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George Cox

Birth	:	19 Jul 1820
Death	:	17 Jun 1884
Burial	:	Corydon Cemetery, Corydon, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7500000, -93.3249969
Description	:	The Biographical and Historical Record of Wayne and Appanoose Counties Iowa published 1886 George COX, one of the old and honored pioneers of Wayne County, was born in Lewis County, Virginia, July 19, 1820, and died in Washington Township, June 17, 1884. He lived with his parents, Isaac and Mary (Kniseley) Cox, until 1842, in his native State, when he removed to Putnam County, Indiana, remaining there until after his marriage. November 8, 1844, he was married to Sarah Hayes, who was a native of Monroe County, Kentucky, a daughter of Clayborn and Mary (Cruse) Hayes, who were... Read More	The Biographical and Historical Record of Wayne and Appanoose Counties Iowa published 1886 George COX, one of the old and honored pioneers of Wayne County, was born in Lewis County, Virginia, July 19, 1820, and died in Washington Township, June 17, 1884. He lived with his parents, Isaac and Mary (Kniseley) Cox, until 1842, in his native State, when he removed to Putnam County, Indiana, remaining there until after his marriage. November 8, 1844, he was married to Sarah Hayes, who was a native of Monroe County, Kentucky, a daughter of Clayborn and Mary (Cruse) Hayes, who were formerly of Halifax, Virginia. To this union were born ten children --Parmelia, Isaac E., George W., John, Marietta, Martha, Julia, Benjamin Franklin, Violet and William Frazier. Mr. Cox gave his children good educational advantages, most of whom fitted themselves for teachers, which profession they have followed successfully. Mr. Cox taught several terms of school in Putnam County, Indiana, where he remained till 1849. He then came to Wayne County, Iowa, and entered Government land in Washington Township, by a land warrant which he had received for his services in the Mexican war, having been a member of the First Illinois Infantry. Six months later he returned to Indiana, where he remained one year. He then returned to Washington Township, Wayne County, when he settled on the homestead farm where his family still reside. He was an active business man and added to his real-estate until he had 360 acres of land which he improved and brought under good cultivation. He served as deputy sheriff of Wayne County, and also held the office of justice of the peace. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, belonging to Corydon Lodge, No. 91, being initiated a Master Mason July 24, 1865. He took an active interest in the advancement of his township, and by his upright and honorable dealings won the confidence and esteem of all who knew him.

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George Cox's memorial is located at: Corydon Cemetery, Corydon, Wayne County, USA.
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George Cox death on 17 Jun 1884 in
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Latitude: 40.7500000
Longitude: -93.3249969

Family Members:

Children

Isaac E Cox

(1845 - 1892)

George Washington Cox

(1845 - 1898)

John K Cox

(1851 - 1898)

Martha Cox

(1855 - 1890)

Julia R Cox Troster Rush

(1859 - 1940)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Corydon Cemetery
Corydon, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7500000, -93.3249969

2. Allerton Cemetery
Allerton, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7202988, -93.3542023

3. Hazel Dell Cemetery
Allerton, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7392006, -93.3861008

4. Greenlee Cemetery
Humeston, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7779900, -93.3911060

5. Rush Cemetery
Cambria, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8065000, -93.3828000

6. Hogue Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8208000, -93.3468000

7. Rankin Cemetery
Allerton, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6719017, -93.3360977

8. Richardson Chapel Cemetery
Harvard, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6694412, -93.2981262

9. Shriver Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6808014, -93.2621994

10. Ripper Cemetery
Corydon, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6957000, -93.2290000

11. Bollman Cemetery
Promise City, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7152600, -93.2088800

12. Kirby Cemetery
Cambria, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8146500, -93.4176900

13. Lacey Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7952995, -93.2136002

14. Cambria Cemetery
Cambria, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8377800, -93.3833300

15. Sharp Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6916700, -93.2002000

16. Green Ridge Cemetery
Allerton, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6664009, -93.4261017

17. Moss Sturgeon Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6399994, -93.2861023

18. Thomas Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6333008, -93.3099976

19. Bethlehem Cemetery
Millerton, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8330994, -93.2125015

20. McDaniel Cemetery
Millerton, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8491135, -93.2373657

21. New York Cemetery
Millerton, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8497009, -93.2371979

22. Shriver-Higley Cemetery
Clio, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7107000, -93.4777000

23. Promise City Cemetery
Promise City, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7496986, -93.1568985

24. Sharon Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8795000, -93.3295000