Two volumes of Cox family genealogy combined as one. The first volume contains information about the various early Cox families across America. The second volume deals specifically with the descendants of James and Sarah Cock of Killingworth upon Matinecock, in the township of Oysterbay, Long Island, New York.
The Weapemeoc were an Algonquian tribe located in present-day Currituck, Camden, Pasquotank, and Perquimans Counties of North Carolina. Known also as Yeopim, they were historically documented during the Raleigh colony of 1585-86. The tribe experienced a decline in population, with only a few survivors recorded by 1701. Weapemeoc subdivisions included the Pasquotank, Perquiman, and Poteskeet tribes. The name Yeopim continues to exist today, notably as a railroad station in Perquimans County.
Daniel A. Tillett, a machinist in the Navy’s 2nd Division from Perquimans County, was born to J. H. and Lethria Tillett. He married Alice Godfrey Tillett. Enlisting on December 6, 1917, in Norfolk, Virginia, he trained at Cherrystone Island and was later moved to League Island. Tillett sailed for France on November 10, 1918, participating in a battle with a submarine off Brest on November 22. He was mustered out at League Island on April 28, 1919.
Julian E. Winslow, a 2nd Lieutenant in the Air Service from Perquimans County, was born to Dr. C. C. and Mrs. Mattie L. Winslow. He entered service on January 5, 1918, in Hertford, North Carolina, and underwent training in various locations, including Atlanta, Arcadia, and Houston. Winslow was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant on July 15, 1918, and completed his service with muster out at Camp Lee, Virginia, on September 29, 1919.
1st Lieutenant Hillary G. Winslow, a member of the Headquarters Company of the 81st Division, 161st Brigade, hailed from Perquimans County. The son of Watson and Ellen G. Winslow, he was married to Emma Pemberton. Winslow entered military service on May 13, 1917, and underwent training across several camps before deploying to France on July 31, 1918. He participated in key battles, including the St. Die Sector and the Argonne offensive, before being mustered out on July 24, 1919.
Vivian N. Darden was born on May 31, 1892, in Perquimans County, North Carolina. He enlisted in the military on September 20, 1917, and underwent training at Camp Jackson, South Carolina, before being transferred to Camp Mills, New Jersey. Darden sailed for France on August 5, 1918, and achieved the rank of Sergeant on October 20, 1917. He was mustered out of service at Camp Lee, Virginia, on June 20, 1919.
2nd Lieutenant Infantry in the 18th Company of the Central Officers Training School, Benjamin C. Berry hailed from Perquimans County. He was the son of B. A. and Annie B. Berry and married to Blanche Moore Berry. He entered military service on May 15, 1918, at Hertford, was trained at A. and E. College in Raleigh, and later transferred to Camp Gordon. Berry achieved the rank of 2nd Lieutenant on November 30, 1918, and remained in reserves until his discharge in 1923.
The Weapemeoc tribe, possibly of Algonquian origin, was encountered by Raleigh’s colonists between 1584 and 1589 in North Carolina. They inhabited areas north of Albemarle Island, likely encompassing present-day Currituck, Camden, Pasquotank, and Perquimans counties, with their main town in Pasquotank. Led by chief Okisco, the tribe had around 700-800 warriors. By the late 17th century, the region was occupied by the Yeopim and other bands, with diminished numbers noted by 1701.