Person:James Cox (89)

Watchers
Hon. James Middleton Cox, Sr.
m.
  1. Anne Cox1854 - 1950
  2. Scott Cox1856 - 1949
  3. Mary Catherine Cox1859 - 1947
  4. William Cox
  5. John J. Cox1861 - 1948
  6. Charles Cox
  7. Hon. James Middleton Cox, Sr.1870 - 1957
  1. Thomas Blair Cox1918 - 1918
  2. Anne Cox1919 - 2020
  3. Barbara Cox1922 - 2007
m. 23 May 1893
  1. Helen Cox1896 - 1921
  2. LCDR James McMahon Cox, Jr., PhB1903 - 1974
  3. John William Cox1907 - 1979
Facts and Events
Name Hon. James Middleton Cox, Sr.
Gender Male
Birth? 31 Mar 1870 Jacksonburg, Butler, Ohio, United States
Marriage to Margaretta Blair
Marriage 23 May 1893 Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, United Statesto Mary Simpson Harding
Separation Bet Jan 1909 and Apr 1909 Cuyahoga, Ohio, United Statesfrom Mary Simpson Harding
Divorce 22 Jun 1911 Cuyahoga, Ohio, United Statesfrom Mary Simpson Harding
Occupation[1] 1913 Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, United StatesGovernor of Ohio (twice)
Residence? 1950 Kettering, Montgomery, Ohio, United Statesmansion named Trails End, rural Dayton, Ohio mailing address
Education[4] Butler, Ohio, United StatesAmanda High School
Occupation[4] Heno, Butler, Ohio, United Statesteacher
Death? 15 Jul 1957 Kettering, Montgomery, Ohio, United States
Religion[4] United Brethren
Image Gallery
References
  1. Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia.
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    James M. Cox
    Dayton Daily News
    July 16, 1957
    pg. 1,
    age 87, former Governor, publisher, article includes photograph, about half of the newspaper is dedicated to articles about him



    James M. Cox
    Dayton Daily News

    July 16, 1957

    v. 80, iss. 353 : pg. 1, col. 1
    died July 15, age 87, services Christ Episcopal Church, burial Woodland Cemetery, ex-governor, detailed obituary



    James M. Cox
    Dayton Daily News

    July 16, 1957

    v. 80, iss. 353 : pg. 5, col. 1
    picture



    James M. Cox
    Dayton Daily News

    July 16, 1957

    v. 80, iss. 353 : pg. 8, col. 9
    scenes from his life



    James M. Cox
    Dayton Daily News

    July 16, 1957

    v. 80, iss. 353 : pg. 10, col. 11
    story of his life



    Governor James M. Cox
    Dayton Daily News

    July 17, 1957

    v. 80, iss. 354 : pg. 1, col. 3
    services at Woodland



    James M. Cox
    Dayton Daily News

    July 17, 1957

    v. 80, iss. 354 : pg. 5, col. 1
    Congressional leaders praise him



    James M. Cox
    Dayton Daily News

    July 17, 1957

    v. 80, iss. 354 : pg. 5, col. 3
    newsmen praise him



    James M. Cox
    Dayton Daily News

    July 18, 1957

    v. 80, iss. 355 : pg. 33, col. 1
    account of services

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    https://www.grady.uga.edu/coxcenter/James_Cox_Jr.php
    James M. Cox, Jr. Center for International Mass Communication Training and Research
    Grady College
    University of Georgia
    Timeline of the life of James M. Cox, Jr.

  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 Cox, James Middleton, Sr. Journey Through My Years: an Autobigraphy. (New York, New York: Simon & Schuster, 1946).
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    1940 United States Federal Census
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    Name: Gor James M Cox
    [Gov James M Cox]
    Respondent: Yes
    Age: 70
    Estimated birth year: abt 1870
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Ohio
    Marital status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Home in 1940: Miami Beach, Dade, Florida
    Map of Home in 1940: View Map
    Street: North Bay Road
    House Number: 4358
    Farm: No
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio
    Residence in 1935: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio
    Sheet Number: 62A
    Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 563
    Occupation: Publisher
    House Owned or Rented: Owned
    Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 75000
    Attended School or College: No
    Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
    Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 60
    Class of Worker: Working on own account
    Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
    Income: 5000
    Income Other Sources: Yes
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Gor James M Cox 70
    Margarette Cox 50
    James M Cox 37
    Helen Cox 34
    Ann Cox 20
    Barbara Cox 18
    William Spoerer 37
    Franz Schuh 41
    E A Knight 42
    Ella Mc Carthy 54
    Edna North 35
    C M Snyder 47
    Uns Ala 38

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    Name: James M Cox
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Dayton Ward 4, Montgomery, Ohio, United States
    Gender: Male
    Age: 40
    Marital Status: Married
    Race: White
    Race (Original): White
    Relationship to Head of Household: Head
    Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head
    Birth Year (Estimated): 1870
    Birthplace: Ohio
    Father's Birthplace: Ohio
    Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
    Sheet Letter: A
    Sheet Number: 16


    Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
    James M Cox Head M 40 Ohio
    Eliza R Cox Mother F 75 Ohio
    Helen H Cox Daughter F 7 Ohio
    James M Cox Son M 7 Ohio
    John W Cox Son M 3 Ohio

    District: ED 67
    Sheet Number and Letter: 16A
    Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
    Affiliate Publication Number: T624
    Affiliate Film Number: 1216
    GS Film Number: 1375229
    Digital Folder Number: 004973222
    Image Number: 00406

    Citing this Record
    "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MLJC-NCF : accessed 4 February 2020), John W Cox in household of James M Cox, Dayton Ward 4, Montgomery, Ohio, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 67, sheet 16A, family , NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1216; FHL microfilm 1,375,229.

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    James Middleton Cox
    Birth: 31 Mar 1870 Jacksonburg, Butler County, Ohio, USA
    Death: 15 Jul 1957 (aged 87) Kettering, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
    Burial: Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
    Plot: section 121 lot 1
    Memorial #: 238
    Bio: Ohio Governor, Presidential Candidate, Newspaper Publisher. Born in Jacksonburg, Ohio, he grew up on his family's farm in Butler County, Ohio. Completing an education at the common schools, he briefly became a schoolteacher before beginning a career in the newspaper business as a journalist. He became the owner and editor of the Dayton Daily News and the Springfield News. Successful as a journalist, he attempted to run for public office and was elected as a Democrat to represent Ohio's 3rd District in the United States House of Representatives. Cox served from 1909 until his resignation on January 12, 1913 to accept election as Ohio's 47th Governor. He served as Governor from 1913 to 1915 and was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1914. Elected again in 1917, he became Ohio's 49th Governor and served until 1920. As a Congressman he supported several Progressive Reforms and was able to enact many of the reforms as Governor during his first administration including workman's compensation and issues involving education, state elections, and prisons. During his second administration as Governor, his priorities were absorbed with the war effort in Europe during World War I. In 1920, he was the Democratic candidate in the Presidential Election with Franklin D. Roosevelt as his running mate. He lost the election to Warren G. Harding. Cox resumed his newspaper career and became the owner and publisher of the Miami News in Florida. Appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, he became vice chairman of the U.S. Delegation to the World Economic Conference at London in 1933. Cox later became the owner and publisher of the Atlanta Journal in 1939. He declined an appointment from Ohio Governor Frank Lausche to the U.S. Senate in 1946. He became the owner of the Dayton Journal and Herald in 1949 and the owner and publisher of the Atlanta Constitution in 1950. He died at his residence in Kettering, near Dayton, Ohio, in 1957 when he was 87 years old. The James M. Cox Dayton International Airport is named for him.
    Family Members
    Parents
    Gilbert Cox 1834-1921
    Eliza R. Andrew Cox 1834-1915
    Spouse
    Margaretta Parker Blair Cox 1890-1960
    Siblings
    Anne Elizabeth Cox Baker 1854-1950
    Scott Wilson Cox 1856-1949
    Mary G Cox Roscopf 1859-1947
    John J Cox 1861-1948
    Children
    Helen Harding Cox Mahoney 1896-1921
    James Middleton Cox 1903-1974
    Thomas Blair Cox 1918-1918
    Anne Beau Cox Chambers 1919-2020
    Barbara Blair Cox Anthony 1922-2007
    Maintained by: Find A Grave
    Added: 31 Dec 2000
    URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/238/james-middleton-cox
    Citation: Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 05 February 2020), memorial page for James Middleton Cox (31 Mar 1870–15 Jul 1957), Find A Grave Memorial no. 238, citing Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA ; Maintained by Find A Grave .

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    Dayton telephone directory Dec 1950 Trailsend telephone WA Int-1122

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    1950 United States Federal Census
    Detail Source
    Name: James H Cox
    Age: 80
    Birth Date: abt 1870
    Gender: Male
    Birth Place: Ohio
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Residence Date: 1950
    Home in 1950: Miami Beach, Dade, Florida, USA
    Dwelling Number: 357
    Household Members Age Relationship
    James H Cox 80 Head
    Margareta Cox
    58 Wife