Simcox, James

JAMES SIMCOX, farmer, Raymilton, was born in this township, February 29, 1832, son of William and Jane (Marshall) Simcox. The former was born in Maryland, June 14, 1794, son of Shadrach Simcox, the first representative of the family in this county, who served in the war of 1812; the latter was born February 14, 1804, the daughter of James Marshall, of Mercer county. They were the parents of twelve children: Mrs. Eleanor Amon; Mrs. Martha Zink; Mrs. Mary Whitaker; Nancy; John; William; James; Mrs. Jane Gibson; Philetus R.; John L.; Hugh M., and Lester M. William Simcox died September 5, 1850, and his widow, June, 12, 1860, both at the age of fifty- six. James Simcox was brought up in this township, and obtained a limited education at the common schools. He engaged in farming in 1854, on the farm he now occupies, and has resided there continuously ever since, with the exception of a year in Ohio and two in Mercer county. In 1854 he married Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel Henderson, of Worth township. Mercer county. They have one adopted child, Mrs. Carrie Woods. Both are connected with the Center Methodist church. Mr. Simcox has held various local offices, and is a Democrat in politics. Two brothers, John and Hugh, served during the civil war.