Career
He represented 2nd Kings in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1908 to 1911 and from 1920 to 1923 as a Liberal. He was born in Charlottetown, the son of John Benjamin Cox, a native of Newfoundland. He operated a general store in Morell for many years.
Cox was also involved in lobster packing, fox ranching, potato starch manufacturing and farming.
He served in the province"s Executive Council as a minister without portfolio. He was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1912 and 1923.
Cox died of a stroke at home in Charlottetown at the age of 83.