Anthony J. Cox

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Anthony J. Cox
Member of the Mississippi State Senate
from the 38th district
In office
January 17, 1916 January 1920
Servingwith Thomas K. Boggan
Personal details
Born(1890-10-21)October 21, 1890
Smithville, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedJanuary 12, 1972(1972-01-12) (aged 81)
Concord, Tennessee, U.S.
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.

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Biography

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]

Personal life

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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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Rowland, Dunbar (1917). The Official and Statistical Register of the State of Mississippi. Department of Archives and History. pp. 807–808.
  2. 1 2 3 "Obituary for Anthony J Cox (Aged 81)". The Knoxville News-Sentinel. 1972-01-13. p. 24. Retrieved 2022-09-03.