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Ruth M Cox 1843–1922 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Aug 1843

Birth Location: Indiana, USA

Death Date: 1922

Death Location: Sheridan, Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Er Jr

Mother: Dorcas Miller

Spouse(s): Perry Riggs

Children(s): Emerson Riggs, Ida Riggs, Minerva Riggs, Analine Riggs

In 1843, Ruth M Cox entered the world in Indiana, USA, born to Er Cox Jr And Dorcas Miller. In 1850, Ruth M Cox resided in Monroe, Howard, Indiana, USA. In 1860, Ruth M Cox resided in Monroe, New London, Howard, Indiana, USA. Ruth M Cox married Perry C Riggs, and had children including Analine Riggs, Emerson Riggs, Ida M Riggs, Minerva Riggs. Ruth M Cox passed away in 1922 in Sheridan, Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1843, Ruth M Cox entered the world in Indiana, USA, born to Er Cox Jr And Dorcas Miller.
  • In 1850, Ruth M Cox resided in Monroe, Howard, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1860, Ruth M Cox resided in Monroe, New London, Howard, Indiana, USA.
  • Ruth M Cox married Perry C Riggs, and had children including Analine Riggs, Emerson Riggs, Ida M Riggs, Minerva Riggs.
  • Ruth M Cox passed away in 1922 in Sheridan, Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ruth Cox's Ancestors

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Ruth Cox
1843–1922
Birth Place: Indiana, USA
Parents
Er Cox Jr
1813–1861
Jefferson, Indiana, United States
Dorcas Miller
1810–1885
Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Er Cox
1786–1855
New Jersey, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States,
Elizabeth Lame
1792–1834
Kentucky, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Asa Cox
1753–1839
Ruth Beeler
1753–1846
Joseph Lame
1766–1839
Mary Bates
1767–1851
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Lame
1714–1775
Sarah Ewin
1745–1789

Ruth Cox's Descendants

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Ruth (M) Cox (Aug 1843–1922) m. Perry (C.) Riggs (Mar 1841–1917)
  1. 1. Emerson Riggs 1883–1928
  2. 2. Ida (M.) Riggs 1866–1883
  3. 3. Minerva Riggs 1869–
  4. 4. Analine Riggs 1871–

Ruth Cox's Timeline

7 Records

1843
Aug 1843
Birth of Ruth M Cox in Indiana, USA
Indiana, USA
1850
1850
Age 7
Ruth M Cox resided here in Monroe, Howard, Indiana, USA
Monroe, Howard, Indiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 17
Ruth M Cox resided here in Monroe, New London, Howard, Indiana, USA
Monroe, New London, Howard, Indiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 37
Ruth M Cox resided here in Monroe, Howard, Indiana, USA
Monroe, Howard, Indiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 57
Ruth M Cox resided here in Adams, Hamilton, Indiana, USA
Adams, Hamilton, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 67
Ruth M Cox resided here in Adams, Hamilton, Indiana, USA
Adams, Hamilton, Indiana, USA
1922
1922
Age 79
Death of Ruth M Cox in Indiana, USA
Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Aug 1843
    Event Place: Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Monroe, Howard, Indiana; Roll: 285; Page: 499D; Enumeration District: 057
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Adams, Hamilton, Indiana; Roll: 375; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0078
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Monroe, Howard, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Monroe, New London, Howard, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Monroe, Howard, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Monroe, Howard, Indiana; Roll: 285; Page: 499D; Enumeration District: 057

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Adams, Hamilton, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Adams, Hamilton, Indiana; Roll: 375; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0078

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Adams, Hamilton, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Adams, Hamilton, Indiana; Roll: T624_353; Page: 11a; Enumeration District: 0091; FHL microfilm: 1374366

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1922
    Event Place: Indiana, USA

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

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