William Cox Jr 
William was born in 1692 in Hockessin,New Castle Co,Delaware. William's father was William Cox and his mother was Amy Cox. His paternal grandfather was Samuel Cox. He had a brother named Richard. He was the younger of the two children. He died at the age of 75 on January 20th, 1767 in Orange County,North Carolina.General Notes
name and birth, info from Ruth Tipton
Book, "Descendants of Solomon Cox of Cole Creek, VA...." by W.E. Cox,
1955:
-William and his 5 sons were Quakers, but fought when necessary (eg.
Battle of King's Mountain).
- Owned one, possibly two mills (Battle of Coxes Mills)
- House still standing in Hockessin, Delaware, but enlarged to a country
home- owned by John C. Mitchell. Includes the initials: "WCC 1726" in the
main room of the original house.
-Marriage listed here as taking place in New Castle Co, Delaware.
Had 5 boys and 5 girls with wife, Catherine
It was previously thought we descended from his son, Solomon, but is
now believed we descended from his son, Harmon Cox.
‌William were married in a religious ceremony about 1716 in Newpark,Pennsylvania.
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