William Coxe Jr. (May 3, 1762 – February 25, 1831) was a pioneer pomologist and a U.S. Representative from New Jersey. He served as Mayor of Burlington, New Jersey.
Overview
William Coxe Jr. (May 3, 1762 – February 25, 1831) was a pioneer pomologist and a U.S. Representative from New Jersey. He served as Mayor of Burlington, New Jersey.
Personal life
Born in Burlington, New Jersey, he was the son to Mary Francis and William Coxe.
William married Rachel Smith. He had eight children with Rachel Smith. She was the daughter of Richard Smith and the only heir to a massive fortune. He received a massive amount of inheritance from his wife's family. As a gesture to his wife, he made a will leaving her an estate in Pennsylvania and New York on January 15, 1822. The names of the eight children were Maria, Margaret, Anne, Harriet, Emily, William Smith, Richard Smith and Elizabeth.
He died in Burlington, New Jersey, on February 25, 1831. He was interred in St. Mary's Churchyard.
