Fox family papers

Papers of the Fox family (initally of Falmouth), spanning six generations of doctors.

Late 17th century - mid 20th century

Uncatalogued: 11 transfer boxes, 16 paper rolls and 2 files 4 Archive boxes 2 Archive boxes

Presented by Dr Robert Fox, May 2014.

The Fox family, originally from Falmouth, produced many medical men and, latterly, women. The Fox family, a Quaker medical dynasty originating in Falmouth, has comprised seven medical men in direct line down to Dr Robin Fox. The papers surveyed relate to the six generations prior to Dr. Robin Fox and include not just his direct ancestors but some of their siblings too (many of whom also practiced medicine).

In order, father to son, the central figures of the archive are:

Joseph Fox I (1729-1785)

Richard Fox (1764-1841)

Joseph Fox II (1792-1861)

Joseph John Fox (1821-1897)

Robert Fortescue Fox (1858-1910), long time medical superintendent of the spa at Strathpeffer

Sir Theodore Fortescue Fox (1899-1989), editor of the Lancet and, in retirement, director of the Family Planning Association.

Copyright kindly presented to the Wellcome Trust by Dr. Fox.

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