George M. Cox

Amanda M. Reynold's is NOT the mother of George M. Cox. Research seems to point to George being the son from John's first marriage. A number of documents have stated that he is the brother of Thomas H. and Wiley O. Cox.

St. Louis Republic June 9, 1889

"Springfield, Mo., June 8 - Dr. George M. Cox died of Bright's disease, at his home in this city, at 5 o'clock this morning aged 55 years. He was a native of Tennessee, and came to this city many years ago. During Grant's term, he was a member of the pension board at this place, and was appointed by President Cleveland to the same position from which he was removed only a few weeks ago. He was also a member of the State Board of Health. His wife and a son and daughter survive him. Dr. Cox is the man who attained notoriety a year or two ago by throwing vitriol upon Effie Ellis, a variety actress, with whom his son was infatuated."

Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Campbell, Greene, Missouri; Roll: M593_777; Page: 86B; Image: 176; Family History Library Film: 552276. George Cox 30 physician TN Mary Cox 21 MO Robert Cox 2 MO Margaret Young domestic servant 22 AR

Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Springfield, Greene, Missouri; Roll: 688; Family History Film: 1254688; Page: 225B; Enumeration District: 044; Image: 0152 George Cox 42 physician TN Mary J. Cox wife 30 MO Robert F. Cox son 12 MO Jessie Cox dau 9 MO Malinda Morton servant 18 MO