767–1851
Edmond Cain
1746–1810
Mary Custer
1753–1830
Elisha Allen
1762–1819
Sarah Akers
1765–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Lame
1714–1775
Sarah Ewin
1745–1789
Mary Arp
1735–1788

Henry Cox's Timeline

6 Records

1837
22 Feb 1837
Birth of Henry Cox in Indiana, USA
Indiana, USA
1850
1850
Age 13
Henry Cox resided here in Monroe, Howard, Indiana, USA
Monroe, Howard, Indiana, USA
1856
1856
Age 19
Henry Cox resided here in Polk, Benton, Iowa, USA
Polk, Benton, Iowa, USA
1860
1860
Age 23
Henry Cox resided here in Polk, Benton, Iowa, USA
Polk, Benton, Iowa, USA
1864
21 Aug 1864
Age 27
Death of Henry Cox in Andersonville Prison, Georgia, USA
Andersonville Prison, Georgia, USA
1864
21 Aug 1864
Age 27
Burial of Henry Cox in Andersonville National Historic Site, Macon County, Georgia, United States of America
Andersonville National Historic Site, Macon County, Georgia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1837
    Event Place: Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [2] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Polk, Benton, Iowa; Roll: M653_311; Page: 770; Family History Library Film: 803311
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Monroe, Howard, Indiana; Roll: M432_151; Page: 400A; Image: 465
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Iowa, U.S., Armed Forces Grave Registrations

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Monroe, Howard, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Monroe, Howard, Indiana; Roll: M432_151; Page: 400A; Image: 465

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1856
    Event Place: Polk, Benton, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Polk, Benton, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Polk, Benton, Iowa; Roll: M653_311; Page: 770; Family History Library Film: 803311

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Urbana, Iowa
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1864
    Event Place: Andersonville Prison, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Registers of Deaths of Volunteers
    [2] U.S. National Cemetery Interment Control Forms
    [3] U.S., Burial Registers, Military Posts and National Cemeteries
    [4] Andersonville Prisoners of War
    [5] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Iowa, U.S., Armed Forces Grave Registrations

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1864
    Event Place: Andersonville National Historic Site, Macon County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [2] U.S. National Cemetery Interment Control Forms
    [3] U.S., Burial Registers, Military Posts and National Cemeteries
    [4] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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