James Cox (Nova Scotia politician)

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James Cox (died 1805^[1]) was a merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented Shelburne County in the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia from 1799 to 1805.^[2]

A loyalist, he came to Nova Scotia from Virginia,^[2] settling in Shelburne around 1792.^[3] Cox was married twice: first to Elizabeth and then to Margaret Sorrel in 1799. He served as a justice of the peace. With George Gracie, he was co-owner of the privateer ship Nelson. Cox apparently returned to New York sometime between September 1803 and November 1805.^[2]

His grandson George A. Cox also served in the assembly.^[3]

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References

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- Robertson, Marion (1987). "Jacob Van Buskirk". Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online . Retrieved 2011-04-19.
1 2 3 Elliott, Shirley B. (1984). The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1983: a biographical directory (PDF). Halifax: Province of Nova Scotia. p. 259&42. ISBN 0-88871-050-X.
1 2 "G.A. Cox's Store". The Loyalist Link: The Forest and The Sea. Shelburne County Museum. Archived from the original on 2011-09-28. Retrieved 2011-04-19.

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[1] 
Robertson, Marion (1987). "Jacob Van Buskirk". Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online . Retrieved 2011-04-19.

[mwKQ] Robertson, Marion (1987). "Jacob Van Buskirk". Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online . Retrieved 2011-04-19.

[Elliott-2] 1 2 3 Elliott, Shirley B. (1984). The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1983: a biographical directory (PDF). Halifax: Province of Nova Scotia. p. 259&42. ISBN 0-88871-050-X.

[museum-3] 1 2 "G.A. Cox's Store". The Loyalist Link: The Forest and The Sea. Shelburne County Museum. Archived from the original on 2011-09-28. Retrieved 2011-04-19.

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