John Cox, of Arrowhattocks

Origins

The children of William and Elizabeth Coxe: 1. Thomas - inherited as "son and heir" a right to 250 acres sold on Sept. 1, 1642, by Matt hew Gough to William Cox and Isaac Hutchins, and assigned this interest to John Knowles on Au g. 1, 1668. 2. John [I] - married twice and had six children. He died in 1696. 3. Elizabeth - married Robert Porter. 4. Mary - married John Burton

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John Cox of "Arrowhattocks" was the individual who conveyed his 300-acre portion of "Longfield" to John Burton . As John Cox Sr., he was charged on five tithables in 1679. John's first wife, the mother of five of his sons, may have been a daughter of Robert Craddock, his partner in "Longfield." However, this is only speculation. John married second Mary Kennon 22 September (license) 1682. & They were the parents of Richard Cox. On 5 February 1685/6 John Cox Sr. gave to John Cox Jr. land on the road to "Curles" at Arrowhattocks. & Thomas Taylor held adjacent land. John's will identified six sons, mentioned no daughters, and left his wife one silver spoon. Witnesses to his will were John Ironmonger, Thomas Taylor, and John Davis (will dated 19 Feb. 1691/2, & recorded 1 Feb. 1696/7 &). Evidently thinking one spoon was not

John Cox [I] came from England with John Davis the latter part of Oct. 1642, and settled in Henrico County on James River near Harrowattocks. (See Patent Book I, Volume II, page 842, Richmond Land Office.) It is likely that he was closely related to William Coxe, above, probably son, as they settled in the same vicinity. The next record we have of John Cox [I] is a deposition of April 1, 1678, of John Barnfield as to "John Risbees" dog killing Mr. John Coxe's sheep." At a Court held at Varina, June 1, 1678-79 [?], showing that John Cox, Sen., was responsible for the poll taxes of five persons. In Deed Book I, page 364, there is a deed of gift, dated Feb. 5, 1685, from John Cox, Sen., of "Harryaddocks, Planter," to his son William Cox, which deed is witnessed by Bartholomew Cox.

John Cox [I] (William), of Arrowhattocks, on 29 March 1665 patented 550 acres in Henrico County on the north side of "Harristocks" [Arrowhattocks], adjoining the land of Capt. Edloe. This must, of necessity, have joined the land formerly owned by William Coxe and then by his orphans. On 5 Feb. 1685/86, he made a deed of gift to his son William Cox, and on 11 July 1693 he gave 100 acres to his son Bartholomew Cox and a negro girl to Bartholomew, his wife Rebecca, and their son George. Henry Cox witnessed both deeds. The will of John Cox [I], 19 Feb. 1691/92 - 1 Feb. 1696/97, named his wife Mary and six sons. On the day the will was proved, Mary Coxe, widow of John Coxe [I], deceased, entered a suit for her dower agains Henry, John, William, George, and Bartholomew Coxe.

In the absence of the court records, a land patent of 1665 establishes that John Cox [I] was one of these orphans. On 29 March 1665, John Cox [I] patented 550 acres in Henrico County on the north side of Harrisstocks [sic] adjoining the land of Captain Edloe. This must necessarily also have joined the land formerly owned by William Cox and later by his orphans.

John Cox [I] was at least 21 when he patented this land and was therefore born by 1644. Not only is the description and location of this new patent significant, but also of importance is the fact that John Cox [I] named his eldest son William. On 5 Feb. 1685/86 he made a deed of gift to William for natural love and affection and therein described himself as John Coxe, Senior, of Harrowattocks.

On 11 July 1693, John Coxe, Senior, made another deed of gift of 100 acres of land to another son, Bartholomew Cox, and at the same time gave a Negro girl, Doll, about one year old, to his son George Cox.

John Cox [I] married Mary Kennon 25 Sept. 1682, but she must have been a second wife since the dates of the gifts to his sons indicate they were born in the early 1660s

John Cox [I]'s first marriage must have taken place as early as 1650, as his son, Bartholomew Cox, witnessed a deed of gift from John Cox [I] to his son William in 1685. Both William and Bartholomew must have been at least 21 years of age at that time. John Cox [I] must have been born as early as 1620. He left a will dated Feb. 19, 1691/92, which was probated Feb. 1, 1696 [1697?], of record in Book V, page 678, Henrico Co., VA, which the following is an abstract:

To son John Cox plantation called by name "New Plantation." To Bartholomew Cox plantation "he now lives on"; to son Richard Cox a negro; to son Henry Cox "plantation I now live on" and a great deal of personal property; to wife, Mary Cox, one silver spoon. Balance of property to be equally divided between my six sons: John Cox, William Cox, Henry Cox, George Cox, Richard Cox, and Bartholomew Cox. Appoints son, George Cox, executor. Witnesses: John Ironmnger, Tho. Taylor, and John Davis.

In Voume I, page 225, Henrico County, is this record: "John Cox, Gent., for Marriage with Mary Kennon, Sept. 25, 1682." It is probable that she was a daughter of William Elam, whose will, dated Feb. 18, 1688 [1689], leaves his son-in-law, John Cox [I], 1 shilling, rest to cousin Martin Elam. William Elam seems to have borne no love towards John Cox [I]. Had any of John [I]'s children been grandchildren of William Elam, it seems that he would have remembered them in his will, instead of leaving practically all of his estate to his cousin. These facts would indicate that the mother of John Cox [I]'s children was not the daughter of William Elam, but that it was his last wife who was his daughter.

«u»Henrico Co., VA Deeds 1677-1705«/u», Vol. 3, Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Richmond, 1986.

Goochland Co., VA Wills + Deeds 1736-1742, Benjamin B. Weisiger III, 1984. p20. p142. Deed 3 April 1738; John Bolling, Gent. of County & Parish of Henrico, to John Cox, planter, of Goochland Co., for 50 pounds, a tract on south side of James River, next to line dividing John Cox and Henry Cox, and a line dividing John Cox and Frederick Cox, with all houses, etc.;

Signed: Bolling; Wit: Tarlton Woodson, Frederick Cox, William Harris, Tho. Wooldridge, Chas. Woodson;

Rec. 20 June 1738 p79. p437. 11 July 1693; John Cox Sr. of County & Parish of Henrico to his son Bartholomew Cox of same for love & affection, land he lives on in Henrico Parish, 100 acres, at the river, near Ware Bottom; Signed John (COX) Cox; Wit: James Cocke, Henry (X) Cox; Rec. 2 Oct 1693

Bartholomew Cox, born ca. 1665, in Henrico Co., VA; died (will dated Jan. 14, 1730/31, of record in Goochland Co., VA, Will Book I, page 262). He appointed his wife, Rebeckah, sole executrix, and devised property to his grandsons George Cox and William Baugh; sons Frederick Cox and John Cox [II]. His will was witnessed by Anthony Morgan, Agnes Noulin, and Rebecca Wood. On June 13, 1709, license was granted Moses Wood to marry Mary, daughter of Bartholomew Cox. It is probable that she died without issue, prior to 1730.

In Book 6, page 439, Henrico County records, is a deed dated Oct. 2, 1693, as follows: "Know all men by these presents that I, John Cox, Sen. of the County and Parish of Henrico, planter, doe out of the love and affection for which I bear unto my son Bartholomew Cox and Rebecka his wife, and for ye advancement and promotion of their son George, have given, granted, aliened, assigned, and sett over and by these presents doe freely, clearly, and absolutely give, grant, alien, assign and set over unto my sd. Grandson, George Cox, ye son of Bartholomew Cox and Rebecka his wife, one Negro girl called Doll, being about a year old, to have and to hold the sd. girl and the issue of her body forever. As witness my hand this eleventh July, 1693." Signed: John Cox [I]. Witnesses: Henry Cox, Ja: Cocke.

In Book 5, page 437, Henrico County, there is a deed of gift from John Cox [I] to his son Bartholomew Cox, dated July 11, 1693, in part as follows: "This indenture, made this eleventh day of July in ye fifth year of ye Reign of our Sovereign, Lord and Lady, William and Mary, by the Grace of God of England of France and Ireland, King and Queen defenders of ye faith, etc., and in the year of our Lord God, 1693, between John Cox, Sen., of ye county and parish of Henrico, planter of one part and his son Bartholomew Cox, and for ye better living of him in this world as well as for divers other good causes and considerations," etc., doth grant him 100 acres therein described, etc.

From William Hutchins of Carolina, by Jack Randolph Hutchins, Gateway Press, Inc., Baltimore, MD, 1995, pages 634-647: ...used in the Howchins family of St. Peter's Parish, New Kent County, Virginia, where some assume John obtained his bride. New Kent records do not show a Rachel of the age to be the wife of John Burton but some assume that Edward Howchins, father of Rachel baptized in 1686 in St. Peter's Parish, might have had an unknown sister named Rachel, who married John Burton.

John Cox [I], on March 29, 1665, patented 550 acres of land in Henrico County on the north si de of the James River, known by the name of "Harristocks" (Arrowhattocks), adjoining the lan d of Capt. Edloe. This must also have joined the land formerly owned by William Coxe, and th en by his orphans. These land records have been accepted as evidence that John Cox [I] wa s a son of William Coxe.

John Cox [I] was probably born in Virginia around 1620. There was a Jon Cox who was listed a s a headright of John Davis in Oct. 1642. It that was this same person, then he may have tra velled to England and returned. John Davis had land which adjoined the land of William Cox e and Isaac Hutchins in 1638. He also was a witness to John Cox [I]'s will in 1696.

John Cox [I] was married twice. His first wife may have been a daughter of Robert Craddock , a neighboring landowner. Robert Craddock had, at some time, sold 600 acres to John Cox [I] , which John Cox [I] transferred to John Burton on March 22, 1665. John Burton was his broth er-in-law, husband of his sister Mary. John Cox [I] had six sons, and his first wife was th e mother of the first five. He made several gifts to them by deed during his lifetime. On F eb. 5, 1685 [1686?], he gave one tract of land to his son William. On July 11, 1693, he gav e 100 acres to Bartholomew.

John Cox [I]'s second wife was Mary Kennon, whom he married Sept. 25, 1682. In his will, dat ed Feb. 19, 1691/92, John Cox [I] named his wife Mary and his six sons. He left land, slaves , and personal property to his sons, but only one silver spoon to his wife. He died, and hi s will was proved Feb. 1, 1696/97, in Henrico County. That same day, his widow filed a sui t against five of the sons (all except Richard), for her dower in the 550 acres of land whic h he had patented in 1665.

Will of John Cox [I], Book 2, page 678, Henrico County, Feb. 19, 1691/92, proved 1696, resided at Dutch Gap on the James. Witnesses: John Ironmonger, Thomas Taylor, and John Davis. Mentions wife Mary, gave her a silver spoon, and six sons: John, Jr., William, George, Richard, Bartholomew, and Henry.

p46. p710. Probate is granted George Cox of the will of his father John Cox

1 Feb 1696

The children of John Cox [I] (the correct order of birth is unknown):

• 1. William - born before Feb. 1664/65. He married Sarah (-). They had seven children. He held 300 acres on the 1704 quit rent roll of Henrico County. His will was probated in Henrico County in June 1712. His widow's will was probated in Goochland County in Jan. 1747/48. William Cox, the elder, was given 300 acres of land, Deed Book 1, page 364, April 1, 1686, Henrico County, by his father, John Cox [I]: "land adjacent to Thomas Taylor," including a boat landing on James River up toward Culres. William Cox the elder has been confused with his nephew, William Cox the younger. William Cox the younger married Sarah Cocke, daughter of William Cocke; and William Cox the elder had wife Sarah (-) also, thought to have been a Sarah Cocke. (There is a marriage record of a William Cocke to Sarah Dennis, also, a statement that William Cox married Sarah Dennis. It is possible that both statements are correct.)
• 2. Bartholomew - born about 1665 in Henrico County, married Rebecca (-) before Oct. 2, 1693 . They had five children. He held 100 acres in Henrico County in 1704. He died in 1731 i n Goochland County, and his will was proved there in June 1731. Bartholomew Cox, born before 1665. On Oct. 2, 1693, Bartholomew was given 100 acres of land by his father, John Cox [I]. Prior to 1693, he had married Rebecca (-), when he was given the land "that Bartholomew lives on" by his father, bounded by Capt. Davis' land. Bartholomew Cox patented 200 acres, Oct. 20, 1697, on Mahook Creek, which land was passed on in his family. Later this land was in Powhatan County. Bartholomew Cox died 1731 in Goochland County, leaving a will in Will Book A, page 215. Children of Bartholomew Cox and wife Rebecca
• 3. Henry - was left the home plantation and much personal property by his father. He had n o children. His will was probated Oct. 1, 1697, in Henrico County. Henry Cox, the youngest brother, died in Henrico County, unmarried. His brother, George Cox, was administrator of his estate. Will was probated in Henrico County, 1697, proved by Joseph Tanner and Thomas Taylor; sureties: Henry Hatcher and Richard Ligon.
• 4. John - married Mary Baugh, daughter of William and Jane Hatcher Baugh. They had three ch ildren. He held 150 acres in Henrico County in 1704. His will was probated Jan. 1, 1710/11 , in Henrico County. His son, William Cox "the younger," married about 1710 Sarah Cocke, dau ghter of William Cocke. They had one son, John Cox of Bluestone Creek. John Cox, Jr. was given 150 acres of land by his father called "New Plantation" on Gardiner's Creek and Jarret's Spring adjoining land of brother William and Bartholomew Cox, bounded on Capt. Davis' land. John Cox, Jr. married Mary Baugh before 1685, daughter of William Baugh, Jr. and wife Jane (Hatcher) Branch Baugh Gower
• 5. George - married Martha Stratton, daughter of Edward Stratton, Jr., and his wife, Martha S heppey, Oct. 22, 1697. They had four children. He held 200 acres in Henrico County in 1704 . His will, dated April 18, 1721, was probated Feb. 5, 1722 [1723?], in Henrico County. George Cox was left the plantation on which his father, John Cox [I], lived in Henrico County at Harroeattocks. George Cox married Oct. 20, 1697, Martha Stratton, daughter of Edward Stratton, Jr., and his wife, Martha Sheppy. Edward Stratton, Jr. died 1698 and his widow Martha (Sheppy) Stratton married second husband John Brown of Henrico County. George Cox died in Henrico County in 1720, leaving a will probated Feb. 1721. He had four children
• 6. Richard (probably the son of Mary Kennon, John Cox [I]'s second wife) - married by Jan. 8 , 1700/01, Mary Trent, daughter of Henry Trent and his wife, Elizabeth Sherman. They had eig ht children. He held 300 acres in Henrico County in 1704. His will was probated Feb. 3, 173 4/35, in Henrico County. Richard Cox married Mary Trent, daughter of Henry Trent and wife Elizabeth Sherman. He left will dated July 13, 1734, probated Feb. 3, 1734/35, Henrico County, witnesses: Michael Turpin, Benjamin Burton, Sr. and Jr. Will of widow Mary (Trent) Cox is in Henrico County, 1735

John Coxe [I] died in Henrico County leaving a will which was dated 19 Feb. 1691/92 and proved 1 Feb. 1696/97. He named as his legatees his wife Mary and six sons, John, Bartholomew, Richard, Henry, George, and William. On the same day as the probate of the will, Mary Coxe, widow of John Coxe [I], deceased, entered a suit for her dower in 550 acres of land against Henry, John, William, George, and Bartholomew Coxe. There is a possibility that Richard may have been Mary's son since he was not included among the defendants, but this is speculation only. The 550 acres in which she sought title for her dower right is identified as the patent for 550 acres John Coxe [I] received 29 March 1665.

Colonial Wills of Henrico Co., VA, Part One, 1654-1737, Benjamin B. Weisiger III, 1976. "Book #3, Henrico Co.

Wills & Deeds 1688-1697" p44. p678.

Will of John Cox, Planter, 19 Feb 1691/2; To son John Cox, plantation called "New Plantation" next to the River,

Barth. Cox, William Cox, & Capt. Davis; To son Richard Cox, a negro named Robin; To son Henry Cox, the bed I lie on and negro child Molley; To son George Cox, the plantation I live on and all the Neck of Land at Jarretts Spring to mouth of Capt. Gardner's Creek, a bed, a negro woman Betty, and items; Son Henry to live with George and be a help to him; To wife Mary Cox, 1 silver spoon; All the rest to be divided equally between my 6 sons: John, William, Bartholomew, Richard, Henry, & George; Son George Cox to be exr.; Wit: John Ironmonger, Toh. Taylor, John Davis; Rec. 1 Feb 1696.

Will of John Cox dated Feb. 19, 1691-2 which probated Feb 1,1696 of Record in Book V, p 678, Henrico, Co. Va which the following is an extract:

"To son John Cox plantation called by name "New Plantation". To Batholomew Cox plantation 'he now lives on', to son Richard Cox a negro, to son Henry Cox 'plantation I now live on' and great deal personal property; to wife Mary Cox, one silver spoon. Balance of property to be equally divided between my six sons:

• 1 John Cox
• 2 William Cox
• 3 Henry Cox
• 4 George Cox
• 5 Richard Cox
• 6 Bartholomew Cox

Appoints son, George Cox, Exr.

Witnesses

John Irnmonger, Tho Taylor and John Davis"

Henrico Co., VA Deeds 1677-1705, Vol. 3, Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Richmond, 1986. p48. p28. Edward Hatcher of Henrico Co., planter, for valuable consideration, to William Cox of Henrico Co., planter, and Richard Cox of same, planter, 300 acres, part of a greater gract granted said Hatcher 6 Oct 1675 for 1300 acres on Cornelius Creek on north side of James River; Signed: Edw'd (EH) Hatcher, Mary (MH) Hatcher; Wit: Wm. Giles, Edward Tanner; Rec. 1 Dec 1688; Sale confirmed by said Hatcher and Mary his wife.

p75. p381. 3 Sept 1692; John Stowers of County & Parish of Henrico to John Cox Jr., on behalf of his son William Cox, for kindness and affection he bears to John Cox and his family, to said William Cox, son of John Cox and Mary his wife, land at head of tract where Mr. Good lives on south side of James River near the Falls, near dividing line between Stowers and Good of a tract patented in both their names for 800 acres, 150 acres, being lower part of upper half, from day of death of said Stowers; Signed: Jno. Stowers; Wit: Hen. Randolph, Giles Webb; Rec. 1 Feb 1692.

p79. p437. 11 July 1693; John Cox Sr. of County & Parish of Henrico to his son Bartholomew Cox of same for love & affection, land he lives on in Henrico Parish, 100 acres, at the river, near Ware Bottom; Signed John (COX) Cox; Wit: James Cocke, Henry (X) Cox; Rec. 2 Oct 1693

NAME: John Cox BIRTH DATE: 1640 BIRTH PLACE: Henrico County, Virginia, United States of America DEATH DATE: 1697 DEATH PLACE: Henrico County, Virginia, United States of America HAS BIO?: Y FATHER: William Coxe CHILDREN: Bartholomew Cox URL: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-...

GEDCOM Note

Two John's

Once there was a person just beginning to do her Family history. She got out the Father's bible out and input everybody name and what information the Bible contained. So the person then went the Family History Center and looked up in the Pedigree Resource File and found a file the person then loaded it onto a disc back then it was a 31/2" disk. took it home and proceeded to put it with the thought of combining the two, Do not start laughing the person proceeded to do that here the fun part the person did not know how to merge, you can guess what happened. the person did not look how good the information was whether it had problems. Thankfully, a program cam along the cured those problems called Family Insiht The person cleaned up the tree Thankfully, the names started coming together, the who went with whom. That took time but it got done While the person came across the Cocke (or Cox's) They were a terrible mess you had twelve different Thomes and John's and a number other names there were three and four generations with the same first name. It was terrible. So, the person then devised a way to tell who belonged to whom.

Here is the punch line the John here are two different profiles I know because I was that person and I was using Roots Web now I am telling my age and how long I have been doing this and keep on learning. Ok, back to the story, Two John's they had different mother and father's that were nearly the same and I found the differce it was the arrival date one (Wiallim) came when he was 12 the other came as a young man (Richard). Richard is my 9th gread grandfather the other is not closely related to me but thier name are still are stuck in my memory.

John Coxe, Sr: Planter "Marriages of Hen

John Coxe, Sr: Planter "Marriages of Henrico Co, Va 1680-1808" "Wills and Deeds of Henrico Co, Va 1677-1692" p 225

His will was proved Feb 1, 1696/7. John

His will was proved Feb 1, 1696/7. John COX settled on the James River near "Harrowattocks". Some notes call it "Harristocks" or Arrowhattocks. On March 29, 1665 he patented 550 acres of land on the north side of the James River., adjoining the land of Capt EDLOE. This must also have joined the land formerly owned by William COXE, and then by his orphans. These land records have been accepted as evidence that John COX was a son of William COXE (Order of First Families of Virginia, Adventurers of Purse and Person, P. 212-213, Nell Marion Nugent, Cavaliers and Pioneers, P. 547. He married twice. The first wife name unknown, is thought to be the mother of his five sons. She may have been the daughter of Robbert CRADDOCK, a neighboring landowner. His second wife was Mary KENNON, whom he married Sept 25, 1682. Information from Margaret Smith. John COX was proably born in Virginia around 1620. There is a Jon COX who was listed as a headright of John DAVIS in Oct. 1642. If that was this same person, then he may have traveled to England and returned. John DAVIS had land which adjoined the land of William COX and Isaac HUTCHINS in 1638, he also was a witness to John COX's will in 1696. (Walter Lee Hopkins, Hopkins of Virginia and Related Families, P. 114; Nell Marion Nugent, Cavaliers and Pioneers, 1623-1800, Vol. I (1934 edition), P. 138, see entry for John DAVIS; Cavaliers and Pioneers, 1623-1666, (1963 edition) P. 84 see entry for Robert CRADDOCK) John COX was married twice. His first wife may have been a daughter of Robert CRADDOCK, a neighbor. CRADDOCK had, at some time, sold 600 acres to John COX, which John COX transferred to John BURTON on March 22, 1665. John BURTON was John COX brother-in-law, husband to his sister Mary. John COX had six sons, and his first wife was the mother to the first five. He made several gifts to them by deed during his lifetime. On Feb. 5, 1685, he gave one tract of land to his son William. On July 11, 1693, he gave 100 acres t o Bartholomew. John's second wife was Mary KENNON. In his will dated Feb 19, 1691/92 John COX named his wife, Mary and his six sons. He left land, slaves, and personal property to his sons, but only one silver spoon to his wife. He died and his will was proved Feb 1, 1696/7, in Henrico Co., VA. That same day his widow filed suit against five of the sons, (all except Richard), for her dower in the 550 acres of land which he had patented in 1665 (Order of First Families of Virginia, Adventurers of Purse and Person, P. 212-213; Nell Marion Nugent, Cavaliers and Pioneers, P. 547; Walter Lee Hopkins, Hopkins of Virginia and Related Families, P. 114-115; John Frederick Dorman, ed. The Virginia Genealogist, Vol. 15, P. 165; Henrico Co. Deeds and Wills 1688-1697, P. 678-679; The Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Vol. 18, no. 4, P. 116-119.)

1. GVF, vol II, p164 (marriage); p263 (

1. GVF, vol II, p164 (marriage); p263 (children John and William); previous marriage mentioned, but not name of first wife.

H,D: Will of John Cox-2257; Henrico Co.

H,D: Will of John Cox-2257; Henrico Co., VA Will+Deed Book 3, p678

His will was proved Feb 1, 1696/7. John

His will was proved Feb 1, 1696/7. John COX settled on the James River near "Harrowattocks". Some notes call it "Harristocks" or Arrowhattocks. On March 29, 1665 he patented 550 acres of land on the north side of the James River., adjoining the land of Capt EDLOE. This must also have joined the land formerly owned by William COXE, and then by his orphans. These land records have been accepted as evidence that John COX was a son of William COXE (Order of First Families of Virginia, Adventurers of Purse and Person, P. 212-213, Nell Marion Nugent, Cavaliers and Pioneers, P. 547. He married twice. The first wife name unknown, is thought to be the mother of his five sons. She may have been the daughter of Robbert CRADDOCK, a neighboring landowner. His second wife was Mary KENNON, whom he married Sept 25, 1682. Information from Margaret Smith. John COX was proably born in Virginia around 1620. There is a Jon COX who was listed as a headright of John DAVIS in Oct. 1642. If that was this same person, then he may have traveled to England and returned. John DAVIS had land which adjoined the land of William COX and Isaac HUTCHINS in 1638, he also was a witness to John COX's will in 1696. (Walter Lee Hopkins, Hopkins of Virginia and Related Families, P. 114; Nell Marion Nugent, Cavaliers and Pioneers, 1623-1800, Vol. I (1934 edition), P. 138, see entry for John DAVIS; Cavaliers and Pioneers, 1623-1666, (1963 edition) P. 84 see entry for Robert CRADDOCK) John COX was married twice. His first wife may have been a daughter of Robert CRADDOCK, a neighbor. CRADDOCK had, at some time, sold 600 acres to John COX, which John COX transferred to John BURTON on March 22, 1665. John BURTON was John COX brother-in-law, husband to his sister Mary. John COX had six sons, and his first wife was the mother to the first five. He made several gifts to them by deed during his lifetime. On Feb. 5, 1685, he gave one tract of land to his son William. On July 11, 1693, he gave 100 acres t o Bartholomew. John's second wife was Mary KENNON. In his will dated Feb 19, 1691/92 John COX named his wife, Mary and his six sons. He left land, slaves, and personal property to his sons, but only one silver spoon to his wife. He died and his will was proved Feb 1, 1696/7, in Henrico Co., VA. That same day his widow filed suit against five of the sons, (all except Richard), for her dower in the 550 acres of land which he had patented in 1665 (Order of First Families of Virginia, Adventurers of Purse and Person, P. 212-213; Nell Marion Nugent, Cavaliers and Pioneers, P. 547; Walter Lee Hopkins, Hopkins of Virginia and Related Families, P. 114-115; John Frederick Dorman, ed. The Virginia Genealogist, Vol. 15, P. 165; Henrico Co. Deeds and Wills 1688-1697, P. 678-679; The Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Vol. 18, no. 4, P. 116-119.) From Cavaliers and Pioneers, Volume 1, 1623-1666, Nell Marion Nugent, Virginia State Library, Richmond, Virginia, 1992, page 75 (Patent Book 1, Part 2): Nathaniell Floyd, 850 acres, Isle of Wight Co., 20 Nov. 1637, page 498. 600 acres being a neck about 4 miles up the maine creek running up the baye of Warwicksquike, the said neck lying between 2 creeks, &c. 250 acres up towards the head of the maine creek over small creeks or brookes. Transportation of 17 persons: Christ. Denn, Robert Leaderd, Wm. Moyses, Ambrose Proctor, Tho. Weare, Robt. Barton, Rober Joyce, Mathew Tomlin, Jon. Cox, Rich. Redock, David Hopkins, Flug Floyd, Wm. Cox, Katherin Folder, Rich. Carter, Jon. Gillett, Christ. Thomas. From Cavaliers and Pioneers, Volume 1, 1623-1666, Nell Marion Nugent, Virginia State Library, Richmond, Virginia, 1992, page 137 (Patent Book 1, Part 2): John Benton, 1,250 acres, about 15 miles up the Southward side of Rappahannock River, etc., running to the mouth of a navigable creek or branch, etc., Oct. 13, 1642, page 837. 400 acres by assignment from Samuell Davis, & the residue for transportation of himself, wife, and 15 person s: Saml. Davis, Sr. & Eliza. his wife, Saml. Davis, Junr., Jon. Davis, David Ellis, David Rice, Jon. Dreaton, Jon. Cox, Jon. Benton, Joane his wife, Jon. Benton, Isabell Benton, Alice Benton, Rich. Grey, Robt. Thomas, Wm. Barnard, Abraham Coate, Abigall Benton, Geo. Hargas, Tho. Craven, Jon. Gerey, Ralph Tatum, Tho. Hughes, Georg Gumer, Jon. Wells. From Cavaliers and Pioneers, Volume 1, 1623-1666, Nell Marion Nugent, Virginia State Library, Richmond, Virginia, 1992, page 138 (Patent Book 1, Part 2): John Davis, 200 acres, Henrico Co., last of Oct. 1642, page 842. Adjoining his former patent called the Longfield, extending northwest towards land of Cornelius de Hull. Due for transportation of his wife Mary Davis, and 3 servants: Jon. Deall, Jon. Talbott, Jon. Cox. From Cavaliers and Pioneers, Volume 1, 1623-1666, Nell Marion Nugent, Virginia State Library, Richmond, Virginia, 1992, page 447 (Patent Book ): John Cox, 550 acres, Henrico Co., on north side the River, known by the name of Harristocks, beginning next to land of Capt. Edloe, 29 March 1665, page 164 (44). Granted to Arthur Bayly, who sold to Wm. Johnson, by whom it was assigned to said Cox. From Cavaliers and Pioneers, Volume 1, 1623-1666, Nell Marion Nugent, Virginia State Library, Richmond, Virginia, 1992, page 547 (Patent Book 5): Jno. Burton, 700 acres, Henrico Co., 22 March 1665/66, page 479 (585). 300 acres northerly on a great swamp, southerly towards land of Alice Edlowe, Widdow, westerly over the river & easterly into the woods, called by the name of the old field; 300 acres another parte joyning on the head of the Long field pattent, beginning at a white oake marked 4 wayes at the extent of the deviding line of Jno. Burton & Jno. Davies, running along the greate slash southeast by south &c. 600 acres granted to Robt. Craddock & by Hoell Prise, his Attorney, sould unto Jno. Cox, who assigned to said Burton, & 100 acres due for transportation of 2 persons: Ann Coleman, Mark Wms. (Williams). Fro m Cavaliers and Pioneers, Volume 2, 1666-1695, Nell Marion Nugent, Virginia State Library, Richmond, Virginia, 1977, page 12 (Patent Book 6): John Wray, 240 acres, Gloster Co., Kingstone Parrish, upon head of Queens Creek, 15 March 1666 [1667], page 41. Beginning Richard Carey, adjoining land formerly granted to Edward Welch &c. Transportation of 5 persons: Tho. Miles, Tho. Chambers, Jno. Settle, Jno. Cox, Mary Sharpe. From Cavaliers and Pioneers, Volume 2, 1666-1695, Nell Marion Nugent, Virginia State Library, Richmond, Virginia, 1977, page 15 (Patent Book 6): Thomas Taylor, 631 acres, Henrico Co., north side of James River, commonly called Harrahadockes, over against Kingsland; 23 Sept. 1667, page 52. 281 acres from the river a little below the Orchard from Mr. Arthur Bayly's land, &c. to the lower side of Harrahatoocks Creek mouth, &c. 350 acres on north side of the Rowndaboute &c., to south side thereof at a corner of Jno. Cox, &c., to 4 Mile Creek old path, &c. 281 acres granted said Taylor 25 Sept. 1663, & 350 acres for transportation of 7 persons: Francis Taylor, Dorothy Taylor, Jno. Young, Jno. Bell, Jno. Steward, Symon Balms (or Balono), Will. Stanaway. From Cavaliers and Pioneers, Volume 2, 1666-1695, Nell Marion Nugent, Virginia State Library, Richmond, Virginia, 1977, page116-117 (Patent Book 6): John Davis (Davies), 500 acres, Henrico Co., 1 Oct. 1672, page 426. 300 acres adjoining John Burton; including nigh half the long feild, over the brass Spring, &c.; half of pattent granted Robert Cradock, & by Howell Price, Attorney of said Cradock, sould to John Cox, who assigned to said Burton; 300 acres due said Davis a ssonn & heire of his father, John Davis; 20 acres for transportation of 4 persons: Abell Gower, Wm. Gower, John Clarke, Ann Malby. From Cavaliers and Pioneers, Volume 2, 1666-1695, Nell Marion Nugent, Virginia State Library, Richmond, Virginia, 1977, page 120 (Patent Book 6): Robert Cardin, 46 acres in Sittingborne Parish, on south side of Rappahannock River, near Chestucson Creek, on line of Mr. John Cox, facing Ocapacee(?) Creek, &c.; 10 Oct. 1672, page 436. Transportation of: Laurence Mount Stephory. From Cavaliers and Pioneers, Volume 2, 1666-1695, Nell Marion Nugent, Virginia State Library, Richmond, Virginia, 1977, pages 146-147 (Patent Book 6): Hugh Lee, 2,000 acres, named Aberconaway, Charles City Co., south side Appamattock River on north side the 3rd branch of the Black Water; nigh Warrick Path, &c.; 8 April 1674, page 510. Transportation of 40 persons: Richd. Sparkes, Hen. Neale, Jno. Crew, Andr. Crew, Richd. Dennis, Wm. Marsh, Morris Joyce, Hen. Allaman, Jno. Browne, Wm. Bernard, Tho. Clark, Tomasin Harris, Jno. Browne, Phill. Pledge, Mary Browne, Jno. Cox, Richd. Warren, Tho. Michell, Jno. Drennett, Barbara Petingall, Cha. Bartlett, Wm. Taylor, Jno. Floyd, Tho. Stanley, Joan Liswell, Sara King, Rebecka Love(?), Sara Swetland, Jacobus Jonson, Eliz. Cooper, Tho. Woods, Tho. Dance, Jno. Burges, Tho. Ory(?), Addam Bradshaw, Robt. Fydoe, Martha Gibbs, Robt. Hicks, Jno. Allen, Tho. Alford. From Cavaliers and Pioneers, Volume 2, 1666-1695, Nell Marion Nugent, Virginia State Library, Richmond, Virginia, 1977, page 184 (Patent Book 6): Robt. Bullington, 244 acres, 1 R., 4 P., Henrico Co., north side James River, 10 May 1678, page 642. At head of Capt. Jno. Farrar's land; along Capt. Davis' to Jno. Cox at the path goeing to Harrahadox neigh the Spring; neare Baily's path; to the Roundabout, &c. Transportation of 5 persons: Richd. Page, Morris Akeron (or Aheron), Jane Case, Ben. Adams, Ann House. From Henrico County, Virginia, Deeds, 1677-1705, page 33: Page 364. John Cox, Sr. of Harryaddocks, planter, for love and affection to my son John Cox, Jr., land on road to Harryaddocks and Thomas Taylor. Dated: 5 Feb. 1685/86. Witnesses: Wm. Glover, Bartho. (b) Cox, Tho. Charles, Sr. Signed: John (COX) Cox, Sr. Recorded: 1 April 1686. From Cavaliers and Pioneers, Volume 2, 1666-1695, Nell Ma
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According to his bio on Find A Grave John had only two wives. The first on was Craddock first name unknown, two different names are given Do not which is right. The second one was Mary Elam Kennon, most trees have this lady as two different persons.

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Birth: 1640 Henrico County Virginia, USA Death: 1697 Henrico County Virginia, USA

John Cox was colonist born in Virginia while this outpost of European culture struggled to grow as it faced tribal attack, disease, famine, isolation, and the politics of various European powers who were carving up the new world. He was probably born about 1640 in Henrico Co., Va., and died before February 1, 1696/97 in the same place. His first wife might have been a Miss Craddock who appears to have been from a family near his father William's property. She was born ca. 1640, and died before September 25, 1682 in Henrico Co., Va. since that was the date of another marriage to Mary Kennon. She was born ca. 1661, and died after July 11, 1693.

Children of John Cox:

- William Cox, born before Feb. 1664/65, married Sarah and they had seven children. He is listed with 300 acres on the 1704 quit rent roll of Henrico County. His will was probated in Henrico County in June 1712, and that of his widow was probated in Goochland County in Jan. 1747/48. William Cox was given 300 acres of land, April 1, 1686, Henrico County, by his father, John Cox: "land adjacent to Thomas Taylor," including a boat landing on James River up toward Culres (Deed Book 1, page 364). William Cox the elder has been confused with his nephew, William Cox the younger. William Cox the younger married Sarah Cocke, daughter of William Cocke; and William Cox the elder also had a wife Sarah (there is a marriage record of a William Cocke to Sarah Dennis).

- Bartholomew Cox, born ca. 1665 in Henrico County, married Rebecca before Oct. 2, 1693 and they had five children. He owned 100 acres in Henrico County in 1704, and died in 1731 in Goochland County, with his will proved in June 1731. Bartholomew Cox, born before 1665. On Oct. 2, 1693, John Cox gave his son Bartholomew 100 acres of land by bounded by Capt. Davis' property. On Mahook Creek Bartholomew Cox patented 200 acres, Oct. 20, 1697, and this piece was passed on in his family. Later this land was in Powhatan County. Bartholomew Cox died 1731 in Goochland County, leaving a will in Will Book (page 215).

- Henry was left the home plantation and much personal property by his father John. He was unmarried and had no children, and died as a young man. His will was probated Oct. 1, 1697, in Henrico County with his brother, George Cox, the administrator of his estate. Will was probated in Henrico County, 1697, proved by Joseph Tanner and Thomas Taylor; sureties: Henry Hatcher and Richard Ligon.

- John married before 1685 to Mary Baugh, daughter of William and Jane Hatcher Baugh, and they had three children. He owned 150 acres in Henrico County in 1704, and will was probated Jan. 1, 1710/11, in Henrico County. His son, William Cox "the younger," married about 1710 Sarah Cocke, daughter of William Cocke. They had one son, John Cox of Bluestone Creek, who was given 150 acres of land by his father called "New Plantation" on Gardiner's Creek and Jarret's Spring adjoining land of brother William and Bartholomew Cox, bounded on Capt. Davis' land.

- George married Martha Stratton, daughter of Edward Stratton, Jr., and his wife, Martha Sheppey, Oct. 22, 1697. They had four children, and he owned 200 acres in Henrico County in 1704 which appears to be the the plantation he received from his father who lived in Henrico County at Harroeattocks. Edward Stratton died 1698 and his widow Martha (Sheppy) Stratton married second husband John Brown of Henrico County. George Cox died in Henrico County in 1720, leaving a will probated Feb. 1721.

- Richard was probably the son of Mary Kennon, John Cox's second wife, although he was conceived before their marriage. Since he was not named in the suit she filed against her husband's heirs for return of her dowry, the belief is that he was her son and thus she did not name his as a defendant. Richard married by Jan. 8, 1700/01, Mary Trent, daughter of Henry Trent and his wife, Elizabeth Sherman. They had eight children and possessed 300 acres in Henrico County in 1704. He left a will dated July 13, 1734, probated Feb. 3, 1734/35, Henrico County, witnesses: Michael Turpin, Benjamin Burton, Sr. and Jr. His widow Mary (Trent) Cox left her will in Henrico County, 1735.

- Elizabeth Cox ? (b. about 1680).

Since records from this period are spotty, there are some problems that exist about exact relationships. However, John was in the colony on April 18, 1644 when Chief Opechancanough lead his allied tribes in an attack, killing nearly 500 colonists. Again, this disaster did not thwart the colony's survival, and reprisals by the Europeans led to further bloodshed. In October of that year a resident in Jamestown shot Chief Opechancanough, a prisoner, in the back, and one would expect it was for the loss of family in the April attack.

The picture of this period is a bit muddied sicne researchers have found that a John Cox had come from England with John Davis in the latter part of Oct. 1642, and settled in Henrico County on the James River near Harrowattocks (Patent Book I, Volume II, page 842, Richmond Land Office.) John Davis owned land beside William Coxe and his brother-in-law Isack Hutchins. Since William's son John was apparently a child at the time, the John from England must be a different person but it is likely that he was closely related to William Coxe, as they settled in the same vicinity. A John Davis was one of the witnesses of John Cox's will in 1691.

Researchers conclude that a land patent of 1665 establishes that John Cox who had six sons and left a will in 1691 was one of the the "orphans" (heirs) of William Coxe. On 29 March 1665, John Cox patented 550 acres in Henrico County on the north side of Harrisstocks [sic] adjoining the land of Captain Edloe. This must necessarily also have joined the land formerly owned by William Cox and later by his "orphans" (heirs), so John was one of his children.

The next record we have of a John Cox is a deposition of April 1, 1678, of John Barnfield as to "John Risbees" dog killing Mr. John Coxe's sheep." At a Court held at Varina, June 1, 1678/79, showing that John Cox, Sen., was responsible for the poll taxes of five persons.

In "Deed Book I" there is a deed of gift "for natural love and affection", dated Feb. 5, 1685, from John Cox, Sen., of "Harryaddocks, Planter," to his son William Cox, and one of the four witnesses was Bartholomew Cox, William's brother (pg. 364). "Cavaliers and Pioneers, Vol. 1" notes it is presumed that this gift was the reason John Cox did not leave a full share of his estate to his son, William, in his will.

On 11 July 1693, John Coxe, Senior, made another deed of gift "for love & affection" of 100 acres of land to son, Bartholomew Cox (noted above), and at the same time gave a Negro girl, Doll, about one year old, to his his grandson George Cox, son of Bartholomew.

Much of what we know of John Cox is found in his will which was proved on Feb. 1, 1696/97 is found in Book 5, Records 1688-1697, Henrico Co., Va ( page 678):

"Feb. 19th, 1691/92. In the name of God, Amen. I, John Cox, of Henrico County, in Virginia, planter, being sick and weak in body, but in perfect and sound memory, Blessed and praised be Almight God, therfore I do make, ordain, constitute, and appoint this my last will and testament in manner and form following;

"First, I bequeath my soul to God that gave it, hoping through the merit and meditation of my ever blessed Savior Jesus Christ, to obtain pardon and remission of all my sins and inherit life everlasting. I order my body to be decently buried at the charge and discretion of my executor hereafter named, and for such worldly goods as it hath pleased God to bless me with, I give and dispose of in manner and form following:

" Item - I bequeath unto my son, John Cox, the plantacon called by the name of New plantacon, beginning at a white oak out the river being Bartholomew Cox, so up the bottom to a slash at the headline and so along the pond to Captain Gardner's crick's mouth, to him and his heirs forever.

" Item - I bequeath unto my son, Bartholomew Cox, the plantacon as he now liveth on, beginning at a white oak by the river at a bottom and so up the bottom to a wett slash and so along my head line to Captain Davis's to him and his heirs forever.

" Item - I bequeath unto my son, Richard Cox, a negro called Robin, to him and his heirs forever.

" Item - I bequeath unto my son, Henry Cox, the bed I ly on with all belongings to it as it stands, and one negro child called Molly, to him and his heirs forever.

" Item - I bequeath unto my son, George Cox, the plantacon I now live on and all the neck of land from Jarrett's Spring to the mouth of captain Gardner's Creek, running along the ponds and up the river to a hicory at bote's landing, and one bed with all as belongs to it standing in the best room, one negro woman called Betty, and one chest and all that it in it, one chest of drawers and one cupboard and great table as it stands and two yoak of oxen and cart with spoak wheels and ox chains and plow irons, six leather chairs four high and two low, to him and his heirs forever.

" It is my will and pleasure for Henry to live with George and he to let Henry have ground to tend and menure and housing for it and Henry to repair the housing he makes use of either with him or by himself, and George to be a help to him.

" Item - I give and bequeath to my wife, Mary Cox, one silver spoon.

" Item - I bequeath all other of my personal estate after my debts are paid to be equally divided between my six sons, John Cox, William Cox, Bartholomew Cox, Richard Cox, Henry Cox, and George Cox.

" I also hereby ordain, constitute, and appoint my said son, George Cox, my executor of this my last will and testament. Lastly, I hereby revoke forever all other former wills written or verbally by me at any time heretofore made, confirming this to be my last will and testament. Witness whereof I have set

Added Note:

John Cox married MARY (KENNON) ELAM in Henrico Co. VA, Sep 25, 1682. In Vol. I, p. 225, Henrico County, is this record: John Cox, Gent. for Marriage with Mary Kennon, Sept. 25, 1682. It is probable that she was a daughter of William Elam, whose will dated Feb. 18, 1688, leaves his son-in-law, John Cox, Sr., 1 shilling, rest to Cousin, Martin Elam. William Elam seems to have borne no love towards John Cox, Sen. Had any of John's children been grandchildren of Wm. Elam, it seems that he would have remembered them in his will, instead of leaving practically all of his estate to his cousin. These facts would indicate that the mother of John Coxs children was not the daughter of William Elam, but that it was his last wife who was his daughter.
The fact that Wm Elam and John Cox Sen are next to each other on Henrico Co tythable list for 1679 lends credence to the fact that John married Mary Elam. She was the daughter of William ELAM. After his death, Mary Kennon filed suit against his first five sons over the will. In Vol. I, p. 225, Henrico County, is this record: John Cox, Gent. for Marriage with Mary Kennon, Sept. 25, 1682. It is probable that she was a daughter of William Elam, whose will dated Feb. 18, 1688, leaves his son-in-law, John Cox, Sr, 1 shilling, rest to Cousin, Martin Elam. William Elam seems to have borne no love towards John Cox, Sen. Had any of John's children been grandchildren of Wm. Elam, it seems that he would have remembered them in his will, instead of leaving practically all of his estate to his cousin. These facts would indicate that the mother of John Cox's children was not the daughter of William Elam, but that it was his last wife who was his daughter: a conjecture He bought property in Henrico Co. VA, 1642. Patent Book I, Vol. II, p. 842, Richmond Land Office. Land on James River near Harrowattocks. Next to that of Wm Coxe. Above note from Lou Murphy He married twice. The first wife name unknown, is thought to be the mother of his five sons . She may have been the daughter of Robbert CRADDOCK, a neighboring landowner. His second wife was Mary KENNON, whom he married Sept 25, 1682. Info from Margaret Smith, and Mary Richardson. John Cox's will was filed Feb. 19,1690/91 in Henrico Co., VA. : Named as heir were six sons, John, William, Bartholomew, Richard, Henry, George and his wife Mary.

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