Hancock County Historical Society
Carthage, IllinoisSiegfried VI
Page 29Rob, Shilo: Marion Cox died at his home in Middle Creek, Feb. 16th. He was in his usual health and walked a short distance to the post office. Before reaching home he became sick and died soon afterward, before Mrs. Cox could summon help. He was born in 1834 and was married to Elizabeth Langford April 16, 1854. Surviving him were the widow and four children, the sons, Henry and Albert, resided in the home neighborhood, and there were two daughters, Myra, wife of H. K. Kimbrough, and Amelia, widow of Thomas Kimbrough. Deceased was a son of Martin Cox, who still survived.
Notes:
Myra should be Almira. Almira was married to Hezekiah Kendel Hough -- not H. K. Kimbrough.
