THOMAS HAMLIN WILLCOX
Was born in Amherst county, Virginia, on October 4, 1859, the son of
Thomas W. Willcox, of Charles City county, and his wife, Martha A. R.
Willcox, nee Claiborne. Thomas W. Willcox was born in Charles City
county, on November 17, 1832, and was in service, C. S. A., during the
late war.
At Norfolk, Virginia, October 14, 1885, Thomas Hamlin Willcox and
Mary Cary Ambler were united in marriage. The bride was a daughter of
Thomas M. Ambler, now of Ashland, Virginia. Her mother, whose
maiden name was Virginia Sharp, is no longer living. Mr. and Mrs.
Willcox have two children, Mary Ambler and Thomas Hamlin.
After the usual preliminary studies, Mr. Willcox entered the Virginia
Agricultural and Mechanical College, Blacksburg, Virginia, whence he
was graduated in August, 1877. In 1880 he took the summer law
course at the University of Virginia, and since 1884 has been practicing
law in Norfolk. Since July 1, 1886, he has been commonwealth attorney
for Norfolk City.
