Isaac Cox

     Isaac was born in 1808 in Pennsylvania. Isaac married Matilda Townsend, daughter of Christopher Townsend and Bathia Rider, circa 1835 in West Somerset, Niagara County, New York. 12 July 1850, Isaac and his wife, Matilda, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Somerset Town. Enumerated in this household were Isaac Cox [42 Pennsylvania], his wife: Matilda [43 New York], children: Felnutha [14 New York], Ann [8 New York], Luther A. [7 New York], Mary M. [4 New York], & George [2 New York].¹ 24 July 1860, Isaac and his wife, Matilda, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Somerset Town. Enumerated in this household were Isac Cox [53 Pennsylvania], his wife: Matilda [54 New York], children: Ann M. [18 New York], Mary M. [14 New York], & George [13 New York].² Isaac's wife, Matilda, died on 19 October 1867 in Somerset Town leaving him a widower. 21 September 1870, Isaac was listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Somerset Town. Enumerated in this household were Isaac Coz [65 Pennsylvania] & his wife: Calista E. [57 New York].³ Isaac departed this life on Tuesday, 16 June 1874 in Somerset Town at age 66 years. He was buried there in West Somerset Cemetery. The inscripton on his tombstone reads: Isaac Cox - Died June 16 1874 - Aged 67 years.⁴