Charles B. Cox

This article is about the 19th century Wisconsin state legislator. For others with a similar name, see Charles Cox.
Charles B. Cox
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Pierce–St. Croix district
In office
January 5, 1863 – January 4, 1864
Preceded byJoseph W. Beardsley
Succeeded byJoseph S. Elwell
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 28th district
In office
January 2, 1860 – January 6, 1862
Preceded byDaniel Mears
Succeeded byHerman L. Humphrey
Personal details
Born(1810-06-25)June 25, 1810
Chenango County, New York, U.S.
DiedApril 27, 1891(1891-04-27) (aged 80)
Santa Rosa, California, U.S.
Resting placeSanta Rosa Odd Fellows Cemetery, Santa Rosa, California
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Margaret Lockard
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(m. 1836⁠–⁠1891)​
Children
  • William Cox
  • (b. 1837)
  • Arthur Lockard Cox
  • (b. 1838; died 1903)
  • Ellen Elizabeth (Andrews)
  • (b. 1842; died 1868)
  • Amelia Frances (Burnett)
  • (b. 1845; died 1941)
  • Mary Jane (Barnett)
  • (b. 1848; died 1934)
  • Walter Cox
  • (b. 1856)
OccupationMiller

Charles Benjamin Cox (June 25, 1810 – April 27, 1891) was an American businessman, Republican politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the vast northwest quadrant of the state during the 1860 and 1861 legislative sessions. He also served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly. His name was often abbreviated as C. B. Cox.