Background
Cox, Frederick Irving was born on May 25, 1870 in Rockaway, New Jersey, United States. Son of John Backster and Caroline (Cooper) Cox.
manufacturing company executive
Cox, Frederick Irving was born on May 25, 1870 in Rockaway, New Jersey, United States. Son of John Backster and Caroline (Cooper) Cox.
Educational public schools.
Began with dry goods firm James H. Simpson, Dover, New Jersey, becoming manager and buyer. For many years identified with Belding Brothers & Company, silk manufacturers, New York City. Organized Silk Exposition, Grand Central Palace, 1920.
Member Interstate Commerce Commission, by appointment President Harding, 1921-1926. Member Commercial Travelers’ Association American (national council).
Married Anna A. Simpson, November 24, 1897. Children: Mistress Asenath Priest, James Huston Simpson.