From The Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday June 16, 1938, transcribed by Linda Berney:
J. J. Cox Called to Reward Thursday, Settled Near Cedar Rapids in 1889; Death Follows Long Illness; Interment in Hillside Cemetery –
Rev. W. J. Primrose, in the absence of pastor G. M. Bing, conducted the last rites held for J. J. Cox, 72, at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon, June12. Mr. Cox's death followed a long illness at his home here, Thursday evening, June 9. He had come to Nebraska, settling near Cedar Rapids in 1889, later moving near Wolbach where he farmed until in recent years his heath forced his retirement from activity. The esteem with which he was held was witnessed by the attendance at the final rites, when friends, relatives and neighbors, many from a distance filled the church and floral offerings were profuse. Interment was made at the Hillside Cemetery with the following as pallbearers: Chas Kraft, Archie Nelson, S. L. Starr, Garrett Wibbels, Thos. Silk, and W. F. Nelson.
John Jefferson Cox was born in St. Francis County, Missouri, on January 23, 1866, and passed away at his home in Wolbach, June 9, 1938 at the age of 72 years, 4 months and 17 days. He moved with his parents to Irvington, Ill., in 1872 where he attained manhood. Here he attended college for two years, and later took a course in telegraphy.
On October 15, 1885, he was united in marriage to Ellen Russell. To this union there were born eight children. In 1889 he moved to Nebraska, locating on a farm near Cedar Rapids. Later he moved to a farm near Wolbach where he resided until failing health necessitated his moving into Wolbach. Here he remained until his death. Mr. Cox was a member of the Dew Drop church with which church he continued his membership until his death.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, five daughters, Ada Trautman and Carla Wagner of Wolbach, Ida Auten of Cedar Rapids, Bertha Kinney of Ogallala, and Gladys Steele of Grand Island; three sons, Charles L. of Tulare, Calif., J. William of Wolbach and Oliver J. of Spalding. Also surviving is a brother, W. T. Cox of Cedar Rapids, twenty-one grandchildren and five great-grandchildren besides a host of other relatives and friends.
The sympathy of this community is extended by the Messenger to the bereaved family.
J. J. Cox Called to Reward Thursday, Settled Near Cedar Rapids in 1889; Death Follows Long Illness; Interment in Hillside Cemetery –
Rev. W. J. Primrose, in the absence of pastor G. M. Bing, conducted the last rites held for J. J. Cox, 72, at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon, June12. Mr. Cox's death followed a long illness at his home here, Thursday evening, June 9. He had come to Nebraska, settling near Cedar Rapids in 1889, later moving near Wolbach where he farmed until in recent years his heath forced his retirement from activity. The esteem with which he was held was witnessed by the attendance at the final rites, when friends, relatives and neighbors, many from a distance filled the church and floral offerings were profuse. Interment was made at the Hillside Cemetery with the following as pallbearers: Chas Kraft, Archie Nelson, S. L. Starr, Garrett Wibbels, Thos. Silk, and W. F. Nelson.
John Jefferson Cox was born in St. Francis County, Missouri, on January 23, 1866, and passed away at his home in Wolbach, June 9, 1938 at the age of 72 years, 4 months and 17 days. He moved with his parents to Irvington, Ill., in 1872 where he attained manhood. Here he attended college for two years, and later took a course in telegraphy.
On October 15, 1885, he was united in marriage to Ellen Russell. To this union there were born eight children. In 1889 he moved to Nebraska, locating on a farm near Cedar Rapids. Later he moved to a farm near Wolbach where he resided until failing health necessitated his moving into Wolbach. Here he remained until his death. Mr. Cox was a member of the Dew Drop church with which church he continued his membership until his death.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, five daughters, Ada Trautman and Carla Wagner of Wolbach, Ida Auten of Cedar Rapids, Bertha Kinney of Ogallala, and Gladys Steele of Grand Island; three sons, Charles L. of Tulare, Calif., J. William of Wolbach and Oliver J. of Spalding. Also surviving is a brother, W. T. Cox of Cedar Rapids, twenty-one grandchildren and five great-grandchildren besides a host of other relatives and friends.
The sympathy of this community is extended by the Messenger to the bereaved family.
From The Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday June 16, 1938, transcribed by Linda Berney:
J. J. Cox Called to Reward Thursday, Settled Near Cedar Rapids in 1889; Death Follows Long Illness; Interment in Hillside Cemetery –
Rev. W. J. Primrose, in the absence of pastor G. M. Bing, conducted the last rites held for J. J. Cox, 72, at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon, June12. Mr. Cox's death followed a long illness at his home here, Thursday evening, June 9. He had come to Nebraska, settling near Cedar Rapids in 1889, later moving near Wolbach where he farmed until in recent years his heath forced his retirement from activity. The esteem with which he was held was witnessed by the attendance at the final rites, when friends, relatives and neighbors, many from a distance filled the church and floral offerings were profuse. Interment was made at the Hillside Cemetery with the following as pallbearers: Chas Kraft, Archie Nelson, S. L. Starr, Garrett Wibbels, Thos. Silk, and W. F. Nelson.
John Jefferson Cox was born in St. Francis County, Missouri, on January 23, 1866, and passed away at his home in Wolbach, June 9, 1938 at the age of 72 years, 4 months and 17 days. He moved with his parents to Irvington, Ill., in 1872 where he attained manhood. Here he attended college for two years, and later took a course in telegraphy.
On October 15, 1885, he was united in marriage to Ellen Russell. To this union there were born eight children. In 1889 he moved to Nebraska, locating on a farm near Cedar Rapids. Later he moved to a farm near Wolbach where he resided until failing health necessitated his moving into Wolbach. Here he remained until his death. Mr. Cox was a member of the Dew Drop church with which church he continued his membership until his death.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, five daughters, Ada Trautman and Carla Wagner of Wolbach, Ida Auten of Cedar Rapids, Bertha Kinney of Ogallala, and Gladys Steele of Grand Island; three sons, Charles L. of Tulare, Calif., J. William of Wolbach and Oliver J. of Spalding. Also surviving is a brother, W. T. Cox of Cedar Rapids, twenty-one grandchildren and five great-grandchildren besides a host of other relatives and friends.
The sympathy of this community is extended by the Messenger to the bereaved family.
J. J. Cox Called to Reward Thursday, Settled Near Cedar Rapids in 1889; Death Follows Long Illness; Interment in Hillside Cemetery –
Rev. W. J. Primrose, in the absence of pastor G. M. Bing, conducted the last rites held for J. J. Cox, 72, at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon, June12. Mr. Cox's death followed a long illness at his home here, Thursday evening, June 9. He had come to Nebraska, settling near Cedar Rapids in 1889, later moving near Wolbach where he farmed until in recent years his heath forced his retirement from activity. The esteem with which he was held was witnessed by the attendance at the final rites, when friends, relatives and neighbors, many from a distance filled the church and floral offerings were profuse. Interment was made at the Hillside Cemetery with the following as pallbearers: Chas Kraft, Archie Nelson, S. L. Starr, Garrett Wibbels, Thos. Silk, and W. F. Nelson.
John Jefferson Cox was born in St. Francis County, Missouri, on January 23, 1866, and passed away at his home in Wolbach, June 9, 1938 at the age of 72 years, 4 months and 17 days. He moved with his parents to Irvington, Ill., in 1872 where he attained manhood. Here he attended college for two years, and later took a course in telegraphy.
On October 15, 1885, he was united in marriage to Ellen Russell. To this union there were born eight children. In 1889 he moved to Nebraska, locating on a farm near Cedar Rapids. Later he moved to a farm near Wolbach where he resided until failing health necessitated his moving into Wolbach. Here he remained until his death. Mr. Cox was a member of the Dew Drop church with which church he continued his membership until his death.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, five daughters, Ada Trautman and Carla Wagner of Wolbach, Ida Auten of Cedar Rapids, Bertha Kinney of Ogallala, and Gladys Steele of Grand Island; three sons, Charles L. of Tulare, Calif., J. William of Wolbach and Oliver J. of Spalding. Also surviving is a brother, W. T. Cox of Cedar Rapids, twenty-one grandchildren and five great-grandchildren besides a host of other relatives and friends.
The sympathy of this community is extended by the Messenger to the bereaved family.
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