William Richardson Cox (abt. 1692 - 1767)

Born about 11 Dec 1692 in Hockessin, New Castle County, Delaware Colony [uncertain]

Ancestors

Husband of Catherine (Kinkey) Cox — married 1716 in Hockessin, New Castle, Delaware

Descendants

Died 20 Jan 1767 at about age 74 in Orange, North Carolina

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Biography

William Cox inherited from father tract of land "Therehill" or "Thitherhil", west side of Deep River.

From Claudia Davenport: io in progress. . .

That the wife of William Cox was Naomi Cantrell is not verified or documented.

This William's wife was Emey or Emmatje which is a Dutch diminutive/hypocoristic form of the given name Emke (Emma). In each successive generation at least one daughter was named Emy; Emey; Emmey, later anglicized or phoneticized by some as Amy.

Gilbert Cope, a renowned genealogist and historian of Chester County, states that "Emey was quite probably kin to Van der Culen: Reynear Van der Culen/Coelen who died in 1677; his wife Cattelyntje had to sell his land to pay of his debts" (at Hay Makers hoeck or Hockessin). His son of the same name left a Will dtd 24 Apr 1695, New Castle Misc Will Records, Vol 1, pg 470 (not in chronological order or indexed and difficult to locate). [See also 1734 and 1735 land records quoted below wherein Reynear Van der Coelen is mentioned]

The works of Dr. Peter Stebbins-Craig also state that William Cox was married to Emmatjie Vander Coelen. Source: The Swedish Colonial Society Forefathers, 1909. The document is not paginated.

It should be noted herein that Newark Quaker Meeting in New Castle Hundred alternated between Centre Meeting in Christiana Hundred [both at that time called the "Lower Counties" Upon Delaware, now the state of Delaware] and Kennett Meeting in Chester Co across the Pennsylvania line.

William & Emey Cox had several children, not necessarily in this order and not all verified/documented as yet:

• • Richard Cox [#206783827] married Elizabeth, daughter of Humphrey & Ann (Richards) Scarlet, on 10mo/ Dec 15, 1726 at Chichester Mtg. The Marriage record is extant - "Richard Cox, yeoman of London Grove to Elizabeth Scarlet, spinster of Chichester". Among the witnesses were Humphrey and Ann Scarlet; William and Thomas Cox; John & Rebecca Scarlet, Thomas, John and Elizabeth Dutton, John and Elizabeth Hurford, Nathan and Hannah Wood, and others. Elizabeth Scarlett's niece Phebe Scarlett below was the daughter of Elizabeth's brother Shadrach Scarlett and his wife Phebe Bowater.

• • John Cox [#206764657] of White Clay Creek administered the estate of his father William Cox in 1743 as stated below. He married Mary, daughter of Johan/Jan Garretson (vander Hofe / of the farm) & wife Ann. Note that John Cox had a daughter Emey Cox who married Wm Wierman of York Co in 1753.

Contrary to "Cox Family in America", pg 249 that states he married Mary "thought to be Harlan" and removed to York Co is incorrect. He married Mary Garretson as stated above and his son, John Cox Jr married Mary Harlan in 1735 at New Garden Mtg, Chester Co.

Many have written Mary' Garretson's mother's maiden name as "Thayer", however a review of Jan Garretson's 1694 Will states: "...Three sons, Garott, Casper and Cornelius after the decease of Ann thayor mother..." meaning "Ann their mother" erroneously construed as her maiden name. [New Castle Will Bk B, pg 13, 14]

Additionally, Peter Stebbins Craig, "1671 Census of the Delaware", pg 67, states: "Gerrit Jansen the smith died after 1693, survived by at least one son Jan Gerritsen, who married Abiah Edgerts". [It is possible that Ann was anglicized from "Abiah" and that "Edgerts" is a corruption of Egge/Eken. Margaret Egge, dau of Barrent Egge/Eken married Reynier van der Coelen. Their marriage is referenced in an indenture dated 2 Jan 1676 as recorded in the Land Records of Delaware, 1677-1947.

• • Ann Cox [#206850346] married Casparus Garretson (brother of Mary above) in 1713 under Hockessin Mtg, New Castle Co, DE; his brother Cornelus Garretson was mentioned in the 1743 Estate documents of William Cox.

Ann & Casparus Garretson had a daughter Emey Garretson who m. William Cox in 1748 in York Co, PA. They were complained of by Warrington Mtg in York Co as being first cousins (Wm's mother Mary Garretson was the sister of Emey's father Casparus Garretson ~ Wm's father John Cox was the sister of Emey's mother Ann Cox). They made an acknowledgment of their error on 11mo/Jan 21, 1749. This couple had a daughter Emmy who married John Morton.

Ann married 2nd Nathan Hussey in 1728 at New Castle Mtg House; 2nd marriage for both. Casparus Garretson died in 1727; his Will is extant. [Delaware Wills, Miscellaneous Bk 1, pg 90, Executor wife Anne]

[Standing's 'Quakers in the Delaware. . .' pg 138 states that Ann (Cox) Garretson/Hussey was perhaps a close relative of Wm Cox in whose home the first meetings of Hockessin were held in 1730]. That was William Cox of Hockessin who m. Katherine Kinkey about 1716, purchased a tract of land from William Cox herein in 1735 (see indenture & Estate below). He later removed to North Carolina as did Katherine's sister Mary Kinkey who m. William Husband of MD in 1720. Their sons, cousins Hermon Husband and Harmon Cox, became involved in the Regulator movement in North Carolina. Hermon Husband m. Emey, daughter of John Jr & Phebe (Scarlett) Allen in 1766. Phebe [Scarlett] Allen was the niece of Elizabeth Scarlett, wife of Richard Cox #1 above.

• • The 19 Feb 1735 Mortgage does NOT state a family relationship between the two parties named William Cox therein.

William Cox [#56833829] of Hockessin married Katherine, daughter of Harmon Kinkey of Cecil Co, MD. about 1716. They had 10 children and removed to North Carolina where he died in 1767 [N.C. Will Bk A 1752-1788, pg 53, et seq]. The Kinkey sisters tie this family together: Mary Kinkey m. Wm Husband in 1720 at St Stephen's Episcopal Church, Earleville, MD; Katherine Kinkey m. Wm Cox about 1716; Margery Kinkey m. Wm Gregg in 1725 at Centre Mtg, New Castle County Upon Delaware.

• • Emey (anglicized to Amy) Cox [#125270561] married John Allen (1694-1771), authorized by Kennett Mtg held at Center on 3mo/May 2, 1719, he having produced a Certificate from New Garden Mtg dated 1mo/Mar 14, 1719 in order to marry Amy 'Cocks' and her "father William Cox having been heard". They declared their 1st intent before Kennett Women's Mtg on 2mo/Apr 4, 1719. This record is extant although faint and difficult to read.

"John Allen Late of ye Kingdom of Ireland" produced a Certificate dtd 2mo/Apr 3, 1714 to Marlborough Mtg (under London Grove Mtg) which is extant in Newark/Centre/Kennett Mo Mtg Minutes, pg 68. The record of births of 9 known Allen children are extant and recorded at London Grove Mtg in Chester Co, and includes a daughter Emey Allen who m. Philip Ward in 1743 and a daughter Rebecca (Allen) Moode who had a daughter Emey Moode.

John Allen died in 1771 and by his Will, proved 5 Nov 1771, he made provisions for his wife Emey; his will is several pages in length. [Chester Will Bk E, Vol 5, pg 283-286]

Doubtful son: Thomas Cox [#75124022] married Elizabeth, daughter of John Fincher of London Grove, in 1722 at Marlboro Mtg in Chester Co. The marriage was witnessed by his siblings John & Mary (Garretson) Cox and Richard Cox - and John & Elinor (Langdale) Cooke and Elinor Cooke - both siblings of Mary Cooke who would become his 2nd wife.

Mary Cooke was the step-sister of his 1st wife Elizabeth Fincher as Elizabeth's father John Fincher married, as his 2nd wife, Mary Cooke's mother Elizabeth (Norman) Cooke, widow of Peter.

His wife Elizabeth (Fincher) died in 1729 and Thomas married 2nd Mary Cooke by a Priest as reported by London Grove Preparative Mtg of Friends on 8mo/Oct 31, 1730. He removed "over the Susquehanna" which was Lancaster Co (1729), later York County (1749) and later Adams Co (1800), PA. Although Elizabeth (Fincher) died in 1729, Thomas Cox is mentioned in the 1746 Will of John Fincher "To Thomas Cox living over the Susquehanna £5 for the use of his daughter Rebecca wife of James Fraiser." [PA Will Bk B, pg 240].

On 5mo/Jul 25, 1741, Thomas Cox was disowned by New Garden Mtg at London Grove, Chester Co, PA for going "out of these partes & has taken a pretty good deal of goods with him which looks like a design to defraud his creditors". On 5 Jul 1745, he purchased 25 acres of land on a branch of the Conewago (a tributary of the Susquehanna Rvr). Some claim he died by 5mo 12, 1759 in Lancaster/York Co, PA as his son Peter Cox with children and widowed mother were granted a Certificate from Warrington Mtg, York Co, PA to New Garden Mtg in Guilford, North Carolina and were received there on 10mo 25, 1760.

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On 25 May, 1719, Wm Cocks conveyed to Jacob Shilly [Stille] 50 acres & plantation on north side of Christina Creek formerly belonging to Justaff Cock along the lines of Wm Green's & Robert Robertson's land; for £16.5.6. [Delaware, Land Records, 1677-1947, New Castle 005, Deed Book Vol 1, pg 32]

Note: Justaff/Justa Andersson was most likely the uncle of William Cox herein; Jacob Stille was the gr-son of Olof Petersson Stille [Dr Peter Stebbins-Craig, 1693 Census of the Swedes on the Delaware] The name Stille was often written as Tilly or Stilly in the old records.

On 21 Dec 1734, William Cox of the town of New Castle, county of Newcastle Upon Delaware, was a party to an Indenture of land described as "on the west side of the Delaware, north side of Christiana Creek. . . "originally owned by Reynier Vander Coolin who by deed dated 17 Dec 1695 sold to Luke Embly late of White Clay Cr. . . it fell to sons John & Thomas Embly at their father's decease . . . then to to William Cox of Newcastle, Laborer, who paid £35 for same. [Delaware, Land Records, 1677-1947, New Castle 003, Vol K 1, pg 293]

On 19 Feb 1735, William & Amy Cox of Newcastle mortgaged to William Cox of Ocashon [Hockessin] for £15.15 + interest, a tract of land in Newcastle Co on the north side of Christiana Creek - included all bldgs, orchards, timber, etc. The history provided in the deed: 1683 to H. Dull; then 1694 to H. Vandenburgh; then 1695 to Reynier VanCoolen; then 1695 to Luke Embly; then 1734 to William Cox. The mortgage due and payable by 6 Feb 1740. [Delaware, Land Records, 1677-1947, New Castle 003, Vol K 1, pg 295]

William Cox died before 18 May, 1743 when his son John Cox of White Clay Creek Hundred in the county of New Castle Upon Delaware, as Administrator of the estate of his father William Cox, conveyed a tract of land to William Patterson of the same place. Specifically states that "Wm Penn, Proprietary, did by his Warrant bearing 18 Oct 1683, confirm to Henry Dull a tract of land on the west side of Christiana Creek in the County of New Castle. . ." (description of land). This land was sold to pay debts of father William Cox, deceased - £82.10 [Delaware, Land Records, 1677-1947, New Castle 004 - Vol N 1, pgs 544, 545, 546]

On 21 May 1743, John Cox filed the Accounting of the Estate of his father William Cox which mentions, among other things, his account settled with Ammi Cox at £19 and amounts due Estate: Wm Cox of Hockessin bond £16:10:6 (1735 mortgage mentioned above to Wm Cox of Hockessin); Cornelous Garettson bill £2:6:5; James Alrichs £3:16:2 Judgment, etc. ~ Pers estate & acct of sales: £30:7:9 + cash for timber: £4:0:0 + sale of plantation: £82:10:0 (1743 indenture above to William Patterson) = Total: £116:17:9 [Delaware, Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971; New Castle Register of Wills 1684-1925, alphabetical listing]

I have found no record of his burial date and place; some have stated he was buried at Old Swede's Church which would be reasonable, but offer no documentation. It is also a possibility he was buried at Christiana Church burial ground, organized in 1708 at the head waters of Christiana Creek, on its north side, just south of what is now Patterson lane. This latter location was very close to where William Cox held lands. He does not appear to have been of Quaker faith however it appears several of his children were Friends.

I will be happy to supply any of the actual records described hereinabove.

Name

William /Cox/^[1][2]

Birth

1692, New Castle, Delaware^[1]

Death

20 JAN 1767, Cane Creek, Orange, North Carolina, USA^[1]

Children listed in Blackburn DataBase

1. Rebecca Cox Dixon, b. Abt 1717, , New Castle, DE, d. 1787/88, , Fayette, PA (Age ~ 71 years)

2. Mary Cox Lindley, b. Abt 1719, , New Castle, DE

3. Margery Cox Nichols

4. Harmon Cox, b. Abt 1723, , New Castle, DE, d. 1812 (Age ~ 89 years)

5. Martha Cox Terrell

6. William Cox, b. Abt 1726, d. 1801, , Knox, KY (Age ~ 75 years)

7. John Cox, b. 25 Jun 1728, , New Castle, DE, d. Abt 1803 (Age 74 years)

8. Solomon Cox, b. Abt 1730, , New Castle, DE, d. 1812, , , OH (Age ~ 82 years)

9. Catherine Cox Hunt, b. Abt 1732, , New Castle, DE, d. 24 Feb 1785, , Guilford, NC (Age ~ 53 years)

10. Thomas Cox, b. Abt 1736, , New Castle, DE, d. Jul 1809, , , OH (Age ~ 73 years)

LIved New Castle Co, DE 1719, moved to Orange Co., INC 1750s, Deep River & Broad Mouth Creek.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Source: #S255 OneWorldTree
2. ↑ Source: #S46

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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115077675/william-cox

Leads

Find A Grave memorial #115077675

added by Liz Shifflett on June 4, 2013

• 1957 transcript of Orange County, NC, will. Dated 20 Jan. 1767, "proved 2nd Tues Feb 1767." Will covers five sons and five daughters:

• Harmon Cox
• William Cox
• John Cox
• Solomon Cox
• Thomas Cox
• Rebecca Dixon in Pennsylvania
• Mary Lindley wife to James Lindley
• Martha Terrell wife to William Terrell
• Marjory Nicholas wife to Isaac Nicholas
• Catherine Hunt wife to Elizor Hunt

also named is cousin Isaac Cox (executor with William's son William)

Acknowledgements

• The WikiTree profile Cox-580 was created through the import of Weaver.ged on 03 January 2011. It included the source citations #S255 and #S46.

• The WikiTree profile Cox-1955 was created through the import of heinakuu2011-6.ged on Jul 5, 2011 by Johanna Amnelin. The profile included the note: #NI1207 and the user ID: 2605B75810B9D511B844080009DD8EDA3B40. Source was apparently LDS (it included LDS Endowment, etc., information).
• Cox-9490 was created by Carol Miller through the import of Wiman-Wyman_2014-10-03.ged on Oct 3, 2014.

Family record sheets prepared by Pricia Fern Burk Paukovich from information from Solomon Cox of Cale Creek, Grayson Co., VA, and Page 17 of William Cox Will.