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, Niagara County, New York. 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, Niagara County, New York. 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 before 21 September 1870 in Somerset Town, Niagara County, New York, leaving him a widower. 21 September 1870, Isaac was listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Somerset Town, Niagara County, New York. Enumerated in this household were Isaac Coz [65 Pennsylvania] & his wife: Calista E. [57 New York].³