The book Wilcoxson and Allied Families has his birthday 20 Oct 1820 and his death 20 Feb 1893. This does not agree with the dates on his tombstone which are used in the Computer. Dr Wilcox received a good medical education for the times He studied medicine for two years in Shelby Co. Ky. then two years in the Louisville Medical College and then one year with his brother who was a doctor before he came to Linneus Mo to practice in 1844. Original application for medical license, which I have, says that he applied March 1, 1864 in Linn Co.,town of Linneus.Information from Family Bible, Willcoxson Family Book and tombstones.1880 census Linn Co. The History of Linn Co. Missouri has him being born Oct. 20 1820. He was reportedly kicked in the head by his horse when swimming a river holding onto the horse's tail. He developed seizures and never was too well thereafter. He died while sitting in a chair reading a newspaper according to Ruth Davis., his granddaughter. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Newspaper obituary for E.R.Wilcox Dr Wilcox Dead At his home in this city, Dr. E.R.Wilcox died very suddenly last Monday. Feb. 20, 1893, at 4:30 P.M. The doctor was apparently enjoying his usual health at the time he was stricken and the news of his sudden demise was a sad surprise to the people of Linneus. Dr. Wilcox was born in Shelby Co. Kentucky, Oct 27, 1817. In 1840 he began the study of medicine and in 1843 he completed his course at Louisville Medical College. At the close of his collegiate course Dr. Wilcox came to Missouri and located first in Boone County with his brother Dr. George Wilcox. a distinguished physician at the time.In 1844 he came to Linneus where he soon established an extensive practice which he continued till a few years ago when ill health and ripe age compelled him to retire from active service Doctor Wilcox was married in 1850 to Miss Elizabeth Barton, daughter of the late W.R. Barton Sr. and who survives him of this union were born five children-four of whom ( three daughters and one son, Judge E.W. Wilcox ) are living. Deceased was a near relative of Daniel Boone, that having been his mother's maiden name. Dr. Wilcox was recognized by his wide circle of acquaintances as a man of broad intelligence, superior in the profession to which he devoted himself, and characterized by generous and noble acts. It has truthfully said of him, that he was one of those who loved his fellow men. The funeral took place today from the family residence and was largely attended. The service was conducted by Dr. E.D. Isbell.
From the Burkley Herald Dr. E.R. Wilcox an early settler of Linn Co. died very suddenly at his home in Linneus Monday Feb. 20 Th. The deceased was a near relative of Daniel Boone and was a man or broad intelligence. Many were the noble acts that he did for his fellow man.
From Linneous Herald Died Feb. 23, 1893 Dr. E.R. Wilcox, aged 72 years and four months. The deceased had been a practicing physician for many years in this county, but gave up his practice several years ago. He was in usual health and shaved himself and took a book to read, when suddenly without any warning or premonition he fell out of his chair and expired in a few seconds. The funeral took place from his residence at 2 O'clock Wednesday ----------------------------------------------------------------- From The History of Linn Co.- Dr. E. R. Wilcox Among the earlier and most prominent settlers of Linn Co. is Dr. E. R. Wilcox of Linneus. This gentleman was born in Shelby Co. Kentucky, October 20, 1820. He received a good Collegiate education being ever noted for his studious habits and in 1840 commenced his study of Medicine in Shelbyville, Kentucky and studied the same for two years there and in Bardstown. He then attended the Louisville Medical College. during the years 1842 and 1843 and in the latter year came to this State, stopping temporarily in Boone county with his brother, Dr. George Wilcox ,who was a distinguished physician in that County, practicing there for nearly half a century. Dr. E. R. Wilcox then came to Linn County locating in Linneus In 1844. and has been practicing medicine and surgery ever since. Dr. Wilcox in a near relative of the celebrated pioneer and hunter Daniel Boone, his mother's maiden name being Boone. in 1850 he married Elizabeth Barton, Daughter of Captain W.R. Barton, a sketch of his life is elsewhere given. His wife and five children are all living, Judge John B. Wilcox of Linneus being his oldest child. Dr. Wilcox is universally admitted to be one of the most superior physician that this county has ever had, being especially noted for the thoroughness of his knowledge of the profession having been an unwearied student for over 40 years and is withal a gentleman of broad and liberal culture. Of a generous and liberal disposition, he has never made the accumulation of money an object and had he been so disposed he could easily during the half century's extensive practice have accumulated a handsome fortune but he had a higher and more exalted appreciation of his noble profession, rightly esteeming that it was his duty as it was his pleasure to contribute to the good of humanity in which he has succeeded to a marked degree and it can be well recorded of him that he is one who loves his fellow man.
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From HISTORY 0F LINN CON.MO. Pg 416
The oldest Physician in Linneus.
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1870 Census Linn Co. Mo. Part 2 Pg 107
Wilcox, Edwin R Age 47 M Ky
Elizabeth 40 F MO
John 18 M MO
Sarah J 16 F Mo
Elizabeth R 13 F MO
Wharton E 7 M MO
Mary Elizabeth 2 F MO
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From LINNEUS BULLETIN 23 Feb 1893 OBIT
Dr E.W. Wilcox, born Shelby Co. Ky 27 Oct 1817, died 20 Feb 1893, In 1843 completed course of Louisville Medical College. Located first in Howard Co. with brother George Wilcox. In 1844 to Linneus, Married Elizabeth Barton 1850. Daughter of the late W.R.Barton Sr. Five children four survive Three daughters and a son, Judge E.W.Wilcox. Related to Daniel Boone, that having been his mother’s maiden name.
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From BROOKFIELD GAZETTE 15 April 1871
Big fire in Linneus destroyed were a store building of Combs and Prewitt, upstairs several several offices including that of Dr. Wilcox.
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The birth and death information besides personal observation is listed in Vol 8, 1958 cemetery records by E.P. Ellsberry, Box 206, Chillicothe, Mo. 64601