If you are interested further in the childre of James G. Cox and his wife Nancy Graves..I have most of their obits but since they fall after 1930..please email me privately Sincerely Randy Sue SOURCE: Vinton County Newspaper McArthur Democrat Enquirer August 1, 1889 Obituary "COX- James G. Cox was born July 21. 1822 and died July 18, 1889, aged 67 years, 22 months and 22 days. The subject of this brief memoir was the fifth child of Thomas Cox and Sarah Bruce. He was born near Frankfort, Ross County, Ohio. His parents moved to Vinton County Ohio ( then Jackson County) when the deceased was four years old, locating near Allensville. He was married to Nancy Graves in 1852. By this happy union seven children were born, viz: Thomas S., Lewis S., Alfred S., Benson S., Oscar S., Milton S., and Mattie M., all of who survive their father except Benson S., he having died in the year 1862. (NOTE: The children's names are slightly different from the ones listed by Losiene Hoy- but since all the names have S as a middle initial that may be how the names are varied) Mr. Cox has been exclusively engaged in farming, which pursuit he has followed with a marked degree of success. By his upright dealings, his frank disposition and friendly manner he won the esteem of all his neighbors and became noted for his honesty and correct business principles. He possessed one of the grandest traits of his character - that of living peacefully with his neigbors and family. He joined the Disciple Church in 1862 and lived a faithful member and devote Christian until his demise. His life had been that of a devoted Christian whose religion was not a cloak to wear to church but formed a part of the texture of his daily life. It was largely through his efforts that the Union Church was built which is a monument to his memory. He was also noted for his regular attendence at church, never missing a meeting until his last illness. Great interest was manifested by his friends and neigbors during his protracted sickness, all hoping for his speedy recovery and all ------- iting him, and inquiring concerning his condition. His answers to their inquiries were such as to convince al that death had no terror for him, and that he was ready and willing to go. On one occassion when the writer asked him if he had any fears of death, his answer was " Oh no, I have been getting ready too long." He possessed all of the nobler traits of character. If he conceived a line of conduct to be right, there was no possible combination of circumstances that could cause him to deviate from it. His tastes were purely domestic- a kind father and husband, a good neigbor and a respectable and useful citizen. His funeral took place on Saturday July 13th, from the little church ih which he worshipped so often. Elder H. Sherman officiating. The funeral discourse showed a marked degree of deference for the deceased, the closing of which was a grand eulogy upon his life and character. After the services, the large concouse of people moved slowly to the Wycoff Cemetery, where the remains were laid to await the heavenly resurrection. The wife and children of the deceased were much attached to him and he to them, and during the long period of his sickness they did all that could be done to alleviate his suffering and restore him to health, but all to no avail. Death claimed his victim. Father is gone. The family circle is broken. His chair is vacant. Dear father is gone to be remembered with that part of the church gathered home, andto wait the crossing over the river those who are yet on this side. Rest be to thy soul and peace to thy sacred dust. Goodbye, father, but not forever. We will meet again up in the peaceful home of heaven." _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx