Background
He was the son of Joseph Wilcox and Lydia (Martin) Wilcox.
politician member of the New York State Senate
He was the son of Joseph Wilcox and Lydia (Martin) Wilcox.
He attended the public schools in Auburn.
In 1870, he became a messenger, and later a clerk in the County Clerk"s office. He was Deputy County Clerk from 1877 to 1882. And Clerk of Cayuga County from 1883 to 1891.
Afterwards he engaged in the manufacture of ladies" shoes.
He was buried at the Fort Hill Cemetery in Auburn.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Cayuga Company) in 1894 and 1895. He was a member of the New York State Senate from 1896 to 1908, sitting in the 119th, 120th, 121st, 122nd, 123rd, 124th, 125th, 126th, 127th, 128th, 129th (all eleven 39th Doctorate), 130th and 131st New York State Legislatures (both 41st Doctorate).
