Jonathan B. Cox (abt. 1807 - 1876)

Born about 1807 in Tennessee, USA

Descendants

Died Aug 1876 at about age 69 in Benton County, Tennessee, USA

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Biography

Jonathan B. "J.B." Cox was born in 1807 in Tennessee.^[1] He married Lucy Nunnery about 1828, and they had at least nine children, most of them are listed on the 1850 and 1860 censuses. J.B. is also listed as a farmer and is also on two of the U.S. Federal Census Non-Population Schedules in Agriculture in 1850^[2] and 1870^[3] He was on four Early Tax Lists of Benton Co., TN, in 1837, 1838, 1839, and 1842, but did not own land. He could have been a share cropper, a homesteader, or worked his mother-in-law's land. In 1849, he acquired two pieces of land: the first was on 1 May 1849, Land Warrant #554 had 281 1/2 acres and was bordered by Wm. Barnes and Rebecca Nunnery (his mother-in-law);^[4]the second was on 10 Nov 1849, Land Warrant #10131 had 116 acres and was bordered by N. Nunnery, her brother.^[5]

Lucy and J.B. must have divorced by 1870,^[6] because both of them are living in separate houses, with Lucy living in KY. About 1875, J.B. marries Martha Ann McClure, because she is listed as his wife in his will.^[7] He dies in Aug 1876, and it is not known where he is buried.

Will

Sate of Tennessee, Benton County

I, Jonathan B. Cox of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby make and publish this my Last Will and Testament herby revoking and making void all other will by me at anytime made.

1st - I will to my wife Martha Ann Cox, one Roane mare about 8 years old.

2nd - I will to Wm. I. McClure one sorrel colt four years old this summer.

3rd - I will to my wife Martha Ann Cox one two horse wagon, also one cupboard, one wire safe, one cooking stove and fixtures, one feather bed, bedstead and bed clothes for same, one trundle bed, bedstead and other bed clothes belonging to said trundle bed. Also one bureau, one small and one large walnut chest and one old bedstead bought by me on the other side of Tennessee River. Also one undivided interest in the Nancy Lewis land, sold as the property of John Lewis and bought by me if the same is not redeemed by Lewis, but in case said Lewis redeemed same then in that case It is my will that my wife have the redemption money also one falling leaf table and seven common chairs. Also one white cow and calf and one two year old yearling. I also will and bequeath to my wife all that exempt by law both personal and real during her lifetime or widowhood and at her death or marriage the property in the list above clause above to revert to my children also all the are belonging to the cupboard that was brought here by me wife and one candle stand.

4th - I will to Eller Florence Dixon McClure, one brindle heifer, three years old.

5th - I hereby nominate and appoint Edward Hatley my Executor to this my last will and Testament this 13th day of July 1876. Johnathan B. Cox (his mark) Signed in our presence day and date written above Attest: B. L. Uttley J. B. Davidson

Examined and approved by the court and ordered to be recorded. I. H. Farmer, Chair

Sources

1. ↑ 1850; Census Place: Benton, Tennessee; Roll: 870; Page: 292B.
2. ↑ U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880; Census Place: Benton, Tennessee; Archive Collection Number: T1135; Roll: Roll 1; Schedule Type: Agriculture; 1850, Benton Co. U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880; Census Place: Benton, Tennessee; Archive Collection Number: T1135; Roll: Roll 1; Schedule Type: Agriculture; 1850, Benton Co.
3. ↑ U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880; Census Place: Benton, Tennessee; Archive Collection Number: T1135; Roll: Roll 1; Schedule Type: Agriculture; 1870, Benton Co.
4. ↑ Early Tennessee/North Carolina Land Records, 1783–1927, Record Group 50. Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, Tenn. Record Date: 1 May 1849, Location: Benton, Tennessee, Warrant #554.
5. ↑ Early Tennessee/North Carolina Land Records, 1783–1927, Record Group 50. Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, Tenn. Record Date: 10 Nov 1849, Location: Benton, Tennessee, Warrant Number: 10131.
6. ↑ 1870; Census Place: District 3, Benton, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1514; Page: 460A; Family History Library Film: 553013.
7. ↑ Benton County Court Records, Will Book 1: Page 417. Probate dated 13 July 1876.

• 1830; Census Place: Humphreys, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 176; Page: 324; Family History Library Film: 0024534.
• 1840; Census Place: Benton, Tennessee; Roll: 521; Page: 25; Family History Library Film: 0024544.
• 1860; Census Place: District 3, Benton, Tennessee; Page: 305; Family History Library Film: 805240.
• Early Tax Lists of Tennessee. Microfilm, 12 rolls. The Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, Tennessee, 1837, Benton Co.
• Early Tax Lists of Tennessee. Microfilm, 12 rolls. The Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, Tennessee, 1838, Benton Co.
• Early Tax Lists of Tennessee. Microfilm, 12 rolls. The Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, Tennessee, 1839, Benton Co.
• Early Tax Lists of Tennessee. Microfilm, 12 rolls. The Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, Tennessee, 1842, Benton Co.