Individual Details

Jeffery Cox

(Feb 6, 1770 - Jul 28, 1858)

BIOGRAPHY: "Jefferey Cox, came from Maryland to Ohio as far back as 17 80 and settled on Paint creek when but few white men could be found i n all that region. He served as a soldier in the war of 1812 and lat e in life removed to Indiana where he ended his days." The Cox Famil y History continues..."On July 28, 1858, Jeffrey died at his home nea r St. Louis Crossing in Flat Rock Township, age 88 . He was buried i n a small cemetery plot on his land which is now known as the Cox-Spau gh Cemetery." Source: The Cox Family History By Patrick R. Pearsey a s reprinted from "The History of Ross County, Ohio" published in 190 2 (p.427).

Events

BirthFeb 6, 1770Maryland
MarriageJan 12, 1798Mason County, Kentucky - Nancy Anne Tillett
DeathJul 28, 1858Flat Rock Township, Bartholomew County, Indiana
BurialCox-Spaugh Cemetery, Flat Rock Township, Bartholomew County, Indiana

Families

SpouseNancy Anne Tillett (1780 - 1859)
ChildJohn Cox (1799 - 1863)
ChildDaniel Cox (1807 - 1862)
ChildNancy Cox (1818 - 1897)
ChildMary Cox (1823 - )
ChildSusannah Cox (1824 - 1913)