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William Jerry Cox

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William Jerry Cox

Birth
Mauldin, Greenville County, South Carolina, USA
Death
14 May 1904 (aged 35)
Mauldin, Greenville County, South Carolina, USA
Burial
Simpsonville, Greenville County, South Carolina, USA Add to Map
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Greenville News Tuesday June 7, 1904 pg. 2
The town of Mauldin pays tribute to Magistrate William J. Cox who met his untimely death from a violent crime.
He was a member of Bethel Church for a number of years and led a consistent Christian life. Two years ago he married Miss Lizzie Vaughn, daughter of the late William W. Vaughn. The greater part of his life was spent in Mauldin where he was born in 1869.
Mr. Cox was a member of Eureka Lodge No. 66 at Reedy River, a member of Poplar Springs Camp No. 180 and Woodmen of the World in Mauldin.
Mr. Cox was a successful merchant before running for magistrate..
Mrs. Lizzie Vaughn Cox. his daughter, Lizzie Cox, his father. Lewis R. Cox, one brother, Wade H. Cox and six sisters, Mrs. Martha Louella Cox Forrester, Mrs. Leila Cox Cox, Mrs. Sallie Cox Butler, Mrs. Mamie Cox Butler, Mrs. Myrtle Cox Steadings, Mrs. Eva Cox Forrester as well as the community are left to mourn him.
Internment was held at Bethel Methodist Church on Sunday May 13, 1904.
Greenville News Tuesday June 7, 1904 pg. 2
The town of Mauldin pays tribute to Magistrate William J. Cox who met his untimely death from a violent crime.
He was a member of Bethel Church for a number of years and led a consistent Christian life. Two years ago he married Miss Lizzie Vaughn, daughter of the late William W. Vaughn. The greater part of his life was spent in Mauldin where he was born in 1869.
Mr. Cox was a member of Eureka Lodge No. 66 at Reedy River, a member of Poplar Springs Camp No. 180 and Woodmen of the World in Mauldin.
Mr. Cox was a successful merchant before running for magistrate..
Mrs. Lizzie Vaughn Cox. his daughter, Lizzie Cox, his father. Lewis R. Cox, one brother, Wade H. Cox and six sisters, Mrs. Martha Louella Cox Forrester, Mrs. Leila Cox Cox, Mrs. Sallie Cox Butler, Mrs. Mamie Cox Butler, Mrs. Myrtle Cox Steadings, Mrs. Eva Cox Forrester as well as the community are left to mourn him.
Internment was held at Bethel Methodist Church on Sunday May 13, 1904.

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  • Created by: Robin Farley Coon
  • Added: Dec 8, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8166720/william_jerry-cox: accessed ), memorial page for William Jerry Cox (6 May 1869–14 May 1904), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8166720, citing Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Simpsonville, Greenville County, South Carolina, USA; Maintained by Robin Farley Coon (contributor 46558224).