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William Theodor Cox 1846–1919 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 September 1846

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 15 January 1919

Death Location: Blackshear, Pierce County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: James Cox

Mother: Lydia Thomas

Spouse(s): Sarah Norris

Children(s): Mary Cox, Amanda Cox, James Cox, Samuel Cox, Pink Cox, Blanche Cox, Beatrice Cox, Walton Cox, Lidia Cox, Olena Cox, Willie Cox, Grover Cox

The story of William Theodor Cox began in 1846 in North Carolina. In 1850, William Theodor Cox resided in Columbus, North Carolina, USA. In 1860, William Theodor Cox resided in Columbus, North Carolina, USA. William Theodor Cox married Sarah Jane Lennon Norris, and had children including Amanda Cox, Beatrice Cox, Blanche Cox, Grover C Cox, James Calhoun Cox, Lidia M Cox, Mary Etta Cox, Olena B Cox, Pink Cox, Samuel Llewellen Cox, Walton P Cox, Willie A Cox. William Theodor Cox passed away in 1919 in Blackshear, Pierce County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Theodor Cox began in 1846 in North Carolina.
  • In 1850, William Theodor Cox resided in Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, William Theodor Cox resided in Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • William Theodor Cox married Sarah Jane Lennon Norris, and had children including Amanda Cox, Beatrice Cox, Blanche Cox, Grover C Cox, James Calhoun Cox, Lidia M Cox, Mary Etta Cox, Olena B Cox, Pink Cox, Samuel Llewellen Cox, Walton P Cox, Willie A Cox.
  • William Theodor Cox passed away in 1919 in Blackshear, Pierce County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Cox
1824–
Birth Location: South Carolina
JC
Lydia Thomas
1825–1879
Birth Location: North Carolina
LT

Spouses(s)

Sarah Norris
1851–1910
Birth Location: Columbus County, N.C.
SN

Children(s)

Mary Cox
1887–1964
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
MC
Amanda Cox
1873–
Birth Location: North Carolina
AC
James Cox
1876–
Birth Location: North Carolina
JC
Samuel Cox
1879–1938
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
SC
Pink Cox
1886–
Birth Location: North Carolina
PC
Blanche Cox
1889–
Birth Location: North Carolina
BC
Beatrice Cox
1892–
Birth Location: North Carolina
BC
Walton Cox
1880–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
WC
Lidia Cox
1883–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
LC
Olena Cox
1884–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
OC
Willie Cox
1890–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
WC
Grover Cox
1890–
Birth Location: North Carolina
GC

William Cox's Ancestors

Self
William Cox
1846–1919
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
James Benjamin Cox
1824–
South Carolina
Lydia (Katherine) Thomas
1825–1879
North Carolina
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Cox's Descendants

1.
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William (Theodor) Cox (4 September 1846–15 January 1919) m. Sarah (Jane Lennon) Norris (Apr 1851–Bef. 1910)
  1. 1. Mary (Etta) Cox 1887–1964 m. Allen (Brown) Roberts 1882–1961
    1. 1. William (A) Roberts 1912–
    2. 2. Thomas (Haven) Roberts 1914–1996
    3. 3. Nora Roberts 1917–
    4. 4. Drucilla (Lucile) Music 1918–2007 m. Dessie Music 1917–2011
    5. 5. Silvia (Natalie) Roberts 1925–1927
    6. 6. Levern Roberts 1917–
    7. 7. Georgia Roberts 1921–
    8. 8. Thelma Roberts 1923–
  2. 2. Amanda Cox 1873–
  3. 3. James (Calhoun) Cox 1876– m. Villa Church 1877–1959
    1. 1. James (Calhoun Cox) Jr 1909–
    2. 2. Maud Cox 1902–1977 m. Charles (W.) Telford 1905–1951
      1. 1. James (Cox) Telford 1927–2009
  4. 4. Samuel (Llewellen) Cox 1879–1938 m. Alice (Chola) Crowder 1889–1978 m. Sallie Cox 1878–
    1. 1. Sheila (Llewellen Cox) Sr 1910–1962
    2. 2. Lena (Mae) Cox 1915–2002
    3. 3. William (Austin Cox) Sr 1901–1963
    4. 4. Greta (E.) Cox 1905–1980
    5. 5. James (Mike) Cox 1919–1987
    6. 6. Alfred (T.) Cox 1925–2013
    7. 7. George (Samuel) Cox 1918–2001
    8. 8. Etta (L) Cox 1917–
    9. 9. Babe Cox 1920–
    10. 10. Clayton (Bush) Cox 1913–
    11. 11. Shular Cox 1912–
    12. 12. Carl Cox 1922–
  5. 5. Pink Cox 1886–
  6. 6. Blanche Cox 1889–
  7. 7. Beatrice Cox 1892–
  8. 8. Walton (P) Cox 1880–
  9. 9. Lidia (M) Cox 1883–
  10. 10. Olena (B) Cox 1884–
  11. 11. Willie (A) Cox 1890–
  12. 12. Grover (C) Cox 1890– m. May Cox 1893–

William Cox's Timeline

8 Records

1846
4 September 1846
Birth of William Theodor Cox in North Carolina
North Carolina
1850
1850
Age 4
William Theodor Cox resided here in Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 14
William Theodor Cox resided here in Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 24
William Theodor Cox resided here in Bug Hill, Piraway Ferry, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Bug Hill, Piraway Ferry, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 34
William Theodor Cox resided here in Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 54
William Theodor Cox resided here in Precinct 4, Saint Johns, Florida, USA
Precinct 4, Saint Johns, Florida, USA
1910
1910
Age 64
William Theodor Cox resided here in Blackshear, Pierce, Georgia, USA
Blackshear, Pierce, Georgia, USA
1919
15 January 1919
Age 73
Death of William Theodor Cox in Blackshear, Pierce County, Georgia, United States of America
Blackshear, Pierce County, Georgia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 September 1846
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Precinct 4, Saint Johns, Florida; Roll: 176; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0138; FHL microfilm: 1240176
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M653_893; Page: 502; Family History Library Film: 803893
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Blackshear, Pierce, Georgia; Roll: T624_207; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1374220
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Apr
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1131; Page: 188A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 626; Page: 247a

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M653_893; Page: 502; Family History Library Film: 803893

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Bug Hill, Piraway Ferry, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1131; Page: 188A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 959; Page: 29A; Enumeration District: 050

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Saint Johns, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Precinct 4, Saint Johns, Florida; Roll: 176; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0138; FHL microfilm: 1240176

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Blackshear, Pierce, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Blackshear, Pierce, Georgia; Roll: T624_207; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1374220

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 January 1919
    Event Place: Blackshear, Pierce County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Blackshear, Pierce County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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