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Lieutenant David Cox 1737–1819 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1737

Birth Location: Greencastle, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 8 Jan 1819

Death Location: Baywood, Grayson County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Joshua Jr

Mother: Mary Rankin

Spouse(s): Margaret McGowan

Children(s): Rankin Cox, Samuel Sr, John Cox, Joshua Cox

In 1737, Lieutenant David Cox entered the world in Greencastle, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Joshua John Cox Jr And Mary Katherine Rankin. Lieutenant David Cox married Margaret Ann Mcgowan, and had children including John Cox, Joshua Mccowen Cox, Rankin Cox, Samuel Cox Sr. Lieutenant David Cox passed away in 1819 in Baywood, Grayson County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1737, Lieutenant David Cox entered the world in Greencastle, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Joshua John Cox Jr And Mary Katherine Rankin.
  • Lieutenant David Cox married Margaret Ann Mcgowan, and had children including John Cox, Joshua Mccowen Cox, Rankin Cox, Samuel Cox Sr.
  • Lieutenant David Cox passed away in 1819 in Baywood, Grayson County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joshua Jr
1694–1747
Birth Location: Ireland
JJ
Mary Rankin
1710–1756
Birth Location: Ulster, Ireland
MR

Spouses(s)

Margaret McGowan
1742–1811
Birth Location: Scottland
MM

Children(s)

Rankin Cox
1783–1831
Birth Location: Grayson County, Virginia, United States of America
RC
Samuel Sr
1773–1864
Birth Location: Grayson, Virginia, USA
SS
John Cox
1771–1856
Birth Location: Mouth of Wilson, Grayson County, Virginia, United States of America
JC
Joshua Cox
1766–1820
Birth Location: Bridle Creek, Grayson County, Virginia, United States of America
JC

Lieutenant Cox's Ancestors

Self
Lieutenant Cox
1737–1819
Birth Place: Greencastle, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Joshua “John” Cox Jr
1694–1747
Ireland
Mary (Katherine) Rankin
1710–1756
Ulster, Ireland
Grandparents
Richard Cox
1650–1733
Bandon, Cork, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lieutenant Cox's Descendants

1.
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Lieutenant (David) Cox (1737–8 Jan 1819) m. Margaret (Ann) McGowan (1742–April 1811)
  1. 1. Rankin Cox 1783–1831 m. Mary (“Polly”) Burton 1790–1864
    1. 1. David Cox 1811–1896 m. Polly Spurlin 1811–1899
      1. 1. Alexander Cox 1839–
      2. 2. Galloway ('Calloway') Cox 1845–
      3. 3. Elizabeth Cox 1837–1873 m. Robert Hall 1834–1881
        1. 1. David (Rankin) Hall 1864–1942 m. Lyly Hall 1874–1875
        2. 2. Simpson (Burton) Hall 1869–1950 m. Nancy (Bell) Speer 1870–1947
        3. 3. Rosedale ("Rosa") Hall 1867–1952 m. Thomas (Henson) Tolbert 1868–1950
        4. 4. Nancy (A) Hall 1872–1872
        5. 5. Mary (M) Hall 1859–
      4. 4. Simpson (Burton) Cox 1850–1904 m. Euseba (Elizabeth) Slusser 1856–1932
        1. 1. Ebert (Drexal) Cox 1892–1984 m. Lila Eason 1892–1985
        2. 2. David (Simpson) Cox 1878–1957 m. Elizabeth (“Lizzie”) Norman 1872–1950
        3. 3. William (C) Cox 1884– m. Lois (D) Myers 1886–
        4. 4. Oral (Guy Cox) Sr. 1888–1923 m. Grace (Daisy) Burton 1888–1947
      5. 5. Samuel (David) Cox 1832–1892 m. Mary (J) Stephens 1834–1921
        1. 1. Joseph Cox 1866–
        2. 2. Sarah (Jane) Cox 1872–
        3. 3. Alonzo Cox 1875–1936
        4. 4. Mary (Catharine) Cox 1863–1948
        5. 5. Mary (Susan) Cox 1858–
        6. 6. William (T) Cox 1854–
        7. 7. July (Ann) Cox 1868–
      6. 6. Amaza Cox 1824–1870 m. Hiram Burton 1823–1873
        1. 1. Ada Burton 1861–
        2. 2. Mary (E) Burton 1866–
        3. 3. Harriett (Hattie) Burton 1858–1940 m. Stewart (Jeremiah) Rariden 1860–1929
        4. 4. John (H.) Burton 1865–1887
        5. 5. Albert Burton 1863–1863
        6. 6. David (E.) Burton 1868–1921 m. Martha (B “Mattie”) Mullis 1879–1940
    2. 2. Alexander Cox 1819–1904 m. Mary Spurlin 1822–1903
      1. 1. Lydia Cox 1841–1920 m. Wm Blair 1833–
        1. 1. Wm (R) Blair 1867–
        2. 2. John (M) Blair 1860–
        3. 3. Stephen Blair 1864–
        4. 4. James (D) Blair 1862–
        5. 5. Alexander Blair 1866–
      2. 2. James (Alan) Cox 1854–1911 m. Malinda Edwards 1848–1931
        1. 1. Pearl Cox 1882–1923 m. Claude (Milton) Erwin 1884–1943
      3. 3. Elsworth Cox 1866–1931 m. Belle Eager 1869–1942
        1. 1. Harley (Aden) Cox 1898–1952 m. Mildred (Jauneta) Stephens 1906– m. Thelma (May) Squires 1909–
        2. 2. Lucile Cox 1898– m. Raymond (E) Burton 1895–
      4. 4. Sarah (Jane) Cox 1848–1931
      5. 5. Richard Cox 1844–1917 m. Sylvia (Ann) Cleaveland 1843–1930
        1. 1. William (Sherman) Cox 1884–
        2. 2. Mattie Cox 1872–
        3. 3. Rosa (May) Cox 1879–
        4. 4. John (Albert) Cox 1870–
        5. 5. Schuyler (Grant) Cox 1868–
        6. 6. Orleana Cox 1866–1947 m. Robert Chezem 1868–1917
        7. 7. Eli (Harlin) Cox 1876–
        8. 8. Mary Cox 1874–
      6. 6. Elza Cox 1866–
      7. 7. Amaza (E) Cox 1857–
      8. 8. John Cox 1852–
      9. 9. Mary (E.) Stephens 1858–
    3. 3. William Cox 1828–
  2. 2. Samuel (Cox) Sr 1773–1864 m. Rebecca Osborne 1782–1870
    1. 1. Samuel (Cox) Jr 1827–1915 m. Pheobe (Ann) Osborn 1845–1915
      1. 1. Emmet Cox 1868–
      2. 2. Jefferson Cox 1861–
      3. 3. Robt (L) Cox 1865–
      4. 4. Guy (P.) Cox 1875–
      5. 5. Mollie (C.) Cox 1872–
  3. 3. John Cox 1771–1856 m. Lucy Cox 1780–1852
  4. 4. Joshua (McCowen) Cox 1766–1820 m. Ruth Osborne 1770–1851
    1. 1. Margaret Doughton 1801–
    2. 2. Jane Ward 1803–1848
    3. 3. Isom Cox 1812–1883
    4. 4. David Cox 1790–1878
    5. 5. John (McGowen) Cox 1788–1850
    6. 6. Samuel (Bryan) Cox 1810–1882
    7. 7. Hardin (Alexander) Cox 1796–1867 m. Nancy Reeves 1804–1891 m. Jane Hash 1745–
    8. 8. Hannah Osborne 1803–1876

Lieutenant Cox's Timeline

6 Records

1737
1737
Birth of Lieutenant David Cox in Greencastle, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Greencastle, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
1760
1760
Age 23
Lieutenant David Cox was married in Fort, Wythe, Virginia, United States
Fort, Wythe, Virginia, United States
1764
1764
Age 27
Lieutenant David Cox was married in Augusta, Virginia, United States
Augusta, Virginia, United States
1793
1793
Age 56
Lieutenant David Cox resided here in Thorntons District, Wilkes County, NC
Thorntons District, Wilkes County, NC
1819
8 Jan 1819
Age 82
Death of Lieutenant David Cox in Grayson, Virginia, United States
Grayson, Virginia, United States
1820
1820
Age 83
Lieutenant David Cox resided here in Grayson, Virginia, United States
Grayson, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1737
    Event Place: Greencastle, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 350
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [3] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [4] Millennium File
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1760
    Event Place: Fort, Wythe, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1764
    Event Place: Augusta, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: of NC

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1793
    Event Place: Thorntons District, Wilkes County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Grayson, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Grayson, Virginia; Page: 44; NARA Roll: M33_131; Image: 61

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Jan 1819
    Event Place: Grayson, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 350
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [3] Millennium File
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Baywood, Grayson County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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