Background
Cox, Charles Elbridge was born on February 21, 1860 in Hamilton Company, Indiana, United States. Son of Aaron and Mary Ann (Skaggs) Cox.
Cox, Charles Elbridge was born on February 21, 1860 in Hamilton Company, Indiana, United States. Son of Aaron and Mary Ann (Skaggs) Cox.
Common school education. Studied law under Justice William East. Niblack, of Supreme Court of Indiana.
Bar, 1889; associated with preceptor in practice at Indianapolis, 1889, until latter’s death, 1893. Librarian Indiana Supreme Court, 1883-1889. Chief deputy prosecuting attorney, Marion Company, Indiana, 1891-1894.
City judge, Indianapolis, 2 terms, 1895-1899, declined 3d term.
Unanimously nominated judge of Criminal Court, 1902, but entire ticket defeated. Justice Supreme Court of Indiana, term 1911-1917.
Married Emma M. Cooley, June 10, 1884. Children: Mistress Elinor Karsten, Samuel Leslie, Charles East.