Miami Union

May 12, 1910 

COX, HARBE D. - Pleasant Hill--Harbe D. Cox, son of Henry and Anna Cox, was born on the 13th day of February, 1834, and died on the 6th day of May, 1910.  He was one of a family of nine children, three of whom are still living, Joseph and Wilber Cox and Mrs. Alice Patty.  Mr. Cox was married October 18, 1860, to Miss Barbara Beam, who died May 19, 1889.  To this union were born three children, Wilk T., Alma Dora, and Emma Florence, all of whom preceded him in death.  January 1, 1888, Alma Dora Cox was united in marriage to Joseph Iddings.  To this union were born two sons and one daughter, who died in infancy and Miss Emma Dora Iddlings, who has made her home with her grandfather and rendered him every attention that love could inspire.  They have been loving companions, full of tender devotion to each other and her faithful ministry to him has been beautiful to its constancy and loving kindness.  His death removes one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of this community.  The funeral services took place Sunday afternoon and were conducted by the Rev. O P. Furnas and Rev. Alva M. Kerr.  Interment in the Pleasant Hill cemetery.  

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