James B. WILCOX, son of Nathan W. WILCOX & Irene FREEMAN, b: abt 1857, New London, Henry, Iowa; d: bef 22 September 1866, Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; buried 22 September 1866, City Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee (143 years ago today). Cause of death: congestive chills (probably precursor to cholera, which was epidemic in Nashville at that time with 55 people dying within a three-day period).Tombstones of that time period are impossible to read (sandstone?). His burial location is noted as "Maple Ave." - the corner located below:
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