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Lieutenant David (S.A.R.) COX 1735–1818 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1735

Birth Location: McDowells Mill, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 8 JAN 1818

Death Location: Bridle Creek, Grayson County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Joshua Sr

Mother: Mary Rankin

Spouse(s): Margaret McGowan

Children(s): Annie Cox, John Cox, Joshua Cox, Catherine Cox, Samuel Sr

The story of Lieutenant David (S.A.R.) COX began in 1735 in McDowells Mill, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. Lieutenant David (S.A.R.) COX married Margaret Ann Mcgowan, and had children including Annie Cox, Catherine Cox, John Big John Cox, Joshua Mcgowen Cox, Samuel Cox Sr. Lieutenant David (S.A.R.) COX passed away in 1818 in Bridle Creek, Grayson County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Lieutenant David (S.A.R.) COX began in 1735 in McDowells Mill, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Lieutenant David (S.A.R.) COX married Margaret Ann Mcgowan, and had children including Annie Cox, Catherine Cox, John Big John Cox, Joshua Mcgowen Cox, Samuel Cox Sr.
  • Lieutenant David (S.A.R.) COX passed away in 1818 in Bridle Creek, Grayson County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joshua Sr
1694–1747
Birth Location: Dunmanway, Ireland
JS
Mary Rankin
1705–1756
Birth Location: Derry, Ulster, Ireland
MR

Spouses(s)

Margaret McGowan
1742–1811
Birth Location: Kerr Creek, Orange, VA
MM

Children(s)

Annie Cox
1768–1850
Birth Location: Elk Creek, Grayson, Virginia, United States
AC
John Cox
1771–1856
Birth Location: Botetourt, Virginia, British Colonial America
JC
Joshua Cox
1766–1820
Birth Location: Bridle Creek, Grayson, Virginia, United States
JC
Catherine Cox
1769–1843
Birth Location: Grayson, Virginia, United States
CC
Samuel Sr
1773–1864
Birth Location: Cox's Ford, Fincastle County, Province of Virginia
SS

Lieutenant COX's Ancestors

Self
Lieutenant COX
1735–1818
Birth Place: McDowells Mill, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Joshua "John" Cox Sr
1694–1747
Dunmanway, Ireland
Mary (Catherine) Rankin
1705–1756
Derry, Ulster, Ireland
Grandparents
Sir (Richard Cox (Lord Chancellor of) Ireland)
1650–1733
County, Cork, Ireland
Sir (Richard) Cox
1678–1734
Henrico Co. Virginia
John (Thomas) RANKIN
1690–1749
Derry, Ulster, Ireland
Margaret (Jane MC) Elwee
1689–1724
Derry, Cavan, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Richard Cox
1610–1651
Katherine Bird
1628–1650
JOHN SR
1630–1692
Mary (Cannon)
1645–1693
Margaret Farrar
1641–1724
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Michael Cox
1575–1620
Jane Cox
1578–1669
Walter Byrd
1600–1679
Michella Wilbourne
1610–1680
William Cox
1597–1656
Elizabeth Hutchens
1612–1665
William Jr.
1625–1690
Elizabeth Hutchens
1612–1665

Lieutenant COX's Descendants

1.
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Lieutenant (David (S.A.R.)) COX (1735–8 JAN 1818) m. Margaret (Ann) McGowan (1 DEC 1742–APR 1811)
  1. 1. Annie Cox 1768–1850
  2. 2. John (Big John) Cox 1771–1856
  3. 3. Joshua (Mcgowen) Cox 1766–1820 m. Ruth Osborne 1770–1851
    1. 1. Samuel (B.) Cox 1810–1882
    2. 2. Hannah COX 1802–1876
    3. 3. Hardin (Alexander) Cox 1796–1867
    4. 4. John COX 1788–1850
    5. 5. Joshua COX 1808–1880
    6. 6. Margaret COX 1798–1878
    7. 7. Jane (Jennie) Cox 1803–1848
    8. 8. David (Esquire) Cox 1790–1878
    9. 9. Isom COX 1812–1883 m. Ginsey Cox 1818–
  4. 4. Catherine Cox 1769–1843 m. John Blevins 1736–1830
    1. 1. Mary (Polly) Blevins 1791–1868
  5. 5. Samuel (Cox) Sr 1773–1864 m. Rebecca Osborne 1783–1870
    1. 1. Jane Cox 1822–1824
    2. 2. Haywood Cox 1814–1892
    3. 3. Adeline Blevins 1813–1899
    4. 4. Nancy (Rebecca) Cox 1815–1854
    5. 5. Nancy (Rebecca) Blevins 1817–1854
    6. 6. Alexander (Franklin) Cox 1820–1902
    7. 7. Samuel ((Affair partner) Cox) JR 1827–1915 m. Charlotte (Mullins Bedwell) affair 1845–1915 m. Phoebe (Ann) Osborne 1845–1915
      1. 1. Mallie (Custis) Cox 1871–1949
      2. 2. Talmage (Osborn) Cox 1885–1971
      3. 3. Jincy (Ellen) Cox 1864–1865
      4. 4. Cabell (Charles) Cox 1880–1957
      5. 5. Guy (Preston) Cox 1874–1936
      6. 6. Pheobe (Ann) Cox 1877–1877
      7. 7. Samuel (Cleveland) Cox 1882–1952
      8. 8. Emmet (Floyd) Cox 1868–1938
      9. 9. Jefferson (Davis) Cox 1862–1936
    8. 8. Calloway (Floyd) Cox 1825–1865
    9. 9. Samuel (Squire Cox) affair 1827–1915 m. Charlotte (Mullins Bedwell) affair 1845–1915 m. Phoebe (Ann) Osborne 1845–1915
      1. 1. Wiley Bedwell 1857–1864
      2. 2. R (Alexander) Bedwell 1861–1945 m. Nancy (Mary) Mullins 1876–1948 m. Mary (J) Dalton 1857–
        1. 1. Benjamin (F) McDonald 1895–1973 m. Evelyn (Emma) Hampton 1897–1976 m. Mary (Ellen) Taylor 1896–1940
        2. 2. Maty (O) Bedwell 1882–
        3. 3. Wiley (A) Bedwell 1885–
        4. 4. Celsta (C) Bedwell 1887–
        5. 5. John (F) Bedwell 1891–
      3. 3. Robert (Lee) Cox 1866–1936

Lieutenant COX's Timeline

2 Records

1735
1735
Birth of Lieutenant David (S.A.R.) COX in McDowells Mill, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
McDowells Mill, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
1818
8 JAN 1818
Age 83
Death of Lieutenant David (S.A.R.) COX in Bridle Creek, Grayson County, Virginia, United States of America
Bridle Creek, Grayson County, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1735
    Event Place: McDowells Mill, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 14 November 2019, 20:58), entry for Lt. David Cox(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L87R-37K
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 March 2019), null, ; Burial, Baywood, Grayson, Virginia, United States of America, Lt. David Cox Cemetery; citing record ID 55352740, <i>Find a Gra
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, Lt. David Cox cemetery, Baywood, Grayson County, VA
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, Digitized books on familysearch.org. I have a copy in my possesion.
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, This book is digtized on familysearch.org
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, Digitized books on familysearch.org. I have a copy in my possesion.
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, Digitized books on familysearch.org. I have a copy in my possesion.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, Recorded in Grayson Co, VA Will Book 1, pages 227-9.
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, Recorded in Grayson Co, VA Will Book 1, pages 227-9.
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, Recorded in Grayson Co, VA Will Book 1, pages 227-9.
    [12] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 March 2019), null, ; Burial, Baywood, Grayson, Virginia, United States of America, Lt. David Cox Cemetery; citing record ID 55352740, <i>Find a Gra
    [13] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 350
    [14] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 March 2019), null, ; Burial, Baywood, Grayson, Virginia, United States of America, Lt. David Cox Cemetery; citing record ID 55352740, <i>Find a Gra
    [15] FamilySearch Family Tree, Lt. David Cox cemetery, Baywood, Grayson County, VA
    [16] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 31 July 2019, 17:47), entry for Lt. David Cox(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L87R-37K
    [17] FamilySearch Family Tree, Lt. David Cox cemetery, Baywood, Grayson County, VA
    [18] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 29 September 2019, 04:31), entry for Lt. David Cox(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L87R-37K
    [19] FamilySearch Family Tree, This book is digtized on familysearch.org
    [20] FamilySearch Family Tree, This book is digtized on familysearch.org

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, This book is digtized on familysearch.org
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, Digitized books on familysearch.org. I have a copy in my possesion.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, Recorded in Grayson Co, VA Will Book 1, pages 227-9.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 31 July 2019, 17:47), entry for Lt. David Cox(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L87R-37K

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Title
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 14 November 2019, 20:58), entry for Lt. David Cox(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L87R-37K
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 March 2018), David Cox in entry for Samuel Cox, 08 Nov 1860; citing Grayson, Carroll, Virginia, reference e 9; FHL microfilm 2,0
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 March 2018), David Cox in entry for Samuel Cox, 08 Nov 1860; citing Grayson, Carroll, Virginia, reference e 9; FHL microfilm 2,0
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 March 2019), null, ; Burial, Baywood, Grayson, Virginia, United States of America, Lt. David Cox Cemetery; citing record ID 55352740, <i>Find a Gra
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, Lt. David Cox cemetery, Baywood, Grayson County, VA
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), David Cox in entry for Samuel Cox, 08 Nov 1864; citing Grayson County, Virginia, reference 1864 #9; FHL microfil
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, Digitized books on familysearch.org. I have a copy in my possesion.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, This book is digtized on familysearch.org
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree, Digitized books on familysearch.org. I have a copy in my possesion.
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, Digitized books on familysearch.org. I have a copy in my possesion.
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, Recorded in Grayson Co, VA Will Book 1, pages 227-9.
    [12] FamilySearch Family Tree, Recorded in Grayson Co, VA Will Book 1, pages 227-9.
    [13] FamilySearch Family Tree, Recorded in Grayson Co, VA Will Book 1, pages 227-9.
    [14] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 March 2019), null, ; Burial, Baywood, Grayson, Virginia, United States of America, Lt. David Cox Cemetery; citing record ID 55352740, <i>Find a Gra
    [15] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 March 2019), null, ; Burial, Baywood, Grayson, Virginia, United States of America, Lt. David Cox Cemetery; citing record ID 55352740, <i>Find a Gra
    [16] FamilySearch Family Tree, Lt. David Cox cemetery, Baywood, Grayson County, VA
    [17] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 31 July 2019, 17:47), entry for Lt. David Cox(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L87R-37K
    [18] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), David Cox in entry for Samuel Cox, 08 Nov 1864; citing Grayson County, Virginia, reference 1864 #9; FHL microfil
    [19] FamilySearch Family Tree, Lt. David Cox cemetery, Baywood, Grayson County, VA
    [20] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), David Cox in entry for Samuel Cox, 08 Nov 1864; citing Grayson County, Virginia, reference 1864 #9; FHL microfil
    [21] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 March 2018), David Cox in entry for Samuel Cox, 08 Nov 1860; citing Grayson, Carroll, Virginia, reference e 9; FHL microfilm 2,0
    [22] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 29 September 2019, 04:31), entry for Lt. David Cox(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L87R-37K
    [23] FamilySearch Family Tree, This book is digtized on familysearch.org
    [24] FamilySearch Family Tree, This book is digtized on familysearch.org

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Baywood, Grayson County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 14 November 2019, 20:58), entry for Lt. David Cox(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L87R-37K
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 March 2019), null, ; Burial, Baywood, Grayson, Virginia, United States of America, Lt. David Cox Cemetery; citing record ID 55352740, <i>Find a Gra
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, Lt. David Cox cemetery, Baywood, Grayson County, VA
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, Digitized books on familysearch.org. I have a copy in my possesion.
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, This book is digtized on familysearch.org
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, Digitized books on familysearch.org. I have a copy in my possesion.
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, Digitized books on familysearch.org. I have a copy in my possesion.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, Recorded in Grayson Co, VA Will Book 1, pages 227-9.
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, Recorded in Grayson Co, VA Will Book 1, pages 227-9.
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, Recorded in Grayson Co, VA Will Book 1, pages 227-9.
    [12] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 March 2019), null, ; Burial, Baywood, Grayson, Virginia, United States of America, Lt. David Cox Cemetery; citing record ID 55352740, <i>Find a Gra
    [13] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 March 2019), null, ; Burial, Baywood, Grayson, Virginia, United States of America, Lt. David Cox Cemetery; citing record ID 55352740, <i>Find a Gra
    [14] FamilySearch Family Tree, Lt. David Cox cemetery, Baywood, Grayson County, VA
    [15] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 31 July 2019, 17:47), entry for Lt. David Cox(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L87R-37K
    [16] FamilySearch Family Tree, Lt. David Cox cemetery, Baywood, Grayson County, VA
    [17] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 29 September 2019, 04:31), entry for Lt. David Cox(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L87R-37K
    [18] FamilySearch Family Tree, This book is digtized on familysearch.org
    [19] FamilySearch Family Tree, This book is digtized on familysearch.org

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 JAN 1818
    Event Place: Bridle Creek, Grayson County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 14 November 2019, 20:58), entry for Lt. David Cox(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L87R-37K
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 March 2019), null, ; Burial, Baywood, Grayson, Virginia, United States of America, Lt. David Cox Cemetery; citing record ID 55352740, <i>Find a Gra
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, Lt. David Cox cemetery, Baywood, Grayson County, VA
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, Digitized books on familysearch.org. I have a copy in my possesion.
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, This book is digtized on familysearch.org
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, Digitized books on familysearch.org. I have a copy in my possesion.
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, Digitized books on familysearch.org. I have a copy in my possesion.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, Recorded in Grayson Co, VA Will Book 1, pages 227-9.
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, Recorded in Grayson Co, VA Will Book 1, pages 227-9.
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, Recorded in Grayson Co, VA Will Book 1, pages 227-9.
    [12] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 March 2019), null, ; Burial, Baywood, Grayson, Virginia, United States of America, Lt. David Cox Cemetery; citing record ID 55352740, <i>Find a Gra
    [13] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 350
    [14] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 March 2019), null, ; Burial, Baywood, Grayson, Virginia, United States of America, Lt. David Cox Cemetery; citing record ID 55352740, <i>Find a Gra
    [15] FamilySearch Family Tree, Lt. David Cox cemetery, Baywood, Grayson County, VA
    [16] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 31 July 2019, 17:47), entry for Lt. David Cox(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L87R-37K
    [17] FamilySearch Family Tree, Lt. David Cox cemetery, Baywood, Grayson County, VA
    [18] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 29 September 2019, 04:31), entry for Lt. David Cox(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L87R-37K
    [19] FamilySearch Family Tree, This book is digtized on familysearch.org
    [20] FamilySearch Family Tree, This book is digtized on familysearch.org

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 14 November 2019, 20:58), entry for Lt. David Cox(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L87R-37K
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, Digitized books on familysearch.org. I have a copy in my possesion.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, Recorded in Grayson Co, VA Will Book 1, pages 227-9.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, This book is digtized on familysearch.org

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
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