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Samuel W. Cox 1862–1907 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Apr 1862

Birth Location: Oquawka, Henderson, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 14 Dec 1907

Death Location: Polk City, IA.

Father: Chatman Cox

Mother: Rebecca Garrison

Spouse(s): Cora Potter, Cora Potter

Children(s): Warren Cox, Eva Cox, Dr. Cox, Warren Cox, Bessie Cox, Willie Cox, James Cox, Willie Cox, Bessie Cox

In 1862, Samuel W. Cox entered the world in Oquawka, Henderson, Illinois, USA, born to Chatman Cox And Rebecca Jane Garrison. In 1870, Samuel W. Cox resided in Young America Village, Warren, Illinois, USA. In 1880, Samuel W. Cox resided in Wapello, Louisa, Iowa, USA. Samuel W. Cox married Cora May Potter, and had children including Bessie Cox, Dr James Eldon Cox, Eva Lela Cox, James Eldon Cox, Warren Potter Cox, Willie S Cox, Willie S Cox. Samuel W. Cox passed away in 1907 in Polk City, IA..

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Biography

  • In 1862, Samuel W. Cox entered the world in Oquawka, Henderson, Illinois, USA, born to Chatman Cox And Rebecca Jane Garrison.
  • In 1870, Samuel W. Cox resided in Young America Village, Warren, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1880, Samuel W. Cox resided in Wapello, Louisa, Iowa, USA.
  • Samuel W. Cox married Cora May Potter, and had children including Bessie Cox, Dr James Eldon Cox, Eva Lela Cox, James Eldon Cox, Warren Potter Cox, Willie S Cox, Willie S Cox.
  • Samuel W. Cox passed away in 1907 in Polk City, IA..

Immediate Family

Parents

Chatman Cox
1827–1898
Birth Location: Virginia
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Rebecca Garrison
1827–1858
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
RG

Spouses(s)

Cora Potter
1869–1920
Birth Location: Wisconsin
CP
Cora Potter
1869–1920
Birth Location: Greenbush, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
CP

Children(s)

Warren Cox
1892–1962
Birth Location: Havelock, Pocahontas, Iowa, USA
WC
Eva Cox
1890–1966
Birth Location: Havelock, Pocahontas, Iowa, USA
EC
Dr. Cox
1897–1978
Birth Location: Havelock, Pocahontas, Iowa
DC
Warren Cox
1892–1962
Birth Location: Havelock, Pocahontas County, Iowa, United States of America
WC
Bessie Cox
1888–1889
Birth Location: Havelock, Pocahontas, Iowa, USA
BC
Willie Cox
1894–1904
Birth Location: Havelock, Pocahontas County, Iowa, United States of America
WC
James Cox
1897–1978
Birth Location: Havelock, Pocahontas, Iowa, USA
JC
Willie Cox
1894–1904
Birth Location: Havelock, Pocahontas, Iowa, USA
WC
Bessie Cox
1888–1889
Birth Location: Havelock, Pocahontas, Iowa, USA
BC

Samuel Cox's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Cox
1862–1907
Birth Place: Oquawka, Henderson, Illinois, USA
Parents
Chatman Cox
1827–1898
Virginia
Rebecca (Jane) Garrison
1827–1858
Ohio, USA
Grandparents
James (Madison) Garrison
1805–1858
New Jersey, United States of America
Mary (Ellen Catharine) Sloan
1807–1890
Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
David Jr.
1769–1857
Rebecca Meter
1769–1842
Jane Hogue
1780–1852
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Garrison
1742–1798
Catherine Fish
1751–1798
Hannah Beryman
1727–1802
James Hogue
1741–1819
Margaret Parks
1740–1817

Samuel Cox's Descendants

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Samuel (W.) Cox (14 Apr 1862–14 Dec 1907) m. Cora (May) Potter (11 May 1869–Oct 1920) m. Cora (May) Potter (11 May 1869–Oct 1920)
  1. 1. Warren (Potter) Cox 1892–1962
  2. 2. Eva (Lela) Cox 1890–1966
  3. 3. Dr. (James Eldon) Cox 1897–1978 m. Vada (Alberta) Lesan 1894–1982
    1. 1. Jean (Ellen) Cox 1931–2010
    2. 2. James (Eldon Cox) Jr. 1931–1931
  4. 4. Warren (Potter) Cox 1892–1962
  5. 5. Bessie Cox 1888–1889
  6. 6. Willie (S.) Cox 1894–1904
  7. 7. James (Eldon) Cox 1897–1978
  8. 8. Willie (S) Cox 1894–1904
  9. 9. Bessie Cox 1888–1889

Samuel Cox's Timeline

10 Records

1862
14 Apr 1862
Birth of Samuel W. Cox in Oquawka, Henderson, Illinois, USA
Oquawka, Henderson, Illinois, USA
1870
1870 Census
Age 8
Samuel W. Cox resided here in Young America Village, Warren, Illinois, USA
Young America Village, Warren, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 18
Samuel W. Cox resided here in Wapello, Louisa, Iowa, USA
Wapello, Louisa, Iowa, USA
1885
1885
Age 23
Samuel W. Cox resided here in Springvale, Humboldt, IA
Springvale, Humboldt, IA
1892
abt 1892
Age 30
Samuel W. Cox resided here
None
1895
1895
Age 33
Samuel W. Cox resided here in Havelock, Pocahontas, Iowa, USA
Havelock, Pocahontas, Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Age 38
Samuel W. Cox resided here in Washington, Pocahontas, Iowa, USA
Washington, Pocahontas, Iowa, USA
1901
1901
Age 39
Samuel W. Cox resided here in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Waterloo, Iowa, USA
1907
13 Dec 1907
Age 45
Death of Samuel W. Cox in Rolfe, Pocahontas, Iowa, USA
Rolfe, Pocahontas, Iowa, USA
1907
14 Dec 1907
Age 45
Burial of Samuel W. Cox in Polk City, IA.
Polk City, IA.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Apr 1862
    Event Place: Oquawka, Henderson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (Via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 As Well Various Special Censuses From 1836-1897
    [2] Iowa, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999
    [3] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Wapello, Louisa, Iowa; Roll: 350; Page: 467d; Enumeration District: 126
    [5] Iowa, U.S., State Census 1885
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Young America Village, Warren, Illinois; Roll: M593_286; Page: 300B
    [7] Iowa, U.S., State Census, 1895, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, IA, USA; Iowa State Census, 1895
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Pocahontas, Iowa; Roll: 452; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0169
    [9] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1922; Record Type: Marriage
    [10] Iowa, U.S., Deaths and Burials
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870 Census
    Event Place: Young America Village, Warren, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Young America Village, Warren, Illinois; Roll: M593_286; Page: 300B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Wapello, Louisa, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Wapello, Louisa, Iowa; Roll: 350; Page: 467d; Enumeration District: 126

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Springvale, Humboldt, IA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (Via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 As Well Various Special Censuses From 1836-1897
    [2] Iowa, U.S., State Census 1885

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1892
    Record Source: Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Havelock, Pocahontas, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census, 1895, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, IA, USA; Iowa State Census, 1895

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Washington, Pocahontas, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Pocahontas, Iowa; Roll: 452; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0169

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Waterloo, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Dec 1907
    Event Place: Rolfe, Pocahontas, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [2] Iowa, U.S., Deaths and Burials
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 14 Dec 1907
    Event Place: Polk City, IA.
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [2] Iowa, U.S., Deaths and Burials
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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