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Joe Cecil “Joseph” Cox 1890–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 1890

Birth Location: North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 9 Nov 1942

Death Location: Danville, Danville City, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Joseph Cox

Mother: Mary Benton

Spouse(s): Mary Cox

Children(s): Myrtle Burton, Marvin Cox, Ruby Barbra, George Cox, Percy Cox, Mildred Cox

In 1890, Joe Cecil “Joseph” Cox entered the world in North Carolina, USA, born to Joseph Hamilton Cox And Mary Jane Benton. In 1900, Joe Cecil “Joseph” Cox resided in Madison, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA. In 1917, Joe Cecil “Joseph” Cox resided in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA. Joe Cecil “Joseph” Cox married Mary Lee Cox, and had children including George Washington Cox, Gorman Cox, Marvin Lee Cox, Mildred Cox, Myrtle Othelia Burton, Percy B Cox, Ruby Elizabeth Barbra. Joe Cecil “Joseph” Cox passed away in 1942 in Danville, Danville City, Virginia, United States of America.

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1890, Joe Cecil “Joseph” Cox entered the world in North Carolina, USA, born to Joseph Hamilton Cox And Mary Jane Benton.
  • In 1900, Joe Cecil “Joseph” Cox resided in Madison, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1917, Joe Cecil “Joseph” Cox resided in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA.
  • Joe Cecil “Joseph” Cox married Mary Lee Cox, and had children including George Washington Cox, Gorman Cox, Marvin Lee Cox, Mildred Cox, Myrtle Othelia Burton, Percy B Cox, Ruby Elizabeth Barbra.
  • Joe Cecil “Joseph” Cox passed away in 1942 in Danville, Danville City, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joe Cox's Ancestors

Self
Joe Cox
1890–1942
Birth Place: North Carolina, USA
Parents
Joseph Hamilton Cox
1855–1928
North Carolina, United States
Mary (Jane) Benton
1860–1926
North Carolina
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joe Cox's Descendants

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Joe (Cecil “Joseph”) Cox (May 1890–9 Nov 1942) m. Mary (Lee) Cox (30 April 1891–12 December 1962)
  1. 1. Myrtle (Othelia) Burton 1912–1981
  2. 2. Marvin (Lee) Cox 1914–1915
  3. 3. Ruby (Elizabeth) Barbra 1922–1974
  4. 4. George (Washington) Cox 1916–1965
  5. 5. Percy (B*) Cox 1919–
  6. 6. Mildred Cox 1925–

Joe Cox's Timeline

8 Records

1890
May 1890
Birth of Joe Cecil “Joseph” Cox in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 10
Joe Cecil “Joseph” Cox resided here in Madison, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
Madison, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 27
Joe Cecil “Joseph” Cox resided here in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 30
Joe Cecil “Joseph” Cox resided here in Danville Ward 6, Danville (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Danville Ward 6, Danville (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 40
Joe Cecil “Joseph” Cox resided here in Danville, Danville, Danville (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Danville, Danville, Danville (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 45
Joe Cecil “Joseph” Cox resided here in Danville, Danville City, Virginia
Danville, Danville City, Virginia
1940
1940
Age 50
Joe Cecil “Joseph” Cox resided here in , Danville, Danville City, Virginia, USA
, Danville, Danville City, Virginia, USA
1942
9 Nov 1942
Age 52
Death of Joe Cecil “Joseph” Cox in Danville, Virginia, USA
Danville, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1890
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Danville, Danville City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04306; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 106-20
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Danville Ward 6, Danville (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T625_1886; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 43
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Danville, Danville (Independent City), Virginia; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2342201
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Pittsylvania County
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [8] Virginia, U.S., Death Records
    [9] North Carolina, U.S., Deaths
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records
    [12] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [13] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Bee; Publication Date: 10 Nov 1942; Publication Place: Danville, Virginia, USA; ,0.07002214,0.5026554,0.23737782&xid=3355
    [14] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Madison, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Pittsylvania County

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Danville Ward 6, Danville (Independent City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Danville Ward 6, Danville (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T625_1886; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 43

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Danville, Danville, Danville (Independent City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Danville, Danville (Independent City), Virginia; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2342201

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Danville, Danville City, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Danville, Danville City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04306; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 106-20

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: , Danville, Danville City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Danville, Danville City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04306; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 106-20

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Danville
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Bee; Publication Date: 10 Nov 1942; Publication Place: Danville, Virginia, USA; ,0.07002214,0.5026554,0.23737782&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Nov 1942
    Event Place: Danville, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Death Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Bee; Publication Date: 10 Nov 1942; Publication Place: Danville, Virginia, USA; ,0.07002214,0.5026554,0.23737782&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Danville, Danville City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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