Frederick Walter Cox

Frederick Walter ("Walter") - 20 January 1812 did many wonderful things in life and served his church well. The main accomplishment was the many children he had by 6 different wives. Because it is important for those children to know their genealogy, sources become very important. His sources have been put in chronological for himself, then each wife and the children they bore him, and in chronological order of their birth order in that family unit. They are sourced, if possible, if only by words passed down. If you find a better source, please document your changes. Walter died from injuries received on 5 June 1879 while unloading logs from a wagon. He never regained consciousness. He joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at Far West, Missouri. He endured the persecutions in common with the "Saints" and was driven from that state in 1834; landed in Quincy, Ill., from there moved to Lima in the same state, where he acted as counselor to Isaac Morley. Performed three missions to different parts of the United States, with good success. Was driven from Lima in 1845, having his house burned by the mob and his family narrowly escaping with their lives. He next settled in Nauvoo, gathered with the Saints at Winter Quarters in 1847. Moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa, in 1848, crossed the plains and located at Manti 1852. Was soon after chosen counselor to Prest Chapman. At a General Conference in April 1868, he was called to fill a mission to Great Britain. Presided over the Preston and Durham conferences. Spent three years on this mission. In the fall of 1876, it was called a special missionary to the indians. Was a member of the City Council of Manti for many terms. Held the office of treasurer of Sanpete Co. for a number of years, which position he retained until his death. At the organization of Sanpete Stake was chosen President of the High Priests Quorum. Officiated in laying the N.W. cornerstone of the Manti Temple (April 17, 1879). Brother Cox was held in high esteem by the community. He was the father of thirty-six children. At the time of his death, he had fifty-six grandchildren. His wives, five in all, mourn their loss. "Grandfather Cox was a peace-maker and did much toward peace with the hostile Indians. His policy was to feed and nurse them, and he frequently exposed himself, often against the protest of his neighbors. His convictions of right, consciousness of duty, and faith in work impelled him in all the vicissitudes that were incident to the early settlement of the country. His example has left a lasting remembrance with his kindred and household. His patience and forbearance, and gentleness of character all combined to make him a grand man and are left as a heritage to his numerous posterity. Father Cox was the husband of six wives who bore him sixteen sons and twenty-two daughters. The mothers of their children acted well their part in training and educating their children. The present generation has no concept of the sacrifices made by them and the toil they had to endure in their days of the spinning wheel and loom." *Margart Pace In Lima, Frederick Walter Cox and Edwin Whiting were counselors first to Bishop and later to Stake President Issac Morley; the same in Manti. The Cox boys helped plant those beautiful pines around the cemetery. Pine trees are so hard to transplant. Usually, one out of ten die. But early in the winter, they poured water around the tiny pines, and next morning, a ball of ice kept dirt safely around the roots. Ninety-nine lived out of 100 transplanted. Brigham Young assigned Manti six wagons to go back to the Missouri River and bring poor converts to Utah. In Sunday meetings, men were slow to volunteer. Finally, Uncle Will Arthur said, "Well, by hell, us Coxes can furnish two outfits." As stake counselor, Walter Cox raised his hands to heaven and dedicated Temple Hill against rattle snakes. None were seen there afterward. (June 1957 Orville S. Cox Genealogy Bulletin)