Background
Cox, Jacob Dolson was born on November 1, 1881 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Son of Jacob Dolson and Ellen Atwood (Prentiss) Cox.
Cox, Jacob Dolson was born on November 1, 1881 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Son of Jacob Dolson and Ellen Atwood (Prentiss) Cox.
Bachelor of Arts, Williams College, 1903.
Began as mechanic Cleveland Twist Drill Company, 1903. In logging and lumber business, Tacoma, Washington, and Vancouver, British Columbia, 1909-1910. Returned to Cleveland Twist Drill Company, 1910, 3d vice president, 1912-1919, president and general manager since 1919.
Director Cleveland Trust Company President National Metal Trades Association, 1932-1933.
Director Associate Industries (ex-president). Trustee Saint Luke’s Hospital, Lake View Cemetery Association, Western Reserve History Society, Young Men's Christian Association, Fenn College, Case Institute Technology, (Cleveland).
Member Cleveland Chamber Commerce, Cleveland Engineering Society, Phi Beta Kappa, Chi Psi. Clubs: Union (ex-director), University, Kirtland Country (Cleveland).
Married Phyllis Graves, November 23, 1937.