Anthony J. Cox | |
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Member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 38th district | |
In office January 17, 1916 –January 1920 Servingwith Thomas K. Boggan | |
Personal details | |
Born | Smithville, Mississippi, U.S. | October 21, 1890
Died | January 12, 1972 81) Concord, Tennessee, U.S. | (aged
Political party | Democratic |
Anthony Jerome Cox (October 21, 1890 - January 13, 1972) was an American politician. He was a member of the Mississippi State Senate, representing the 38th District, from 1916 to 1920.
Anthony Jerome Cox was born on October 21, 1890, near Smithville, Mississippi. [1] He was the son of James P. Cox and Polly Annie (Irvin) Cox. [1] Cox attended the public schools of Monroe County, Mississippi, and attended high schools in Hatley, Mississippi, and Smithville. [1] He then taught for several years before engaging in farming and raising livestock. [1] In 1915, Cox was elected to represent the 38th District as a Democrat in the Mississippi State Senate for the 1916-1920 term. [1] In 1961, Cox moved to Tennessee. [2] He died at his home in Concord, Tennessee, on January 13, 1972. [2]
Cox was a member of the Woodmen of the World. [1] He was married to Jeffie Mae, and they had at least three children, including a son and two daughters. [2]
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