Birth : 28 Nov 1790 Bridle Creek, Grayson County, Virginia, USA
Death : 14 Sep 1878 Grayson County, Virginia, USA
Burial : National Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Coordinate : 38.8912560, -77.0476970
Description : Son of Joshua McGowen Cox and Ruth Osborne

Married Irena Jane Doughton about 1810.

Interment was originally made at what was known as David Cox Cemetery. It was located about half-way between Bridle Creek and Cox's Chapel on a hilltop at the low water bridge crossing New River off of Bridle Creek Road.

David's and his wife's bodies were later moved and re-interred at Cox Chapel Cemetery.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is David “River Dave” Cox's memorial?

    David “River Dave” Cox's memorial is located at: National Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.

  • When did David “River Dave” Cox death?

    David “River Dave” Cox death on 14 Sep 1878 in Grayson County, Virginia, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the David “River Dave” Cox's memorial?

    Latitude: 38.8912560
    Longitude: -77.0476970

Family Members:

Parent

...

Ruth Osborne Cox

(1770 - 1851)

Spouse

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Irena Jane Doughton Cox

(1793 - 1883)

Siblings

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John McGowen Cox

(1788 - 1850)

...

Hardin Alexander Cox

(1796 - 1865)

...

Hannah Cox Osborne

(1803 - 1876)

...

Isom Cox

(1812 - 1883)

Children

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Ella Cox Phipps

(unknow - unknow)

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Troy Mason Cox

(1812 - 1899)

...

Joshua D Cox

(1818 - 1899)

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Ruth Cox Daniels

(1835 - 1915)

...

Isom Cox

(1839 - 1923)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. National Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Coordinate: 38.8912560, -77.0476970

2. National Korean War Veterans Memorial
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Coordinate: 38.8877260, -77.0472940

3. National World War II Memorial
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Coordinate: 38.8893800, -77.0405200

4. Saint Pauls Episcopal Church Columbarium
Georgetown, District of Columbia, USA
Coordinate: 38.9023500, -77.0527000

5. Saint Johns Church Cemetery
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Coordinate: 38.9004440, -77.0362400

6. New York Avenue Presbyterian Church Columbarium
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Coordinate: 38.9000070, -77.0311910

7. Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Coordinate: 38.9062520, -77.0402070

8. National Museum of Natural History
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Coordinate: 38.8911896, -77.0258865

9. Smithsonian Institution
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Coordinate: 38.8887860, -77.0260230

10. Beall Burying Ground
Anacostia, District of Columbia, USA
Coordinate: 38.9070560, -77.0599774

11. National City Christian Church Columbarium
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Coordinate: 38.9063500, -77.0324700

12. Luther Place Memorial Church Cemetery
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Coordinate: 38.9065800, -77.0316700

13. Christ Church Georgetown Cemetery
Georgetown, District of Columbia, USA
Coordinate: 38.9083960, -77.0614930

14. Female Union Band Society Cemetery
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Coordinate: 38.9111940, -77.0540550

15. Mount Zion Cemetery
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Coordinate: 38.9111200, -77.0546640

16. Foundry Methodist Church Columbarium
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Coordinate: 38.9101240, -77.0369650

17. Saint Johns Episcopal Church Columbarium
Georgetown, District of Columbia, USA
Coordinate: 38.9075200, -77.0649600

18. Georgetown Presbyterian Church Columbarium
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Coordinate: 38.9095410, -77.0621590

19. Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington, Arlington County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8771100, -77.0689500

20. National Air and Space Museum
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Coordinate: 38.8884100, -77.0198600

21. Kalorama Cemetery (Defunct)
Kalorama, District of Columbia, USA
Coordinate: 38.9130690, -77.0504020

22. Newseum Journalist Memorial
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Coordinate: 38.8931300, -77.0193200

23. National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial
Arlington, Arlington County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8704660, -77.0592270

24. Oak Hill Cemetery
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Coordinate: 38.9127998, -77.0567017