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Mary May "Polly" Cox 1838–1915 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Sep 1838

Birth Location: Hardeman County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 20 Dec 1915

Death Location: Greenville, Hardeman County, Tennessee

Father: William Cox

Mother: Sarah Rogers

Spouse(s): Edward Cox

Children(s): Sarah Cox, Edward Jr, Abraham Cox, William Cox, Rev. Cox, Rebecca Cox, Allen Cox, Riley Cox, Mary Cox, Infant Cox, Elizabeth Cox, Joe Cox

In 1838, Mary May "Polly" Cox entered the world in Hardeman County, Tennessee, USA, born to William Joseph Joseph Cox And Sarah Sally Rogers. In 1870, Mary May "Polly" Cox resided in District 13, Hardeman, Tennessee, USA. In 1880, Mary May "Polly" Cox resided in District 13, Hardeman, Tennessee, USA. Mary May "Polly" Cox married Edward Harrison Doc Cox, and had children including Abraham Alexander Cox, Allen Mc Daniel Cox, Edward Harrison Cox Jr, Elizabeth Cox, Infant Cox, Joe Cox, Mary Ann Cox, Rebecca Jane Beckie Cox, Rev John Thomas Trigger Cox, Riley Cox, Sarah Ann Cox, William Bill Sherman Cox. Mary May "Polly" Cox passed away in 1915 in Greenville, Hardeman County, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • In 1838, Mary May "Polly" Cox entered the world in Hardeman County, Tennessee, USA, born to William Joseph Joseph Cox And Sarah Sally Rogers.
  • In 1870, Mary May "Polly" Cox resided in District 13, Hardeman, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1880, Mary May "Polly" Cox resided in District 13, Hardeman, Tennessee, USA.
  • Mary May "Polly" Cox married Edward Harrison Doc Cox, and had children including Abraham Alexander Cox, Allen Mc Daniel Cox, Edward Harrison Cox Jr, Elizabeth Cox, Infant Cox, Joe Cox, Mary Ann Cox, Rebecca Jane Beckie Cox, Rev John Thomas Trigger Cox, Riley Cox, Sarah Ann Cox, William Bill Sherman Cox.
  • Mary May "Polly" Cox passed away in 1915 in Greenville, Hardeman County, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Mary Cox's Ancestors

Self
Mary Cox
1838–1915
Birth Place: Hardeman County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
William Joseph "Joseph" Cox
1811–1899
Lauderdale, Alabama, United States
Sarah ("Sally") Rogers
1821–1905
Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Daniel Cox
1772–1858
Washington, Maryland, United States
Dorcus (Ireland) Criner
1776–1820
Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Josiah (Quincy) Rogers
1796–1869
Chatham, North Carolina, United States
Jane Sadler
1800–1869
Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Ezekial Cox
1729–1777
Sarah Rose
1734–1796
John Criner
1750–1850
Elizabeth Smith
1750–1814
Rev. Rogers
1775–1850
Sarah Rogers
1778–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Archibald Smith
1717–1761

Mary Cox's Descendants

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Mary (May "Polly") Cox (21 Sep 1838–20 Dec 1915) m. Edward (Harrison "Doc") Cox (28 Dec 1832–28 February 1922)
  1. 1. Sarah (Ann) Cox 1860–1905 m. William Henson 1867–1944
    1. 1. Ethel (Mae) Henson 1892–1972 m. Thomas (Walter) Campbell 1885–1964 m. John (Bundy) Roberson 1889–1981
      1. 1. Tressie (Elmer Isbell) Lewis 1911–1992 m. John (Paul) Isbell 1905–1933 m. Amon (Hatch) Sr. 1921–1983 m. Martin (Luther Lewis) Sr. 1926–1993
        1. 1. Patricia (Elaine) Lewis 1947–2018 m. Richard (Wade) Taylor 1946–2023
        2. 2. Juan (Paul) Isbell 1932–2022 m. Elizabeth Cherry 1936–2017
        3. 3. Mona (Lee) Isbell 1933–2021 m. Angus (A) Gillis 1933–1993
      2. 2. John (Melvin) Robinson 1924–1991 m. Margie (Laphane) Cox 1928–2016
        1. 1. John (Melvin Robinson) Jr 1951–2008
    2. 2. John (Robert) Henson 1886–1961
    3. 3. Martha (Rosanna) Henson 1890–1957
    4. 4. Abraham (Harrison) Henson 1893–1957
    5. 5. William (Abner) Henson 1895–1967
    6. 6. Ollie (Belle) Henson 1897–1984
    7. 7. Hugh (Allen) Henson 1899–1900
    8. 8. Effie (Jane) Henson 1901–1985
    9. 9. Virgil (A.) Henson 1903–1993
    10. 10. Mary (Ann) Henson 1889–1981
    11. 11. Hattie (L) Henson 1890–
    12. 12. James (D) Henson 1886–
    13. 13. Sarrah (A) Henson 1891–
  2. 2. Edward (Harrison Cox) Jr 1863–1949
  3. 3. Abraham (Alexander) Cox 1869–1881
  4. 4. William ("Bill" Sherman) Cox 1872–1950
  5. 5. Rev. (John Thomas "Trigger") Cox 1861–1937
  6. 6. Rebecca (Jane "Beckie") Cox 1868–1950
  7. 7. Allen (Mc Daniel) Cox 1875–1927
  8. 8. Riley Cox 1880–1880
  9. 9. Mary (Ann) Cox 1877–1902
  10. 10. Infant Cox 1891–1893
  11. 11. Elizabeth Cox 1860–1937
  12. 12. Joe Cox 1870–1956

Mary Cox's Timeline

4 Records

1838
21 Sep 1838
Birth of Mary May "Polly" Cox in Hardeman County, Tennessee, USA
Hardeman County, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 32
Mary May "Polly" Cox resided here in District 13, Hardeman, Tennessee, USA
District 13, Hardeman, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 42
Mary May "Polly" Cox resided here in District 13, Hardeman, Tennessee, USA
District 13, Hardeman, Tennessee, USA
1915
20 Dec 1915
Age 77
Death of Mary May "Polly" Cox in Greenville, Hardeman County, Tennessee
Greenville, Hardeman County, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Sep 1838
    Event Place: Hardeman County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1965, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 1
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 13, Hardeman, Tennessee; Roll: 1259; Page: 352B; Enumeration District: 052
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 13, Hardeman, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1533; Page: 283A; Family History Library Film: 553032

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 13, Hardeman, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 13, Hardeman, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1533; Page: 283A; Family History Library Film: 553032

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 13, Hardeman, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 13, Hardeman, Tennessee; Roll: 1259; Page: 352B; Enumeration District: 052

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Dec 1915
    Event Place: Greenville, Hardeman County, Tennessee

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