Anthony J. Cox

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 J. Cox
Member of the Mississippi State Senate
from the 38th district
In office
January 17, 1916 – January 1920
Serving with 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 partyDemocratic

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]

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