"Asenath Barker Cox, was born in Randolph County, N. C., 6th month, 5th day, 1829: died at Whittier, California, 8th month, 11th, 1912, at the ripe age of eighty-three years, two months and six days. She was the second of a family of twelve children and was the daughter of Daniel and Lydia Barker, the former a minister of the Gospel in the Society of Friends. These godly parents gave to their large family the blessed inheritance of a consistent Christian training which bore its fruitage in a strong, spiritual type of man and womanhood among their children. Of these, four remain in their native state, as citizens who are worthy of their parentage: They are Elzena Shields, Elizabeth Lloyd, Nereus Barker and Caleb Barker.
Asenath early became an earnest Christian and her long life has borne ample testimony to the genuineness of her claim to acceptance with God. In her girlhood she had the privilege of attending for sometime the school, then known as New Garden Boarding School, now Guilford College. Her keen intellect acquired knowledge rapidly, and after leaving school she was for a time engaged in teaching.
On the 30th of 9th month, 1858, she was married at Holly Springs, [Randolph County,] N. C., to Gideon Cox, who brought to her care four sons, who have ever revered her for the loving manner in which she acted toward them the nart of a mother. Of these sons, two, Rev. Anson Cox of Caldwell, Idaho, and Larkin Cox, of Argonia, Kansas, live to call her memory blessed. There came into the new home five children, three sons and two daughters, of whom but one son Manley M. Cox of Whittier survives her. Of her descendants there are living 24 grand-children and step-grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren. Living in the midst of the stirring and direful scenes of war times in the South the family passed through many thrilling experiences in which they bore loyal witness to their principles in behalf of Peace.
In 1881 she removed with her husband and children to Estacado, Texas, where she was helpful in establishing a Monthly Meeting, which afterwards moved to Friendswood, and is today a means of grace to many in the Southland.
She was an active and efficient worker in the church and ever gave of her best for its upbuilding, and the spiritual growth of its members, being especially gifted in the work of family visiting, in those days so powerful; a faction in Christian effort.
While living in Estacado, her husband was called from her side and for twenty years she has walked the path of life without his loved companionship. During this time, she has lived with their children at League City, Texas, and, since 1908, at Whittier, where she has endeared herself to many friends, who will long cherish the memory of her beautiful old age.
In the home in which she held an honored place, her life was a constant benediction, and in her declining years, she has been tenderly ministered to by those whose first care it has been to soothe the infirmities of her age, and to make her days of waiting pleasant and comfortable.
Patient under every affliction, with an unwavering trust in Him who, as she was wont to say, 'Doeth all things well,' she has calmly awaited the call of the Reaper, who should gather her into the heavenly garner, 'As a shock of corn fully ripe.' And while she waited, to how many of us have her happy smile and words of wisdom been an influence to win our hearts nearer to the God whom she so beautifully served!
And at last the call that came, - so sweetly and gently it came that the purified spirit had slipped away to God’s presence ere we were aware, and the silence which has so long wrapped her round was broken by the heavenly harmonies, and by the loved voice of her Master with His welcome greeting of 'Well done.'
The funeral services were held at the home of her son, Manley M. Cox. And were conducted by H. E. McGrew, assisted by President Thomas Newlin [Whittier College]. The interment was at the local cemetery."
Sarah V. Lewis
“The Pacific Friend”, Whittier, California, August, 1912, page 11.
Asenath early became an earnest Christian and her long life has borne ample testimony to the genuineness of her claim to acceptance with God. In her girlhood she had the privilege of attending for sometime the school, then known as New Garden Boarding School, now Guilford College. Her keen intellect acquired knowledge rapidly, and after leaving school she was for a time engaged in teaching.
On the 30th of 9th month, 1858, she was married at Holly Springs, [Randolph County,] N. C., to Gideon Cox, who brought to her care four sons, who have ever revered her for the loving manner in which she acted toward them the nart of a mother. Of these sons, two, Rev. Anson Cox of Caldwell, Idaho, and Larkin Cox, of Argonia, Kansas, live to call her memory blessed. There came into the new home five children, three sons and two daughters, of whom but one son Manley M. Cox of Whittier survives her. Of her descendants there are living 24 grand-children and step-grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren. Living in the midst of the stirring and direful scenes of war times in the South the family passed through many thrilling experiences in which they bore loyal witness to their principles in behalf of Peace.
In 1881 she removed with her husband and children to Estacado, Texas, where she was helpful in establishing a Monthly Meeting, which afterwards moved to Friendswood, and is today a means of grace to many in the Southland.
She was an active and efficient worker in the church and ever gave of her best for its upbuilding, and the spiritual growth of its members, being especially gifted in the work of family visiting, in those days so powerful; a faction in Christian effort.
While living in Estacado, her husband was called from her side and for twenty years she has walked the path of life without his loved companionship. During this time, she has lived with their children at League City, Texas, and, since 1908, at Whittier, where she has endeared herself to many friends, who will long cherish the memory of her beautiful old age.
In the home in which she held an honored place, her life was a constant benediction, and in her declining years, she has been tenderly ministered to by those whose first care it has been to soothe the infirmities of her age, and to make her days of waiting pleasant and comfortable.
Patient under every affliction, with an unwavering trust in Him who, as she was wont to say, 'Doeth all things well,' she has calmly awaited the call of the Reaper, who should gather her into the heavenly garner, 'As a shock of corn fully ripe.' And while she waited, to how many of us have her happy smile and words of wisdom been an influence to win our hearts nearer to the God whom she so beautifully served!
And at last the call that came, - so sweetly and gently it came that the purified spirit had slipped away to God’s presence ere we were aware, and the silence which has so long wrapped her round was broken by the heavenly harmonies, and by the loved voice of her Master with His welcome greeting of 'Well done.'
The funeral services were held at the home of her son, Manley M. Cox. And were conducted by H. E. McGrew, assisted by President Thomas Newlin [Whittier College]. The interment was at the local cemetery."
Sarah V. Lewis
“The Pacific Friend”, Whittier, California, August, 1912, page 11.
"Asenath Barker Cox, was born in Randolph County, N. C., 6th month, 5th day, 1829: died at Whittier, California, 8th month, 11th, 1912, at the ripe age of eighty-three years, two months and six days. She was the second of a family of twelve children and was the daughter of Daniel and Lydia Barker, the former a minister of the Gospel in the Society of Friends. These godly parents gave to their large family the blessed inheritance of a consistent Christian training which bore its fruitage in a strong, spiritual type of man and womanhood among their children. Of these, four remain in their native state, as citizens who are worthy of their parentage: They are Elzena Shields, Elizabeth Lloyd, Nereus Barker and Caleb Barker.
Asenath early became an earnest Christian and her long life has borne ample testimony to the genuineness of her claim to acceptance with God. In her girlhood she had the privilege of attending for sometime the school, then known as New Garden Boarding School, now Guilford College. Her keen intellect acquired knowledge rapidly, and after leaving school she was for a time engaged in teaching.
On the 30th of 9th month, 1858, she was married at Holly Springs, [Randolph County,] N. C., to Gideon Cox, who brought to her care four sons, who have ever revered her for the loving manner in which she acted toward them the nart of a mother. Of these sons, two, Rev. Anson Cox of Caldwell, Idaho, and Larkin Cox, of Argonia, Kansas, live to call her memory blessed. There came into the new home five children, three sons and two daughters, of whom but one son Manley M. Cox of Whittier survives her. Of her descendants there are living 24 grand-children and step-grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren. Living in the midst of the stirring and direful scenes of war times in the South the family passed through many thrilling experiences in which they bore loyal witness to their principles in behalf of Peace.
In 1881 she removed with her husband and children to Estacado, Texas, where she was helpful in establishing a Monthly Meeting, which afterwards moved to Friendswood, and is today a means of grace to many in the Southland.
She was an active and efficient worker in the church and ever gave of her best for its upbuilding, and the spiritual growth of its members, being especially gifted in the work of family visiting, in those days so powerful; a faction in Christian effort.
While living in Estacado, her husband was called from her side and for twenty years she has walked the path of life without his loved companionship. During this time, she has lived with their children at League City, Texas, and, since 1908, at Whittier, where she has endeared herself to many friends, who will long cherish the memory of her beautiful old age.
In the home in which she held an honored place, her life was a constant benediction, and in her declining years, she has been tenderly ministered to by those whose first care it has been to soothe the infirmities of her age, and to make her days of waiting pleasant and comfortable.
Patient under every affliction, with an unwavering trust in Him who, as she was wont to say, 'Doeth all things well,' she has calmly awaited the call of the Reaper, who should gather her into the heavenly garner, 'As a shock of corn fully ripe.' And while she waited, to how many of us have her happy smile and words of wisdom been an influence to win our hearts nearer to the God whom she so beautifully served!
And at last the call that came, - so sweetly and gently it came that the purified spirit had slipped away to God’s presence ere we were aware, and the silence which has so long wrapped her round was broken by the heavenly harmonies, and by the loved voice of her Master with His welcome greeting of 'Well done.'
The funeral services were held at the home of her son, Manley M. Cox. And were conducted by H. E. McGrew, assisted by President Thomas Newlin [Whittier College]. The interment was at the local cemetery."
Sarah V. Lewis
“The Pacific Friend”, Whittier, California, August, 1912, page 11.
Asenath early became an earnest Christian and her long life has borne ample testimony to the genuineness of her claim to acceptance with God. In her girlhood she had the privilege of attending for sometime the school, then known as New Garden Boarding School, now Guilford College. Her keen intellect acquired knowledge rapidly, and after leaving school she was for a time engaged in teaching.
On the 30th of 9th month, 1858, she was married at Holly Springs, [Randolph County,] N. C., to Gideon Cox, who brought to her care four sons, who have ever revered her for the loving manner in which she acted toward them the nart of a mother. Of these sons, two, Rev. Anson Cox of Caldwell, Idaho, and Larkin Cox, of Argonia, Kansas, live to call her memory blessed. There came into the new home five children, three sons and two daughters, of whom but one son Manley M. Cox of Whittier survives her. Of her descendants there are living 24 grand-children and step-grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren. Living in the midst of the stirring and direful scenes of war times in the South the family passed through many thrilling experiences in which they bore loyal witness to their principles in behalf of Peace.
In 1881 she removed with her husband and children to Estacado, Texas, where she was helpful in establishing a Monthly Meeting, which afterwards moved to Friendswood, and is today a means of grace to many in the Southland.
She was an active and efficient worker in the church and ever gave of her best for its upbuilding, and the spiritual growth of its members, being especially gifted in the work of family visiting, in those days so powerful; a faction in Christian effort.
While living in Estacado, her husband was called from her side and for twenty years she has walked the path of life without his loved companionship. During this time, she has lived with their children at League City, Texas, and, since 1908, at Whittier, where she has endeared herself to many friends, who will long cherish the memory of her beautiful old age.
In the home in which she held an honored place, her life was a constant benediction, and in her declining years, she has been tenderly ministered to by those whose first care it has been to soothe the infirmities of her age, and to make her days of waiting pleasant and comfortable.
Patient under every affliction, with an unwavering trust in Him who, as she was wont to say, 'Doeth all things well,' she has calmly awaited the call of the Reaper, who should gather her into the heavenly garner, 'As a shock of corn fully ripe.' And while she waited, to how many of us have her happy smile and words of wisdom been an influence to win our hearts nearer to the God whom she so beautifully served!
And at last the call that came, - so sweetly and gently it came that the purified spirit had slipped away to God’s presence ere we were aware, and the silence which has so long wrapped her round was broken by the heavenly harmonies, and by the loved voice of her Master with His welcome greeting of 'Well done.'
The funeral services were held at the home of her son, Manley M. Cox. And were conducted by H. E. McGrew, assisted by President Thomas Newlin [Whittier College]. The interment was at the local cemetery."
Sarah V. Lewis
“The Pacific Friend”, Whittier, California, August, 1912, page 11.
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