Jason J. Cox --- The requirements of any community are exacting and varied, and all lines of human endeavor are represented in one way or another, especially at Moline. One of the men who is actively engaged in advancing his own interest and at the same time promoting the general welfare of the city, is Jason J. Cox, manager of the Moline City Express Company, of No. 142-4 Fourth avenue, Moline. Mr. Cox was born in Hampton township, this county, in 1857, a son of Joseph B. and Ann (Williamson) Cox, natives of Indiana and Kentucky, who were married in Indiana, and came to Rock Island county in 1836, becoming pioneers of Hampton township. The father farmed there until his death in 1888, and his remains are buried in that township, his wife passing away in 1887. They had nine children: Mary E., who is deceased; Williamson M., who is living retired in Nebraska; Augustus D., who is deceased; Washington R., who is deceased; Osborn M., who is living at Denver; Emma E., who is living at Denver; Hill K., who is living at Sears; Cassius C., who is living in Arizona; and Jason J.
Growing up on his father's farm, Jason J. Cox attended the district schools, continuing in an agricultural life until 1890, when he came to Rock Island, and worked in the shops until 1897, when he embarked in an express business. This he continued alone, until 1904, when the present company was incorporated with the following officers: C. A. Johnson, president; Hettie A. Cox, vice-president, and J. J. Cox, secretary and treasurer. This company employs six men, and has in use twelve horses. It is the oldest transfer and express business in the city.
In June, 1879, Mr. Cox was married to Hettie Arcularius, born in Hampton township, daughter of Edward F. and Emily (Axelson) Arcularius, the former deceased, the latter living. The Arcularius family came from New York state and Edward F. settled in Pike county, Ill., in 1832 and later came to Hampton township Rock Island county which was his home until his death. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Cox: Margaret Blanche, who is the wife of C. A. Johnson; Hettie A., who is deceased; and Frederick B., who is working with his father. The last named young man married Gertrude M. Asher, and they have a son --- Robert Burdette. Miss Asher was a daughter to Mrs. May (Noble) Asher. The Methodist church holds the membership of the family. Mr. Cox is an Odd Fellow, and belongs to the Court of Honor, as does his son. Mr. Cox has always been a republican, and served as school director for one term while living in Hampton township. He lives at No. 2603 Twelfth avenue, while his son resides in Watertown. Both father and son are well known throughout Rock Island county, and are men of sterling integrity, and uprightness of purpose, who stand high in their several communities.
[contributed by Bob K]
Birthdate of 5 June given in Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947 (courtesy Bob and AJ).
Growing up on his father's farm, Jason J. Cox attended the district schools, continuing in an agricultural life until 1890, when he came to Rock Island, and worked in the shops until 1897, when he embarked in an express business. This he continued alone, until 1904, when the present company was incorporated with the following officers: C. A. Johnson, president; Hettie A. Cox, vice-president, and J. J. Cox, secretary and treasurer. This company employs six men, and has in use twelve horses. It is the oldest transfer and express business in the city.
In June, 1879, Mr. Cox was married to Hettie Arcularius, born in Hampton township, daughter of Edward F. and Emily (Axelson) Arcularius, the former deceased, the latter living. The Arcularius family came from New York state and Edward F. settled in Pike county, Ill., in 1832 and later came to Hampton township Rock Island county which was his home until his death. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Cox: Margaret Blanche, who is the wife of C. A. Johnson; Hettie A., who is deceased; and Frederick B., who is working with his father. The last named young man married Gertrude M. Asher, and they have a son --- Robert Burdette. Miss Asher was a daughter to Mrs. May (Noble) Asher. The Methodist church holds the membership of the family. Mr. Cox is an Odd Fellow, and belongs to the Court of Honor, as does his son. Mr. Cox has always been a republican, and served as school director for one term while living in Hampton township. He lives at No. 2603 Twelfth avenue, while his son resides in Watertown. Both father and son are well known throughout Rock Island county, and are men of sterling integrity, and uprightness of purpose, who stand high in their several communities.
[contributed by Bob K]
Birthdate of 5 June given in Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947 (courtesy Bob and AJ).
Jason J. Cox --- The requirements of any community are exacting and varied, and all lines of human endeavor are represented in one way or another, especially at Moline. One of the men who is actively engaged in advancing his own interest and at the same time promoting the general welfare of the city, is Jason J. Cox, manager of the Moline City Express Company, of No. 142-4 Fourth avenue, Moline. Mr. Cox was born in Hampton township, this county, in 1857, a son of Joseph B. and Ann (Williamson) Cox, natives of Indiana and Kentucky, who were married in Indiana, and came to Rock Island county in 1836, becoming pioneers of Hampton township. The father farmed there until his death in 1888, and his remains are buried in that township, his wife passing away in 1887. They had nine children: Mary E., who is deceased; Williamson M., who is living retired in Nebraska; Augustus D., who is deceased; Washington R., who is deceased; Osborn M., who is living at Denver; Emma E., who is living at Denver; Hill K., who is living at Sears; Cassius C., who is living in Arizona; and Jason J.
Growing up on his father's farm, Jason J. Cox attended the district schools, continuing in an agricultural life until 1890, when he came to Rock Island, and worked in the shops until 1897, when he embarked in an express business. This he continued alone, until 1904, when the present company was incorporated with the following officers: C. A. Johnson, president; Hettie A. Cox, vice-president, and J. J. Cox, secretary and treasurer. This company employs six men, and has in use twelve horses. It is the oldest transfer and express business in the city.
In June, 1879, Mr. Cox was married to Hettie Arcularius, born in Hampton township, daughter of Edward F. and Emily (Axelson) Arcularius, the former deceased, the latter living. The Arcularius family came from New York state and Edward F. settled in Pike county, Ill., in 1832 and later came to Hampton township Rock Island county which was his home until his death. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Cox: Margaret Blanche, who is the wife of C. A. Johnson; Hettie A., who is deceased; and Frederick B., who is working with his father. The last named young man married Gertrude M. Asher, and they have a son --- Robert Burdette. Miss Asher was a daughter to Mrs. May (Noble) Asher. The Methodist church holds the membership of the family. Mr. Cox is an Odd Fellow, and belongs to the Court of Honor, as does his son. Mr. Cox has always been a republican, and served as school director for one term while living in Hampton township. He lives at No. 2603 Twelfth avenue, while his son resides in Watertown. Both father and son are well known throughout Rock Island county, and are men of sterling integrity, and uprightness of purpose, who stand high in their several communities.
[contributed by Bob K]
Birthdate of 5 June given in Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947 (courtesy Bob and AJ).
Growing up on his father's farm, Jason J. Cox attended the district schools, continuing in an agricultural life until 1890, when he came to Rock Island, and worked in the shops until 1897, when he embarked in an express business. This he continued alone, until 1904, when the present company was incorporated with the following officers: C. A. Johnson, president; Hettie A. Cox, vice-president, and J. J. Cox, secretary and treasurer. This company employs six men, and has in use twelve horses. It is the oldest transfer and express business in the city.
In June, 1879, Mr. Cox was married to Hettie Arcularius, born in Hampton township, daughter of Edward F. and Emily (Axelson) Arcularius, the former deceased, the latter living. The Arcularius family came from New York state and Edward F. settled in Pike county, Ill., in 1832 and later came to Hampton township Rock Island county which was his home until his death. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Cox: Margaret Blanche, who is the wife of C. A. Johnson; Hettie A., who is deceased; and Frederick B., who is working with his father. The last named young man married Gertrude M. Asher, and they have a son --- Robert Burdette. Miss Asher was a daughter to Mrs. May (Noble) Asher. The Methodist church holds the membership of the family. Mr. Cox is an Odd Fellow, and belongs to the Court of Honor, as does his son. Mr. Cox has always been a republican, and served as school director for one term while living in Hampton township. He lives at No. 2603 Twelfth avenue, while his son resides in Watertown. Both father and son are well known throughout Rock Island county, and are men of sterling integrity, and uprightness of purpose, who stand high in their several communities.
[contributed by Bob K]
Birthdate of 5 June given in Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947 (courtesy Bob and AJ).
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