James Cox (Nova Scotia politician)

James Cox (d. 1805[1]) 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,[2] settling in Shelburne around 1792.[3] 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.[2]

His grandson George A. Cox also served in the assembly.[3]

References

  1. ^ *Robertson, Marion (1987). "Jacob Van Buskirk". Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online. http://www.biographi.ca/009004-119.01-e.php?&id_nbr=3182. Retrieved 2011-04-19. 
  2. ^ a b Public Archives of Nova Scotia (1984). Elliott, Shirley B. ed. The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1983: A biographical directory. Province of Nova Scotia. ISBN 0-88871-050-X. 
  3. ^ a b "G.A. Cox's Store". The Loyalist Link: The Forest and The Sea. Shelburne County Museum. http://www.museevirtuel.ca/pm.php?id=search_record_detail&lg=English&ex=170&rd=78982&hs=1&sy=itm&st=&ci=264. Retrieved 2011-04-19.