William Sumpter Cox1,2

HAIRSTON.org ID#9291, b. about 1825
Birth*William Sumpter Cox was born about 1825 in Mississippi.1 
Census 1860*He was Head of Household on 4 August 1860 in Lowndes, Mississippi. W. Sumpter Cox 35, Mary 19, Robert 1 and James 5/12.2 
Census 1870*He was Head of Household on 16 July 1870 in Township 19, Lowndes, Mississippi, Williams Cox 45, Mary 29, Robert C. 11, James R. 10, Talula 4 and John C. 2.3 
Census 1880*He appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Sub Division 5th District, Lowndes, Mississippi, Wm. S. Cox 55, son R.C. 21, son Jas. B. 20, dau. Telula F. 14, son John C. 12, dau. Sallie E. 7, son Emmons P. 5 and dau. Mary S. 1.1 
Probate*His estate was probated on 2 April 1901 in Lowndes, Mississippi. Died intestate (no will). 

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Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [S1880] 1880 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  2. [S1860] 1860 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  3. [S1870] 1870 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
Last Edited17 Oct 2025