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Some Descendants of Charles Cox I

FIRST GENERATION
1. Charles COX I was born about 1690 probably in King George Co., VA. Charles and Ida Cox settled in Henry County, VA after moving from Culpeper County, VA.
References in Deed A, No.2, The Library of Virginia, Archives. Page 674, Chas. Cox, 271 acres. This deed is to land that Charles Cox and his wife, Ida Bennett Cox purchased in Henry County on 13 January 1769 , from the State of Virginia [Thomas Jefferson was serving as governor.]
He died in Henry Co., VA. Culpeper Co., VA, Deed Book F, Vol.6, [1772-1774], Pages 81-84, 3 August 1773. Reference is made ...in a lott line formerly laid off for Charles Cox... 21 June 1750, Pages 184-186 in original book.]

Reference is also made to "...corner to William Kelly..." and "...corner to William Watts near his plantation..." Land being sold by Goodrich and Susannah Lightfoot.
Note: The Cox, Watts, and Kelly Families of Culpeper Co., VA lived near each other, and certainly
knew each other when they migrated to eastern Henry Co. from Culpeper Co., VA. The Cox, Watts,
Kelly Families may have come to Culpeper from King George County, VA. There is a marriage listed
in King George County records: Richard Cox married Anna Crismon on 2 September 1750. Charles
may have married Ida BENNETT in King George Co., VA.

Ida BENNETT was born before 1765 in Westmoreland Co., VA [probably]. She died in Henry Co.,
VA. Deed Book 5, page 230, Dated 5 Jan. 1796, recorded on 25 January 1796. Courthouse,
Henry County, VA. Charles Cox, Thomas Kelley and Cathy Kelley of Henry County appoint their
friend Mason Kelley of Henry County lawful attorney to receive of and from William Bennett in King
George County, all their part of the estate of Cason Bennett, dec'd. Signed: Charles Cox, Thomas
Kelley, Cathy Kelley. Witnesses: Lane Dutton, Jr., Tilmon Clark, William Horman.

Note: The Charles Cox, 1760-1832, referred to here is probably the grandson of Charles Cox and
his wife, Ida Bennett Cox. He is also the husband of Frances Kelley, because Frances Kelly Cox had
a sister: Caty Kelly Parks, and a brother: Mason Kelly, named in the will of their father, John Kelly Sr.
[Will Book 3, page 27.] Charles COX I and Ida BENNETT had the following known children:
    +2 i. Charles COX II.
       3 ii. Margaret COX was born in King George Co., VA. Deed Book 5, Page 73, Henry Co., VA,
              Courthouse, was granted Power-of-Attorney from her brother: Charles Cox and wife: Eleanor
              Watts Cox, on 9 April 1793. Margaret is to sell a tract of 55 acres of land adjoining a tract
              belonging to Thomas Watts. This tract left to Eleanor Watts Cox by her father in Cupeper
              Co., VA. She died in Henry Co., VA.
       4 iii. Francis [s/o Chas.I] COX was born about 1720 in Pittsylvania Co., VA, now Henry Co.,
              VA.
    5 iv. John [s/o Chas.I] COX was born about 1720 in Pittsylvania Co., VA, now Henry Co., VA.

Note to beginning genealogical researchers: Notice that many of the surnames are not spelled
with consistancy. I have tried to present them as they were in the original records. Two points to
remember are [1] A name can be spelled/pronounced anyway the bearer wishes, and given-names
and surnames are not and never has been subject to copyright laws. [2] Universal education in
most states was not well established until the 20th century, and then dictionaries and spelling
lessons mostly emphasize the correct spelling of common nouns. Therefore, any given surnames
may be spelled several different ways.

SECOND GENERATION
2. Charles COX II was born about 1720 in King George Co., VA [probably]. He died about 1798
in Henry Co., VA. Charles Cox II was mentioned in the diary of Maj. John Redd as being a member
of a long range hunting party to southwest Virginia in 1769. Maj. Redd led the exploring and hunting
party which returned to Henry County in the spring of 1770. [Maud Carter Clement footnoted this
in her book: The History of Pittsylvania County Virginia.] T.J. Cox erected a beautiful monument at
the old Cox cemetery to commemorate this event. The author was greatly aided by the information
on this monument in tracing the Cox lineage, but believes some of the death dates listed are incorrect:
Charles Cox (wife, Eleanor Watts) probably died 1798, not 1816, because Eleanor--in place of
Charles--began paying the real estate tax in 1799. She is listed in the Personal Property Taxes of Henry
County, VA circa 1798, which is housed in the Virginia State Archives, Richmond, VA.

Questions to be researched: Could Peter Cox and wife Margaret Cox have been the parents [or
Uncle/Aunt] of Charles Cox I and his sister Margaret Cox? Did Peter Cox come from England and
get his patent?

Deed Book Culpeper Co., VA, Vol.2, 1755-1762 by Fred Dorman. [Original pages 154-56] Peter
Cox and wife Margaret Cox sold land that Peter Cox acquired by Patent on 29 Nov. 1749, it included
the plantation whereon Peter Cox now lives. Charles was married to Eleanor WATTS (daughter of
Thomas WATTS Sr. and Elizabeth [maiden?] WATTS) in Culpeper Co., VA [probably].

Eleanor WATTS died after 1799 in Henry Co., VA. She was born in Culpeper Co., VA [probably].
Eleanor inherited her husband's property in 1799 and is listed on the real estate rolls of Henry Co.,
VA. The Watts family's connection to Culpeper County, VA was established by this documentation
from Deed Book 5, page 73, Courthouse, Henry County, VA, 9 April 1793, recorded 30 September
1793. Charles Cox and Elenor, his wife, of Henry County with affection, etc. to Margaret Cox of the
same county. Appoint their trusty and well beloved friend, Margaret Cox, power of attorney to sell a
tract of 55 acres adjoining north base corner of a tract of land [which]Thomas Watts dec'd. lived on
and left to Elenor Cox in his will in Culpeper County, Parish of St. Marks. Signed: Charles Cox and
Elenor [X] Cox. The citation stated above, established Eleanor's father as Thomas Watts of Culpeper
Co., VA. It also places the Cox, Watts Families in St. Mark's Parish, where the Bennett, Cossum and
Kelley Families are also cited.

The will of Thomas Watts was witnesses by Henry Bennett. It is recorded in Will Book A, page 365,
Courthouse, Culpeper Co., VA. Deed Book "S", page 147. 8 December 1794, Recorded 16 Dec.
1794. Margaret Cox attorney for Charles and Eleanor of Henry Co. to William Wallis of Culpeper
Co. 50 acres in Culpeper Co. Bound on south side Watts Branch near the bank, John Woodrow's
spring corner to said Woodrow by Thomas Watts, decd. Signed Margaret Cox. Witnesses: Hugh
McKilliups, John Hackley, Leo Barneys, Frederick Simmayner? Charles COX II and Eleanor WATTS
had the following children:
     +6 i. Charles COX III.
     +7 ii. John [s/o Chas.II] COX.
        8 iii. William [s/o Chas.II] COX was born about 1760 in Halifax Co., VA, now Henry Co., VA.
        9 iv. Thomas [s/o Chas.II] COX was born about 1760 in Halifax Co., VA, now Henry Co.,
                VA. Deed Book 6, page 150, dated 1 January 1799, recorded 28 Jan. 1799. Courthouse,
                Henry County, VA. Charles Cox and his wife, Eleanor Cox, convey 80 acres of their home
                tract to Thomas Cox. Thomas was probably named for his maternal grandfather, Thomas
                Watts. Witnesses were: William Herman, Charles Cox, Henry Grogan.
       10 v. Frances [Fanny] COX d/o Chas.Cox II was born about 1760 in Henry Co., VA.
       11 vi. Eleanor [d/o Chas.II] COX was born about 1760 in Halifax Co., VA, now Henry Co., VA.

THIRD GENERATION
6. Charles COX III was born about 1760 in Halifax Co., VA, now Henry Co., VA. Charles Cox (III)
most likely inherited land from his father, Charles Cox (II). He lead such a quiet, honest life that he
left few records. His life and death dates were established by reviewing and comparing each year of the
Henry County, VA Personal Property Tax Records and Land Tax Records, Virginia State Archives,
Richmond, VA. Deed Book 6, page 147, Courthouse, Henry County, VA. This deed is between
Charles Cox II and his wife Elleanor Watts Cox and Charles Cox III. He died about 1832 in Henry
Co., VA. Death date established in Henry Co.,VA Land Tax records in Virginia State Archives, when
he stopped paying taxes and his heirs began paying taxes about 1832. Charles Cox [wife, Frances
Kelley] probably died 1836, not 1850, because his sons began paying his real estate taxes then.
Normally, sons would not have been paying their father's taxes, unless their father had died and they
had inherited his land. Deed Book 6, page 147, Courthouse, Henry County, VA. Dated and recorded:
21 January 1799. Charles Cox, Sr. conveys to Charles Cox, Jr. 80 acres of his home tract, which is
located on bank of Turkey Pen Branch, and bound by Thomas Cox's dividing line. signed by: Charles
Cox and Ellinder Cox. Witnesses: William Norman, Thomas Cox, Henry Grogan.

Charles Cox paid taxes to support the Revolutionary War 1778-1780, page 22, compiled by Mrs.
Lela C. Adams. He was established as a patriot on 27 Mar 1987 on DAR No. 692511 A660, by
Elizabeth Anne Vestal-Miller.

He was established as married in Will Book 3, pages 27, 28, Courthouse, Henry County, VA. He
was married to Frances KELLEY (daughter of John KELLY Sr. and Catherine BENNETT ) about
1780 in Henry Co., VA. Established as husband and wife in Henry Co.,VA Will Book 3, p.27
and 28. Frances KELLEY was born about 1760 in King George Co., VA [probably]. Born while
her father, John Kelly, Sr. was married to his first wife, Catherine? Bennett. She died about
1820 in Henry Co., VA. Charles COX III and Frances KELLEY had the following known children:
    +12 i. Bennett COX I.
    +13 ii. William COX II.
    +14 iii. John COX III.
       15 iv. Nancy I COX died on 13 Sep 1853 in Henry Co., VA. Nancy Cox did not marry, but
                 left a will naming her brothers and sisters-in-law. Will Book 5, page 253/4, Courthouse,
                Henry Co., VA. She was born in Henry Co., VA.
    +16 v. Charles IV COX.
    +17 vi. Elizabeth COX [dau.Chas.III].
       18 vii. Frances [d/o Chas.III] COX was born about 1798 in Henry Co., VA.
   19 viii. Kate [d/o Chas.III] COX was born about 1798 in Henry Co., VA. Her married surname
                 was Goldston.
       20 ix. Janett [d/o Chas.III] COX was born about 1798 in Henry Co., VA. She married Peter
                   Larrison.

7. John [s/o Chas.II] COX was born about 1760 in Halifax Co., VA, now Henry Co., VA. He
            died in Henry Co., VA [probably]. He was married to Leanner BOLLING on 6 Sep 1791
            in Henry Co., VA. Leanner BOLLING died in Henry Co., VA [probably]. John [s/o Chas.II]
            COX and Leanner BOLLING had the following known children:
21 i. Reuben COX was born about 1792/93 in Henry Co., VA. Will Book 1, page 249. Courthouse.
          Henry County, VA. Will of John Cox, named: Reuben Cox, son, and wife: Leanner Cox, and
           brother: Charles Cox. Witness was Thomas Cox, probably s/o his Uncle.

FOURTH GENERATION
12. Bennett COX I was born about 1805 in Henry Co., VA. Age 45 in the1850 Federal Census
of Henry Co., VA, #888. Deed Book 11, page 66, Courthouse, Henry County, VA. These deeds
between Charles Cox and his sons: John, William and Bennett Cox. He died after 1850 in Henry Co.,
VA. Named as heir of Charles Cox in Henry Co., VA, Land Tax Records 1832-1833, housed in
The Library of Virginia, Richmond, VA. He was married to Martha Jane (Patsy) GILLEY (daughter
of Richard GILLEY I and Martha [maiden?] GILLEY) on 27 Sept 1823 in Henry Co., VA. Marriage
bond was signed by Bennett Cox and Charles Cox, and dated 19 February 1848. Marriage is also listed
in Dodd's Henry Co.,VA Marriage Bonds, page 11.
Martha Jane (Patsy) GILLEY was born about 1805 in Henry Co., VA. Martha made a claim for a
Revolutionary War Pension, as Richard Gilley's child. It is recorded: Pension Claim File No.8568,
Index Vol.1, page 141, The National Archives, Washington, D.C. She died after 1850 in Henry Co.,
VA. Bennett COX I and Martha Jane (Patsy) GILLEY had the following known children:
    22 i. Jackson COX was born in 1826 in Henry Co., VA.
    23 ii. Martha [d/o Ben I] COX was born in 1826 in Henry Co., VA.
    24 iii. Lucinda COX was born in 1826 in Henry Co., VA.
+25 iv. William A. COX.
+26 v. Richard COX.
    27 vi. John COX IV was born about 1840 in Henry Co., VA. Age 10 in 1850 Federal Census
             of Henry Co., VA, #888. Probably was twin brother to Mason.
    28 vii. Mason COX was born in 1840 in Henry Co., VA. Age 10 in 1850 Federal Census of
              Henry Co., VA, #888. [Probably was twin brother to John.]
    29 viii. Jane COX was born in 1845 in Henry Co., VA. Age 5 in 1850 Federal Census of Henry
              Co., VA, #888.
    30 ix. Laura COX was born in 1846 in Henry Co., VA. Age 14 in 1850 Federal Census of Henry
             Co., VA, #888.
13. William COX II was born about 1798 in Henry Co., VA. He worked as a tailor and hatter.
Named heir to his father's land in Land Taxs Records 1832-3 of Henry Co.,VA. His death was
established in Law & Chancery Records Book "C" , Plaintiff, 1777-1904, P.126, Courthouse, Henry
County, VA. He died about 1846 in Henry Co., VA. William Cox [wife Nancy Gilley] probably died
1846, not 1856 because his death is referenced as 1846 in the General Index to the Law and
Chancery "C" Plaintiffs, 1777-1904, page 126, Courthouse, Henry County, VA. William Cox was
named as heir of Charles Cox in the Land Records, 1832/3 of Henry Co., VA, housed in The
Virginia Library, Richmond, VA.
He was married to Nancy GILLEY III (daughter of Richard GILLEY I and Martha [maiden?] GILLEY)
on 11 Jan 1820 in Henry Co., VA. Marriage Certificate 679, old records, 1776-1850, Courthouse,
Henry Co., VA.
Nancy GILLEY III was born about 1804 in Henry Co., VA. She died in Henry Co., VA. William
COX II and Nancy GILLEY III had the following known children:
    +31 i. Thomas Pinkney COX.
      32 ii. Susan COX was born in 1830 in Henry Co., VA. Age 20 in the 1850 Federal Census
              of Henry Co., VA, #808. She died in Henry Co., VA. Susan Cox and Luzany Cox may
              be same. Luzany Cox's husband is listed as John Cox.
   +33 iii. Benjamin Bennett COX.
   +34 iv. Mary COX I.
   +35 v. William H. COX III.
      36 vi. America COX was born in 1839 in Henry Co., VA. Age 11 in 1850 Federal Census
               of Henry Co., VA, #808. She died in Henry Co., VA.
      37 vii. Martha COX I was born in 1826 in Henry Co., VA. Age 24 in the 1850 Federal Census
                of Henry Co., VA #808.
   +38 viii. Charles D. COX.
      39 ix. Frances COX.

14. John COX III was born about 1804 in Henry Co., VA. John inherited land from his father,
Henry Co., VA Land Tax Records 1832-1833. He died in Henry Co., VA. He married Elizabeth
[Betsy] PRICE was born in Henry Co., VA. She died in Henry Co., VA. John COX III and Elizabeth
[Betsy] PRICE had the following known children:
      40 i. Powhatan COX was born about 1840 in Henry Co., VA. He died on 7 Apr 1862 in
              Richmond, VA. He served in Co. "K" 38th VA Infantry Regiment. Died of pneumonia in
              Chimborazo Hospital.
      41 ii. Charles [s/o John III] COX was born in Henry Co., VA.

16. Charles COX IV was born about 1825 in Henry Co., VA. He was married to Jane GILLEY II
(daughter of William B. [Buck] GILLEY and Mary I GILLEY ) about 1848 in Henry Co., VA
[probably]. Jane GILLEY II was born about 1835 in Henry Co., VA. She died on 15 May 1868 in
Henry Co., VA. Charles Cox IV and Jane GILLEY II had the following known children:
      42 i. Polly Ann COX was born about 1849 in Henry Co., VA.

17. Elizabeth COX [d/o Chas.III] was born about 1798 in Henry Co., VA. Information from Mrs.
C.L. Crider's manuscript in Bassett Branch Historical Center, Bassett, Henry Co., VA. She was married
to William SAMS Sr. about 1818 in Henry Co., VA.1,2   Information from Mrs. C.L. Crider's
manuscript. William SAMS Sr. was born about 1800 in Henry Co., VA [probably].3,4   For further
information, contact Mrs.Jerlean O. Pruitt. Elizabeth COX [d/o Chas.III] and William SAMS Sr. had
the following known children:
       +43 i. Elijah SAMS.

FIFTH GENERATION
25. William A. COX was born in Mar 1827 in Henry Co., VA. Age 23 in 1850 Fed.Census of Henry
Co.,VA. He was married to Sarah GILLEY (d/o William B. [Buck] GILLEY and Mary GILLEY I) in
Henry Co., VA. Sarah GILLEY was born in Mar 1827 in Henry Co., VA. Sarah Gilley's father:
William Gilley signed consent for her to marry William A. Cox. Her father may have been William
[Buck] Gilley, son of George, grandson of Francis Gilley, Sr. William A. COX and Sarah GILLEY had
the following known children:
     44 i. Corina COX was born about 1855 in Henry Co., VA.
+45 ii. George W. COX.
     46 iii. Roxie [Roxana] COX was born about 1856 in Henry Co., VA.
+47 iv. Joseph C. COX.
     48 v. Julie COX was born about 1860 in Henry Co., VA.
     49 vi. Judy [Jugeria?] COX was born about 1861 in Henry Co., VA.
   +50 vii. Sarah Annie COX.
      51 viii. Tony COX was born in Feb 1871 in Henry Co., VA.
   +52 ix. Ida COX.

26. Richard COX was born in May 1828 in Henry Co., VA.5 He was age 72 in the 1900 Federal
Census of Henry Co., VA. He died about 1905 in Henry Co., VA. He was married to Mary Frances
ROBERTSON (daughter of Archer W. ROBERTSON and Frances H. GILLIAM ) on 23 Nov 1853
in Wentworth, Rockingham Co., NC. Marriage recorded in the Courthouse, Wentworth, Rockingham
Co., NC. Mary Frances ROBERTSON was born in Feb 1835 in Rockingham Co., NC.6 She died
about 1915 in Henry Co., VA. She was age 65 in the 900 Federal Census of Henry Co., VA. She
was buried in Henry Co., VA [probably]. Richard COX and Mary Frances ROBERTSON had the
following known children:
     +53 i. James W. COX.
     +54 ii. Jessie Ben COX.
     +55 iii. John A. COX.
        56 iv. Martha J. COX dau/o Richard Cox was born in Jun 1860 in Henry Co., VA. She was
                 age 40 in the 1900 Federal Federal Census of Henry Co.,VA.
        57 v. Ellis R. COX was born in Nov 1862 in Henry Co., VA. He was age 32 in the 1900
                 Federal Census of Henry Co., VA.
        58 vi. Benjamin COX was born about 1863 in Henry Co., VA.
        59 vii. Thomas P. COX II was born in 1866 in Henry Co., VA. He was age 4 in the 1870
                   Federal Census of Henry Co., VA.
     +60 viii. Fanny COX.
     +61 ix. Harmon F. COX.
     +62 x. Cora Lee COX.
     +63 xi. Robert W. COX.
        64 xii. Mary COX II died in Jun 1854 in Henry Co., VA. She was born in Henry Co., VA.

31. Thomas Pinkney COX was born on 15 May 1842 in Henry Co., VA. His parents are named in
Henry Co.,VA marriage records 1853-1896. Thomas P. Cox is referred to as heir of the late William
Cox in Deed Book 20, page 522, Courthouse, Henry Co., VA. He died in 1929 in Henry Co., VA.7
Buried in Goodwill Primative Baptist Church Cemetery, Rte.621, Ridgeway, VA. Thomas Pinkney
Cox, nicknamed "Fightin' Tom" served in the 38th Virginia, Infantry, Company "K" of the Confederate
Army during the Civil War. He enlisted March 10, 1862, at Cascade, VA. He received a serious
wound to the left hand in the Battle of Gettysburg, PA. This wound probably severed the tendons/
muscles on the upper side of the wrist, distrubing the muscular/tendon balance and causing the
uninjured underside tendons/muscles to draw the hand into a closed-fist position.
After being treated at Chimborazo Hospital in Richmond, VA, he was reassigned to the Danville, VA
area where he worked in a hospital. There are military records for Thomas P. Cox in the National
Archives, Washington, D.C. He is also listed in the book by Gregory, G. Howard. 38th Virginia
Infantry, "The Virginia Regimental Histories Series." 1988. 1st ed., 137 pages. H.E.Howard Publ.,
P.O. Box 4161, Lynchburg, VA. 24502. He was married to Martha Sally JOYCE (daughter of
Martin JOYCE and Sarah (Sally) ROBERTS ) on 23 Dec 1867 in Henry Co., VA. Marriage recorded
in Marriage Register Book No.1, page 28, Courthouse, Henry County, VA.
Martha Sally JOYCE was born on 20 Dec 1845. Deed Book 17, page 148. Courthouse, Henry
County, VA. This deed, dated 25 February 1869, helps establish the fact that Martin Joyce and his
daughter: Martha lived near William Cox and his son: Thomas P. Cox. She died about 1902 in Henry
Co., VA. Buried Goodwill Primative Baptist Church Cemetery, Ridgeway, VA. Thomas Pinkney COX
and Martha Sally JOYCE had the following known children:
    +65 i. Nannie Martin COX.
     +66 ii. Sally Lou COX.
     +67 iii. Martha Dallas COX.
    +68 iv. Ruth C. COX.
    +69 v. William Franklin COX.
    +70 vi. James Thomas COX.
    +71 vii. Baxter Sydnor COX.
      72 viii. Leonard Baylor COX was born on 2 Nov 1881 in Henry Co., VA. He died on 19 Feb
                1909. Occupation was engineer.
      73 ix. Warner Shultz COX was born on 10 May 1884 in Henry Co., VA. He died on 30 May
                1919.
   +74 x. Minnie Lorene COX.
      75 xi. Infant Boy COX died about 1891 in Henry Co., VA. He was born on 22 Jul 1891 in
               Henry Co., VA.

33. Benjamin Bennett COX was born on 27 Jan 1831 in Henry Co., VA. He was age 19 in 1850
Federal Census of Henry Co.,VA. Served in CSA, 38th Reg., Co.K, Armistead Brigate, Pickett's
Division. He died on 12 Feb 1920 in Henry Co., VA. He enlisted on 19 May 1864. He was in
Chimborazo Hospital with typhoid, scurvy, etc. He was at Appomattox Courthouse and paroled on
9 April 1865. In the 1920 Fed.Census, Henry Co.,VA, Ridgeway Dist., Household #103, he was
living with two grandsons: Raleigh E. Dunn and Alvis Dunn. He was married to Ann GILLEY (d/o
William B. [Buck] GILLEY and Mary I GILLEY ) on 3 May 1853 in Henry Co., VA. Henry Co., VA
Marriage Register 1853-1896, her parents are named.
Ann GILLEY was born on 3 May 1825 in Henry Co., VA. Her parents named in Henry Co.,VA
Marriage Registers 1853-1896. She died about 1908 in Henry Co., VA. Benjamin Bennett COX and
Ann GILLEY had the following known children:
     +76 i. Sarah Ann [dau/o Ben.II] COX.
        77 ii. Mary Malinda COX was born about 1860 in Henry Co., VA.
     +78 iii. John Letcher COX.
     +79 iv. Martha Jane COX [dau/o Ben.II]
     +80 v. Mary [Mollie] L. Bennett COX.

34. Mary COX I was born in Aug 1834 in Henry Co., VA. Age 15 in the 1850 Federal Census of
Henry Co., VA, #808. She died in Henry Co., VA. She was married to Ellis S. REA in Henry Co.,
VA [probably].

35. William H. COX III was born in 1840 in Henry Co., VA. He was age 26 in 1866, Marriage
Records of Henry Co., VA, 1853-1896. He died in Henry Co., VA. He was married to Malinda
[Lynn] GILLEY I (daughter of William B. [Buck] GILLEY and Mary I GILLEY ) on 20 Dec 1866 in
Henry Co., VA. Malinda [Lynn] GILLEY I was born in Jan 1835 in Henry Co., VA. Age 26 in
1866 Marriage Records of Henry Co.,VA. William H. COX III and Malinda [Lynn] GILLEY I had
the following known children:
      +81 i. John William COX.

38. Charles D. COX was born about 1825 in Henry Co., VA. He died in Henry Co., VA.   Jane
GILLEY was born about 1826 in Henry Co., VA. Charles D. COX and Jane GILLEY had the
following known children:
    +82 i. James Robert COX.
       83 ii. Daniel COX was born about 1862 in Henry Co., VA. Married [?] Custiss. He died in
                Henry Co., VA [probably].
    +84 iii. John Digger COX.
       85 iv. Mary Ann COX dau/o Chas.D.Cox was born about 1895 in Henry Co., VA.
    +86 v. Luzanne COX.
       87 vi. Kate [dau/o Chas.C.] COX was born about 1895 in Henry Co., VA. Kate married Will
                Hundley. Only known issue was Billy Hundley.
       88 vii. Susan COX II was born about 1859 in Henry Co., VA.

39. Frances COX was born about 1822 in Henry Co., VA. Named among heirs of William Cox in
Deed Book 19, page 467. Courthouse, Henry County, VA. She died in Henry Co., VA [probably].
She was married to William H. PULLIAM (son of Drury PULLIAM and Mary SHACKELFORD) on
11 Feb 1842 in Henry Co., VA.

William H. PULLIAM was born about 1815 in Henry Co., VA. Frances COX and William H.
PULLIAM had the following known children:
     +89 i. James William PULLIAM.
        90 ii. Thomas J. PULLIAM was born about 1844 in Henry Co., VA.
        91 iii. Mary J. PULLIAM was born about 1846 in Henry Co., VA.

43. Elijah SAMS was born about 1820 in Henry Co., VA [probably].2 He was the son of William
Sams, Jr. born ca. 1800 and Elizabeth Cox. He was married to Sarah [Sally] NANCE on 26 Jun
1843.2   Sarah [Sally] NANCE was born about 1818 in Henry Co., VA [probably], and was the
d/o Hardin and Mary B. Nance.   Elijah SAMS and Sarah [Sally]NANCE had the following known
children:
     92 i. Laura SAMS was born about 1845 in Henry Co., VA [probably].
     93 ii. William SAMS II was born about 1846 in Henry Co., VA [probably].
     94 iii. Hughes SAMS was born about 1846 in Henry Co., VA [probably].
     95 iv. Mary SAMS was born about 1852 in Henry Co., VA [probably].
     96 v. Henry Francis SAMS was born about 1855 in Henry Co., VA [probably].
     97 vi. Bemnjamin Franklin SAMS was born about 1857 in Henry Co., VA [probably].
     98 vii. Sarah SAMS was born about 1860 in Henry Co., VA [probably].
   +99 viii. Robert Isaac SAMS.
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                                                         SOURCES
                                 [Abbreviations: d/o=daughter of, s/o=son of]
1. Crider's manuscript, vertical file. See Librarian.
2. Jerlean O.Pruitt has done research on this branch of the Cox-Sams Families, as she is a direct
    descendant.
3. Ibid. Contact for Sams Family information.
4. Crider's manuscript, vertical file. See Librarian.
5. Aged 72 in 1900 Federal Census. Not listed in 1910 Federal Census, only his widow is listed
    in household #74. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, DC.
6. Mary Robertson Cox & Richard Cox. In 1880 Federal Census of Henry Co.,Va, she was listed
    keeping her stepmother, Jincy? Robertson, aged 75. In 1910, she was listed as 72 years old.
    Information from T.J.Cox is that she had a brother, Ben Robertson, who married [?] Smith.
7. Goodwill Primitive Baptist Church is located on Route 621, Ridgeway, Henry County, VA.
     T.P Cox was buried beside his wife.