Herman COX

Male 1894 - 1945  (51 years)


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  1. 1.  Herman COX was born on 04 Jul 1894 in Madison County, Iowa (son of George COX and Rebecca Hannah MILLS); died on 21 Jul 1945 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; was buried in North McDonald Cemetery, Winterset, Madison County, Iowa.

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    h/o Beulah Mae (Light)
    s/o George & Rebecca H. (Mills)

    Winterset Madisonian
    July 25, 1945

    HERMAN COX DIED LAST SATURDAY

    Succumbs at State Hospital in Iowa City at Age of 51 Years

    Herman Cox, a long-time resident of Winterset, died at the state hospital in Iowa City last Saturday after several months of rapidly failing health. He was 51 years of age.

    Mr. Cox was widely known through Madison county through his work as a garage operator and mechanic in Winterset over a long period of years.

    He was a life-long resident of Madison county, being born here July 4, 1894, the son of George and Rebecca Cox. He was married Feb. 7, 1914 to Beulah Mae Light. They were the parents of four children, all of whom survive.

    In addition to his wife, he leaves the four children, Mrs. Eldon Frederick and Mrs. Paul Bruns of Winterset, Mrs. Richard Paton of Clarinda, S/Sgt. George Cox of the U. S. army in Germany. He also leaves two brothers, Casper Cox of Winterset, and Sylvanus Cox of Des Moines; a sister, Mrs. Harry Killion of Richmond, Ind., and five grandchildren.

    Funeral services were held Tuesday from Anderson's Funeral home in charge of the Rev. Arthur Mortenson, pastor of the Winterset Presbyterian church. Burial was made in the McDonald cemetery.

    Herman married Beulah Mae LIGHT on 07 Feb 1914. Beulah was born on 18 Jan 1895; died on 15 Jun 1985; was buried in North McDonald Cemetery, Winterset, Madison County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Opal COX was born on 15 Jun 1912 in Madison County, Iowa; died on 15 Jun 1912 in Madison County, Iowa; was buried in North McDonald Cemetery, Winterset, Madison County, Iowa.
    2. Arleta M. COX was born on 23 Sep 1916 in Winterset, Madison, Iowa, USA; died on 04 Aug 2001 in Davenport, Scott, Iowa, USA; was buried in McDonald Chase Cemetery, Iowa.

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  1. 2.  George COX was born on 06 Aug 1850 in Ohio (son of Eli COX and Mary MILLS); died on 07 May 1917; was buried in North McDonald Cemetery, Winterset, Madison County, Iowa.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: 1870 - Farm Laborer
    • Census: 1860, Living with parents in Center Twp., Madison Co., Iowa
    • Census: 1870, Living with parents in Union Twp., Madison Co., Iowa

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    h/o Rebecca H. (Mills)
    s/o Eli & Mary (Mills)

    Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa
    May 9, 1917

    GEORGE COX Drops Dead

    Expires While Talking With Friends in Court House
    Yard. Was An Early Settler

    George Cox, a pioneer of Madison county and well known throughout the county, dropped dead in the court house yard on Monday afternoon while talking to Dr. W. H. Thompson and W. P. Rhyno. He was one of the strongest men in the county, had never been seriously ill and his sudden death was a profound shock to the entire community. A short time prior to his death, someone attempted to lift one of the iron sections of the new flag pole, but could not move it. Cox, who was among the onlookers, took hold of the heavy pipe and raised it without apparent effort. Fifteen minutes later he fell dead and it is thought that the exertion may have caused the rupture of a blood vessel.

    Like his father, Eli Cox, he had a great liking for mechanics and tools, and early learned skilled carpenter work from his father. When but 18, he assisted in the operation of his father's sawmill, which was the only one in the North River neighborhood. Both father and son were bridge builders in Madison county, the one erecting a number of the early bridges, the son acting as bridge foreman for the bridge force in 1894 and 1909.

    Mr. Cox lived in Union township for many years, but preferred to leave the greater part of the labor of farming to others, while he worked along structural lines and as a contractor. For the past nine years he has lived in Winterset. Besides Mrs. Cox, six children survive.

    George married Rebecca Hannah MILLS. Rebecca (daughter of Enos MILLS and Elizabeth BALDWIN) was born on 02 Oct 1855 in Madison County, Iowa; died on 27 Oct 1931 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; was buried in North McDonald Cemetery, Winterset, Madison County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Rebecca Hannah MILLS was born on 02 Oct 1855 in Madison County, Iowa (daughter of Enos MILLS and Elizabeth BALDWIN); died on 27 Oct 1931 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; was buried in North McDonald Cemetery, Winterset, Madison County, Iowa.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1860, Living with father in Center Twp., Madison Co., Iowa

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    w/o George
    d/o Enos & Elizabeth (Guye) Mills

    Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa
    October 29, 1931 - page 1

    Death of Mrs. George Cox

    Mrs. George Cox died Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter Mrs. Harry Killion, in Des Moines. Mrs. Cox had been ill for over a year following a stroke. She became much worse on Friday, passing away Tuesday morning. She was born and raised in Madison county, celebrating her 76th birthday in February. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Enos Mills. She was married to George Cox, who preceded her in death, passing away May 7, 1917. Four children also have preceded her in death, Irvin Millard, Mrs. Viola Osborn and Mrs. Betty Jones. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Harry Killion of Des Moines; and three sons, Herman of Corning, Casper and Sylvanus of this county. Funeral services are being held this morning at 10:30 o'clock at the United Presbyterian church, conducted by Reverend W. C. Porter and burial will be in the United Brethren cemetery, in Jefferson township.

    Children:
    1. Irvin COX was born on 03 Jun 1883 in Madison County, Iowa; died on 08 Jun 1888 in Madison County, Iowa; was buried in North McDonald Cemetery, Winterset, Madison County, Iowa.
    2. Viola COX was born on 15 Jun 1879 in Madison County, Iowa; died on 27 Jul 1918 in Madison County, Iowa; was buried in North McDonald Cemetery, Winterset, Madison County, Iowa.
    3. Sylvanus COX was born on 29 Aug 1886 in Winterset, Madison, Iowa, USA; died on 31 Jan 1963 in Nevada, Story County, Iowa; was buried in North McDonald Cemetery, Winterset, Madison County, Iowa.
    4. 1. Herman COX was born on 04 Jul 1894 in Madison County, Iowa; died on 21 Jul 1945 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; was buried in North McDonald Cemetery, Winterset, Madison County, Iowa.
    5. Willard COX was born on 12 Oct 1896 in Madison County, Iowa; died on 14 Feb 1897 in Madison County, Iowa.