Thomas J. Cox (October 1, 1876 – November 23, 1930) was an American politician and hotel owner from New York.
Cox was born on October 1, 1876, in Brooklyn, New York. He attended St. Paul's Parochial School. [1] He began working as a locker attendant in the Parkway Baths on Ocean Parkway. He eventually became proprietor of Cox's Hotel and Baths at Henderson's Walk on Coney Island. [2]
In 1918, Cox was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Democrat, representing the Kings County 2nd District. He served in the Assembly in 1919. [1] In 1921, he was elected to the New York City Board of Aldermen. [3] He served as alderman for the next eight years. In January 1930, he was appointed Deputy Commissioner of Hospitals. [2]
Cox was married to Katherine Gibbons. [2] He was a member of the Coney Island Board of Trade, the Madison Club, the Union Club, the Knights of the Maccabees, and the Elks. [1]
Cox died at home from heart disease on November 23, 1930. He was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery. [2]