James Cox (October 16, 1753[1] – September 12, 1810) was a Revolutionary War veteran and early American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives (from New Jersey) in the 11th Congress.
He was born in Monmouth, New Jersey (now Freehold Borough) on October 16, 1753, the son of Judge Joseph and Mary (Mount) Cox.
He served as a Representative in the 11th United States Congress from 1809 until he died of a stroke on September 12, 1810, in Upper Freehold Township.
He was buried in the Yellow Meeting House Cemetery in the Red Valley section of the township.
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress