Age 65 years. District of Columbia Police Detective.
From the July 19, 1886 Critic Record
He died at the Hotel Hygeia at Old Point Comfort in Virginia, where his daughter took him thinking a change might be beneficial. He was so weak he had to be carried from the carriage to the boat. He was 65 years old. He resided at the corner of 11th and H Streets. He was considered a very successful detective.
His father owned the old Cox estate and gave him a good education sending him to travel in Europe and the United States. On his return from Europe he settled in Kentucky. When the Civil War broke out he enlisted in a Kentucky Confederate regiment. He was promoted to Colonel and was a brevet Brigadier General. He served General Lee in a confidential capacity.
After the War he returned to Georgetown. His father had died and left him well provided for. However, he suffered financial reverses and his friends helped him obtain a position as a detective.
He leaves his daughter and one brother, Mr. Richard B. Cox.
From the July 19, 1886 Critic Record
He died at the Hotel Hygeia at Old Point Comfort in Virginia, where his daughter took him thinking a change might be beneficial. He was so weak he had to be carried from the carriage to the boat. He was 65 years old. He resided at the corner of 11th and H Streets. He was considered a very successful detective.
His father owned the old Cox estate and gave him a good education sending him to travel in Europe and the United States. On his return from Europe he settled in Kentucky. When the Civil War broke out he enlisted in a Kentucky Confederate regiment. He was promoted to Colonel and was a brevet Brigadier General. He served General Lee in a confidential capacity.
After the War he returned to Georgetown. His father had died and left him well provided for. However, he suffered financial reverses and his friends helped him obtain a position as a detective.
He leaves his daughter and one brother, Mr. Richard B. Cox.
Age 65 years. District of Columbia Police Detective.
From the July 19, 1886 Critic Record
He died at the Hotel Hygeia at Old Point Comfort in Virginia, where his daughter took him thinking a change might be beneficial. He was so weak he had to be carried from the carriage to the boat. He was 65 years old. He resided at the corner of 11th and H Streets. He was considered a very successful detective.
His father owned the old Cox estate and gave him a good education sending him to travel in Europe and the United States. On his return from Europe he settled in Kentucky. When the Civil War broke out he enlisted in a Kentucky Confederate regiment. He was promoted to Colonel and was a brevet Brigadier General. He served General Lee in a confidential capacity.
After the War he returned to Georgetown. His father had died and left him well provided for. However, he suffered financial reverses and his friends helped him obtain a position as a detective.
He leaves his daughter and one brother, Mr. Richard B. Cox.
From the July 19, 1886 Critic Record
He died at the Hotel Hygeia at Old Point Comfort in Virginia, where his daughter took him thinking a change might be beneficial. He was so weak he had to be carried from the carriage to the boat. He was 65 years old. He resided at the corner of 11th and H Streets. He was considered a very successful detective.
His father owned the old Cox estate and gave him a good education sending him to travel in Europe and the United States. On his return from Europe he settled in Kentucky. When the Civil War broke out he enlisted in a Kentucky Confederate regiment. He was promoted to Colonel and was a brevet Brigadier General. He served General Lee in a confidential capacity.
After the War he returned to Georgetown. His father had died and left him well provided for. However, he suffered financial reverses and his friends helped him obtain a position as a detective.
He leaves his daughter and one brother, Mr. Richard B. Cox.
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