The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky
March 7, 1910, Monday, Page 1
L. O. COX PAYS DEBT TO NATURE
Suffering of President of Union National Ends.
Country Boy Who Rose High In City Affairs.
One of Four Brothers Prominent In Many Circles.
WAS ILL FOR TWO YEARS
Surrounded by the members of his family, several relatives and intimate friends, Luke Oboussier Cox, a native of Kentucky, and one of the foremost citizens of Louisville, succumbed at 6:45 o'clock last night in his apartments at the Seelbach. Death was due to Bright's disease and pleurisy, and came after an illness of about two years. The patient had been unconscious since midnight Saturday and life ebbed peacefully away.
At the bedside were his wife, one brother, Florian Cox; his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Powhatan J. Wooldridge; his brother-in-law, Paul Bainbridge; four nephews, James E. Cox, Evansville; William N. Cox, J. Florian Cox and Attilla Cox, Jr., and a niece, Miss Lucille Cox. The Rev. J. G. Minniegerode, pastor of Calvary Episcopal church, was also present.
Mr. Cox's illness began about two years ago, and, although he was confined to bed at times, he continued to look after his business interests, and when he was able could be found daily at his desk at the Union National Bank. For several months local physicians afforded the patient relief, but about a year ago they advised him to consult specialists at the Johns Hopkins University.
Went To Baltimore.
Accordingly, Mr. Cox went to the Johns Hopkins Hospital and remained there for osme time. His condition improved materially. He returned to the city, and afterward went to a famous health resort at Waukeska, Wis. Treatment there proved greatly beneficial, and Mr. Cox was in comparatively good health until last fall.
His condition become bad in September, 1909 and Mr. Cox went to French Lick for treatment. He stayed there for a month. Returned to Louisville, Mr. and Mrs. Cox removed from their home at Third avenue and Kentucky street and took apartment at The Seelbach for the winter. From time to time the disease confined Mr. Cox to his bed, but on each occasion he got relief and took up the reins of his business.
Was Always Hopeful.
Dr. Gavin Fulton, the attending physician, said that his patient had great hope for recovery, and Mr. Cox's condition was diagnosed as being not necessarily fatal until three days ago. Mr. Cox made a business trip to Cincinnati three weeks ago. That was the last time he was out of the city. Mr. Cox was at the bank last on February 26. He did not leave his apartments after that.
Last Thursday the patient developed pleurisy, and, despite the efforts of the attending physician, he began to sink rapidly. When it was seen that the end was near the relatives were summoned, and they, with Mrs. Cox, remained constantly with the sick man's bedside until death came. Mr. Cox became unconscious at midnight Saturday. He never awakened.
Native of Carroll County.
Luke O. Cox was 62 years of age. He was born in the village of Ghent, Carroll county, Ky., October 26, 1848. There he spent his childhood, attending the village schools when he could and working to aid his parents, for they were in modest circumstances. While Mr. Cox was yet a boy his father died, but his mother, of French Huguenot descent, succeeded in rearing her four sons to sturdy manhood. His father was James Pleasant Cox and his mother Felicia Oboussier Cox.
While still a young man, Mr. Cox removed with his mother and brothers to Owenton, Owen county. There he embarked in the general merchandise business with two of his brothers, Attilla and James Cox. The brothers were unusually friendly and agreeable toward each other, and were all endowed with commercial sagacity. From the outset the business was successful. It was known as the leading store of that section for many years. The business continued to prosper and made money until the brothers because to brand out into other lines.
The first venture in the broader fieldl of business was establishment of a freight and transfer line, which soon became a large business in itself. The entire country for a radius of fifty miles about Owenton, the headquarters, soon came to use the line for the transportation of freight, products and passengers, and it was not many months after its inception that this, too, became a prosperous venture.
Brothers Branch Out.
The Cox brothers continued these branches of industry for more than twenty-five years, until the fortunes of the trio sought wider fields of investment. It was then that they gradually sold their interests at Owenton, becoming identified with various large business interests in Louisville. For a time Mr. Cox was cashier of the First National Bank, of Owenton. His banking ability was perceived by Louisville capitalists, and he was offered the position of cashier of the Union National Bank, of Louisville.
Started As Cashier.
Coming to this city in 1889, Mr. Cox was cashier of the Union National until about twelve years ago. Then he succeeded to the presidency, and by his resourcefulness and sagacity he made the bank one of the leading financial Institutions of the city and of this part of Kentucky. He confined his efforts largely to building up the financial house, of which he was head.
Mr. Cox was a member of the Sinking Fund Commission five years ago, during the administration of Mayor Charles F. Granger.
In 1881, Mr. Cox married Miss Hattie Bainbridge, of Owen county. They had one child, Margaret, now Mrs. Powhatan Johnson Wooldridge. He was an active member of Calvary Episcopal church, and was identified with its charities. Mr. Cox was a lover of nature and a golf enthusiast. He was a member of the Country Club, the Golf Club and the Pendennis Club. Of his personality, one of Mr. Cox's employes and business associates said:
Friend of the Young Man.
"Mr. Cox was for the young man. Whenever he saw an opportunity to help a young fellow along in business he did so. Broad-minded and generous, he listened to more hard-luck stories than any business man in the city, I believe. He was exceedingly accessible, and just wore himself out conferring with people who wanted business advice --- and they always received the best."
Of the four Cox brother but one is now living --- Florian Cox, of Louisville. Attilla Cox, an elder brother, and one of the leading financial men of the city, died last July, after an illness of five years.
Immediately after Mr. Cox's death last night the body was removed to the family home at Third avenue and Kentucky street. The funeral arrangements have not been made.
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The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky
Tuesday, March 8, 1910 - Page 4
FUNERAL SERVICES
FOR L. O. COX WILL BE HELD THIS AFTERNOON.
Pallbearers Selected From Among Those Who Knew Him Best - Burial Private.
The funeral of Luke Oboussier Cox, who died in his apartment at The Seelbach at 6:45 o'clock Sunday night, will take place at the family residence at 1000 Third avenue at 3 p'clock this afternoon. The Rev. J. C. Minnigerode, pastor of Calvary Episcopal church, will officiate. The burial, which will be pricate, will be in Cave Hill.
Those names as pallbearers are:
Active - Oscar Fenley, H. C. Rodes, Judge Walter Evans, James Glazebrook, John W. Barr, Charles Claggett, Louis Seelbach and Albert S. Rice.
Honorary - James P. Helm, John L. Helm, Gov. Augustus E. Willson, Charles G. Strater, Lee Bloom, Bruce Haldeman, J. W. E. Bayly, John C. Strother, Judge Thomas F. Gordon, Dr. W. H. Wathen,
Embrry L Swearingen, William Maeshall Bullitt, William P. Otter, Basil Doerhoefer, Frank Gettys, Henry Glover, F. XC. Nunemacher, Howard Burford, William A, Robinson, Jeff D. Stewart, F. N. Lewis, Isham Bridges, John Doolan, Col. Charles F. Johnson, Gilmer Adams, Joseph G. McCulloch, George A. Brent, Allen R. Carter, J. H. Mershon, Samuel Culbertson, Henry Almstedt, W. J. Abram, E. H. Morgan, Richard W. Knott, R; F. Blake, of Cincinnati; Jacob G. Schmidlapp, of Cincinnati; A. K. Hamilton, of Milwaukee; R. K. Smith, of New York; R. H. Alexander and V. P. Snyder, of New York.
March 7, 1910, Monday, Page 1
L. O. COX PAYS DEBT TO NATURE
Suffering of President of Union National Ends.
Country Boy Who Rose High In City Affairs.
One of Four Brothers Prominent In Many Circles.
WAS ILL FOR TWO YEARS
Surrounded by the members of his family, several relatives and intimate friends, Luke Oboussier Cox, a native of Kentucky, and one of the foremost citizens of Louisville, succumbed at 6:45 o'clock last night in his apartments at the Seelbach. Death was due to Bright's disease and pleurisy, and came after an illness of about two years. The patient had been unconscious since midnight Saturday and life ebbed peacefully away.
At the bedside were his wife, one brother, Florian Cox; his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Powhatan J. Wooldridge; his brother-in-law, Paul Bainbridge; four nephews, James E. Cox, Evansville; William N. Cox, J. Florian Cox and Attilla Cox, Jr., and a niece, Miss Lucille Cox. The Rev. J. G. Minniegerode, pastor of Calvary Episcopal church, was also present.
Mr. Cox's illness began about two years ago, and, although he was confined to bed at times, he continued to look after his business interests, and when he was able could be found daily at his desk at the Union National Bank. For several months local physicians afforded the patient relief, but about a year ago they advised him to consult specialists at the Johns Hopkins University.
Went To Baltimore.
Accordingly, Mr. Cox went to the Johns Hopkins Hospital and remained there for osme time. His condition improved materially. He returned to the city, and afterward went to a famous health resort at Waukeska, Wis. Treatment there proved greatly beneficial, and Mr. Cox was in comparatively good health until last fall.
His condition become bad in September, 1909 and Mr. Cox went to French Lick for treatment. He stayed there for a month. Returned to Louisville, Mr. and Mrs. Cox removed from their home at Third avenue and Kentucky street and took apartment at The Seelbach for the winter. From time to time the disease confined Mr. Cox to his bed, but on each occasion he got relief and took up the reins of his business.
Was Always Hopeful.
Dr. Gavin Fulton, the attending physician, said that his patient had great hope for recovery, and Mr. Cox's condition was diagnosed as being not necessarily fatal until three days ago. Mr. Cox made a business trip to Cincinnati three weeks ago. That was the last time he was out of the city. Mr. Cox was at the bank last on February 26. He did not leave his apartments after that.
Last Thursday the patient developed pleurisy, and, despite the efforts of the attending physician, he began to sink rapidly. When it was seen that the end was near the relatives were summoned, and they, with Mrs. Cox, remained constantly with the sick man's bedside until death came. Mr. Cox became unconscious at midnight Saturday. He never awakened.
Native of Carroll County.
Luke O. Cox was 62 years of age. He was born in the village of Ghent, Carroll county, Ky., October 26, 1848. There he spent his childhood, attending the village schools when he could and working to aid his parents, for they were in modest circumstances. While Mr. Cox was yet a boy his father died, but his mother, of French Huguenot descent, succeeded in rearing her four sons to sturdy manhood. His father was James Pleasant Cox and his mother Felicia Oboussier Cox.
While still a young man, Mr. Cox removed with his mother and brothers to Owenton, Owen county. There he embarked in the general merchandise business with two of his brothers, Attilla and James Cox. The brothers were unusually friendly and agreeable toward each other, and were all endowed with commercial sagacity. From the outset the business was successful. It was known as the leading store of that section for many years. The business continued to prosper and made money until the brothers because to brand out into other lines.
The first venture in the broader fieldl of business was establishment of a freight and transfer line, which soon became a large business in itself. The entire country for a radius of fifty miles about Owenton, the headquarters, soon came to use the line for the transportation of freight, products and passengers, and it was not many months after its inception that this, too, became a prosperous venture.
Brothers Branch Out.
The Cox brothers continued these branches of industry for more than twenty-five years, until the fortunes of the trio sought wider fields of investment. It was then that they gradually sold their interests at Owenton, becoming identified with various large business interests in Louisville. For a time Mr. Cox was cashier of the First National Bank, of Owenton. His banking ability was perceived by Louisville capitalists, and he was offered the position of cashier of the Union National Bank, of Louisville.
Started As Cashier.
Coming to this city in 1889, Mr. Cox was cashier of the Union National until about twelve years ago. Then he succeeded to the presidency, and by his resourcefulness and sagacity he made the bank one of the leading financial Institutions of the city and of this part of Kentucky. He confined his efforts largely to building up the financial house, of which he was head.
Mr. Cox was a member of the Sinking Fund Commission five years ago, during the administration of Mayor Charles F. Granger.
In 1881, Mr. Cox married Miss Hattie Bainbridge, of Owen county. They had one child, Margaret, now Mrs. Powhatan Johnson Wooldridge. He was an active member of Calvary Episcopal church, and was identified with its charities. Mr. Cox was a lover of nature and a golf enthusiast. He was a member of the Country Club, the Golf Club and the Pendennis Club. Of his personality, one of Mr. Cox's employes and business associates said:
Friend of the Young Man.
"Mr. Cox was for the young man. Whenever he saw an opportunity to help a young fellow along in business he did so. Broad-minded and generous, he listened to more hard-luck stories than any business man in the city, I believe. He was exceedingly accessible, and just wore himself out conferring with people who wanted business advice --- and they always received the best."
Of the four Cox brother but one is now living --- Florian Cox, of Louisville. Attilla Cox, an elder brother, and one of the leading financial men of the city, died last July, after an illness of five years.
Immediately after Mr. Cox's death last night the body was removed to the family home at Third avenue and Kentucky street. The funeral arrangements have not been made.
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The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky
Tuesday, March 8, 1910 - Page 4
FUNERAL SERVICES
FOR L. O. COX WILL BE HELD THIS AFTERNOON.
Pallbearers Selected From Among Those Who Knew Him Best - Burial Private.
The funeral of Luke Oboussier Cox, who died in his apartment at The Seelbach at 6:45 o'clock Sunday night, will take place at the family residence at 1000 Third avenue at 3 p'clock this afternoon. The Rev. J. C. Minnigerode, pastor of Calvary Episcopal church, will officiate. The burial, which will be pricate, will be in Cave Hill.
Those names as pallbearers are:
Active - Oscar Fenley, H. C. Rodes, Judge Walter Evans, James Glazebrook, John W. Barr, Charles Claggett, Louis Seelbach and Albert S. Rice.
Honorary - James P. Helm, John L. Helm, Gov. Augustus E. Willson, Charles G. Strater, Lee Bloom, Bruce Haldeman, J. W. E. Bayly, John C. Strother, Judge Thomas F. Gordon, Dr. W. H. Wathen,
Embrry L Swearingen, William Maeshall Bullitt, William P. Otter, Basil Doerhoefer, Frank Gettys, Henry Glover, F. XC. Nunemacher, Howard Burford, William A, Robinson, Jeff D. Stewart, F. N. Lewis, Isham Bridges, John Doolan, Col. Charles F. Johnson, Gilmer Adams, Joseph G. McCulloch, George A. Brent, Allen R. Carter, J. H. Mershon, Samuel Culbertson, Henry Almstedt, W. J. Abram, E. H. Morgan, Richard W. Knott, R; F. Blake, of Cincinnati; Jacob G. Schmidlapp, of Cincinnati; A. K. Hamilton, of Milwaukee; R. K. Smith, of New York; R. H. Alexander and V. P. Snyder, of New York.
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky
March 7, 1910, Monday, Page 1
L. O. COX PAYS DEBT TO NATURE
Suffering of President of Union National Ends.
Country Boy Who Rose High In City Affairs.
One of Four Brothers Prominent In Many Circles.
WAS ILL FOR TWO YEARS
Surrounded by the members of his family, several relatives and intimate friends, Luke Oboussier Cox, a native of Kentucky, and one of the foremost citizens of Louisville, succumbed at 6:45 o'clock last night in his apartments at the Seelbach. Death was due to Bright's disease and pleurisy, and came after an illness of about two years. The patient had been unconscious since midnight Saturday and life ebbed peacefully away.
At the bedside were his wife, one brother, Florian Cox; his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Powhatan J. Wooldridge; his brother-in-law, Paul Bainbridge; four nephews, James E. Cox, Evansville; William N. Cox, J. Florian Cox and Attilla Cox, Jr., and a niece, Miss Lucille Cox. The Rev. J. G. Minniegerode, pastor of Calvary Episcopal church, was also present.
Mr. Cox's illness began about two years ago, and, although he was confined to bed at times, he continued to look after his business interests, and when he was able could be found daily at his desk at the Union National Bank. For several months local physicians afforded the patient relief, but about a year ago they advised him to consult specialists at the Johns Hopkins University.
Went To Baltimore.
Accordingly, Mr. Cox went to the Johns Hopkins Hospital and remained there for osme time. His condition improved materially. He returned to the city, and afterward went to a famous health resort at Waukeska, Wis. Treatment there proved greatly beneficial, and Mr. Cox was in comparatively good health until last fall.
His condition become bad in September, 1909 and Mr. Cox went to French Lick for treatment. He stayed there for a month. Returned to Louisville, Mr. and Mrs. Cox removed from their home at Third avenue and Kentucky street and took apartment at The Seelbach for the winter. From time to time the disease confined Mr. Cox to his bed, but on each occasion he got relief and took up the reins of his business.
Was Always Hopeful.
Dr. Gavin Fulton, the attending physician, said that his patient had great hope for recovery, and Mr. Cox's condition was diagnosed as being not necessarily fatal until three days ago. Mr. Cox made a business trip to Cincinnati three weeks ago. That was the last time he was out of the city. Mr. Cox was at the bank last on February 26. He did not leave his apartments after that.
Last Thursday the patient developed pleurisy, and, despite the efforts of the attending physician, he began to sink rapidly. When it was seen that the end was near the relatives were summoned, and they, with Mrs. Cox, remained constantly with the sick man's bedside until death came. Mr. Cox became unconscious at midnight Saturday. He never awakened.
Native of Carroll County.
Luke O. Cox was 62 years of age. He was born in the village of Ghent, Carroll county, Ky., October 26, 1848. There he spent his childhood, attending the village schools when he could and working to aid his parents, for they were in modest circumstances. While Mr. Cox was yet a boy his father died, but his mother, of French Huguenot descent, succeeded in rearing her four sons to sturdy manhood. His father was James Pleasant Cox and his mother Felicia Oboussier Cox.
While still a young man, Mr. Cox removed with his mother and brothers to Owenton, Owen county. There he embarked in the general merchandise business with two of his brothers, Attilla and James Cox. The brothers were unusually friendly and agreeable toward each other, and were all endowed with commercial sagacity. From the outset the business was successful. It was known as the leading store of that section for many years. The business continued to prosper and made money until the brothers because to brand out into other lines.
The first venture in the broader fieldl of business was establishment of a freight and transfer line, which soon became a large business in itself. The entire country for a radius of fifty miles about Owenton, the headquarters, soon came to use the line for the transportation of freight, products and passengers, and it was not many months after its inception that this, too, became a prosperous venture.
Brothers Branch Out.
The Cox brothers continued these branches of industry for more than twenty-five years, until the fortunes of the trio sought wider fields of investment. It was then that they gradually sold their interests at Owenton, becoming identified with various large business interests in Louisville. For a time Mr. Cox was cashier of the First National Bank, of Owenton. His banking ability was perceived by Louisville capitalists, and he was offered the position of cashier of the Union National Bank, of Louisville.
Started As Cashier.
Coming to this city in 1889, Mr. Cox was cashier of the Union National until about twelve years ago. Then he succeeded to the presidency, and by his resourcefulness and sagacity he made the bank one of the leading financial Institutions of the city and of this part of Kentucky. He confined his efforts largely to building up the financial house, of which he was head.
Mr. Cox was a member of the Sinking Fund Commission five years ago, during the administration of Mayor Charles F. Granger.
In 1881, Mr. Cox married Miss Hattie Bainbridge, of Owen county. They had one child, Margaret, now Mrs. Powhatan Johnson Wooldridge. He was an active member of Calvary Episcopal church, and was identified with its charities. Mr. Cox was a lover of nature and a golf enthusiast. He was a member of the Country Club, the Golf Club and the Pendennis Club. Of his personality, one of Mr. Cox's employes and business associates said:
Friend of the Young Man.
"Mr. Cox was for the young man. Whenever he saw an opportunity to help a young fellow along in business he did so. Broad-minded and generous, he listened to more hard-luck stories than any business man in the city, I believe. He was exceedingly accessible, and just wore himself out conferring with people who wanted business advice --- and they always received the best."
Of the four Cox brother but one is now living --- Florian Cox, of Louisville. Attilla Cox, an elder brother, and one of the leading financial men of the city, died last July, after an illness of five years.
Immediately after Mr. Cox's death last night the body was removed to the family home at Third avenue and Kentucky street. The funeral arrangements have not been made.
Transcribed by GenealogyGirl
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The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky
Tuesday, March 8, 1910 - Page 4
FUNERAL SERVICES
FOR L. O. COX WILL BE HELD THIS AFTERNOON.
Pallbearers Selected From Among Those Who Knew Him Best - Burial Private.
The funeral of Luke Oboussier Cox, who died in his apartment at The Seelbach at 6:45 o'clock Sunday night, will take place at the family residence at 1000 Third avenue at 3 p'clock this afternoon. The Rev. J. C. Minnigerode, pastor of Calvary Episcopal church, will officiate. The burial, which will be pricate, will be in Cave Hill.
Those names as pallbearers are:
Active - Oscar Fenley, H. C. Rodes, Judge Walter Evans, James Glazebrook, John W. Barr, Charles Claggett, Louis Seelbach and Albert S. Rice.
Honorary - James P. Helm, John L. Helm, Gov. Augustus E. Willson, Charles G. Strater, Lee Bloom, Bruce Haldeman, J. W. E. Bayly, John C. Strother, Judge Thomas F. Gordon, Dr. W. H. Wathen,
Embrry L Swearingen, William Maeshall Bullitt, William P. Otter, Basil Doerhoefer, Frank Gettys, Henry Glover, F. XC. Nunemacher, Howard Burford, William A, Robinson, Jeff D. Stewart, F. N. Lewis, Isham Bridges, John Doolan, Col. Charles F. Johnson, Gilmer Adams, Joseph G. McCulloch, George A. Brent, Allen R. Carter, J. H. Mershon, Samuel Culbertson, Henry Almstedt, W. J. Abram, E. H. Morgan, Richard W. Knott, R; F. Blake, of Cincinnati; Jacob G. Schmidlapp, of Cincinnati; A. K. Hamilton, of Milwaukee; R. K. Smith, of New York; R. H. Alexander and V. P. Snyder, of New York.
March 7, 1910, Monday, Page 1
L. O. COX PAYS DEBT TO NATURE
Suffering of President of Union National Ends.
Country Boy Who Rose High In City Affairs.
One of Four Brothers Prominent In Many Circles.
WAS ILL FOR TWO YEARS
Surrounded by the members of his family, several relatives and intimate friends, Luke Oboussier Cox, a native of Kentucky, and one of the foremost citizens of Louisville, succumbed at 6:45 o'clock last night in his apartments at the Seelbach. Death was due to Bright's disease and pleurisy, and came after an illness of about two years. The patient had been unconscious since midnight Saturday and life ebbed peacefully away.
At the bedside were his wife, one brother, Florian Cox; his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Powhatan J. Wooldridge; his brother-in-law, Paul Bainbridge; four nephews, James E. Cox, Evansville; William N. Cox, J. Florian Cox and Attilla Cox, Jr., and a niece, Miss Lucille Cox. The Rev. J. G. Minniegerode, pastor of Calvary Episcopal church, was also present.
Mr. Cox's illness began about two years ago, and, although he was confined to bed at times, he continued to look after his business interests, and when he was able could be found daily at his desk at the Union National Bank. For several months local physicians afforded the patient relief, but about a year ago they advised him to consult specialists at the Johns Hopkins University.
Went To Baltimore.
Accordingly, Mr. Cox went to the Johns Hopkins Hospital and remained there for osme time. His condition improved materially. He returned to the city, and afterward went to a famous health resort at Waukeska, Wis. Treatment there proved greatly beneficial, and Mr. Cox was in comparatively good health until last fall.
His condition become bad in September, 1909 and Mr. Cox went to French Lick for treatment. He stayed there for a month. Returned to Louisville, Mr. and Mrs. Cox removed from their home at Third avenue and Kentucky street and took apartment at The Seelbach for the winter. From time to time the disease confined Mr. Cox to his bed, but on each occasion he got relief and took up the reins of his business.
Was Always Hopeful.
Dr. Gavin Fulton, the attending physician, said that his patient had great hope for recovery, and Mr. Cox's condition was diagnosed as being not necessarily fatal until three days ago. Mr. Cox made a business trip to Cincinnati three weeks ago. That was the last time he was out of the city. Mr. Cox was at the bank last on February 26. He did not leave his apartments after that.
Last Thursday the patient developed pleurisy, and, despite the efforts of the attending physician, he began to sink rapidly. When it was seen that the end was near the relatives were summoned, and they, with Mrs. Cox, remained constantly with the sick man's bedside until death came. Mr. Cox became unconscious at midnight Saturday. He never awakened.
Native of Carroll County.
Luke O. Cox was 62 years of age. He was born in the village of Ghent, Carroll county, Ky., October 26, 1848. There he spent his childhood, attending the village schools when he could and working to aid his parents, for they were in modest circumstances. While Mr. Cox was yet a boy his father died, but his mother, of French Huguenot descent, succeeded in rearing her four sons to sturdy manhood. His father was James Pleasant Cox and his mother Felicia Oboussier Cox.
While still a young man, Mr. Cox removed with his mother and brothers to Owenton, Owen county. There he embarked in the general merchandise business with two of his brothers, Attilla and James Cox. The brothers were unusually friendly and agreeable toward each other, and were all endowed with commercial sagacity. From the outset the business was successful. It was known as the leading store of that section for many years. The business continued to prosper and made money until the brothers because to brand out into other lines.
The first venture in the broader fieldl of business was establishment of a freight and transfer line, which soon became a large business in itself. The entire country for a radius of fifty miles about Owenton, the headquarters, soon came to use the line for the transportation of freight, products and passengers, and it was not many months after its inception that this, too, became a prosperous venture.
Brothers Branch Out.
The Cox brothers continued these branches of industry for more than twenty-five years, until the fortunes of the trio sought wider fields of investment. It was then that they gradually sold their interests at Owenton, becoming identified with various large business interests in Louisville. For a time Mr. Cox was cashier of the First National Bank, of Owenton. His banking ability was perceived by Louisville capitalists, and he was offered the position of cashier of the Union National Bank, of Louisville.
Started As Cashier.
Coming to this city in 1889, Mr. Cox was cashier of the Union National until about twelve years ago. Then he succeeded to the presidency, and by his resourcefulness and sagacity he made the bank one of the leading financial Institutions of the city and of this part of Kentucky. He confined his efforts largely to building up the financial house, of which he was head.
Mr. Cox was a member of the Sinking Fund Commission five years ago, during the administration of Mayor Charles F. Granger.
In 1881, Mr. Cox married Miss Hattie Bainbridge, of Owen county. They had one child, Margaret, now Mrs. Powhatan Johnson Wooldridge. He was an active member of Calvary Episcopal church, and was identified with its charities. Mr. Cox was a lover of nature and a golf enthusiast. He was a member of the Country Club, the Golf Club and the Pendennis Club. Of his personality, one of Mr. Cox's employes and business associates said:
Friend of the Young Man.
"Mr. Cox was for the young man. Whenever he saw an opportunity to help a young fellow along in business he did so. Broad-minded and generous, he listened to more hard-luck stories than any business man in the city, I believe. He was exceedingly accessible, and just wore himself out conferring with people who wanted business advice --- and they always received the best."
Of the four Cox brother but one is now living --- Florian Cox, of Louisville. Attilla Cox, an elder brother, and one of the leading financial men of the city, died last July, after an illness of five years.
Immediately after Mr. Cox's death last night the body was removed to the family home at Third avenue and Kentucky street. The funeral arrangements have not been made.
Transcribed by GenealogyGirl
=========
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky
Tuesday, March 8, 1910 - Page 4
FUNERAL SERVICES
FOR L. O. COX WILL BE HELD THIS AFTERNOON.
Pallbearers Selected From Among Those Who Knew Him Best - Burial Private.
The funeral of Luke Oboussier Cox, who died in his apartment at The Seelbach at 6:45 o'clock Sunday night, will take place at the family residence at 1000 Third avenue at 3 p'clock this afternoon. The Rev. J. C. Minnigerode, pastor of Calvary Episcopal church, will officiate. The burial, which will be pricate, will be in Cave Hill.
Those names as pallbearers are:
Active - Oscar Fenley, H. C. Rodes, Judge Walter Evans, James Glazebrook, John W. Barr, Charles Claggett, Louis Seelbach and Albert S. Rice.
Honorary - James P. Helm, John L. Helm, Gov. Augustus E. Willson, Charles G. Strater, Lee Bloom, Bruce Haldeman, J. W. E. Bayly, John C. Strother, Judge Thomas F. Gordon, Dr. W. H. Wathen,
Embrry L Swearingen, William Maeshall Bullitt, William P. Otter, Basil Doerhoefer, Frank Gettys, Henry Glover, F. XC. Nunemacher, Howard Burford, William A, Robinson, Jeff D. Stewart, F. N. Lewis, Isham Bridges, John Doolan, Col. Charles F. Johnson, Gilmer Adams, Joseph G. McCulloch, George A. Brent, Allen R. Carter, J. H. Mershon, Samuel Culbertson, Henry Almstedt, W. J. Abram, E. H. Morgan, Richard W. Knott, R; F. Blake, of Cincinnati; Jacob G. Schmidlapp, of Cincinnati; A. K. Hamilton, of Milwaukee; R. K. Smith, of New York; R. H. Alexander and V. P. Snyder, of New York.
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