1st wife - Elizabeth Cadwell (4 children)
2nd wife - Sarah Wright (6 children)

Excerpted from p. 436, Volume II, Memorial History of Syracuse, N.Y. From Its Settlement to the Present Time, edited by Dwight H. Bruce (1891):

James Noxon, Judge of the Supreme Court of the Fifth Judicial District, was born at Onondaga Hill, N. Y., in 1817 [sic]. His father was B. Davis Noxon, who was a prominent member of the bar of Central New York. The son prepared for college at Pomeroy Academy, and entered Hamilton in 1834. He remained two years, when he went to Union, where he graduated in 1838. He returned to Syracuse and studied law with his father. After his admission to the bar, he entered the firm of Noxon, Comstock & Leavenworth, and subsequently became connected with that of Noxon & Putnam. In 1843, he and his brother, B. Davis Noxon, Jr., formed a copartnership. Later he was a partner of Sidney T. Fairchild, of Cazenovia. He was a partner of George D. Cowles when elected judge. As a lawyer, Judge Noxon was prominent as a referee. He was elected State Senator from Onondaga in 1856 and re-elected in 1858. He was nominated for Supreme Court Judge, in September, 1875, to succeed Judge Morgan, and was elected in the November following for the full term of fourteen years by a large majority. Judge Noxon was estimated throughout this District, not as a great lawyer or jurist, but as a faithful, hardworking and conscientious judge. He was highly esteemed for his affability with members of the bar and all who were connected with his court; and his memory will stand as an exponent of the mild rather than the severe method of administering justice. There are many things connected with his brief career on the bench which excite the liveliest sympathy of the bar, and it is safe to say that Judge Noxon will be always remembered with kindness and respect.

Died at his house in Syracuse between 2 and 3 p.m.
Cause of death: "billious pneumonia"

Obituaries:

Syracuse, New York
The Daily Journal newspaper
Obituary 1 of 2
Thursday, January 6, 1881
Page 4, column 1

Death of Judge Noxon.

The Hon. James Noxon, Judge of the Supreme Court, died at his residence, corner of Burnet and Catharine sts., at ten minutes before three o'clock this afternoon.
For two years or more his health was impaired, and at various times he sought its recovery in changes of climate and rest. He seemed to be suffering from malarial poison, and at times feared that paralysis would be the result.
Last Saturday, Judge Noxon complained of symptoms which were unusual, and ascribed them to a severe cold. On Sunday he was worse, and in the evening Dr. Sheldon was called.
The doctor pronounced it a case of billious pneumonia. He called at a later hour, and several times on Monday. On Tuesday the patient was worse, and a council of physicians was held. The symptoms were considered serious but not greatly alarming. The mind of the patient wandered almost constantly, and he seldom recognized his attendants, who with the physicians were the only persons permitted to see him. Yesterday morning he was thought to be some what better but was still considered very ill, and his friends were doubtful of the result. His symptoms did not change much during the day or last night, and this morning he was thought to be a little better, if he had changed at all. But late in the forenoon he began to sink, and it soon became apparent that his death was near.
A review of the life and services of Judge Noxon will appear in The Journal to-morrow.

Syracuse, New York
The Daily Journal newspaper
Obituary 2 of 2
Friday, January 7, 1881, page 4, column 3)

Obituary - James Noxon.

A brief announcement of the death of the Hon. James Noxon was made in these columns yesterday afternoon, in connection with the particulars of his illness. The announcement caused universal surprise and sorrow. It was generally known that he was very ill, but not till late yesterday morning were there evidences that his life was in imminent danger.
Judge Noxon was born at Onondaga Hill March 17, 1818. He was a son of the Hon. B. Davis Noxon, a noted lawyer of his day. After proper preparation in the common schools, he entered Pompey Academy, and was there fitted for a collegiate course, and ranked high in his class. He subsequently entered Hamilton College, where he spent two years, and then entered Union College, from which he was graduated in 1838. He then came to Syracuse; and became a law student in the office of his father, who had removed from Onondaga Hill. He speedily fitted himself for his profession, and very soon after being admitted to the Bar, he became a member of the firm of Noxon, Constock & Leavenworth. Later, this firm was dissolved, and was succeeded by Comstock, Noxon & Putnam. In 1843, he retired and entered into partnership with his brother, B. Davis Noxon, jr., and the associateion continued till he was elected Senator, in 1855. He was re-elected and served two terms, becoming prominent and influential in politics. He again devoted himself to his profession, and practiced law for some time alone, but subsequently formed a partnership with Sidney T. Fairchild, of Cazenovia. About 1870 he formed a partnership with United States Commissioner A. J. Northrup, and still later with George D. Cowles, esq. In November, 1875, Mr. Noxon was elected Justice of the Supreme Court for the Fifth Judicial district which position he occupied at the time of his death.
Judge Noxon was an enterprising public spirited citizen. He was a member of the Board of Education which organized our school system, in 1848, rrepresenting the Second ward. He gave his valuable assistance to various public enterprises, and filled offices of private trust many times. He at one time was extensively engaged in business enterprises outside of his profession, and became a heavy operator in real estate. His life was an unusually busy one. He entered deeply into every undertaking and labored most assiduously, in season and out of season; and his death was probably the result of over work and a heavy buren of cares and responsibilities. During the last two years of his life his health was much impaired, and often it was with much difficulty and suffering that he gave attention to his official duties. But he bore up heroically, and until his weakened system could not battle successfully with one of the most serious of diseases for a man of his years. His death is universally mourned in this community, and his sorrowing family has the heartfelt sympathy of many friends and acquaintances.
Judge Noxon was twice married. His first wife was Miss Elizabeth Cadwell, by whom he had four children, all of whom survive him. They are Mrs. George Ogden, of Milwaukee; Mrs. Charles Munger, of Syracuse, and Miss Fanny I., and James Noxon, jr. Judge Noxon's second wife, who is left a widow, was Miss Sarah Wright, daughter of Rial Wright. Six children were born of this marriage, all of whom survive their father. Judge Noxon also leaves the following brothers and sisters: Robert Noxon, United States Commissioner B. Davis Noxon, Mrs. Geo. F. Comstock, Mrs. J. B. Ives (at present in Europe), Mrs. Wells Lake, of Evanston, Ill., and Mrs. Thomas D. Green, of this city.