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Melvin Perry Cox 1855–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 1855

Birth Location: Stewart, Tennessee

Death Date: 2 May 1920

Death Location: Rock Springs, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA

Father: John III

Mother: Cynthia Copass

Spouse(s): Mary Simmons

Children(s): Jetty Cox, Rufus Cox, Rose Cox, Alfred Cox, Ruben Cox, Daily Cox, Richard Cox

The story of Melvin Perry Cox began in 1855 in Stewart, Tennessee. In 1860, Melvin Perry Cox resided in District 14, Sullivan, Tennessee. In 1870, Melvin Perry Cox resided in District 14, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA. Melvin Perry Cox married Mary Anne Simmons, and had children including Alfred Franklin Cox, Daily Jackson Cox, Jetty Zora Cox, Richard C Cox, Rose Cox, Ruben D Cox, Rufus Cox. Melvin Perry Cox passed away in 1920 in Rock Springs, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Melvin Perry Cox began in 1855 in Stewart, Tennessee.
  • In 1860, Melvin Perry Cox resided in District 14, Sullivan, Tennessee.
  • In 1870, Melvin Perry Cox resided in District 14, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA.
  • Melvin Perry Cox married Mary Anne Simmons, and had children including Alfred Franklin Cox, Daily Jackson Cox, Jetty Zora Cox, Richard C Cox, Rose Cox, Ruben D Cox, Rufus Cox.
  • Melvin Perry Cox passed away in 1920 in Rock Springs, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John III
1824–1906
Birth Location: Sullivan, Tennessee
JI
Cynthia Copass
1830–1912
Birth Location: Washington, Tennessee
CC

Spouses(s)

Mary Simmons
1861–1930
Birth Location: Tennessee
MS

Children(s)

Jetty Cox
1888–1973
Birth Location: Sullivan, Tennessee
JC
Rufus Cox
1881–
Birth Location: Tennessee
RC
Rose Cox
1886–1974
Birth Location: Tennessee
RC
Alfred Cox
1890–1988
Birth Location: Tennessee
AC
Ruben Cox
1893–1987
Birth Location: Tennessee
RC
Daily Cox
1900–
Birth Location: Tennessee
DC
Richard Cox
1901–
Birth Location: Tennessee
RC

Melvin Cox's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Cox
1855–1920
Birth Place: Stewart, Tennessee
Parents
John Harvey Cox III
1824–1906
Sullivan, Tennessee
Cynthia (Ardilla) Copass
1830–1912
Washington, Tennessee
Grandparents
John (Harvey Cox) Jr.
1793–1863
Charles City, Charles City, Virginia, USA
Mary (Margaret Edison) Connally
1796–1837
Lunenburg, Richmond, Virginia
Nathan (William) Copas
1803–1873
Washington, Tennessee
Rhoda Jackson
1802–1858
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
John Cox
1762–1836
Mary Job
1765–1841
John Copas
1774–1867
Nancy Job
1781–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Jobe
1737–1808
Deborah MacKay
1748–1814
Nathanial Job
1739–
Lydia McCarty
1756–

Melvin Cox's Descendants

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Melvin (Perry) Cox (May 1855–2 May 1920) m. Mary (Anne) Simmons (1861–1930)
  1. 1. Jetty (Zora) Cox 1888–1973 m. Robert (Love Taylor) Jobe 1888–1962
    1. 1. Robert (Niles) Jobe 1912–1988 m. J (Mabel) Deakins 1912–1973
    2. 2. Nila (Evelyn) Jobe 1922–2006
  2. 2. Rufus Cox 1881–
  3. 3. Rose Cox 1886–1974
  4. 4. Alfred (Franklin) Cox 1890–1988
  5. 5. Ruben (D) Cox 1893–1987 m. Grace (M) Boyd 1901–1967
    1. 1. Leonard (Carl) Cox 1926–2004 m. Carrie L 1929–2006
    2. 2. Paul Cox 1922–
  6. 6. Daily (Jackson) Cox 1900– m. Inez (G "Ina") Hite 1901–
    1. 1. Mildred (Lokiel) Cox 1922–2006 m. Herman (E.) Kitzmiller 1916–1998
      1. 1. Betty (Sue) Kitzmiller 1947–1947
    2. 2. Milton (Elmer) Cox 1924–1993 m. Christine Marsh 1927–2003
  7. 7. Richard (C) Cox 1901–

Melvin Cox's Timeline

8 Records

1855
May 1855
Birth of Melvin Perry Cox in Stewart, Tennessee
Stewart, Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 5
Melvin Perry Cox resided here in District 14, Sullivan, Tennessee
District 14, Sullivan, Tennessee
1870
1870
Age 15
Melvin Perry Cox resided here in District 14, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
District 14, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 25
Melvin Perry Cox resided here in District 14, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
District 14, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 45
Melvin Perry Cox resided here in Civil District 14, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 14, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 55
Melvin Perry Cox resided here in Civil District 14, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 14, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 65
Melvin Perry Cox resided here in Civil District 14, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 14, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1920
2 May 1920
Age 65
Death of Melvin Perry Cox in Sullivan, Tennessee
Sullivan, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1855
    Event Place: Stewart, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1959, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 121
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 14, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1767; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 170; Image: 221
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 14, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: 1281; Page: 417C; Enumeration District: 020
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 14, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1565; Page: 508A; Family History Library Film: 553064
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 14, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: 1601; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0114; FHL microfilm: 1241601
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 14, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1275; Page: 118; Family History Library Film: 805275
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 14, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1522; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0166; FHL microfilm: 1375535
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 14, Sullivan, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 14, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1275; Page: 118; Family History Library Film: 805275

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 14, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 14, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1565; Page: 508A; Family History Library Film: 553064

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 14, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 14, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: 1281; Page: 417C; Enumeration District: 020

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 14, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 14, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: 1601; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0114; FHL microfilm: 1241601

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 14, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 14, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1522; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0166; FHL microfilm: 1375535

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 14, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 14, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1767; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 170; Image: 221

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 May 1920
    Event Place: Sullivan, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1959, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 121
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rock Springs, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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