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ROBERT R. COX, who conducts a plumbing business at No. 141 S. Fifth Street, Steubenville, being a master plumber, doing all kinds of contract plumbing and steam and gas fitting, was born in this city in 1853 and has spent his whole life in Jefferson COunty. Robert Cox, father of Robert R., was born in Ireland and came to Steubenville in 1849. He was a weaver by trade and for many years engaged in manufacturing yarns, flannels and carpets. He was a worthy and useful citizen and was well known to the older residents. His death occurred in 1895. Robert R. Cox obtained his education in the Steubenville schools. His first work was in the nail department of the Jefferson Iron WOrks, where he continued until 1892, when he engaged in the plumbing business and has remained in this line. He has been an active, interested and useful citizen and at different times has served on the city council and as a member of the school board. He gives support to business organizations designed to advance the interest of the city, and is a member of the Chamber of Commerce. In 1876 Mr. Cox, was married to Miss Mary M. Marion, of Steubenville, and they have five children, Carrie, Marion, Nell, Dora and Herbert. Mr. Cox and family are members of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church and he belongs to the board of vestrymen. He is identified with a number of secret organizations, among them the Modern Woodmen, National Union, Mystic Circle, Protected Home Circle and the Royal Areanum.  Return to Family Tales
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