The Prophetstown Echo, Prophetstown, Illinois
February 14, 1934

SYLVESTER M. COX

On February 7th in the early morning hours, the summons came which called from our midst, Sylvester M. Cox, a much beloved neighbor and friend.

He was born October 5, 1858 on the farm where he has spent his entire life with the exception of three years during his boyhood that he lived at Yorktown.

On Feburary 7, 1879 he married Eva M. Howland. To this union were four children: Floyd M., who died November 6, 1921; Dollie M., and Priscilla, at home, and Spaulding who died in infancy. His wife died April 17, 1889, leaving him the mother's well as the father's place in the rearing of his family. How well he did this is shown by the loving care and devotion given him by his daughter during the years of his poor health and illness.

He was the son of Luther and Sarah Lane Cox and was one of seven children, all having preceded him in death.

He was converted during the Billy Sunday meetings in Prophetstown about 30 years ago, and soon after joined the Methodist church in Leon where he was a faithful member and took active part in the upkeep of the church, until his failing health made it impossible for him to do more.

He was one of the active leaders in the building of the basement of the Leon church, also in the building of the Leon school house. His has been an active and useful life and now at the age of 75 years, 4 months 2 days, his life's work is finished and he has answered the Master's call.