Charles Frederick Wilcox (1859 - 1931)

Born 23 Feb 1859 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Territory

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth Jane Dufresne (Stevenson) Wilcox — married 25 Dec 1884 in Endowment House, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States

Descendants

Died 21 Oct 1931 at age 72 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States

Biography

Charles Frederick Wilcox was born on 23 February 1859 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Territory , son of Walter Eli Wilcox (1821–1919) and Maria Wealthy Richards (1827–1909).^[1]

His siblings were:

• Edwin Eli Wilcox (28 April 1865 – 7 October 1936)
• Charles Herbert Wilcox (1 September 1882 – 11 September 1961)

Charles (25) married Elizabeth Jane Dufresne Stevenson (27) (born on 18 March 1857 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Territory; daughter of Edward Stevenson and Elizabeth Jane (DuFresne) Stevenson) on 25 December 1884 in Endowment House, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States. Their daughter was Ramona Stevenson Wilcox (8 April 1887 – 21 December 1978).

Charles died on 21 October 1931 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States, aged 72. He was buried in Salt Lake City Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah.^{[2] [1]}

Obituary

Dr Charles F Wilcox, engaged in the practice of medicine and surgery in Salt Lake, his native city, was born February 23, 1859, a son of Elder Walter E. Wilcox, who came from Dorchester, Massachusetts, and Mrs. Wilcox, who was born in Richmond, Massachusetts. Both were representatives of old New England families

It was in the year 1852 that Elder Wilcox made the trip across the plains and settled in Salt Lake, where he has since made his home. In the early days he engaged in the operation of a sawmill in Cottonwood and other districts, furnishing the timber and wood with which to erect the mills and buildings for many of the big mining companies. He attained the notable age of ninety-nine years, his death occurring in May. 1919. The mother of Dr. Wilcox passed away in Salt Lake City in the '80s. In their family were nine children, five of whom are still living: George A., who is a resident of Rexburg, Idaho; Mrs. Ella (Wilcox) Hyde, living in Salt Lake City; Charles F., of this review; Franklin A., residing in Salt Lake City; and Dr. E. E. Wilcox.

Charles F. Wilcox, after completing the high school course in Salt Lake City, attended the Normal School and also the University of Utah, from which he was graduated in 1880. He afterward taught school for several years and then entered the University Medical College of New York City, where he completed his course in 1890. Following his graduation there he returned to Salt Lake, where he has continued in the active practice of medicine and surgery. He has done post-graduate work in different schools of the east, also at the Mayo Brothers Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, and has constantly put forth every effort to advance his knowledge and promote his efficiency in the line of his chosen profession. He belongs to the American Medical Association, the Utah State Medical Society and the Salt Lake County Medical Society. For one term he served as health commissioner of the city and for ten years was on the staff of the Latter-day Saints Hospital. Nor have his efforts been confined alone to professional interests but have covered a wide scope, leading to the material and cultural development of the community. He is the president of the Utah Conservatory of Music, a director of the Sugar Centrifugal Discharge Company, president of the North Standard Mining Company and president of the Wisma Film Company.

In Salt Lake City. December 25, 1884, Dr. Wilcox was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Stevenson, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Stevenson, who were pioneer settlers of Utah. The Doctor and his wife have become the parents of six children. Charles Frederick, born in Salt Lake City, is a graduate of the University of Utah and the Harvard Medical School and is now with the Medical Department of the United States army in France. Mrs. Ramona (Wilcox) Cannon, born in Salt Lake City, is a graduate of the University of Utah, from which she won the degree of A. B. and M. A. Claire, also a graduate of the University of Utah, which institution conferred upon her the degree of A. B., is now the wife of Matthew F. Noall and resides in Salt Lake City. Edward Stevenson Wilcox, a native of New York city, makes his home in Salt Lake. Raymond Stevenson Wilcox, a native of Salt Lake City, is a pilot aviator in the service of the United States army in France. Mary Stevenson Wilcox, born in Salt Lake City, is now a student in the University of Utah.

Dr. Wilcox has always maintained an independent course in politics. He has served as medical examiner for the state insurance commission and for several insurance companies but has never sought office outside the strict path of his profession. He was also a lieutenant colonel in the National Guard and acting surgeon general for the Utah State National Guard, serving on the staff of Colonel Willard Young. His entire life has been passed in Salt Lake save for the periods of study in the east. He has ever been actuated by a laudable ambition that has made for professional success and at the same time, recognizing fully his duties and obligations of citizenship, he has contributed to the support of every plan and project looking to the welfare and upbuilding of city and state.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3} Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/135527675/charles_frederick-wilcox: accessed April 24, 2024), memorial page for Dr Charles Frederick Wilcox (23 Feb 1859–21 Oct 1931), Find a Grave Memorial ID 135527675, citing Salt Lake City Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA; Maintained by Janet Baldwin (contributor 47175816).
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} "Utah Death Certificates, 1904-1965," , FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XZGY-8VN : 3 March 2021), Charles Frederick Wilcox, 21 Oct 1931; citing Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States, certificate 1655, series 81448; Utah State Archives Research Center, Salt Lake City, Utah; FHL microfilm.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} "United States Census, 1860", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MH2W-TW6 : Fri Mar 08 17:50:56 UTC 2024), Entry for Walter E Wilcox and Maria W Wilcox, 7th Ward Great Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Territory, United States, 1860.

See also:

• Utah Since Statehood Historical and Biographical · Volume 3 By Noble Warrum, Charles W. Morse · 1919 · p. 5
• Charles Frederick Wilcox, Sr. in LDS database
• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 25 April 2024, 20:43), entry for Dr. Charles Frederick Wilcox Sr. (PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:LRBR-TZV ); contributed by various users.