The Cox Family Tree
A living record of the descendants of John Cox Jr.—connecting names, relationships, photographs, records and memories across more than two centuries.
More than a chart of names
The Cox family tree begins with John Cox Jr., affectionately known as Johnny, and grows through the generations, places and relationships connected to his life. It is both a genealogical record and a shared family inheritance—one strengthened by documents, photographs, oral histories and the memories carried by each branch.
Our history connects with many other family lines, including the Browns, Allens, Stubbs, Rigbys, Tuckers, Morleys, Francises, Cunninghams, Wilsons, Williams, Clares, Parkers and Forbes, among others. As research continues, new connections may be confirmed, corrected or carefully redefined.
The purpose is not simply to display a finished tree. It is to preserve an evolving record that future generations can understand, question and continue.
Stories, people and family connections
Begin with the lives and memories preserved here, then continue into the family tree database when you are ready to follow names, relationships and connected branches in greater depth.
Discover the people behind the records
Explore carefully presented stories, founding family profiles, recovered photographs, historical context and the wider memories that bring individual ancestors to life.
Follow the connected family tree
Search the wider family record, move between generations and discover the people, relationships, photographs, places and sources connected to each branch.
The founding family at a glance
This overview introduces the people presently connected to the earliest generation of Johnny’s descendant tree. Their fuller stories and supporting research continue within the Founding Elders records.
John Cox Jr.
Affectionately known as “Johnny”
Theresa “Tessa” Hamilton
Johnny’s first wife
Her place in Johnny’s story is preserved as part of the founding generation while further family research continues.
Elizabeth “Lizzie” Gardner
Johnny’s second wife
Clara Williams
Johnny’s partner
Research note: The relationships shown here reflect the family history currently available. Child attributions and other details will continue to be checked against records, oral histories and contributions from relatives. Where certainty is limited, the family record will say so clearly.
Explore the Cox family tree database
Continue beyond the introductory profiles and follow the wider network of people, families and relationships connected to John Cox Jr.
The database brings the growing tree together in one searchable place, making it easier to move between generations, discover connected branches and view available photographs, records and source details.
Find individuals and see how their immediate family relationships connect.
Move through generations and explore the wider lines linked to the Cox family.
View available photographs, places, records and source information alongside the tree.
Privacy: Some information about living relatives may be limited or unavailable to public visitors.
How the family record is protected
A dependable family tree must make room for both evidence and uncertainty. These principles guide how information is reviewed, described and shared.
Verify where possible
Names, dates, places and relationships are compared with records, photographs and family testimony before being treated as established.
Label relationships clearly
Biological, adopted, stepfamily, partnership and oral-history connections are described accurately rather than forced into one category.
Protect living relatives
Public information about living people is limited, and more detailed records can be restricted within the family tree database.
Revise responsibly
Family research develops over time. Corrections are welcomed and uncertain conclusions remain open to better evidence.
Help strengthen the history we share
A name, date, photograph, certificate, Bible entry, funeral programme, recording or remembered story may provide the missing connection between generations. Contributions are reviewed with care and acknowledged as part of the family’s collective work.