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Transcription contributed by Arne H Trelvik 31 May 2003 |
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The History of Warren County Ohio Part V. Biographical Sketches Deerfield Township (Chicago, IL: W. H. Beers Co, 1882; reprint, Mt. Vernon, IN: Windmill Publications, 1992) |
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JOHN E. COX, retired farmer; P.O. Mason; was born in Deerfield Township in the year 1840; he is a son of William Cox, Jr., whose sketch appears in this work. Sept. 12, 1861, he enlisted in Company A, 69th O.V.I. He was with the regiment during the period in which he served, and participated in all the battles in which it was engaged. In February, 1864, at Chattanooga, he re-enlisted and continued with the regiment till the close of the war. Was mustered out at Louisville, Ky., July 25, 1865. He was in all the battles of the regiment from the Stone River fight to the close of the war. After his return, he lived on his farm till 1877, when he came to Mason, where he has since lived. In 1866, he was married to Sarah, daughter of Jonas McCurdy, by whom he has had two children, viz., Willie J. and Bessie V. His farm consists of 110 acres of excellent land near mason. |
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