Coxe, Brinton, 1833-1892

Brinton Coxe, member of a prominent Philadelphia family, studied law, served as Commonwealth Club President, Historical Society of Pennsylvania President and was active in scholarly pursuits. His brother, Eckley Coxe, ran the family coal mining interests in Drifton, Pa. and served as Democratic State Senator from Luzerne Co. 1881-1884. Joshua Francis Fisher, Coxe's father-in-law, was also interested in history, serving as Vice President of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania and travelling extensively. George Harrison, Fisher's uncle, served as naval agent for Philadelphia, 1803-1831.

From the description of Papers, 1787-1917. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122347718