Background
Cox, Joseph Winston was born on October 19, 1875 in Bridle Creek, Virginia, United States. Son of Melville B. and Martha E. (Fulton) Cox.
Cox, Joseph Winston was born on October 19, 1875 in Bridle Creek, Virginia, United States. Son of Melville B. and Martha E. (Fulton) Cox.
Preparatory education, Bridle Creek Academy. Graduate George Peabody College for Teachers, 1896. Bachelor of Laws, George Washington, 1901.
Born in Bridle Creek, Virginia, Cox received an Bachelor of Laws from George Washington University Law School in 1901. He was in private practice in Washington, District of Columbia from 1901 to 1930, and was also an instructor at Georgetown University Law School from 1913 to 1915, a special assistant to the United States. attorney general in enforcement of anti-trust laws and matters arising in special war activities of the United States. from 1914 to 1919. He was a professorial lecturer at George Washington University from 1928 to 1930.
On June 23, 1930, Cox was nominated by President Herbert Hoover to a new seat on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia created by 46 Statistics
785. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on July 1, 1930, and received his commission on July 7, 1930. Cox served in that capacity until his death.
He also served as a member of the District Selective Service Board from 1917 to 1918, and was a regional counsel to the United States. Railroad Administration from 1919 to 1920.
Married Emma P. Leckie, October 18, 1905. Children: Joseph West., Melville B., Leckie, Carol McNeir.