Record #:

18309

Author(s):

Lawrence, R.C.

Abstract:

William Cox, a native of Halifax County, was a lawyer, agriculturalist, distinguished Civil War general, Congressman, and civic leader. Among the battles he participated in were Malvern Hill, Sharpsburg, Chancellorsville, and the Valley Campaign. He was wounded eleven times.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 9 Issue 14, Sept 1941, p5, 18-19

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Generals; Cox, William Ruffin, 1832-1919