Welcome to Vickie's Cox Genealogy Page. Originally, this page was under My Cox Lineage, but I have changed this. I am starting this page with Thomas Cox who was a Quaker. I believe the information below is correct, but if you find any discrepancies or if you would like to add to the lineage, please email me. I hope you find the information helpful to you, and do let me know if you have more that you would like to add.

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Descendants of Thomas Cox

*****************1st Generation*****************

     *Thomas Cox was born in 1694. He may have been born in Pennsylvania, but this is not a certain fact. He also has been listed as a son to William Cox of Delaware. Thomas married twice. He married firstly to Elizabeth Fincher. Elizabeth was born on 02 September 1700 in Chester Co., Pennsylvania, the daughter of John Fincher and Martha Taylor. Elizabeth died on 01 October 1756 in Chester Co., Pennsylvania. Their children were:

1. Isaac Cox, born 21 January 1723, Chester Co., Pennsylvania. He married twice. He married firstly to Olive Underwood on 17 November 1746. Olive was born on 21 January 1724 in Chester Co., Pennsylvania. Olive was born in 1725 in Delaware, the daughter of Alexander Underwood and Mary J. Harris. Olive died on 28 May 1767 in North Carolina. Their children were:

     a. Thomas Cox, born 1748, York Co., PA, married Bethany Aldridge. Bethany was born in 1757 in Orange Co., NC, the daughter of William Aldridge and Elizabeth Simons. Thomas died in Jan 1814, Caldwell Co., NC, and Bethany died in 18 Jan 1858. Bethany is buried in the Kings Creek Baptist Church Cemtery, Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC. Children: Aaron, Isaac, Reuben, Thomas, Andrew and Sarah Cox.

     b. Isaac Cox, born 1748, York Co., PA, married Mary Elizabeth Marley. Mary was born in 1750 in Guilford Co., NC. Isaac died in 1813 in Yancey Co., NC. Children: Marie M. Cox.

     c. William Cox, born 22 Feb 1750, York Co., PA, married Rachel McKee. Rachel was born in 1760 in Guilford Co., NC, the daughter of Robert McKee and Sarah McCoy. Children: Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, and James Cox.

     d. Amos Cox, born 12 May 1851, Randolph Co., NC, married Martha M. Dixon. Amos died in 10 Nov 1838 and Children: Joseph, Alex, Olive, Amos, Benjamin, Michelle, and Solomon Cox.

     e. David Cox, born 05 Feb 1755, NC, married Martha Mary Bailey. Martha was born on 12 Jan 1762, Orange Co., NC, the daughter of Edmond Bailey and Sarah Bryan. David died on 27 Jun 1832 and Martha died on 06 Oct 1836. They are buried in the Cox Cemetery, Newdale, Yancey Co., NC. Children: Isaac, Olive, David, Hannah, Ollie, Mary, Margaret, Jeane, David and Harmon Cox.

     f. Enoch Cox, born 18 Mar 1757, Guilford Co., NC, married Gertrude ____. Gertrude was born in 1759 in NC. Enoch died on 18 Sep 1832 and is buried in the Fairfield Friends Cemetery, Friendswood, Hendricks Co., IN. Gertrude died in 1830. Children: Gertrude, Rachel, Rebecca, Ruth, Nathan, Hannah, Phebe, Solomon, Mary, Enoch, and Harmon Cox.

     g. Sarah Cox, born 1760, Guilford Co., NC, married Joshua Sumner. Joshua was born on 02 Nov 1753, the son of Robert Sumner and Phoebe Beals. Sarah died 02 Jan 1815 and Joshua died on 04 Jan 1829 in Rowan Co., North Carolina. Children: Jonathan, Josiah, Mary, Robert, Charles, Amy, Lydia, Joshua, and Sarah Sumner.

Isaac married secondly to Phebe Scarlett. Phebe was previously married to John Allen. Phebe was born on 04 November 1722 in Chester Co., Pennsylvania, the daughter of Shadrach Scarlett and Phebe Bowater. Isaac died in August 1797 in Randolph Co., North Carolina. Phebe died in 1815 and is buried in the Holly Spring Friends Meeting Cemetery, Ramseur, Randolph Co., North Carolina. Isaac and Phebe's children were:

     h. Phebe Cox, born 15 Oct 1768, Guilford Co., NC, married William Cox. Their marriage intention was made at the Cane Creek Monthly Meeting, Almance, NC. William was born on 09 Jan 1759 in Orange Co., NC, the son of Harmon Cox and Jane John. Phebe died in Oct 1830 and William died in 1817. They are buried in the Cox Cemetery, Williams, Lawrence Co., IN. Children: William, Silas, and Oliver Cox.

2. Rebecca Cox, born 1724, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, married James Frazier. James was born in 1721 in York Co., Pennsylvania, the son of Alexander Frazier and Sarah Coppock. Rebecca died on 10 March 1752 and James died on 10 March 1750. Their children were:

     a. James Frazier, born 27 Apr 1740, NC, married Martha Millikin. Martha was born in 1748 in NC, the daughter of William Millikan. James died on 24 Oct 1811, and Martha died on 09 Apr 1826. Children: Solomon, Hannah, William, Jane, Isaac, Abner, Sarah, Abigain, Enos, and James Frazier.

     b. Elizabeth Frazier, born 1741, PA, married Isaac Wickersham. Isaac was born in 1745 in York Co., PA, the son of Richard Frazier and Elizabeth McNabb. Elizabeth died on 28 Dec 1841 and Isaac died in 1814. Children: James, Josiah, and Rebecca Wickersham.

     c. John Frazier, born 1743, PA, died on 15 Aug 1799, Randolph Co., NC.

     d. Caleb Frazier, born 1743, York Co., PA, married twice. He married firstly to Elizabeth Rich on 10 May 1766. Elizabeth was born in 1743 in Chester Co., PA, the daughter of Peter Rich and Martha Robinson. He married secondly to Rachel Haines on 03 Aug 1821 in Surry Co., NC. Caleb died in 1823.

     e. Isaac Frazier, born 1746, PA, married Mary Pearson on 07 Jul 1774, Newberry Co., SC. Mary was born on 16 Jun 1753 in SC, the daughter of Thomas Pearson and Ann Powell. Isaac died in 1779 and Mary died in 1775.

     f. Joshua Frazier, born 1750, York Co., PA, married Deborah Marsh. Deborah was born on 05 Apr 1746 in York Co., PA, the daughter of Peter Marsh and Margaret Rogers. Children: Jane, Rebecca, John, James, and Elizabeth Frazier.

     Thomas married secondly to Mary Cook/e on 31 October 1730 in the New Garden Monthly Meeting, Londongrove, Chester Co., Pennsylvania. Mary was born on 22 March 1709, Northwich, Co. Cheshire, England, the daughter of Peter Cook/e and Eleanor Norman. Mary was married previously to John Fincher. Thomas died in 1759 at Bush River, Newberry Co., South Carolina and Mary died on 17 Jan 1784 and is buried in the Bush River Quaker Cemetery, Newberry Co., South Carolina. Their children were:

3. Elizabeth Cox, born 1734, Chester Co., Pennsylvania. She married David Jenkins on 14 May 1754, York Co., Pennsylvania. David was born in 1732 in Berks Co., Pennsylvania. She died on 15 October 1752, and David died on 13 March 1807 in Miami Co., Ohio. Their children were:

     a. William Jenkins, born 17 Aug 1755, Newberry Co., SC, died on 24 Nov 1781.

     b. Isaac Jenkins, born 1757, Newberry Co., SC, married Rebecca Harbert on 10 Nov 1785, Newberry Co., SC. Rebecca was born 19 Mar 1767, Newberry Co., SC, the daughter of Walter Harbert and Ann Galbraith. Isaac died on 04 Mar 1798 and is buried in the Bush River Cemetery, Newberry, Newberry Co.,SC. Rebecca remarried and died on 08 May 1837. Children: John, Lydia, Rebecca, David, and Anna Jenkins

     c. Mary Jenkins, born 1757, Newberry Co., SC, married Benjamin Cave. Benjamin was born on 15 Jun 1760, Culpepper Co., VA, the son of Benjamin Cave and Elizabeth Belfield. Mary died on 01 Apr 1835 and Benjamin died on 16 Feb 1842. They are buried in the South Perry Olive Cemetery, South Perry, Hocking Co., OH. Children: Benjamin, Dorcus, Emanuel, Jonas, Nathaniel, Sarah, Ezekiel, and Elizabeth Cave.

     d. David Jenkins, born 27 Jan 1760, Newberry Co., SC, married Martha Evans on 08 Oct 1789, Newberry Co., SC. Martha was born on 19 May 1766, Newberry Co., SC, the daughter of Robert Evans, and Rebecca Coppock. David died on 13 Mar 1837 and Martha died on 10 Oct 1833 They are buried in the Old Concord Cemetery, Monroe Twp., Miami Co., OH. Children: John, Elizabeth, Robert, and Anna Jenkins.

     e. Jesse Jenkins, born 17 October 1766 , Newberry Co., SC, married Hannah Russell on 08 Jun 1797, Newberry Co., SC. Hannah was born on 31 Jan 1780 in SC. Jesse died on 22 Nov 1825 and is buried in the Old Concord Cemetery, Monroe Twp., Miami Co., OH. Hannah died on 18 Feb 1815. Children: Phineas, Elizabeth, Roseanna, Samuel, Mary, Hannah, and Jesse Jenkins.

     f. Amos Jenkins, born 08 Mar 1769 , Newberry Co., SC, married Elizabeth Russell on 14 Nov 1799, Newberry Co., SC. Elizabeth was born in 1772, SC, the daughter of Samuel Russell and Rosanna Pearson. Amos died in 1835 and Elizabeth died in 1815. Children: Samuel, David, Rosanna, Susanna, Elisha, and Amos Jenkins.

     g. Elizabeth Jenkins, born 05 Oct 1772 , Newberry Co., SC, married Samuel Russell on 09 May 1799, Newberry Co., SC. Samuel was born on 22 Nov 1777, Newberry Co., SC, the son of Samuel Russell and Rosanna Pearson. Elizabeth died on 12 Jan 1799 and Samuel died on 20 Mar 1805. Children: Isaac, David, Mary, and Harriet Russell.

     h. Enoch Jenkins, born 08 Jul 1776 , Newberry Co., SC, died 03 Feb 1815, Miami Co., OH.

4. *Peter Cox, (See 2nd Generation), born 1737, York co., Pennsylvania

5. Thomas Cox, born 10 August 1740, Georgia, married Tamar Davis on 09 May 1771 in Almance Co., North Carolina. Tamer was born on 10 November 1748, the daughter of Charles Davis and Hannah Matson. Thomas died on 14 May 1821 and Tamer died on 25 August 1829.

     a. Hannah Cox, born 1765 , Lancaster Co., SC, married Joel Clouch.

     b. John Cox, born 1770 , Union Co., SC.

     c. Mary Cox, born 09 Apr 1784, Union Co., SC, married Christopher Wilson. Christopher was born in 15 Aug 1775, Newberry Co., SC, the son of John Wilson and Dinah Cook. Mary died on 12 Sep 1846 and Christopher died on 03 Apr 1859. They are buried in the Fairfield Friends Cemetery, Friendswood, Hendricks Co., IN. Children: Eli, Zimri, Hannah, Levi, and Sarah Hollingsworth.

6. Ann Cox, born 1742 in York Co., Pennsylvania, married Isaac Hollingsworth on 11 August 1774, Bush River, Newberry Co., South Carolina. Isaac was born in 1750 in Chester Co., Pennsylvania. Ann died in 1818 and Isaac died 15 Jan 1813.Their children were:

     a. Mary Hollingsworth, born 1775, SC, married Daniel Trammell Hollingsworth. Daniel was born 1775 in Union Co., SC, the son of Jacob Hollingsworth and Betty Trammell. Daniel died on 15 Feb 1833. Children: Lydia, Mary, Jackson, Anna, Elizabeth, and Carolina Hollingsworth.

     b. Isaac Hollingsworth, born 07 Feb 1775, SC, married Mary ____. Mary was born in 1776. Isaac died 07 Feb 1847 and Mary died on 08 Oct 1838. They are buried in the Hawkins Prairie Cemetery, Daviess Co., IN. Children: Samuel, Martha, Sarah, and Joseph Hollingsworth.

     c. Enoch Hollingsworth, born 1779, SC, died 05 Sep 1814, Union Co., SC.

     d. Ann Hollingsworth, born 1783, SC, married George Perry. Ann died on 1818.

     e. Martha Hollingsworth, born 1783, SC, married Robert Underwood. Robert born 1787 in Virginia, the son of John Underwood and Susannah Teagle. Martha died in 1836, Gwinett Co., GA. Robert remarried. Children: Isaac, James, John, Daniel A., Enoch, B. B., Henry, and Robert Underwood.

     f. Sarah Hollingsworth, born 21 Aug 1786, SC, married Jarret Walker. Jarrot was born in 1782 in VA, the son of Thomas Walker and Mary Beuford. Jarrott died 13 Sep 1824. Children: William, Thomas, Mary, Martha, Elizabeth, Robert, Henry C., Daniel, Sarah, Juliet, and George Walker.

     g. Frances Hollingsworth, born 20 Jan 1792, SC, married James Jacobs. James was born in 1775 in VA, the son of George W. Jacobs and Nancy Godfrey. Frances died on 21 Feb 1871 and Hanes died on 11 Jun 1869. Children: Morris, William, Phillip, John A., Nancy, Anderson, Charles, Frances, Nathan, Thompson, Tillman, and Elizabeth Jacobs.

7. Richard Cox, born 1750 in York Co., Pennsylvania, married Ann Hodgkins on 02 April 1774, McDuffie Co., Georgia. Ann was born in 1756, She died on 25 December 1797, McDuffie Co., Georgia. Their children were:

     a. Thomas Cox, born 13 May 1775, Newberry Co., SC, married Mary "Polly" Vaughn. Polly was born in 1776, GA, the daughter of George Vaughn and Dorcas Wofford. Children: Elizabeth, Nancy, Lewis, Richmond, Thomas, Rachel, Mary, Rebecca, Barbara, Susanna, and Grace Cox.

     b. Mary Cox, born 02 Feb 1777, Newberry Co., SC.

     c. Rebecca Cox, born 18 Jan 1780, Newberry Co., SC.

     e. Tamer Cox, born 1782, SC.

     f. David Cox, born 14 Jun 1785, SC, married Mary Pope on 02 Mar 1832, Vigo Co., IN. Mary was born in 1799. Mary died David died on 04 Apr 1846 and Mary died on 18 Mar 1825. They are buried in the Prairieton, Vigo Co., IN. Ruth, and Mary Cox.

     h. Peter Cox, born 1786, SC, died 25 Sep 1825, Vigo Co., IN.

     i. John Cox, born 15 Mar 1789, SC, married twice. He married firstly to Ruth Allen on 05 Jan 1815 Caesars Creek, Clinton Co., OH. Ruth was born on 06 Oct 1789, in VA. Ruth died on 29 Nov 1831. Children: Harmony, Richard, Andrew, Jonathan, Anna, Seth, Mary, Wesley, and Alice Cox. John married secondly to Arcada Pike on 19 Sep 1832, Vigo Co., IN. Arcada was born on 25 Sep 1803 in NC. John died on 25 Sep 1842 in Clarke Co., AL. Arcada died on 05 Jul 1870 in Crawford Co., IL. Children: David, Mark, and Eunice Cox.

     j. Isaac Cox, born 14 Apr 1791, SC, married Mary Spray on 18 Jan 1818, Clinton Co., OH. Mary was born on 01 Mar 1795 in South Carolina, the daughter of Mordecai Spray and Sarah Millhouse. Mary died on 22 Aug 1884. She is buried in the North McDonald Cemetery, Jefferson Twp., Madison Co., IA. Children: Henry, Mary, anna, and

     k. Richard Cox, born 1792, Newberry Co., SC, died on 21 Aug 1849.

     l. William Cox, born 1794, SC.

8. John Cox, born 1750 in South Carolina, married Jemima Gilbert on 07 January 1756, Perquimans Co., North Carolina. Jemima was born on 06 Jan 1734 in Edgecombe Co., North Carolina, the daughter of Josiah Gilbert and Sarah Pierce. John died in 1818. Jemima died in September 1844 in Pickens Co., South Carolina. Their children were:

     a. William Cox, born 1776, SC

     b. David Cox, born 1788, SC, married Phebe Flowers on 27 Sep 1809 in Miami Co., OH. Phebe was the daughter of Isaac and Mary Flowers.

     c. Sarah Cox, born 29 Nov 1793, NC.

*****************2nd Generation*****************

     *Peter Cox, born 1737, York Co., Pennsylvania. , married Deborah Maddock. Deborah was born in 1741 in Delaware, the daughter of Joseph Maddock and Rachel Dennis. Deborah was previously married to Thomas Stubbs. Peter died on 25 December 1797 in Newberry Co., South Carolina. Deborah died on 16 November 1776. Their children were:

1. Sarah Elizabeth Cox, born 17 June 1771, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina, married Henry Hill. Henry was born in 1770 in North Carolina, the son of Abraham Hill. They were listed in the 1800 Pendleton Dist., South Carolina Census, the 1820 and 1830 Franklin Co., Tennessee Census, and the 1840 and 1850 Morgan Co., Alabama Census. Henry died on 23 September 1854. Sarah was listed in the 1860 Morgan Co., Alabama Census records. She died on 28 January 1866 and is buried in the Old Salem Ridge Cemetery, Somerville, Morgan Co., Alabama. Their children were:

     a. Rebecca Hill, born 1790, SC, married Henry L. McCullars/McCullough. Henry was born in 1780 in MI, the son of David McCullars and Deborah Thomas. Children: Lucinda and Louisa McCullars/McCullough.

     b. Allen G. Hill, born 1792, SC, married Lydia Louisa Byram. Lydia was born in 1794 in Knox Co., TN, the daughter of Alden Byram and Elizabeth Horner. Allen died on 05 Apr 1828 and Lydia died in 1870. Children: William, Mary, Sarah, Louisa, Henry, Elizabeth, Isaiah, and Allen Hill.

     c. Alfred W. Hill, born 1792, SC, married twice. He married firstly to Elizabeth Fuller. Elizabeth was born in 1797 and died in 1825. Children: Thomas J. and William Hill. Alfred married secondly to Martha Horton on 01 Mar 1831, Lawrence Co., AL. Martha was born in 1797 in NC, the daughter of Abraham Horton and Aditha Clark. Children: Francis, Alfred, Rufus, John, Charles, John, Albert, and Susannah Hill.

     d. James H. Hill, born 30 Jan 1797, NC, married Sarah H. Carpenter/Wagner? on 26 Nov 1845, Lincoln Co., TN. Sarah was born in 1792. James died Jun 1856. Children: Nancy J., Mary, Thomas, Martha, and Sarah E. Hill.

     e. Henry J. Hill, born 1802, SC, married Charity H. Austin on 09 May 1825, Morgan Co., AL. Charity was born in 1804 in TN, the daughter of David and Anna Austin.

     f. Nancy Elizabeth Hill, born 1803, SC, married Edmond William Ellis. Edmond was born in 1784. Children: Mary, Anna, Sarah J., William, Albert, Tabitha, James, Jane, Nancy, Alfred, and Milford Ellis.

     g. Lucinda Lavina Hill, born 1804, SC, married James Rutledge. James born in 1804, NC, the son of David Rutledge and Mary Bullard. Lucinda died on 10 May 1866 and James died on 16 Nov 1848. Children: Mary, Alfred, John, Mourning, Minerva, Henry, Elias, and Robert Rutledge.

     h. Sarah Hill, born 1805, SC, married twice. She married firstly to George Rutledge on 07 May 1823, Morgan Co., AL. George was born in 1799 in TN, the son of David Rutledge and Mary Bullard. Sarah married secondly to William Galloway on 06 May 1855, Marshall Co., AL. William was born in 1816 in SC.

     i. John Thomas Hill, born 07 Dec 1806, SC, married Nancy McCain on 17 Jul 1829, Lawrence Co., AL. Nancy was born in 1816, Maury Co., TN, the daughter of Eli McCain and Mary McGaughey. John died in 1880 and is buried in the Mt. Gilead Cemetery, Keller, Tarrant Co., TX. Children: John, Eli, Sarah J., and Lucinda Hill.

     j. Alfred W. Hill, born 1854, TN, married Martha Horton on 01 Mar 1826, Lawrence Co., AL. Martha was born in 1797 in NC, the daughter of Abraham Horton and Aditha Clark. Alfred died in Dec 1854, Phillips Co., Arkansas. Children: Alfred, Francis M., Rufus, Charles, John, Albert, and Susannah Hill.

3. Peter Cox, born 19 Feb 1772, Columbia Co., Georgia. Peter came to Lost Creek Monthly Meeting, Jefferson Co., Tennessee from the Wrightsborough Monthly Meeting, Columbia/McDuffie Co., Georgia, married Margaret Marshall on 03 October 1805 at Lost Creek Monthly Meeting, Jefferson Co., Tennessee (US Quaker Meeting Records 1681-1935). Margaret was born on 26 April 1786 in Tennessee (US Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy), the daughter of Thomas Marshall and Ann Chapman. Peter and his family were granted a certificate from Lost Creek Monthly Meeting, Jefferson Co., Tennessee on 29 Jul 1815 to the Whitewater Monthly Meeting, Wayne Co., Indiana. They were listed in the 1820 and 1830 Wayne Co., Indiana Census. On 18 October 1834 Peter and his family were granted another certificate this time from Springfield Monthly Meeting to West Grove Monthly Meeting, Wayne Co., Indiana and then back on 10 March 1838. Peter died on 09 January 1864 (US Quaker Meeting Records 1681-1935) and is buried in the Old Carmel Cemetery, Carmel, Hamilton Co., Indiana. Margaret died on 20 January 1839 and is buried in the Economy Cemetery, Economy, Wayne Co., Indiana. Their children were:

     a. Elizabeth "Betsey" Cox, born 26 Dec 1806, Knox Co., TN, married William Murphy. William was born on 30 Apr 1806 in NC, the son of Joshua Murphy and Margaret Chamnes. Elizabeth died on 06 Feb 1892 and William died on 20 Aug 1891. They are buried in the Carmel Cemetery Old, Carmel, Hamilton Co., IN. Children: Merritt, Margaret Ann, Milton, Rebecca, and John W, Murphy.

     b. William Cox, born 22 May 1808, Knox Co., TN, married Margaret Fox on 12 Sep 1833, Wayne Co., IN. Margaret was born on 28 Feb 1814 in OH. William died on 10 Nov 1897 and Margaret died on 18 Nov 1887. They are buried in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Walnut Twp., Marshall Co., IN. Children: Fernando, Elizabeth, Mahala, Esther, Adeline, Margaret, Sarah, and Benjamin Cox.

     c. Zimri Cox, born 10 Aug 1818, Hamilton Co., IN, married Cornelia Ann Jackson on 25 Aug 1850, Wayne Co., IN, the daughter of Daniel Jackson and Amy Atwell. Zimri died on 23 Aug 1863 and Cornelia died on 06 May 1895. They are buried in the Union Cemetery, Eaton, Delaware Co., Indiana. Children: Laurinda, Margaret, Daniel, William, and Althea Cox.

     d. Rebecca Ann Cox, born 1825, Wayne Co., TN, married Samuel Knight on 11 Jun 1845 in Wayne Co., IN. Samuel was born 09 Dec 1815 in Guilford Co., NC, the son of Elias Knight and Sarah Carey. Rebecca died in 1883 and Samuel died on 12 Dec 1893. Children: Minnie Knight.

3. Rachel Cox, born 1773, Georgia.

4. *William Cox, (See 3rd Generation), born 15 February 1776, Georgia

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