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Allen (2Thomas, 1William) Cox of Newberry Co SC
Research Notes:
-If Allen is the son of the Cox family of York Co PA, when migrating south to new lands, he bypassed the typical Quaker sojourn in Orange Co NC, perhaps to sojourn at Fredericksburg TWP SC before settling in Old 96 Dist SC.
-Brother Cornelius' son-in-law, Francis Higgins, owned the ferry where Cox's Fishing Hole was located. Elizabeth Wright Cox Webber lived just below the ferry. Elizabeth was the widow of William Cox, son of Allen Cox, Sr.
Allen Cox was born about 1735 in Chester Co PA. And, the family migrated by 1738 to western Lancaster (now York) Co PA. Allen is believed to have migrated south to the South Carolina Upland in the company of brother Cornelius. Cornelius migrated before 1754 when he purchased land on the Saluda River in Old 96 Dist (now Newberry Co) SC.
Research Note: Over the course of time, Moses Embree has become more and more important to this research; as I use his history and records to trace my other Quaker families.
In 1768 Moses was granted a certificate by Cane Creek MM, Orange (now Alamance) Co NC to transfer to Fredericksburg MM (now Camden SC). But, researching the Fredericksburg MM runs into two major problems: the town of Fredericksburg and the Quaker Meeting no longer exist.
Camden is the oldest inland city and fourth oldest city in South Carolina. It is near the center of the Cofitachequi chiefdom that existed in the 1500s. In 1730, Camden became part of a township plan ordered by King George II. Kershaw County's official website states, "Originally laid out in 1732 as the town of Fredericksburg in the Wateree River swamp (south of the present town) when King George II ordered eleven inland townships established along South Carolina's rivers, few of the area settlers chose to take lots surveyed in the town, choosing the higher ground to the north. The township soon disappeared." In 1758, Joseph Kershaw from Yorkshire, England, came into the township, established a store and renamed the town "Pine Tree Hill". Camden became the main inland trade center in the colony. Kershaw suggested that the town be renamed Camden, in honor of Lord Camden. . . .Camden, South Carolina <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camden,_South_Carolina> 16 August 2020
Fredericksburg Monthly Meeting, also called Wateree, was set up in this county about 1755 or earlier. The monthly meeting was laid down about 1782, and the meetings for worship disappeared not long afterward.
Bush River Monthly Meeting: An Introduction <http://genealogytrails.com/scar/newberry/bush_river_quakers.htm> 16 August 2020
In 3/1771 Moses Embree purchased 200a. on Mudlick Creek, situated between the Saluda and Little rivers. This marks his migration south out of Fredericksburg TWP to the lands which would become Newberry county and coincides with the beginning of the Bush River MM. Here, my mother's family and my father's family intersect; as Moses' property would have been just down the way from Allen Cox, Sr. on Mudlick Creek.
Allen is first found recorded in 1760, providing services and materials to the fort at the Saluda/ Little River Settlement. Later records would show that Allen settled north of the Saluda, south of Pages Creek, a tributary of Little River, but on Mudlick Creek. These lands were so rural that there was no governmental organization until 1769 when Old 96 District was formed.
What would draw these hearty pioneers to these backwoods?
1a. Heading south from York Co PA, the family would have picked up the Great Wagon Road in their community and followed it south through Maryland and then Virginia to the Carolina Piedmont in Old Orange Co NC where many Quakers settled.
1b. Heading west from Old Orange County in North Carolina, the folks would have migrated west to High Point then southwest down to Lexington and the intersection with the Great Wagon Road. The Great Wagon Road originated in Philadelphia and wended west and south in front of the east face of the Appalachian Mountains. This would have been the families' primary route south from Pennsylvania and again south from North Carolina into the South Carolina Upland. And, Newberry SC was a major stop along the Road.2. If there is no government, there is no one to patent or survey land. Surely someone collected the monies for the land at sometime. Those records are yet to be found. But, the families would have had time to build and produce before the tax man came. Some records for the Dutch Fork Region below Newberry do exist from this time. Dutch Fork refers to the lands between the Saluda and Broad Rivers, including Bush River. Those records show predominantly ethnic German settlers from the Saxe-Gotha Township receiving 50 acres per person in the household.
3a. There was a Quaker Meeting at Fredericksburg TWP known as Wateree MM (now Camden) SC by 1755 which was "Laid down" by 1782.
3b. There was a Quaker Meeting at Bush River (now Newberry Co) SC by 1770 which was "Laid down" by 1822.
3c. There would be a Quaker Meeting at Cane Creek (now Union Co) SC by 1799.
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Cane Creek MM, Union Co SC: Quakers arrived in the mid 1750s and settled the southern portion of the county, establishing Cane Creek Church in the Santuc community, and Padgett's Creek Church in the Cross Keys community. [When?] The Quakers left in the early 1800s because of their opposition to slavery. Union County, South Carolina <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_County,> 20 August 2020 |
In about 1760, Allen married an unnamed spouse. Reasonable conjecture leads to the belief that Allen married one of the Plummer girls. In 8/1791, William Plummer of Union Co SC left his will naming his nephew Alen Cox [Jr]. And, other researchers have postulated that Allen's wife's Christian name was Ellen.
From the 1768 land record, we learn that Allen Cox was well established in the Saluda/ Little River Settlement by then. Allen and his wife had many children as evidenced by the 1790 Newberry Co SC Census.
By the time of Allen's death in 2/1794, his spouse had also died; as evidenced by estate proceedings which exclude mention of any spouse. Allen's estate was probated 5/1794 in Newberry Co SC. His three youngest children were listed as minors who chose Elisha Brooks as guardian. Allen and his wife are believed to be buried on the family farm on Mudlick Creek of Little River near Chappells SC.
The following record describes Allen's family and the family of Allen, Jr.:
| Newberry County South Carolina, Historical and
Genealogical Annals, p. 328: -Allen Cox, Sr. died before the year 1798. His heirs and legatees named in a deed executed in 1799 were: James Cox, Allen Cox Jr., Robert Cox, Henry Hazel, George Gothard, Lewis Watson, John Watson, Zebulon Savage, and Daniel Cox. -Allen, Jr. made his will 1831, and died October 15, 1831, leaving widow, Mary, and children: Abraham Allen (cripple), Sidney (she married _____ Todd), and the wife of Lewis Plant, the wife of James Bearden, Pleasant Cox, and Behethlehand C. Phillips. -Some of these moved to Georgia, as did the widow, Mrs. Mary Cox. |
Born c. 1735 Chester Co PA
Migrated by 1738 w/ family to western Lancaster (now York) Co PA
1747 Warrington MM (York Co) split from Sadsbury MM, Lancaster Co PA
1749 York split from Lancaster Co PA
Migrated before 1754 w/ family to Old 96 Dist (now Newberry Co) SC
1754 Cornelius Cox patented 250a on Saluda River.
Married c. 1760 in Old 96 Dist SC to Ellen Plummer b. 1737 Chester Co PA
1760 Old 96 Dist SC Record
| South Carolina Commons House of Assembly Record for
Services to Forts and Militia (1760-1763) Saluda/ Little River: [Little River is north of the Saluda in Newberry Co SC.] Allen Cox £25 for horsehire Allen Cox £18 for hunting cattle |
3/1/1768 Laurens Co SC Survey
| Laurens and Newberry Counties South Carolina: Saluda and Little River
Settlements 1749-1775, p. 188: Survey for MIKAJAH SANSOM pursuant to precept dated 1 Mar. 1768; 100 acres in Berkley County on waters of Pages Creek [vic Vaughanville SC]. Bounded NE by Sarah Warton; W by Edmond Ellis; SE by Allen Cox. Survey certified 16 Mar. 1768. John Caldwell, D.S. [P11-247:3] |
1769 Townships extinct and Districts established
3/22/1769 Old 96 Dist. Land Grant
| Laurens & Newberry Counties, SC: Saluda and Little
River Settlements, 1749-1775, p. 47: Memorial by Allen Cox; 110 ac in Berkley County on a small branch of Pages Creek in the fork between Broad and Saludy Rivers. Bounded on all sides by vacant land. Survey certified 7 Mar. 1769 and granted 22 Mar. 1769. Quit rent to commence in 2 years. Signed 1 June 1769 by James Dyson. |
2/5/1771 Old 96 Dist. Land Grant
| Laurens & Newberry Counties, SC: Saluda and Little
River Settlements, 1749-1775, p. 46: Survey for Allen Cox pursuant to precept date 5 Feb 1771; 100 ac in Craven County on water of Saludy River. Bounded NE by Andrew Cooler [plat also shows Thomas Anderson]; SE by bounty land; SW by John Norris. Survey cert. 28 Feb 1771, Jno Caldwell, DS [P14-220:2] |
2/22/1771 Old 96 Dist. Land Grant
| Laurens & Newberry Counties, SC: Saluda and Little
River Settlements, 1749-1775, p. 46: Memorial by Allen Cox: 100 ac in Berkley County on Saludy River. Bounded SE by Michael Warley and Saludy River; SW by John Finley and vacant land. Survey [originally made for John Norris] cert for the memorialist [torn survey has 6] Feb 1771 and granted 22 Feb 1771. Quit rent to commence in 2 yrs. Signed 4 Apr 1771 by James Dyson (X). WIlliam Anderson DS [M10=370:3] |
2/28/1771 Old 96 Dist. Land Grant
| Laurens & Newberry Counties, SC: Saluda and Little
River Settlements, 1749-1775, p. 46: Memorial by Allen Cox; 100 ac. in Craven County on waters of Salludy. Bounded NE by Andrew Cooler; SE by bounty land; SW by John Norris. Survey certified 28 Feb 1771 and granted 22 Aug 1771. Quit Rent to commence in 2 years. Signed 19 Sept 1771 by John Caldwell DS. Delivered 30 Nov 1772 to Robert Lang [M11-47:2] |
1779 Old 96 Dist. Census:
| COX Allen 1779 Old 96th D SC No Twp. Listed COX John 1779 Old 96th D SC No Twp. Listed COX William 1779 Old 96th D SC No Twp. Listed |
1782 Newberry Co split from Old 96 Dist.
1790 Newberry Co SC Census
| Males | Born After |
# | Cox | Females | # | Cox |
| 18+ | 3 | Allen James Robert Plummer |
All |
3 |
Ellen Elizabeth Rebecca |
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| 17- | 1778 | 4 |
Allen, Jr. Daniel William Unknown |
Died 2/1794 Newberry Co SC
| Newberry County, South Carolina, Minutes of the County
Court, 1785-1798, p. 212: Feb term, 1794. Motion of James COX to gain letters of Admin. for the estate of Allen COX. To be determined in May term. |
5/1794 Newberry Co SC Record
| Newberry Co SC Will Book A, p. 246: 5/19/1794, James Hill, Daniel Dyson, Bartlett Satterwhite were named appraisers of estate of Allen Cox, decd, by Judges of County Court of Newberry. |
1794 Newberry Co SC Record
| Newberry County, South Carolina, Minutes of the County
Court, 1785-1798, p. 246: Daniel, Rebekah and William COX, minors of Allen COX, dec'd, appeared in open court (with their Elder Brother James COX, admr of said Allen COX) and voluntarily made choice of Elisha BROOKS at any time when called upon as their guardian and when called into this court by the clerk Enter into a bond in the sum of £25 each for his faithful guardianship to said Minors Estate |
4/23/1799 Newberry Co SC Land Transactions
| Laurens & Newberry Counties, SC: Saluda and Little
River Settlements, 1749-1775, p. 46: Chain of title for Allen Cox; Deed [-] Jan 1799: Allen Cox, Henry Hazle, George Gothard, John Watson, Lewis Watson, Robert Cox, Zebulon Savage and Daniel Cox, of the District of Ninety Six, heirs and legatees of Allen Cox, dec'd, to James Cox, of the same place, for £111 sterling, several plantations or tracts of land in the county of Newberry on Saluda River, all adjoining each other, whereon Allen Cox, Senr, late dec'd, formerly lived, containing 300 acr. (Viz); one tract granted for 100 acres to Allen Cox 22 Aug 1771, one tract of 50 ac granted to Thomas Turke 23 Une 1774, one other tract of 40 ac. grantee (sic) to John [blank: probably John Melchior Warley] 12 Feb 1775 and conveyed to the said Allen Cox Senr, dec'd. Signed Allen Cox [Jr.] (mark) Robert Cox, Henry Hazle (mark), George Gothard (mark), Lewis Watson, John Watson (mark), Zebulon Savage (mark) Daniel Cox. Wit: James Dyson, James Chappell, Elisha Brooks. Proved by Capt James Dyson before Robert Gillam, JP 23 April 1799. Rec 30 July 1799 PB Waters, DC [Newberry Deed Book A, 310, WPA 45-46] Laurens & Newberry Counties, SC: Saluda and Little River
Settlements, 1749-1775, p. 52: |
Born c. 1760 Old 96 Dist. (now Newberry Co) SC
Migrated before 1768 w/ family to Old 96 Dist. (now Newberry Co) SC
1782 Newberry Co split from Old 96 Dist.
Married c. 1785 in SC to an unknown spouse
1794 Newberry Co SC Record
| Newberry County, South Carolina, Minutes of the County
Court, 1785-1798, p. 246: Daniel, Rebekah and William COX, minors of Allen COX, dec'd, appeared in open court (with their Elder Brother James COX, admr of said Allen COX) and voluntarily made choice of Elisha BROOKS at any time when called upon as their guardian and when called into this court by the clerk Enter into a bond in the sum of £25 each for his faithful guardianship to said Minors Estate |
4/23/1799 Newberry Co SC Land Transactions
| Laurens & Newberry Counties, SC: Saluda and Little
River Settlements, 1749-1775, p. 46: Allen Cox, Henry Hazle, George Gothard, John Watson, Lewis Watson, Robert Cox, Zebulon Savage and Daniel Cox, of the District of Ninety Six, heirs and legatees of Allen Cox, dec'd. to James Cox, of the same place, for £111 sterling, several plantations or tracts of land in the county of Newberry on Saluda River. . . . |
Migrated c. 1815 to Pickens Co AL
Migrated c. 1818 to Monroe Co MS
Died before 1820 Monroe Co MS
Born 1763 Old 96 Dist. (now Newberry Co) SC
Migrated before 1768 w/ family to Old 96 Dist. (now Newberry Co) SC
1782 Newberry Co split from Old 96 Dist.
Married after 1787 to Margaret Baskett b. c. 1765 in North Carolina
| Warren Co NC Probate: Will of James Basket Sr. Dated 27 June 1787; Proved August court 1788; wife, Yourrath; sons: Pleasant, John, James, Daniel; minor daughter: Peggy Basket |
4/23/1799 Newberry Co SC Land Transactions
| Laurens & Newberry Counties, SC: Saluda and Little
River Settlements, 1749-1775, p. 46: Allen Cox, Henry Hazle, George Gothard, John Watson, Lewis Watson, Robert Cox, Zebulon Savage and Daniel Cox, of the District of Ninety Six, heirs and legatees of Allen Cox, dec'd. . . . |
Migrated c. 1815 to Pickens Co AL
Died before 1850 Pickens Co AL
1782 Newberry Co split from Old 96 Dist.
4/23/1799 Newberry Co SC Land Transactions
| Laurens & Newberry Counties, SC: Saluda and Little
River Settlements, 1749-1775, p. 46: Allen Cox, Henry Hazle, George Gothard, John Watson, Lewis Watson, Robert Cox, Zebulon Savage and Daniel Cox, of the District of Ninety Six, heirs and legatees of Allen Cox, dec'd. . . . |
1815 Laurens Co SC Probate
| Laurens Co SC Will Book D1, p. 228: 10/14/1815 Samuel Watson deceased. Letters of Admin. to Lewis Watson. Bond Zebulon Savage. Laurens Co SC Will Book D1, p. 233: |
| James Redden Family Bible, Ft. Worth TX Library: James Redden was born December, the 7th day, of 1800. Fany Hazel was born September, the 15th day, of 1801. James Redden and Fany Hazel was married February, the 17th day, of 1820. Henry Hazel died October, the 30th day, 1831. Elizabeth Hazel died February, the 11th day, 1845. |
Migrated before 1768 w/ family to Old 96 Dist. (now Newberry Co) SC
1782 Newberry Co split from Old 96 Dist.
4/23/1799 Newberry Co SC Land Transactions
| Laurens & Newberry Counties, SC: Saluda and Little
River Settlements, 1749-1775, p. 46: Allen Cox, Henry Hazle, George Gothard, John Watson, Lewis Watson, Robert Cox, Zebulon Savage and Daniel Cox, of the District of Ninety Six, heirs and legatees of Allen Cox, dec'd. . . . |
1782 Newberry Co split from Old 96 Dist.
8/9/1791 Union Co SC Probate
| Union Co SC Will Book 1, p. 5: The Last Will and Testament of William Plummer. Dated 8/9/1791. Proven 4/4/1792. This will made bequests to- His Wife Christian; Melon Wood, son of Pegga Wood; His brother Thomas, living in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; His brother Daniel or, if deceased, his daughter Eleanor; His sister, Rebeckah Moore; His wife's brother, Moses Collyer; and his nephew, Alen Cox. |
4/23/1799 Newberry Co SC Land Transactions
| Laurens & Newberry Counties, SC: Saluda and Little
River Settlements, 1749-1775, p. 46: Allen Cox, Henry Hazle, George Gothard, John Watson, Lewis Watson, Robert Cox, Zebulon Savage and Daniel Cox, of the District of Ninety Six, heirs and legatees of Allen Cox, dec'd. . . . |
6. Ruth Cox (Christian name is not proven)
Born c. 1772 Old 96 Dist. (now Newberry Co) SC
1782 Newberry Co split from Old 96 Dist.
Married c. 1792 in Newberry Co SC to Lewis Watson b. c. 1767
4/23/1799 Newberry Co SC Land Transactions
| Laurens & Newberry Counties, SC: Saluda and Little
River Settlements, 1749-1775, p. 46: Allen Cox, Henry Hazle, George Gothard, John Watson, Lewis Watson, Robert Cox, Zebulon Savage and Daniel Cox, of the District of Ninety Six, heirs and legatees of Allen Cox, dec'd. . . . |
1815 Laurens Co SC Probate
| Laurens Co SC Will Book D1, p. 228: 10/14/1815 Samuel Watson deceased. Letters of Admin. to Lewis Watson. Bond Zebulon Savage. Laurens Co SC Will Book D1, p. 233: |
Died Newberry Co SC
1782 Newberry Co split from Old 96 Dist.
4/23/1799 Newberry Co SC Land Transactions
| Laurens & Newberry Counties, SC: Saluda and Little
River Settlements, 1749-1775, p. 46: Allen Cox, Henry Hazle, George Gothard, John Watson, Lewis Watson, Robert Cox, Zebulon Savage and Daniel Cox, of the District of Ninety Six, heirs and legatees of Allen Cox, dec'd. . . . |
1815 Laurens Co SC Probate
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Laurens Co SC Will Book D1, p. 233: |
Born c. 1778 Old 96 Dist. (now Newberry Co) SC
1782 Newberry Co split from Old 96 Dist.
1794 Newberry Co SC Record
| Newberry County, South Carolina, Minutes of the County
Court, 1785-1798, p. 246: Daniel, Rebekah and William COX, minors of Allen COX, dec'd, appeared in open court (with their Elder Brother James COX, admr of said Allen COX) and voluntarily made choice of Elisha BROOKS at any time when called upon as their guardian and when called into this court by the clerk Enter into a bond in the sum of £25 each for his faithful guardianship to said Minors Estate |
4/23/1799 Newberry Co SC Land Transactions
| Laurens & Newberry Counties, SC: Saluda and Little
River Settlements, 1749-1775, p. 46: Allen Cox, Henry Hazle, George Gothard, John Watson, Lewis Watson, Robert Cox, Zebulon Savage and Daniel Cox, of the District of Ninety Six, heirs and legatees of Allen Cox, dec'd. . . . |
Migrated c. 1815 to Pickens Co AL
Migrated c. 1818 to Monroe Co MS
Died 1843 Choctaw Co MS
9. Rebecca Cox b. 5/30/1780 Old 96 Dist. (now Newberry Co) SC
Research Note: Cornelius Cox's son-in-law, Francis Higgins, owned the ferry on the Saluda River where Cox's Fishing Hole was located. Elizabeth Wright Cox Webber lived just below the ferry. Elizabeth was the widow of William Cox, son of Allen Cox, Sr.
Born c. 1780 Newberry Dist SC
1794 Newberry Co SC Record
| Newberry County, South Carolina, Minutes of the County
Court, 1785-1798, p. 246: Daniel, Rebekah and William COX, minors of Allen COX, dec'd, appeared in open court (with their Elder Brother James COX, admr of said Allen COX) and voluntarily made choice of Elisha BROOKS at any time when called upon as their guardian and when called into this court by the clerk Enter into a bond in the sum of £25 each for his faithful guardianship to said Minors Estate |
Married c. 1798 in Newberry Dist SC to Elizabeth Wright b. c. 1781 Newberry Dist SC
Died 1/1805 Newberry Co SC
3/1806 Newberry Co SC Probate
| 3/5/1806. Elizabeth Cox borrows $12 against father Nathan Wright's probate. |
c. 1811 Widow Elizabeth Wright Cox married in Newberry Co SC to John Webber b. c. 1780
| Daughter Elizabeth Cox/Webber has not been noted beyond 1823 when she and her sons sold Cox property in Newberry Co. Her sons can be confirmed to have migrated into Georgia. Her fate is unknown. |
1892 Newberry Co SC Record
| Years later c. 1892, the Cox family fishing spot on the
Saluda River was proven to be located at Higgins Ferry. Francis Higgins,
Sr. was the son-in-law of Cornelius Cox. Mrs
Elizabeth Webber was the widow of William Cox.
The Annals of Newberry, p. 521: "Cox's Fishing Place": The Annals of Newberry <https://archive.org/details/cu31924028790421/> 23 August 2020 |
