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Lydia Cox 1841–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 August 1841

Birth Location: Indiana

Death Date: 14 January 1920

Death Location: Louisville, Clay County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Alexander Cox

Mother: Mary Spurlin

Spouse(s): Wm Blair

Children(s): Wm Blair, John Blair, Stephen Blair, James Blair, Alexander Blair

In 1841, Lydia Cox entered the world in Indiana, born to Alexander Cox And Mary Spurlin. In 1850, Lydia Cox resided in Marion, Lawrence, Indiana, USA. In 1860, Lydia Cox resided in Township 5 Range 5, Clay, Illinois, USA. Lydia Cox married Wm Blair, and had children including Alexander Blair, James D Blair, John M Blair, Stephen Blair, Wm R Blair. Lydia Cox passed away in 1920 in Louisville, Clay County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1841, Lydia Cox entered the world in Indiana, born to Alexander Cox And Mary Spurlin.
  • In 1850, Lydia Cox resided in Marion, Lawrence, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1860, Lydia Cox resided in Township 5 Range 5, Clay, Illinois, USA.
  • Lydia Cox married Wm Blair, and had children including Alexander Blair, James D Blair, John M Blair, Stephen Blair, Wm R Blair.
  • Lydia Cox passed away in 1920 in Louisville, Clay County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Cox
1819–1904
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Mary Spurlin
1822–1903
Birth Location: Indiana, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Wm Blair
1833–
Birth Location: Indiana
WB

Children(s)

Wm Blair
1867–
Birth Location: Illinois
WB
John Blair
1860–
Birth Location: Indiana
JB
Stephen Blair
1864–
Birth Location: Illinois
SB
James Blair
1862–
Birth Location: Illinois
JB
Alexander Blair
1866–
Birth Location: Illinois
AB

Lydia Cox's Ancestors

Self
Lydia Cox
1841–1920
Birth Place: Indiana
Parents
Alexander Cox
1819–1904
North Carolina
Mary Spurlin
1822–1903
Indiana, United States of America
Grandparents
Rankin Cox
1783–1831
Grayson County, Virginia, United States of America
Mary (“Polly”) Burton
1790–1864
Zachariah Sperlin
1775–1829
Surry, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Lieutenant Cox
1737–1819
Margaret McGowan
1742–1811
John Burton
1758–1836
Susannah Stamper
1767–1845
Zachariah Sr
1749–1837
Elizabeth Brooks
1749–1845
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joshua Jr
1694–1747
Mary Rankin
1710–1756
Jeremiah Spurling
1704–1770
Hannah Johnson
1724–1797

Lydia Cox's Descendants

1.
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Lydia Cox (18 August 1841–14 January 1920) m. Wm Blair (Nov 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–

Lydia Cox's Timeline

10 Records

1841
18 August 1841
Birth of Lydia Cox in Indiana
Indiana
1850
1850
Age 9
Lydia Cox resided here in Marion, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Marion, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 19
Lydia Cox resided here in Township 5 Range 5, Clay, Illinois, USA
Township 5 Range 5, Clay, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 29
Lydia Cox resided here in Blair, Clay, Illinois, USA
Blair, Clay, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 39
Lydia Cox resided here in Blair, Clay, Illinois, USA
Blair, Clay, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 59
Lydia Cox resided here in Blair, Clay, Illinois, USA
Blair, Clay, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 69
Lydia Cox resided here in Blair, Clay, Illinois, USA
Blair, Clay, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 79
Lydia Cox resided here in Houston Ward 5, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston Ward 5, Harris, Texas, USA
1920
14 January 1920
Age 79
Death of Lydia Cox in Blair, Clay, Illinois
Blair, Clay, Illinois
1920
16 Oct 1920
Age 79
Lydia Cox - Probate in Butte, California, USA
Butte, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 August 1841
    Event Place: Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Houston Ward 5, Harris, Texas; Roll: T625_1814; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 82
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Blair, Clay, Illinois; Roll: 181; Page: 250C; Enumeration District: 145
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Blair, Clay, Illinois; Roll: M593_196; Page: 17A; Family History Library Film: 545695
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Blair, Clay, Illinois; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1240242
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 5 Range 5, Clay, Illinois; Roll: M653_162; Page: 569; Family History Library Film: 803162
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Blair, Clay, Illinois; Roll: T624_233; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1374246
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Marion, Lawrence, Indiana; Roll: M432_158; Page: 339A; Image: 36
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Marion, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Marion, Lawrence, Indiana; Roll: M432_158; Page: 339A; Image: 36

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 5 Range 5, Clay, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 5 Range 5, Clay, Illinois; Roll: M653_162; Page: 569; Family History Library Film: 803162

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Blair, Clay, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Blair, Clay, Illinois; Roll: M593_196; Page: 17A; Family History Library Film: 545695

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Blair, Clay, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Blair, Clay, Illinois; Roll: 181; Page: 250C; Enumeration District: 145

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Blair, Clay, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Blair, Clay, Illinois; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1240242

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Blair, Clay, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Blair, Clay, Illinois; Roll: T624_233; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1374246

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Houston Ward 5, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Houston Ward 5, Harris, Texas; Roll: T625_1814; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 82

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 January 1920
    Event Place: Blair, Clay, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] California, Wills and Probate Records, Author: California. Superior Court (Butte County); Probate Place: Butte, California
    [3] Missouri, St. Louis Public Library Obituary Index, St Louis Public Library; St Louis, Missouri
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Louisville, Clay County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1920
    Event Place: Butte, California, USA
    Record Source: California, Wills and Probate Records, Author: California. Superior Court (Butte County); Probate Place: Butte, California
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