John Fox, Sr.

Not the same as John Fox

• Birth: Feb 19 1754 / 64 - Of Rowan, Nc
• Parents: Philip Fuchs, Amelia Catharina Rosenblum
• Death: Sep 1 1840 - Concord, Knox, Tn
• Wife: Elizabeth Loving, Valentia Branch

Married

1. 19 JUL 1781 in Wilkes, North Carolina to Elizabeth Loving
2. After 1804 to Valentia Branch

Children:

• Joseph T. Fox, Lucinda Fox, William Fox, Elijah Fox, Alfred Fox, Nancy Fox, Austin Albert Fox, James Fox, Mary Mira Fox, William Fox, Matilda H. S. Walker (born Fox), Matilda H. S, Fox, Cynthia Pyatt (born Fox), Nancy Fox, Lucinda Fox, Mary Mira "Polly" Fox

DAR Ancestor #: A041362

American Revolutionary War service pension SR3734

biographical notes

JOHN FOX OF NORTH CAROLINA
Amer-Rev. File. R-3734

Young John Fox lived near the Old Wagon Road, later known as the Old Turnpike or Old Wilkesboro Highway, somewhere between what is now Wilkesboro in Wilkes County and Linville River Valley in Burke County, North Carolina. According to his father's records, John was born the 19th day of February, 1764. At the age of fifteen and one-half years, he actively participated as a Patriot in the struggle for independence. John had probably not reached his six feet-six inch height when he served his first tour of duty.

At the age of 15 John Wesley Fox joined Captain Absolum Cleveland's company to become a Patriot in the Revolutionary War. He served for three months before being dismissed. August, 1780 John served another tour of duty under the command of Captain Herndon. This was another expedition to protect the area from the British Forces.

During his duty, September-November 1780, John was a member of Captain Joel Lewis', company, at the battle of Kings Mountain. During this battle he was wounded "by a ball passing through the flesh of my left arm-and into my left side which ball remains in me this day." This injury ended his service in the war.

In 1792 he was Justice in Burke County and served as captain of militia district number three. He was described as being a "practical and successful farm manager."

In 1832 at the age of 69, John applied for a Revolutionary War pension in Burke County, N.C. He was awarded $26.66 per annum.

About 1836 John and his second wife moved to Knox County, Tennessee, where John had purchased seven hundred acres of land near Powell Station on Emory Road and Beaver Creek. The move was made by wagon and a special chair for Virginia was made to fit over the trunk.

In 1840 John Fox died and was buried on his home place in Knox County, Tennessee. His grave is marked with a United States Army grave marker sponsored by the Tennessee Society Sons of the Revolution.

His 2nd wife has been identified as Verlinta, Valentina, Valentia, Valentin, or even Virginia. She was buried beside him.

"He served in the Revolutionary War under Benjamin Cleveland and was wounded in the Battle of Kings Mountain by a ball of shot which passed through his left arm into his right side and remained there the rest of the life. He was allowed a pension on Certificate #23881, issued 20 Apr 1834, rate $26.66 per annum."

Found in Estate Book 7, page 108, of 1840-42, Knox County, Tennessee.

-Inventory of John Fox, Sr.: 9 slaves, 8 horses, 2 mules, 1 jack, 20 sheep, 40 hogs, 21head cattle, 2 stills, 12 mash bbl., 1 set blacksmith tools and other farm and house belongings, also many notes mentioned by her. Valentia Fox, Executrix.

Links

• http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=lynxlady8...
• Updated from MyHeritage Family Trees via brother Noah Fox by SmartCopy: Mar 16 2015, 9:12:02 UTC

John Fox Sr. battle hero was put in the malicious SNC Army Feb 19, 1794. A Revolutionary War veteran in Captain Joel Lewis' Light Horse Company. wounded during the battle at King's Mountain in 1830 a ball passed through his left arm into his left arm, into his right side, and was still there in 1832. He moved from North Carolina to Beaver Creek Valley (now known as Karn's Community). He received a pension on certificate no. 23881 which was issued 4-20-1834, at the rate $26.66 per annum. commenced 3-4-1831. Act of 6-7-1832 North Carolina Agency

marriage record of John Wesley Fox (bca 1754) to Valencia Branch in 1804. So that appears to confirm that Valencia was married to your Fox, but maybe the name should be John Wesley and not James Wesley. That would also make it fit with JCF's info that John Fox Sr's second wife was Valencia Branch.

If the Sr Fox had 10 children by his first wife, that would mean those children probably were born between 1780 and 1803 and then his other 8 by Valencia from 1805 through 1830, perhaps.

Austin Albert Cynthia Mira Matilda 1801-1882 William Alfred b. NC Nancy Joseph Thomas 1782-1842 James 1783-1857- Mary Lucy (Lucinda) Thanks to Laura Young Hanley (#48445545) for parent's links

• Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Jun 13 2018, 2:57:05 UTC

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John Fox Sr was born 19 February 1764 in Wilkes County, North Carolina, son of James Fox (1743–1811) & Elizabeth Bean (1738–1810).

Some researchers have identified his middle name as "Wesley", but no credible record has been found to prove this suggestion. All known records show his name as John Fox or John Fox Sr.

He was first married 19 July 1781 in Wilkes County, North Carolina to Elizabeth Loving.

About November 1804 in Burke County, North Carolina he married Valentia (maiden name might be Branch).

Excerpt from "Southern Pioneer Families" by J.C.F. Herrell

"John Fox by his first wife (whom I am persuaded a' Miss Lovin), had ten children. By the second wife, Valencia Branch, he had eight.

By wife number one are Cintha Pyatt. Lucy Centy. Nancy Wakefield, Matilda Walker, Mary Pratt, William. James. ]oseph, Austin, and Alfred.

By wife number two John, Sr. had eight children: Stephen, Calton, Melton, Daniel, J. Wesley, Cora, Eliza. and Easter. At the time of his death the eighteen were all living except Nancy Wakefield.

• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62758734 has since been merged but with errors.
• https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/s/t/r/Larry-W-Strutz/GENE2-0008.html

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John Fox Sr was born 19 February 1764 in Wilkes County, North Carolina. Some researchers have identified his middle name as "Wesley", but no credible record has been found to prove this suggestion. All known records show his name as John Fox or John Fox Sr.

He was first married 19 July 1781 in Wilkes County, North Carolina to Elizabeth Loving.

About November 1804 in Burke County, North Carolina he married Valentia (maiden name might be Branch).

He served as a Patriot about 8 months in the American Revolution. A Revolutionary War veteran in Captain Joel Lewis' Light Horse Company. wounded during the battle at King's Mountain in 1830 a ball passed through his left arm into his left arm, into his right side, and was still there in 1832. He moved from North Carolina to Beaver Creek Valley (now known as Karn's Community). He received a pension on certificate no. 23881 which was issued 4-20-1834, at the rate $26.66 per annum,commenced 3-4-1831. Act of 6-7-1832 North Carolina Agency.

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