Coxon, Coxen & Coxson
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FEATURED STORIES
1915 and 1939
Wartimes
Coxon Father and Son
1915
Sgt. John William Coxon DCM
It is the night of 15th December 1915 and the 8th Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry are on the Western Front near Armentières, France. It is just over a year since the beginning of the First World War. They are preparing for action and Sergeant John William Coxon was one of the soldiers ready for battle.
1939
Sgt. Robert Coxon
This is the amazing story of a soldier who joined the Royal Artillery and the 51st Highland Division at the beginning of the Second World War when he was 20 years old. He fought at El Alamein, Libya and Tunisia then Sicily and on to the D-Day landings battling through France, Belgium, Holland and into Germany. This is a unique insight from the daily diary kept in the final year of the Second World War.
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HISTORY
The names Coxon, Coxen and Coxson are all connected. We have researched all these names and their derivations. It all started in England in 1066 with the Norman Invasion.........
RECORDS FROM 1066 TO 1714
1066 -1485, Medieval period ancestors
Using evidence from 1066 to 1551 the names of Coxon, Coxen and Coxson are researched in an attempt to define the year that each was first used in any official document.
1485-1603, Tudor period ancestors
Coxon, Coxen and Coxson during the reign of the Tudors. During these times Henry VII attained the throne when his forces defeated King Richard III. Henry VIII is best known for his six marriages, in particular his efforts to have his first marriage to Catherine of Aragon annulled. Mary I is known for her aggressive attempt to reverse the English Reformation. The reign of Queen Elizabeth I is depicted as the golden age in English history.
1603 -1714, Stuart period ancestors
The names of Coxon, Coxen and Coxson during the reign of the Stuarts. The English Parliament under the Stuart monarchs was at the centre of politics as never before. It established itself as the ultimate political authority. Its debates and actions remain at the heart of British constitutional and legal ideas. The English Civil War and Interregnum of 1642 to 1660 a bitter confrontation between King and Parliament is the most dramatic series of political events in British history.
LIFE STORIES
Cavalry, Convict, Cricketer, Criminal, Farmer, Mayor, Movie Star, Miller, Painter, Pirate, Potter, Sailor, Soldier.
LIFE STORIES – 1676 TO 1970
1676, Pirate Captain John Coxon
Captain John Coxon, sometimes referred to as John Coxen, was a late seventeenth-century buccaneer who terrorized the Spanish Main. Coxon was one of the most famous of the Brethren of the Coast, a loose consortium of pirates and privateers.
1696, The Coxen's of Holland
From 1696 until 1899 there was a community of Coxen's living in the Andijk area of Noord-Holland. This article investigates the community and its likely formation by seafarers from England.
1730, Coxon Generations of Corn Millers
In England, the period between 1730 and 1911 was when many Coxon's were the miller in a corn mill. The peak time was around 1860. So far, we have identified three counties in England where Coxon's were the skilled Miller in a water operated mill.
1782, Grosvenor Shipwreck, Captain John Coxon
The East Indiaman Grosvenor was wrecked on a reef off South Africa on 4 August 1782. The passengers and most of the crew were either lost on the sea or more controversially later on a trek across the land.
1791, First Coxon in Australia, George Coxon, 'Convict'
Captain Cook discovered Australia and first landed in 1770 at Botany Bay. George Coxon arrived in 1791 and was most likely the first Coxon in Australia. He was transported on the 'Matilda' a prison ship from England.
1827, First Coxen in Australia, Stephen Coxen, Farmer
Stephen Coxen and his family arrived in 1827 - probably the first Coxen's in Australia. His younger brother, Charles arrived in 1834 and their nephew Henry arrived in 1838. Stephen had a tragic life and committed suicide. Charles and Henry prospered in Australia.
1849, Charles Coxon, American Pottery History
Charles Coxon (1805-1868) emigrated to America from Staffordshire, England. From humble beginnings he became a factory owner and the modeller/designer of some of the most popular ceramic pieces of the 19th Century.
1861, The American Civil War
There was Coxon, Coxen and Coxson fighting on both sides. Confederate Infantry, Union Infantry, a Union Sailor and Union Cavalry.
1861, The US Cavalry, Coxon, Coxen and Coxson
Coxon, Coxen and Coxson were soldiers in the Union Cavalry. This article is more detail of their role and Regiments and adds to our previous story.
1896, Fishing History, The Coxon 'Aeriel' Reel
The Centrepin is a classic reel design and in 1896, Henry ("Harry") Coxon designed one of the most famous and collectible designs - the Coxon 'Aeriel' Reel.
1896, Raymond Coxon, Painter
Painter of portraits, landscapes and abstracts. Friend of sculptor Henry Moore.
1909, Baltimore, Typhoid on the Coxon Farm
The Coxon's were Baltimore dairy farmers but the growth of the city brought typhoid problems. In 1909, there were several cases of typhoid reported around the area of the Coxon Farms in Baltimore. The Health Commissioner of Baltimore City requested the State Board of Health to investigate and inspect the farms.
1911, Hollywood, Edward Coxen, Silent Movie Star
In 1912 Edward Coxen moved to the American Film Manufacturing Company's Studios and started his motion picture career. He was among their 'Flying A' stars and remained there until 1917. This was a period when he was very popular with the public and in 1912 alone he made an incredible 34 films.
1915, Ypres, First use of Poison Gas, Capt.Fred Coxen
The date is April 24th, 1915. Frederick George Coxen, a soldier with the Royal Field Artillery is standing overlooking the town of Ypres, Belgium. Fred Coxen had been called back into the army at the start of the First World War and had battled his way through Belgium with the British Expeditionary Force. He was a seasoned soldier and had seen action in Mons, Le Cateau, Landrecies, Marne, Aisne, La Bassee, Langemarck and Neuve Chapelle.
1915, 'Over the Top', Sgt. John William Coxon DCM
It is the night of 15th December 1915 and the 8th Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry are on the Western Front near Armentières, France. It is just over a year since the beginning of the First World War. They are preparing for action and Sergeant John William Coxon was one of the soldiers ready for battle.
1916, Henry Lionel St.Croix Coxon
This is how a father and son gave up their Coxon name to inherit a large estate in England. The story begins in the early 1800's when Major Michael Coxon and his wife Deborah lived at Flesk Priory, Killarney, Ireland. The Coxon family were strong Catholics and previous generations had been supporters of the Stuart Monarchy. They had three sons - Michael Agnew Coxon (who became a Judge in Mumbai, India), Septimus Coxon (who joined the Church) and John Stuart Coxon (b.1827).
1939, Sir William Coxen, Lord Mayor of London
Sir William George Coxen an Alderman of Billingsgate and Cordwainer was elected Lord Mayor of London and took office on the 9th November 1939, one month after the start of World War 2. Sir William and Lady Coxen spent much time fundraising for the war effort. It is documented that he raised £5 million during the year. During his term London was constantly bombarded and then the Blitz began.
1939, Sgt. Robert Coxon
This is the amazing story of a soldier who joined the Royal Artillery and the 51st Highland Division at the beginning of the Second World War when he was 20 years old. He fought at El Alamein, Libya and Tunisia then Sicily and on to the D-Day landings battling through France, Belgium, Holland and into Germany. This is a unique insight from the daily diary kept in the final year of the Second World War.
1948, Alexander 'Alec' Coxon, Test Cricketer
Alexander 'Alec' Coxon was a cricketer who played for Yorkshire and England. He was a seam bowler and made his cricket debut in 1945 when he was 29, his career having been delayed by World War II. He made his England debut in 1948 in an Ashes Test match against Australia at Lords Cricket Ground, London - the home of cricket. The Australian team were all conquering and led by the legendary Don Bradman.
1970, Muhammad Ali and Major Coxson
He was Ali's friend and business partner but he was murdered in 1973. A career con man, Coxson’s criminal record included 17 arrests for thefts and fraud. He was involved in bars and nightclubs, popular with politicians, sports stars and gangland figures. The Maje, as he was called, was a fixture in the media and graced covers of local publications. Major Coxson’s close friendship with Muhammad Ali was a prime reason for the coverage.