In 1927 she was writing as “Commissioner Adelaide Cox, CBE, until recently Leader of the Women’s Social Work of the Salvation Army”.
Our colleague, Andrew Behan provides:
Born in Childs Hill, Hendon, the daughter of Alfred T and Caroline Cox. Her father was a Surveyor. She died, a spinster aged 84 years, and had been living at 28 Rotherwick Road, Golders Green. Her estate amounted to £18, 882 1s.7d.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Commissioner Adelaide Cox
This stone was laid for the glory of God by Commissioner Adelaide Cox on beha...
We are delighted that the Terraces Tenements and Tower Blocks project researched the Housing Committee minutes and found this photograph. Â The Housing Committee are probably the people at the back ...
Surgeon and public health officer. Born City of London. His name is of French origin which is worth knowing for pronunciation purposes. 1848 appointed the first Medical Officer of Health for London...
Founded the Salvation Army.  Born Nottingham.  Came to London in 1849 to find better paid work and became a travelling lay preacher for the Methodists.  Married Catherine Mumford in 1855.  With his...
Brother of John Burtt. They had been found on the street and were educated in a Ragged School themselves. Founder of Hoxton Market Christian Mission.
Roman Catholic almshouses, funded by Joseph and Mary Knight. Â Â Designed by Pugin, building began in 1847. Â 24Â cottages were planned but only 18 built, in two blocks of 9, at the north-east corner o...
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