Jay Linville Haddox b1862 OH s/o Jacob & Elizabeth Smith; m. 1886 Hattie Hopkins
I'm wondering if the Jay in Jay Linville Haddox is a family surname.
He was born in Hancock County, Ohio and moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 1872 and later to Payne, Ohio.
His father was a merchant and hotel owner. They were of German descent whose ancestors were early merchant settlers in Virginia. His line moved to Ohio in 1830's.
Jacob Haddox's parents were Mordecai Haddox & Margaret Lanters.
Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks, Lee