He married Julia Ann (Norris) Boss on 4 Feb. 1845 at Walton County, Georgia.[1]
He was a farmer when he and Julia appeared on the census of 2 Sep. 1850 at Walton County, Georgia.[2]
Richard died in March 1880 at Jackson County, Georgia[3] and was buried at Prospect United Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson County, Georgia. His memorial has a photo and links to those of family members.[4]
Name: R Cox
Age in 1870: 81
Birth Year: abt 1789
Birthplace: Georgia
Dwelling Number: 15
Home in 1870: Buncombe, Walton, Georgia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Occupation: Farmer
Male Citizen over 21: Y
Personal Estate Value: 400
Real Estate Value: 1300
Inferred Children: Julia Ann Cox
Emeline M Cox
Virginia Cox
David A Cox
Octavia Cox
Josa A Cox
Household Members:
Name Age
R Cox 81
Julia Ann Cox 45
Emeline M Cox 35
Virginia Cox 13
David A Cox 12
Octavia Cox 7
Josa A Cox 6
Year: 1870; Census Place: Buncombe, Walton, Georgia; Roll: M593_180; Page: 362A; Family History Library Film: 545679
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Cox-35447 and Cox-6057 appear to represent the same person because: I set up a new profile for 2nd GGF Richard Cox (Cox-35447) when Cox-6057 was already set up. My Bad -
It appears there are 3 profiles for the same Ricard Cox born in Georgia in 1789. Richard Cox (1789-1880), Richard Cox (1789-) and Richard Cox (1789-1880). They are now set as unmerged matches. Profile managers please review and consider merging. See the profiles and his Find A Grave memorial with matching children and spouses:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/125968626/richard-cox : accessed 22 November 2021), memorial page for Richard Cox (1789–Mar 1880), Find a Grave Memorial ID 125968626, citing Prospect United Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson County, Georgia, USA ; Maintained by Mona Roberts (contributor 47367473) .
It appears there are 3 profiles for the same Ricard Cox born in Georgia in 1789. Richard Cox (1789-1880), Richard Cox (1789-) and Richard Cox (1789-1880). They are now set as unmerged matches. Profile managers please review and consider merging. See the profiles and his Find A Grave memorial with matching children and spouses:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/125968626/richard-cox : accessed 22 November 2021), memorial page for Richard Cox (1789–Mar 1880), Find a Grave Memorial ID 125968626, citing Prospect United Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson County, Georgia, USA ; Maintained by Mona Roberts (contributor 47367473) .
It appears there are 3 profiles for the same Ricard Cox born in Georgia in 1789. Richard Cox (1789-1880), Richard Cox (1789-) and Richard Cox (1789-1880). They are now set as unmerged matches. Profile managers please review and consider merging. See the profiles and his Find A Grave memorial with matching children and spouses:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/125968626/richard-cox : accessed 22 November 2021), memorial page for Richard Cox (1789–Mar 1880), Find a Grave Memorial ID 125968626, citing Prospect United Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson County, Georgia, USA ; Maintained by Mona Roberts (contributor 47367473) .
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/125968626/richard-cox : accessed 22 November 2021), memorial page for Richard Cox (1789–Mar 1880), Find a Grave Memorial ID 125968626, citing Prospect United Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson County, Georgia, USA ; Maintained by Mona Roberts (contributor 47367473) .
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/125968626/richard-cox : accessed 22 November 2021), memorial page for Richard Cox (1789–Mar 1880), Find a Grave Memorial ID 125968626, citing Prospect United Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson County, Georgia, USA ; Maintained by Mona Roberts (contributor 47367473) .
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/125968626/richard-cox : accessed 22 November 2021), memorial page for Richard Cox (1789–Mar 1880), Find a Grave Memorial ID 125968626, citing Prospect United Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson County, Georgia, USA ; Maintained by Mona Roberts (contributor 47367473) .