cox, george b
1865-04-08 – 4/11/1928
- Name variants
- Cox, Geo. B.;Geo. B. Cox;Cox, George B.;George B. Cox
- Record count
- 25
- Sources
- court_cases,life_events,v2_names,death_certs
- Places seen
- Campbell; Dexter; Joplin; St. Clair; St. Louis,Dexter; Fairfield Ill.; Stoddard County MO
- First event date
- 10 Apr 1922
- Last event date
- 4 May 1928
Timeline — 63 events
- 1865-04-08 Born in Fairfield Ill.. Parents: James M. Cox / Jane Worley.
- 1911-06-28 St. Clair. Geo. B. Cox spent Sunday with his family here, leaving Monday; he has been in St. Clair, Mo., for the past two weeks Quote: "Geo. B. Cox spent Sunday with his family here, leaving Monday."
- 1911-07-12 Geo. B. Cox spent Sunday with his family here, going that afternoon (rest of item cut off)
- 1914-04-08 Dexter. George B. Cox, formerly with the Walsh Tie and Land Co., is now with Joyce-Watkins Co. of Chicago in a more responsible and lucrative position Quote: "George B. Cox, formerly with the Walsh Tie and Land Co., is now with Joyce-Watkins Co., of Chicago, a more responsible and lucrative position…
- 1914-10-21 Dexter. Geo. B. Cox entertained J. D. Kelly, hardwood lumberman of Poplar Bluff, as his guest Sunday Co-mentioned: J. D. Kelly. Quote: ""was guest of Geo. B. Cox, Sunday.""
- 1915-02-24 Geo. B. Cox has returned home from a business trip out in the state [date from clip_id] Quote: "Geo. B. Cox has returned home from a business trip out in the state."
- 1916-07-21 Campbell. Geo. B. Cox was in Campbell on business Tuesday Quote: "Geo. B. Cox was in Campbell on business, Tuesday."
- 1916-11-24 St. Louis. Geo. B. Cox went to St. Louis on business Monday Quote: "Geo. B. Cox went to St. Louis on business, Monday"
- 1917-01-18 Dexter. TIE MAKERS WANTED — apply to George B. Cox, Dexter, Mo Quote: "TIE MAKERS WANTED Apply to George B. Cox, Dexter, Mo."
- 1917-01-26 Dexter. Tie makers wanted; good timber; inquire of Geo. B. Cox, Dexter, Mo [date from clip_id] Quote: "Tie Makers Wanted"
- 1917-02-09 St. Louis. Made a business trip to St. Louis this week; sold several car loads of lumber and ties while there Quote: "Geo. B. Cox made a business trip to St. Louis this week. He sold several car loads of lumber and ties while there."
- 1917-02-22 Dexter. TIE MAKERS WANTED — apply to George B. Cox, Dexter, Mo Quote: "TIE MAKERS WANTED Apply to George B. Cox, Dexter, Mo."
- 1917-03-01 Dexter. TIE MAKERS WANTED — apply to George B. Cox (repeat classified) Quote: "TIE MAKERS WANTED Apply to George B. Cox, Dexter, Mo."
- 1917-03-22 Dexter. TIE MAKERS WANTED — Apply to George B. Cox, Dexter, Mo Quote: "Apply to George B. Cox, Dexter, Mo."
- 1917-04-13 Mill Shoals, Ill.; Dexter. Left Friday for his old home at Mill Shoals, Ill. Sunday was his birthday, and the family celebrated it by a reunion of the children with their mother at that place Quote: "Geo. B. Cox left Friday for his old home at Mill Shoals, Ill."
- 1917-05-11 Saint Louis; Ironton. George B. Cox attended court in Saint Louis and Ironton as a witness, last week's end
- 1920-03-26 Dexter. President (C. C. Miller secretary) calling the annual school meeting of District No. 73 at Dexter on Tuesday, April 6, 1920, at 7 a.m.: select two directors for three-year terms, determine school term length over eight months, vote a 100-cent school levy and a 50-cent building and repair lev…
- 1920-04-23 Joplin. Geo. B. Cox is in Joplin as a delegate to the State Democratic convention Co-mentioned: Mrs. J. L. Slayden; Hon. F. M. Norman; Mrs. F. M. Norman. Quote: ""Geo. B. Cox, Mrs. J. L. Slayden, Hon. F. M. Norman and Mrs. Norman are in Joplin as delegates to the State democratic convention.""
- 1920-12-10 St. Louis. Was in St. Louis first of the week on business Quote: "Geo. B. Cox was in St. Louis first of the week on business"
- 1921-04-08 Dexter. At Tuesday's election (Apr 5, 1921) Dexter citizens voted a 50c increase per $100 valuation for schools: 100c school purposes + 100c special repair fund + previously voted 50c bond = $2.50 total tax. Geo. B. Cox vacated the Board of Education after 'a very efficient' past term Quote: "who ha…
- 1921-10-07 St. Louis. Geo. B. Cox was in St. Louis on business the first of the week Quote: "Geo. B. Cox was in St. Louis on business the first of the week."
- 1921-11-25 Dexter. Geo. B. Cox of Dexter wants railroad ties delivered anywhere on Missouri Pacific tracks, white oak, red oak and soft wood Quote: "WANTED: RAILROAD TIES. Delivered anywhere on Missouri Pacific tracks."
- 1921-12-09 Dexter. Geo. B. Cox of Dexter wants railroad ties delivered anywhere on Missouri Pacific tracks, white oak, red oak and soft wood Quote: "WANTED: RAILROAD TIES... GEO. B. COX, Dexter, Mo."
- 1922-01-06 Dexter. Miss Georgia Cox spent the holidays with her father, Geo. B. Cox, and family Co-mentioned: Georgia Cox. Quote: "who spent the holidays here with her father, Geo. B. Cox, and family"
- 1922-03-24 Dexter. Elected President of the executive committee for the District Sunday School convention to meet at Dexter April 25-27, at a Monday evening meeting at the First National Bank of local church committees Quote: "The executive committee's officers are: President, Geo. B. Cox; Secretary, E. M. Fie…
- 1922-04-10 Stoddard County MO. land case: George B. Cox vs. Charles Liles; cause Deed; Decree for Pltf 5 291 Co-mentioned: Charles Liles. Quote: "Cox, George B. Charles Liles Deed Decree for Pltf 5 291 10 Apr"
- 1924-01-18 Dexter. George B. Cox of Dexter announced as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the office of County Treasurer, subject to the action of the August primary Quote: "We are authorized to announce George B. Cox, of Dexter, as a candidate for the Democratic nomination to the office of the Cou…
- 1924-04-11 Dexter. Listed as Sunday school superintendent and chairman of the trustees of the Presbyterian Church Quote: "Sunday School, 9.45 a. m., Geo. B. Cox, Supt."
- 1924-05-02 Dexter. Democratic candidate for County Treasurer of Stoddard County announced for nomination in the primary election to be held August 5, 1924 Quote: "FOR COUNTY TREASURER-- GEO. B. COX"
- 1924-06-20 Dexter. A $50.00 reward was offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the party or parties defacing the High School Building in the School District of Dexter, Mo.; Geo. B. Cox, Pres Quote: "Geo. B. Cox Pres."
- 1924-07-04 George B. Cox, with portrait, solicits 'Your Vote and Influence' as a candidate for County Treasurer Quote: "Your Vote and Influence is Solicited"
- 1924-07-11 Stoddard County. The Statesman announces Geo. B. Cox as a Democratic candidate for County Treasurer, subject to the will of the voters at the August primary Quote: ""The Statesman is authorized to announce the following as candidates for nomination""
- 1924-07-11 Dexter. George B. Cox advertises his candidacy for County Treasurer with a portrait ad: "Your Vote and Influence is Solicited." Quote: ""GEORGE B. COX For County Treasurer""
- 1924-07-18 Political advertisement: 'GEORGE B. COX For County Treasurer. Your Vote and Influence is Solicited.' Quote: "GEORGE B. COX For County Treasurer Your Vote and Influence is Solicited"
- 1924-07-25 George B. Cox advertises his candidacy for County Treasurer: 'Your Vote and Influence is Solicited.'
- 1924-08-01 Dexter. Dexter's new High building, viewed Monday in company with Mr. Alonzo Sisler, is rapidly approaching completion and will be formally dedicated before school begins; the School Board of Dexter: George B. Cox (President), A. L. Sisler (Secretary), M. T. Minton, Sam Baker, Harry Vernon, John I.…
- 1924-08-15 Dexter. Geo. B. Cox was in St. Louis this week
- 1924-10-17 Cape Girardeau. George B. Cox went to Cape Girardeau Monday to serve on the petit jury of the Federal court Quote: "George B. Cox went to Cape Girardeau, Monday, to serve on the petit jury of the Federal court"
- 1924-12-05 St. Louis. Was in St. Louis from Sunday till Tuesday Quote: "Geo. B. Cox was in St. Louis from Sunday till Tuesday."
- 1925-02-13 Poplar Bluff. Geo. B. Cox transacted business in Poplar Bluff yesterday (Thursday) Quote: "transacted business in Poplar Bluff yesterday."
- 1925-03-06 Dexter. George B. Cox, president of the school board, visited both the Grade and Junior High buildings Thursday afternoon Quote: "Mr. George B. Cox, president of the school board, was a visitor at both Grade and Junior High building Thursday afternoon"
- 1925-12-25 Dexter. George B. Cox of Dexter shipped three carloads of corn from here last week to southern markets Quote: "George B. Cox, of Dexter, shipped three carloads of corn from here last week to southern markets."
- 1926-01-15 Dexter. Father of Meredith Cox, hosting him this week Co-mentioned: Meredith Cox. Quote: "guest this week of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. B. Cox"
- 1926-04-23 Advertised a five-room residence, bath and all other improvements, for sale Quote: "FOR SALE-My five-room residence, bath and all other improvements."
- 1926-04-30 Dexter. For sale: his five-room residence, bath and all other improvements Quote: "FOR SALE—My five-room residence, bath and all other improvements. GEORGE B. COX."
- 1926-05-07 Offered a five-room residence with bath and all other improvements for sale Quote: "FOR SALE-My five-room residence, bath and all other improvements. GEORGE B. COX."
- 1926-12-31 Miss Meredith Cox and wife, of Batesville, Ark., Cecil Rowan and wife, of DeSoto, Mo., were Christmas week guests of George B. Cox, and the old man was at home so they served a big turkey dinner Christmas day for the family
- 1928-02-10 Dexter. Ads: Geo. B. Cox sells 30x3-1/2 and 29x4.40 tires cheap at his filling station on Stoddard St.; also Geo. B. Cox Standard Oil Service Station Quote: "We are agents. See GEO. B. COX at his Filling Station on Stoddard St."
- 1928-02-17 Dexter. Geo. B. Cox has the agency for train-load tires (30x3-1/2, 29x4.40) bought to sell cheaper; see them at the Geo. B. Cox Filling Station on Stoddard Street Quote: "A Train Load of Tires and Geo. B. Cox has the agency for these tires."
- 1928-03-02 Dexter. Geo. B. Cox Filling Station on Stoddard St. advertises 30x3-1/2 and 29x4.40 tires, part of a train load bought to sell cheap Quote: "bought in train load lots"
- 1928-03-16 Dexter. Geo. B. Cox's filling station on Stoddard St. advertises 30x3-1/2 and 29x4.40 tires bought in train-load lots and sold cheap Quote: "See GEO. B. COX at his Filling Station on Stoddard St."
- 1928-04-11 Age 63 yrs 0 mos 3 days. Cause: Apoplexy (died suddenly and I did not see him till a few minutes after death) (duration 1 da); contributory: General arterio sclerosis (duration 6 yrs). Burial: Dexter Cemetery (buried 1928-04-12).
- 1928-04-13 Dexter. George B. Cox died of a stroke of apoplexy at his home in Dexter at 7 o'clock Wednesday morning (April 11, 1928), three days past 63 years of age; born at Fairfield, Ill.; formerly cashier of the Bank of Essex; operated the Standard Oil filling station on East Stoddard street; Presbyterian a…
- 1928-04-20 Dexter. Mrs. Geo. B. Cox and children published a card of thanks for sympathy shown on the occasion of the death of her husband and their father, George B. Cox Co-mentioned: Mrs. Geo. B. Cox and Children. Quote: "CARD OF THANKS."
- 1928-04-20 The estate of George B. Cox, deceased, was in administration in Stoddard County Probate Court with Georgia Cox as administratrix Co-mentioned: Georgia Cox. Quote: "Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration on the estate of George B. Cox, deceased"
- 1928-04-27 Dexter. The Sunday School of the Presbyterian Church, Dexter, Missouri, published resolutions of respect on the death of George B. Cox, Sunday School Superintendent, who passed away suddenly April 11th, 1928 Co-mentioned: Mrs. E. C. Mohrstadt; Mrs. Laura A. Kirkpatrick (committee).
- 1928-04-27 George B. Cox died; Georgia Cox was appointed administratrix of his estate by the Stoddard County Probate Court on April 13, 1928; claimants have six months from the letters to exhibit claims Co-mentioned: Georgia Cox. Quote: "GEORGE B. COX, deceased, have been granted to the undersigned"
- 1928-05-04 Dexter. Letters of Administration upon the estate of George B. Cox, deceased, were granted to Georgia Cox by the Probate Court of Stoddard County on the 13th day of April, 1928; claims must be exhibited within one year from publication Co-mentioned: Georgia Cox. Quote: "Letters of Administration upo…
- (undated) Zeta. FOR RENT — Eighty acre farm near Zeta, 65 acres in cultivation, 35 acres in Timothy hay, balance good for corn, wheat or cotton on any crop. Customary crop terms. See GEO. B. COX, Dexter, Mo Quote: "FOR RENT—Eighty acre farm near Zeta"
- (undated) Dexter. Geo. B. Cox is announced as a Democratic candidate for county treasurer, subject to the August primary election Quote: "announce the following as candidates for nomination"
- (undated) Old River near St. Francis. The families of Geo. B. Cox, W. H. Smith and Asa Norman went fishing in Old River near St. Francis on the Fourth. 'Get George to tell you how Mrs. Cox landed a grinnel.' Co-mentioned: W. H. Smith; Asa Norman.
- (undated) Poplar Bluff. George B. Cox was in Poplar Bluff on business Tuesday Quote: "George B. Cox was in Poplar Bluff on business Tuesday."
- (undated) Memphis. Spent Sunday in Memphis, Tenn Quote: "George B. Cox spent Sunday in Memphis, Tenn."
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