Transcription contributed by Arne H Trelvik 30 April 2005

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Erastus Cox, farmer; P. O. Mason; is a son of William and Elizabeth Cox; he was born on the old home farm in the year 1837; his marriage was celebrated in 1859 with Hannah, daughter of Henry Hageman, who has borne him three children, viz., Willie H., John W. and Emma B. Mr. C. owns 64 acres of land, which is in cultivation and well improved. He is a member of the Mason Horse Rangers, to which he has belonged for about sixteen years. His father, William Cox, was born in New Jersey in the year 1807. He (William Cox) has been twice married – first in 1831 to Elizabeth Carter, who bore him one child, viz., Livingston. Mrs. Cox died in 1833. His second marriage was consummated April 4, 1834, with Elizabeth Wise, who bore him eight children, six living, viz., Louisa, Erastus, Richard, Lydia, Dallas, Margaret; Thomas and William deceased. Mrs. Cox died April 1, 1876, aged about 68 years. Thomas J., son of William Cox, enlisted in 1861, in Company A, 69th O. V. I., and died in the hospital at Murfreesboro in 1862, aged about 23 years. His remains were brought home and are interred in the Mason Cemetery, where a monument marks his last resting-place.