William Cox

COX, SACKRIDER

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Date: 4/18/2005 at 21:09:16

COX, William, groceries and confectionery; born in England, and came to New York in 1849; came to Fayette County in 1854, and in 1864 commenced his present business. Married Anna Sackrider Feb. 21, 1869; she was born in 1832 in Ohio. Have one child - Willie, born Nov. 20, 1869. They are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He owns forty acres of land in Sec. 19 and four houses and lots in West Union. Enlisted in 1861, Co. F, 3d I.V.I.; served two years and was discharged on account of three wounds received during the battle of Shiloh; his jaw bone was broken - this was one of the wounds.

1878 History of Fayette Co. Iowa - West Union Twp.
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