Vincent Cox, Sr.

Vincent Cox

• Born before 19 Feb 1632 in Saint Peter, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England
• Died 6 Jul 1698 in Westmoreland Co VA
• Son of Henry Cox and Martha Charnock
• Husband of Mary (Bennett) Cox — married 1652 (to before 1670) in Westmoreland, Virginia
• Husband of Anne (Charnock) Cox — married 1670 in Westmoreland Co., VA

Biography

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Vincent Cox, early settler, Indian fighter, and progenitor of the Cox family of Westmoreland County, Virginia arrived in the colony in 1649. His descendants spread throughout Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee.

Ancestry of Vincent Cox has not been established, but the most likely parent was Henry Cox who was the father of a Vincent Cox born, 1632, in Bedfordshire, England. This would have made him seventeen years of age when he arrived as an indentured servant. Passage for Vincent Cox to the new England was paid for by William Bulloche. His indenture was sold or assigned by John Pettitt to Richard Cole for four years of service. At the end of his servitude, Vincent Cox, applied for his freedom and it was disputed by Mr. Cole. A lawsuit settled the disagreement in favor of the plaintiff and Vincent Cox was given one cloth coat, one pair of shoes and stockings, one shirt, one hat or cap and three barrels of Indian corn.

The Will of Vincent Cox, filed 5 Jul 1698 and probated 26 Oct 1698 in Westmoreland County, Virginia named several children. His wife was apparently dead at the time since no provision was made for her. To his oldest son, Charnock, he left 300 acres of land, silver, etc. His three daughters, Martha, Ann, and Elizabeth were to share with Vincent, the home plantation, 340 acres of land, And to Vincent andCharnock the silver, etc.Thomas received 370 acres of land .(He was in his fathers will,see second source.)He was underage, which is proven by his appearance in court, 20 Jun 1700. He chose John Redman to be his guardian. Thomas Cox’s sister, Ann, was the second wife of John Redman of Westmoreland County, Virginia.[1][2][3]

Ann Cox, oldest daughter of Vincent Cox, Sr. and Elizabeth Thompson Cox, married John Redman, as his second wife. Their children were Vincent, Daniel, Ann, Sarah, Jeremiah, and Elizabeth Redman.

Martha Cox, second daughter of Vincent Cox, Sr., and Elizabeth Thompson Cox, married John Footman, Jr. It is believed that she died in childbirth leaving no issue.

Elizabeth Cox, third daughter of Vincent Cox, Sr. and Elizabeth Thompson Cox, married William Lewis. William and Elizabeth Lewis had two children, Vincent and Elizabeth. Elizabeth Cox Lewis married the second time, John Payne and had a daughter, Mary.

This biography was written by Ted Williams.

Biography

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Cox-507

VINCENT COX

(c1633-1698) Vincent Cox, early settler, Indian fighter, and progenitor of the Cox family of Westmoreland County, Virginia arrived in the colony in 1649. His descendants spread throughout Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee. Ancestry of Vincent Cox has not been established, but the most likely parent was Henry Cox who was the father of a Vincent Cox born, 1632, in Bedfordshire, England. This would have made him seventeen years of age when he arrived as an indentured servant. Passage for Vincent Cox to the new England was paid for by William Bulloche. His indenture was sold or assigned by John Pettitt to Richard Cole for four years of service. At the end of his servitude, Vincent Cox, applied for his freedom and it was disputed by Mr. Cole. A lawsuit settled the disagreement in favor of the plaintiff and Vincent Cox was given one cloth coat, one pair of shoes and stockings, one shirt, one hat or cap and three barrels of Indian corn. A deposition taken at the time of the above court case, established the arrival date of Vincent Cox, as well as the ship he sailed on.

According to William Beasley’s deposition Vincent Cox came into the colony on a ship called the Honor that came to anchor in Virginia about the 8th or 10th of Oct, last was four years past. After his release from indentured service, Vincent Cox settled in Cople Parish, on the Yeocomico River. In 1653 Westmoreland County had been formed from Northumberland County, and Vincent Cox’s land was in the new county.

The surname of Vincent Cox’s wife has not been determined. It is generally felt that her surname was Charnock or Charnock. This name is continued throughout the descendants of Vincent Cox.

They raised a family of three sons;

1. Charnock,
2. Vincent, Jr., and
3. Thomas;

and three daughters,

1. Ann,
2. Martha and
3. Elizabeth

who married into some of the prominent families of Northumberland and Westmoreland at that time. Vincent Cox was granted considerable acreage in Northumberland and Westmoreland Counties in 1661, 1662 and 1665. In 1672, he sold land granted to him, 27 Sep 1667, to George Lamkin and his wife, Hannah of Yeocomico Parish. This land was on a branch falling into the Nominy River in Mr. Clay’s line at head of a branch falling into Yeocomico River. Records show that he saw service in the Indian Wars of 1675 to 1682. An allotment to the soldiers at the Potomac Fort was ordered to go to Mr. Vincent Cox at Yeocomico. He was ordered to supply a horse as head of his "forty", 28 Jan 1680. On 25 June 1691, Vincent Cox was ordered to answer a petition filed by the Nanziatikor Indians on behalf of William King, who was a servant of Vincent Cox. The petition stated; "In an Indian War sixteen years ago, a young Indian was taken prisoner and has lived as a servant of Mr. Cox’s house." The Will of Vincent Cox, filed 5 Jul 1698 and probated 26 Oct 1698 in Westmoreland County, Virginia left the following bequeaths to his children. His wife was apparently dead at the time since no provision was made for her. To his oldest son, Charnock, he left 300 acres of land, silver, etc. His three daughters, Martha, Ann, and Elizabeth were listed but no specified bequeaths were named. To his son and namesake, Vincent, he left the home plantation, 340 acres of land, silver, etc. No mention was made of his son, Thomas, in his will. He was underage, which is proven by his appearance in court, 20 Jun 1700. He chose John Redman to be his guardian. Thomas Cox’s sister, Ann, was the second wife of John Redman of Westmoreland County, Virginia. Charnock Cox, Sr., the oldest son of Vincent Cox, and wife, married Mary Presley, daughter of Peter Presley, Sr. and his wife, Elizabeth Thompson. Peter Presley was the son of William Presley and Jane Newman of Northumberland County, Virginia. Elizabeth Thompson was the daughter of Richard Thompson and Ursula Bysshe. Charnock Cox, Sr. and Elizabeth Thompson Cox had the following children: Charnock Cox, Jr., Col. Presley Cox, William Cox, Peter Cox, Molly, and Elizabeth Cox. In his will dated 3 Mar 1751 and probated, 26 Mar 1751, Charnock Cox, Sr. leaves his estate to his children and his wife, Elizabeth. Executor of the estate is his son-in-law, Samuel Rust, husband of his daughter, Elizabeth. Vincent Cox, Jr., second son of Vincent and Elizabeth Cox, married Anne Payne, daughter of William Payne of Westmoreland County, Virginia. They had one daughter, Winnifred Cox. The Will of Daniel Sullivant, of St. Stephen’s Parish dated 19 Aug 1704 and probated 22 Feb 1704/5 lists a number of bequeaths to the family of Vincent Cox, Jr. He was left a servant boy, Richard Baker, and 1/2 of 4031 acres, excepting 200 acres to James Thomas; and additional bequeaths were made to his wife, Anne and daughter, Winifred. Vincent Cox, Jr., married the second time, Jane whose last name is unknown. They had daughters, Anne and Jane. Ann Cox, oldest daughter of Vincent Cox, Sr. and Elizabeth Thompson Cox, married John Redman, as his second wife. Their children were Vincent, Daniel, Ann, Sarah, Jeremiah, and Elizabeth Redmon. Martha Cox, second daughter of Vincent Cox, Sr., and Elizabeth Thompson Cox, married John Footman, Jr. It is believed that she died in childbirth leaving no issue. Elizabeth Cox, third daughter of Vincent Cox, Sr. and Elizabeth Thompson Cox, married William Lewis. William and Elizabeth Lewis had two children, Vincent and Elizabeth. Elizabeth Cox Lewis married the second time, John Payne and had a daughter, Mary.

References

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