Levi Wilcox was born circa 1832 according to census records most likely Ohio. There is speculation that he may be a son of Benjamin Wilcox and wife Catherine but no proof has been found to substantiate this except he is shown on a census record in their household but no relationship is given for the members shown, and his first two children are named George Benjamin and Catherine Lydia. On November 24, 1853 in Menard County, Illinois, Levi married Elizabeth Alkire who was born June 14, 1836 in Illinois, died June 2, 1893 and is buried in the Pioneer Cemetery in Sumner, Pierce County, Washington. (see Alkire line here) Although they are shown in the 1887 territorial census for Washington Territory there is no record of Levi past 1896 where he is residing in a hotel in Tacoma, Washington with his two younger children, Odelia & Arthur.   To this union was born 12 children (although the name of one remains unknown and another has not been proven), namely: Catherine Lydia "Kitty" aka Lydia Catherine, George Benjamin, Alice, Ellen, Jennie, Nancy (Ada Nancy), Laura Z., Charles Edward, David (not proven), Odelia "Delia", Arthur Alkire.

1. Catherine Lydia Wilcox has also been shown as Lydia Catherine was known as "Kitty" to her immediate family. She was born circa 1855, shown married age 15 to J. C. Dowdy and living in household of her parents in 1870 census; had a daughter Odelia "Eda" Dowdy, and shown in the 1880 census as the wife of O. B. "Charles" Thorpe and Odelia is shown as his 8 year old step-daughter. In the 1885 Nebraska State census she is shown as Catherine Wilcox with daughter Odelia age 13 in the household of her parents. Kitty again married after arriving in Washington Territory to Jay Stillman on July 24, 1888. She is shown in several Tacoma City Directories as a Milliner. No other records have been found for her.

2. George Benjamin Wilcox was born April 25, 1858 in Tazewell County, Illinois, died April 13, 1924 Stevens County, Washington. He was married December 23, 1880 in Mason City, Mason County, Illinois, to Rebecca Jane "Jennie" Dougherty, daughter of Ralph Dougherty and Sarah Reed. They were the parents of Minnie, James William, Mabel Sarah, George Lafayette and Earl M. The 1900 census indicates "Jennie" was the mother of 6 with 5 living and although we were always told that Earl was a twin to Purl this has never been proven.

Rebecca Jane "Jennie" Dougherty George Benjamin Wilcox
2a. Minnie Wilcox was born November 30, 1881 in Menard County, Illinois, died August 15, 1970 in Orange County, California. She was married to Howard H. Denny about 1902 and they had two known children, Ivan Ernest Denny & Ada Denny.

2b. James William Wilcox, (or William James Wilcox, was born December 16, 1883 in Sidney Township, Fremont County, Iowa. There is no name shown on his certificate of birth, other than "Baby" Wilcox. When he was 6 months of age the family removed to Washington Territory and settled in Pierce County. On September 29, 1909 he was joined in Holy Matrimony to Mabel Gertrude Sinex, daughter of Thomas Sinex & "Ella" Walker.   Mabel was born March 24, 1890 in Salem, Washington County, Indiana. Mabel died November 29, 1949 in Auburn, King County, Washington. Willy, as he was known, passed away February 18, 1961 in Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington.   To this union was born: Clarence, Isal, Oris, Ralph, Leola, Charles & Orville. There was a stillborn child between Charles & Orville.
2ba. Clarence Loraine Wilcox was born March 7, 1911 in Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington. He married (1) Bernice nee' and to this union was born two sons, namely: Bobbie Lavern and David Leroy. This union dissolved in divorce, and he later married Sallie Geneva Hamilton, a young World War II widow, on July 5, 1946, and this marriage dissolved in the late 1950s, he remarried to Darlene nee' and this marriage was of a very short duration. On April 16, 1966 he was married to Edna LeNora nee'. Edna passed away March 4, 1994 and Clarence on October 27, 1998.

2bb. Isal Gertrude Wilcox was born January 23, 1913 in Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington. Isal married a total of four times, being widowed 3 and divorced once. Her first marriage was to Roma James Waughtel on June 13, 1931 at Lake Spanaway, Pierce County, Washington. Roma James had been married previously, divorced and father of a young son, Robert James Waughtell. Roma & Isal had 3 children, John Roy born in 1932 and passed away in 1933; Antoinette in 1933 and Beverly in 1935, four months after the death of Roma. Her second marriage was to Arthur Joseph White Sr on June 18, 1936 and during this union was born, Arthur Joseph, Jr., Leola Dorothy, Mary Ann, William James, Edwin Charles, twins Gary LeRoy & Jerry Lavern. Arthur passed away May 13, 1950. Her third union was with LeRoy Call on October 25, 1950 and this union produced two daughters, Sharon Isal & Teresa Charlene. Isal & Roy were divorced in 1960. She then married Chester Louie "Chet" Moxley on December 19, 1962.   Chet passed away December 19, 1981 on their 19th wedding anniversary.
2bc. Orris Glen Wilcox was born May 5, 1914 in Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington. Orris married Dorothea nee' in the late 1930s which ended in divorce. He then married his first cousin, Marjorie Mae Miller, daughter of his father's sister Mabel Sarah Wilcox & Edward Ellsworth Miller, on August 28, 1944 in San Diego, California where he was stationed with the U. S. Navy during World War II. He then served on the U. S. S. Jason in the South Pacific. Orris passed away December 13, 1983 in Spokane County, Washington.

2bd. William Ralph Wilcox was born February 15, 1918 in Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington. Ralph was married to Betty Ann Trentman in 1949 and to this union was born two daughters, Linda Mae and Patricia Ann. Years later this marriage ended in divorce and he has remarried.

2be. Leola Ozena Wilcox was born September 13, 1919 in Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington. December 1936 Leola was married to Charles Alfred Coffman and to this union was born a son, William Alfred. This marriage ended in a divorce and Leola married Kenneth Albert Otto. After 35 years of marriage they divorced and she remarried the first husband who passed away April 14, 1998.
2bf. Charles Monroe Wilcox was born October 5, 1921 in Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington. Charles married Fern Elizabeth Worden on June 20, 1947 in Vancouver, Washington. Fern was born August 15, 1922 in Kirkwell, Colorado, to Jay Stice Worden and Nellie Frances Kitch. Charles and Fern were the parents of Danny Jay and Madeline Lucille. On the birth record for Charles he was not named, but it was stated that within 30 days a name had to be given and it is shown as Charley Monrow (someone could not spell) but he was always known as Charles Monroe. He served in World War II stationed in Australia as an MP. He passed away February 13, 1994 in Oregon City, Oregon.

2bg. Stillborn child Wilcox (only known information on this child is from the certificate of birth of Charles & Orville, showing Charles as the 6th child born of the mother and Orville shown as 8th child born of the mother.

2bh. Orville James Wilcox was born January 25, 1926 in Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington. Orville was married January 31, 1948 to Jeuel Evelyn Soule and to this union was born two sons, namely, James Edward and Michael Dean. Orville served in World War II and was with General Patton in Germany. Orville passed away November 24, 1990 in Auburn, King County, Washington.

Standing left to right:

Charles Monroe, Isal Gertrude, Orville James, Orris Glen, Clarence Loraine,
Leola Ozena, William Ralph

Seated left to right:

James William Wilcox and Mabel Gertrude Sinex Wilcox

2c. Mabel Sarah Wilcox was born August 2, 1887 in Pierce County, Washington Territory; died November 15, 1967 in Ephrata, Grant County, Washington. She is buried in Colville, Stevens County, Washington. She was married to Edward Ellsworth Miller and to this union were born the following: Katherine, Herbert G., Edith Adele, Harold, & Marjorie Mae.

2d. George Lafayette Wilcox was born March 6, 1889 in Pierce County, Washington Territory, and died October 19, 1969. He married April 14, 1919 to Floy M. Smith and they were the parents of Lillian V., Donald B., Gene I. and Fred C.

2e. Earl M. Wilcox was born August 12, 1894 and died March 1985 in San Luis Obispo, California. He was married to Jean nee' ? - nothing further is known of them.

3. (possibly a child born/died here to accommodate for Arthur being 12th child)

4. Alice Wilcox was born circa 1863 per census records. No other info available.

5. Ellen Wilcox was born circa 1865 per census records, also per census records she has been shown as Hellen and Nellie. No other info available.

6. Jennie Wilcox was born circa 1867 per census records, although the only census record she has been found on is the 1885 Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska census. On December 14, 1889 she was united in marriage to J. Franklin Burke in Pierce County, Washington Territory.

7. Nancy (Ada Nancy?) Wilcox was born circa 1869 per census records and married William W. Snyder on January 1, 1891 in Pierce County, Washington.

8. Laura Z. Wilcox was born circa 1871 per census records and was married to Daniel Burke on December 6, 1890. Laura and Daniel had two known sons, namely: Leon R. Burke born September 26, 1892 and Gordon C. Burke born about 1904 and he was shown with wife Agnes L. (nee' ?) in the 1930 census.

9. Charles Edward Wilcox was born February 8, 1873 in Illinois and died May 19, 1892 at Brookdale, Tacoma, Washington. He committed suicide due to the untimely sudden death of his betrothed, a young Swedish girl, Julia Ellende Gustafson. They are buried side by side per his dying wishes.

10. Odelia "Delia" Wilcox was born circa 1876 per census records. She was thought to have married a D. McBain but this has not been proven. They signed as witnesses to the marriage of her sister Laura to Daniel Burke on December 6, 1890.

11. David Wilcox - no information on him. He appears on one census record where Delia does not, so it may have been a sloppy handwriting meant to be Delia. Further checking will need be taken here.

12. Arthur Alkire Wilcox was born July 4, 1881 in Mason City, Illinois. The only information I received when inquiring of his birth was that he was the 12th child born to the parents. He died April 25, 1955, unmarried, and is buried in Stevens County, Washington.