Edward Everett Cox

Edward Everett Cox
E. E. Cox, circa 1930
Born(1867-12-29)December 29, 1867
DiedApril 1, 1931(1931-04-01) (aged 63)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesE. E. Cox, E. E. Cox Sr.
Occupation(s)Publisher, printer
Known forNewspaper publisher, politics
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Eldora Sites (died 1898)
Nellie V. Tozier
Children2 sons, 5 daughters
RelativesHon. Millard F. Cox (uncle)
Hon. Charles E. Cox (uncle)
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Edward Everett Cox (December 29, 1867 – April 1, 1931) was an American newspaper publisher who started Blackford County's first daily newspaper in Hartford City, Indiana. He is "considered one of the most influential forces in journalism" in Blackford County, and was a strong supporter of the Democratic Party. Serving as publisher and sometimes as editor of his newspaper, he also spent time as chairman of the eleventh congressional district, county chairman of the Democratic Party, member of the school board, and postmaster. His newspapers were a "voice" for the Democratic Party for nearly 40 years.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ See page 4 article by T.J. Hemlinger in the December 30, 1985 Centennial Tabloid edition of the Hartford City News-Times. The Hemlinger article includes the quote "considered one of the most influential forces...."
  2. ^ Stoll's History of the Indiana Democracy...., pages 75-76 of the e-book version (scroll down).
  3. ^ Roll's biography for Edward E. Cox in Indiana One Hundred and Fifty Years of American Development Volume 5. A portion of this book has been reproduced in the Indiana State web page biography for Edward E. Cox.