Jacob S. Coxey Sr.

1854–1951 (age 97)

Biography

Jacob S. Coxey Sr., born in 1854, emerged as a leading voice for economic justice, famously organizing “Coxey’s Army” to advocate for jobs and public-works relief during the economic turmoil of the 1890s. His populist crusade for the working people of America reflected a deep conviction about fairness and the dignity of labor.

He remained a tireless campaigner for the rights of ordinary citizens until his passing in 1951, and today Massillon Cemetery serves as the place where admirers pause to honor this advocate for social and economic reform.

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