He had four brothers and two sisters, two of the brothers being older than himself.
He was reared a farmer and followed it all his life, though he was a brick mason by trade, and also did a great deal in that line.
His parents removed from Pennsylvania to Ohio, and later on to Indiana, and settled near Centreton, where they spent most of their after lives.
Paul received at the neighborhood schools in Indiana such education as was practicable in so new a country.
He was first married when quite young to Mary Mathews, who bore him seven children, Milton, Morgan, Elizabeth Ann, Emily, Harriet (deceased), Margaret and George. The mother of these children died in April, 1846.
In the following fall, Mr. Cox was married in Morgan County to Elizabeth Chandler, who bore him seven children, Morris, Alfred, Madison, Mariah, Ida, Laura and Austin.
Mr. Cox was a consistent member of the Christian Church, as is also his widow.
He inherited a small tract of land from his father, but the rest of his property he worked for, leaving his family a handsome patrimony which his widow has managed with skill.
She was left with four minor children, which she reared and cared for, educated and made of them honored and respected men and women.
Mr. Cox was one of the best citizens of Morgan County, strictly honest and upright in all his dealings, beloved by his neighbors, and respected by all who knew him.
He had four brothers and two sisters, two of the brothers being older than himself.
He was reared a farmer and followed it all his life, though he was a brick mason by trade, and also did a great deal in that line.
His parents removed from Pennsylvania to Ohio, and later on to Indiana, and settled near Centreton, where they spent most of their after lives.
Paul received at the neighborhood schools in Indiana such education as was practicable in so new a country.
He was first married when quite young to Mary Mathews, who bore him seven children, Milton, Morgan, Elizabeth Ann, Emily, Harriet (deceased), Margaret and George. The mother of these children died in April, 1846.
In the following fall, Mr. Cox was married in Morgan County to Elizabeth Chandler, who bore him seven children, Morris, Alfred, Madison, Mariah, Ida, Laura and Austin.
Mr. Cox was a consistent member of the Christian Church, as is also his widow.
He inherited a small tract of land from his father, but the rest of his property he worked for, leaving his family a handsome patrimony which his widow has managed with skill.
She was left with four minor children, which she reared and cared for, educated and made of them honored and respected men and women.
Mr. Cox was one of the best citizens of Morgan County, strictly honest and upright in all his dealings, beloved by his neighbors, and respected by all who knew him.
Family Members
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Milton L. Cox
1832–1908
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Morgan Cox
1835–1913
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Elizabeth Ann Cox Paddock
1836–1911
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Emily Cox Sutton
1839–1914
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Harriet "Hattie" Cox
1840–1882
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Margaret Cox
1843–1906
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Alfred W Cox
1849–1914
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Mary Cox
1851–1851
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Madison Cox
1852–1884
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Lavina Cox
1855–1855
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Mariah "Marie" Cox Surface
1856–1933
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Ida M Cox Keller
1859–1930
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Laura Ann Cox Kitchen
1860–1928
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Austin C Cox
1863–1931
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John Cox
1866–1866
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Eneas Cox
1867–1867
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