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William Cox 1598–1649 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1598

Birth Location: Broxbourne, Broxbourne Borough, Hertfordshire, England

Death Date: 27 May 1649

Death Location: Varina, Henrico County, Virginia, USA

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Spouse(s): Elizabeth Hutchins

Children(s): Thomas Cox, Elizabeth Porter, John Cox

The story of William Cox began in 1598 in Broxbourne, Broxbourne Borough, Hertfordshire, England. William Cox married Elizabeth Hutchins, and had children including Elizabeth Porter, John Cox, Thomas Cox. William Cox passed away in 1649 in Varina, Henrico County, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Cox began in 1598 in Broxbourne, Broxbourne Borough, Hertfordshire, England.
  • William Cox married Elizabeth Hutchins, and had children including Elizabeth Porter, John Cox, Thomas Cox.
  • William Cox passed away in 1649 in Varina, Henrico County, Virginia, USA.

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William Cox
1598–1649
Birth Place: Broxbourne, Broxbourne Borough, Hertfordshire, England
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William Cox's Descendants

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William Cox (1598–27 May 1649) m. Elizabeth Hutchins (3 August 1612–14 December 1665)
  1. 1. Thomas Cox 1620–1681 m. Elizabeth Blashford 1622–1690 m. Elizabeth Blashford 1640–1690
    1. 1. James Cox 1672–1750 m. Rebecca Stillwell 1670– m. Ann Cox 1672–1747
      1. 1. John Cox 1727–1782
        1. 1. Aaron Cox 1757–1845
      2. 2. Rebecca Cox 1715–1750
      3. 3. Thomas Cox –1747
      4. 4. Joseph Cox 1713–1801
      5. 5. Mary (Alice) Throckmorton 1696–1766
    2. 2. John Cox 1669–1729
  2. 2. Elizabeth Porter 1633–1690
  3. 3. John Cox 1630–1697

William Cox's Timeline

6 Records

1596
04 Apr 1596
William Cox was baptized in Watton At Stone,Hertford,England
Watton At Stone,Hertford,England
1598
1598
Birth of William Cox in Broxbourne, Broxbourne Borough, Hertfordshire, England
Broxbourne, Broxbourne Borough, Hertfordshire, England
1601
4 Aug 1601
Age 3
William Cox was baptized in Maiseyhampton, Gloucestershire, England
Maiseyhampton, Gloucestershire, England
1635
24 Jun 1635
Age 37
William Cox was baptized in Melksham, Wiltshire, England
Melksham, Wiltshire, England
1649
27 May 1649
Age 51
Burial of William Cox in Varina, Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Varina, Henrico County, Virginia, USA
1656
1656
Age 58
Death of William Cox in Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Henrico County, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1598
    Event Place: Broxbourne, Broxbourne Borough, Hertfordshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Virginia; Year: 1610; Page Number: 727
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Virginia; Year: 1610; Page Number: 59
    [5] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [6] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Virginia; Year: 1624; Page Number: 255
    [7] Millennium File
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 04 Apr 1596
    Event Place: Watton At Stone,Hertford,England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 4 Aug 1601
    Event Place: Maiseyhampton, Gloucestershire, England
    Record Source: Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Reference Number: P2111 IN 11

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 24 Jun 1635
    Event Place: Melksham, Wiltshire, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1610
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Virginia; Year: 1610; Page Number: 727
    [2] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Virginia; Year: 1610; Page Number: 59

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1624
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Virginia; Year: 1624; Page Number: 255

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1637
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Virginia; Year: 1637; Page Number: 59

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1643
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Virginia; Year: 1643; Page Number: 203

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1656
    Event Place: Henrico County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Millennium File
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Warwickshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, Warwickshire County Record Office; Warwick, England; Warwickshire Anglican Registers; Roll: Engl21066; Document Reference: DR 1821
    [6] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 27 May 1649
    Event Place: Varina, Henrico County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Warwickshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, Warwickshire County Record Office; Warwick, England; Warwickshire Anglican Registers; Roll: Engl21066; Document Reference: DR 1821

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