Cox, James

  • From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: See full biography at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Cox_(Nova_Scotia_politician)
  • Wiki Biography:
    • James Cox (died 1805) was a merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented Shelburne County in the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia from 1799 to 1805.
    • A loyalist, he came to Nova Scotia from Virginia, settling in Shelburne around 1792 Cox was married twice: first to Elizabeth and then to Margaret Sorrel in 1799. He served as a justice of the peace. With George Gracie, he was co-owner of the privateer ship Nelson. Cox apparently returned to New York sometime between September 1803 and November 1805.
    • His grandson George A. Cox also served in the assembly.
  • United Empire Loyalist listed in Loyalist Directory: https://uelac.ca/loyalist-directory/detail/?wpda_search_column_id=12356
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