Coleman Family Genealogy Set forth below is what I have on the Coleman family. Unless otherwise noted, the dates were obtained from internet sources and in no way verified. Census data is pretty much from Anne Evans, as is most of the information on William d. Coleman (annefamilyhistory@comcast.net). The information on William D. Coleman is Anne's doing as well. My mother took notes on the wills of Stephen Coleman and Sarah Watson Coleman. I have not verified anything, as this is not my direct line. I write this with the idea that I am providing a starting point for someone interested in the line to look for verification. Kathleen Dawson (batsbelfry1@comcast.net). 4 May 2009 For additional information see the Caswell County Family Tree: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=caswellcounty 1. Stephen Coleman m. Sarah Watson 17 Nov 1739 bef 17 Sep 1798 10 May 1742 26 Jan 1836 They married 17 Nov 1761 in Lunenburg Co., VA (or Cumberland Co., VA). She was the daughter of Mathew Watson and Elizabeth of Lunenburg Co., VA. The dates for Stephen and Sarah are taken from their family Bible (source states that, but I have not seen a copy). Stephen s birth date and dates for his son Daniel Coleman and Daniel s wife Anne Payne Harrison are from a family Bible printed in Bulletin of VA-NC Piedmont Genealogical Society, Vol. III, No. 2 & 3. Stephen lived in Cumberland Co, then he became overseer for Lederdale Quarles in Lunenburg Co. (which later turned into Charlotte Co.). After his father died in 1772, he inherited 400 acres in Pittsylvania Co and lived there until he died. His will was written 22 Sep 1797 and proven in Pittsylvania Co. on 17 Sep 1798 (D&W 11, p. 204). He names his wife Sarah and states that after her demise, his remaining estate is to be divided among his eight children and heirs of his daughter Anney Townes, deceased. He then states that one-ninth of his estate is to go to Elizabeth McDaniel, Stephen Coleman, Patsey Turner, Daniel Coleman, Lucy Price, Judith Turner, Polley Coleman, heirs of daughter Anney Townes, decd, and Thompson Coleman (named in that order). Sarah s will was written 17 Jun 1831 and proven 15 Feb 1836 in Pittsylvania Co., VA (Will Book 1, p. 302). She states that daughter Elizabeth McDaniel has already received the 1/9 share due her from her father s will, so she is excluded from additional inheritance from Sarah s will (Elizabeth and her husband received funds in 1829 and headed west). Sarah then divides her estate into 9 parts, naming Thompson Coleman; Daniel Coleman; Stephen Coleman; lawful heirs of Patsy Turner; grandchildren George, Robert, and Stephen Townes; Lucy Price;
- 2 - granddaughter Judith Coleman Harrison; grandchildren Sarah Watson Coleman, Stephen, and Spilsby Coleman; and great grand children Agnes Douglass and Martha Ann Douglass. Daughter Mary Ward is mentioned, but her 1/9 is left to her children Sarah Watson Coleman and Stephen and Spilsby Coleman. I think great grand children Agnes Douglass and Martha Ann Douglass are grandchildren of Elizabeth and Clement McDaniel. a. Elizabeth Coleman m. Clement McDaniel 29 Nov 1762 23 Sep 1840 14 Dec 1759 25 Sep 1836 The married 20 Oct 1779 in Pittsylvania Co., VA. Clement was born in Halifax Co., VA, son of William McDaniel and Anne S. (and brother of Chloe see separate McDaniel paper). Elizabeth and Clement moved to Nashville, TN, in 1806, and on to Shelby Co., TN, in 1820. They died at Big Creek in Shelby Co. b. Thompson Coleman m. (1) Sarah Elizabeth McFarland 12 Oct 1764 26 Nov 1831 d. 1822 Sarah was the daughter of James McFarland and Ann. Thompson Coleman served in the Revolution from Georgia. Sarah died in Wilkes Co., GA. (1) Stephen Coleman (2) Mat Coleman (3) John Coleman (4) Daniel Coleman (5) James McFarland Coleman (6) Sarah Coleman (7) Nancy Semple Coleman Thompson Coleman m. (2) Sarah Quinn Sarah was the widow of Jacob West. Thompson and Sarah West married about 1825. c. Patsy Coleman m. Turner 07 Jan 1766 betw 1797 and 1831 In his will, Stephen Coleman refers to his daughter Patsy Turner and Sarah refers to the Lawful heirs of my Daughter Patsy Turner. d. Daniel Coleman m. (1) Sally Finney 07 Jun 1768 08 Apr 1860 (1) Sarah Sallie Finney Coleman m. (1) Thomas Glasscock 04 Oct 1792 25 Feb 1859 They married 06 May 1814. m. (2) Houghton m. (3) Lemon Barker A codicil added to her father Daniel s will dated 29 Mar 1859 reports the death of his daughter Sally Finney Barker. Per the daughter s request, her portion of his estate is to go to her
- 3 - granddaughter Mary Patton, wife of William D. Patton of Travis Co., TX. (2) Matthew W. Coleman m. Mary Goodwin 05 Jun 1794 They married 11 Sep 1824 in Pittsylvania Co., VA. Daniel Coleman m. (2) Anne Payne Harrison 07 Jun 1768 08 Apr 1860 01 Mar 1778 01 Feb 1858 Daniel and Anne married 21 Nov 1798. They are buried in a Coleman family graveyard that was surveyed in 1936 and is recorded in the Library of Virginia Digital Collection. The directions to the graveyard read 9 miles east of Chatham, Virginia, thence north 4 miles on Riceville Road, thence east on Route # 665, thence east 3 mile. The graveyard is located about five miles from the Coleman home on an old road. I have a copy of the transcriptions recorded at that time, which give the dates above, as well as other comments. Daniel Coleman s will was written 01 Apr 1855, and proven in Pittsylvania Co., VA, on 21 May 1860 (WB 2, p. 310). He divides his estate among his 11 children: Sarah Sallie Finney Barker, Matthew W. Coleman, Stephen Harrison Coleman (dec d), Ann Payne Glascock, George W. Coleman (dec d), Thompson Coleman, Elizabeth W. Dabbs (dec d), Susan H. Luck, Judith Coleman, Lucy Easley, and Daniel Coleman. (3) Stephen Harrison Coleman m. Nancy P. Harrison 05 Nov 1799 They married 22 Sep 1825. She was the daughter of Ainsworth Harrison of Wilson Co., TN (formerly of Pittsylvania Co., VA). (4) Anne Payne Coleman m. George John Glasscock 04 Feb 1801 They married 18 Jan 1819 in Pittyslvania Co., VA, (and moved to Texas?) (5) Mary Polly H. Coleman 08 Jan 1803 24 May 1810 (6) George William Coleman m. Sarah Whitlock Hunt 27 Jan 1806 13 Aug 1846 20 Dec 1806 23 Mar 1886 They married 03 Sep 1834. His will was proven 16 Nov 1846 in Pittsylvania Co., VA (WB 2, p. 23). The 1850 Census lists Sarah Coleman, age 42, with children John (age 14), James (age 10), Mary (age 7), and George (age 4). Sarah died in Lynchburg, VA.
- 4 - (a) John Daniel Coleman 27 Sep1835 16 Dec 1922 m. (1) unknown The 1870 Census of Pittsylvania Co., VA, lists J. D. Coleman (34), Bettie F. (30), Sallie M. (12), William T. (10), James A. (8), George T. (6), and Elizabeth (6 months). An obituary for John Daniel Coleman in the Danville Bee names his surviving children William T, George, and Lizzie Coleman, and a surviving brother George Coleman. John Daniel Coleman is buried in the Chatham Cemetery. (i) Sallie M. Coleman abt 1858 (ii) William T. Coleman abt 1860 (iii) James A. Coleman abt 1862 (iv) George T. Coleman abt 1864 John Daniel Coleman m. (2) Bettie F. Beavers abt 1841 They married 13 Jan 1869 in Pittsylvania Co., VA. She was the daughter of Edwin R. Beavers and Elizabeth Carter. The marriage bond says that she is age 28, that John D. Coleman was age 33 and widowed. (v) Elizabeth (Lizzie) Coleman 1870 John Daniel Coleman m. (3) Mary M./A. d. btw 1900-1910 They married in 1874, according to the census of 1900. The 1880 Census lists John D. Coleman (44), M. M. (41), John M. (4) and Laura Coles (10, is this Lizzie Coleman??). The 1900 Census lists John D. Coleman (born Sept 1835, age 64), Mary A. (62), and Louise (30)[I m guessing that is Lizzie??]. The 1910 Census lists John D. (74), Mary M. (71), Lizzie (40), some Martins, and Blanche Coleman (28). The 1920 Census has John D. (84, widower), Lizzie Coleman (49), and Allen Hunt (60). (vi) John M. Coleman abt 1876
- 5 - (b) Sarah Sallie Whitlock Coleman 16 Nov 1839 Sarah was not named in the 1850 Census. (c) James Coleman 1840 bef 1922 (d) Mary Hunt Coleman m. Thomas Cecil Miller 14 May 1842 05 Nov 1888 12 Oct 1842 02 Jun 1926 They married 23 Oct 1873 in Pittsylvania Co., VA. Both Mary and Thomas died in Lynchburg, VA. (e) George Edward Coleman m. Martha (Mattie) Daniel Hunt 08 Oct 1844 1935 abt 1852/3/4-1913 They married about 1871. She was his cousin. His mother had taken Mattie and her sister Mary Alice to live with them. He died following a stroke suffered on his 91 st birthday. His obituary gave the year of his wife s death, and stated that he was present at Lee s surrender in Appomattox. The 1880 Census of Danville, VA, lists G. E. Coleman (34), M. D. (27), Sallie W. (7), John H. (4), Alice (2) and Alice Hunt (23, sister-in-law). The 1900 Census lists George E. Coleman (53, married 19 years), Martha D (48, 5 living children), Maud (22 this should be Mary Alice??), Almeyda (18), E. David (17) and Mary A. Hunt (41, sister-in-law). The 1910 Census lists George E. Coleman (65), Mattie D (56), Alice M. (30), Almeyda H. (27), Edward D (26), and M. Alice Hunt (55, sister-in-law). The 1920 Census lists George E. Coleman (75, widowed), Mary A. (43), and Almeyda H. (37). The 1930 Census lists George E. Coleman (86) and M. Alice (52). (i) Sallie W. Coleman m. J. R. Tate abt 1873 Based on Census records where the other daughters retain the name of Coleman, I think Sallie is the daughter who married J. R. Tate. (ii) John Hunt Coleman 1875-21 May 1925
- 6 - His dates are from his death certificate. He died in Durham, NC, and is buried in Green Hill Cemetery in Danville. He was not married. His obituary in the Bee on 22 May 1925 names his surviving father and sisters Miss Alice Coleman and Mrs. J. R. Tate, all of Danville. (iii) Mary Alice Coleman abt 1878 (iv) Almeyda H. Coleman abt 1882 btw 1920/1925 (v) Edward David Coleman abt 1883 btw 1910/1925 (7) Thompson Coleman m. Sarah Leland Rawlins 24 Oct 1807 1893 1812-1897 They married 03 May 1834 in Pittsylvania Co., VA. She was from Chathan, VA, the daughter of William Rawlins and Sarah Beame/Brame. The 1850 Census of Pittsylvania Co., VA, lists Thompson Coleman (43), Sarah L. (38), Mary E. (15), William D. (13), Sally Ann (8), Lucy R. (5), and George T. (0). (a) Mary Elizabeth Coleman m. William Hardin Logue 1835/6 1882 1829/32 1905 Based on available information it appears that Mary E. Coleman is the wife of William Hardin Logue. Marriage record in Pittsylvania Co., VA, for Mary E. Coleman and William H. Logue on 13 Jun 1862. The 1870 Census of Gibson Co., TN, lists William Logue (35), Mary (35), William (6), and Sallie (4). An online researcher is descended from a Maud Logue, born 1866, whose brother was William Coleman Logue, born 1864, and whose parents were William H. Logue and Mary Elizabeth Coleman. Perhaps Sallie is Sallie Maud?? (i) William Coleman Logue abt 1864 (ii) Sallie/Maud Logue abt 1866 1962
- 7 - (b) William D. Coleman Oct 1837 The 1900 Census of Pittsylvania Co., VA, lists William Coleman (head, Oct 1837), George Coleman (brother, Aug 1850), Fannie M. Coleman (George s wife, Feb 1855 in GA, married 1 year), Lucy R. Coleman (sister, Jul 1844), and a servant Mary L. Miles. VMI Class of 1857: Entered VMI- Feb. 9, 1854; Dismissed Jan. 3, 1855 for pulling a malicious prank on the post sentinel; Reinstated Jan. 15, 1855; Resigned July 1855 due to insufficient funds. Civil War Service: Enlisted Apr. 23, 1861 as 1st Sgt. of Co. A in the 18th Va. Regiment. Appointed Post Master of Danville, Va. and discharged from Army Sept. 28, 1861. Even though he was exempt from military service, he tried to get a staff appointment in 1864 and raise a Regiment of Negro troops in 1865. Post War Career- Editor and proprietor for the Danville Appeal Newspaper; Managing Editor for the Richmond Enquirer; clerk to State Treasurer. He was arrested and jailed for three years for embezzling State funds while employed by the Treasurer. Date and place of death unknown. IN March, 1874, William D. Coleman was indicted in the Hustings court of the city of Richmond, for that on the 31st of December, 1873, he was secretary of the commissioners of the sinking fund, the said sinking fund having been authorized, &c.; " having acquired possession in some manner and by some means, to the jury unknown, of a certain record, the same then and there being and remaining as a public record of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the office of the second auditor thereof in the capital of said commonwealth, at said city, to wit, the warrant book of the said sinking fund; the said public record, to wit, warrant book of the said sinking fund, then containing an entry in writing in the words, figures, ciphers, and letters following, that is to say : ' 1873, Nov. 11. By warrant No. 7, to Planters' Nat'l Bank, for purchase of $18,100 of Virginia consolidated bonds, $8,190.25,' feloniously did forge the said public record, by then and there feloniously, falsely, and corruptly erasing the figure 1 from the figures and ciphers $18,100, before written in the said public record, which figures, with the sign $ next preceding them, did, before such forgery and erasure, import and signify eighteen thousand one
- 8 - hundred dollars; but by reason and means of such forgery and erasure did become, import, and signify eight thousand one hundred dollars, which said false, forged, and altered entry in writing in the public record aforesaid is in the words, figures, ciphers, and letters following, that is to say : '1873, Nov. 11. By warrant No. 7, to Planters' Nat'l Bank, for purchase of $8,100 of Virginia consolidated bonds, $8,190.25 ;' with intent to defraud, against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia." Whereas, it appears from an investigation of the records in the Hustings Court clerk's office, of the city of Richmond, that one William D. Coleman, Secretary of the Sinking Fund Commission (the said commissioners of sinking fund being the Auditor of Public Accounts, Second Auditor and Treasurer of Virginia), did at various and sundry times by forgery and other vices defraud, steal and appropriate moneys, bonds, &c., belonging to the Commonwealth of Virginia, amounting to $70,000 or more, to his own use. And, whereas, notwithstanding this large defalcation, theft, &c., and notwithstanding the further fact, the Auditor, Second Auditor and Treasurer were bonded to the State of Virginia in the aggregate of $150,000, to secure the State against just such losses, the said William D. Coleman being in their employ as clerk, is allowed to get away with at least $70,000 of the State's money without any attempt (so far as the records show) on the part of the officials of the Commonwealth to recover one dime from the said sinking fund commissioners or their sureties, through whose office the said William D. Coleman conducted his pilfering schemes; therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Delegates (and the Senate concurring), That the Attorney General of the State of Virginia be, and he 's hereby, requested and directed to ascertain the total amount or amounts of the said public moneys so stolen by the said W. D. Coleman, and the period when the said sums were so stolen, and to institute legal proceedings against the said sinking fund commissioners who held office at the time the said defaulting occurred, or against their heirs at law, sureties, and their legal representatives, as the case may be, to see if the said Commonwealth of Virginia cannot recover, in part or in whole, the said sums of money so stolen to be placed to the credit of the public free schools of the State of Virginia.
- 9 - He published a book on his trial, and the trailer read: The author was convicted May 28, 1874, of larceny of State funds while he was secretary to the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund; having completed his prison term of four years, he petitions for a new investigation and trial, alleging the involvement of Joseph Mayo, ex-treasurer of Virginia, in the larceny. The Case of William D. Coleman... By William D Coleman, George D Wise Published by J. H. Foster, 1878, 110 pages In 2004, a compilation of writings on the Civil War was published that included a report by W.D. Coleman on Jefferson Davis' Week at Danville that was published in the Philadelphia Weekly Times, no. 14, on May 28, 1881. The book is The New Annals of the Civil War, edited by Peter Cozzens and Robert I. Girardi. (c) Sallie Ann Coleman m. Felix A. Luck abt 1842-1924 15 Mar 1842 23 Oct 1915 They married 09 Mar 1864 in Pittsylvania Co., VA. They were 1 st cousins. Felix s dates are from his NC Death Certificate, which also names his parents. He died in Sylva, NC, and was born in VA. The 1880 Census of Pittsylvania Co., VA, lists Felix Luck (38), Sallie (38), Eloise (15), Annie (13), Adlaid (11), Felix (9), and Sarah (9 mos.). Living with them was Sallie s brother William D. Coleman (42), Anne McHair (35), and Jinnie Davenport (15). (i) Eloise (Nellie) Luck abt 1865 (ii) Annie Luck abt 1867 (iii) Adelaide Virginia Luck 12 Aug 1868 21 Feb 1950 These dates are from her NC Death Certificate. She died in Sylva, NC, where she resided, and was born in Pittsylvania Co., VA.
- 10 - (iv) Felix Adolphus Luck 25 Oct 1870 16 May 1858 These dates are from his NC Death Certificate. He died in Waynesville, resided in Sylva, NC, and was born in Aspen Grove, VA. (v) Sarah Susan (Sadie) Luck 11 Aug 1879 10 Apr 1971 These dates are from her NC Death Certificate. She died in Sylva, NC, her residence, and was born in Danville, VA. (vi) Mary Lucy Luck m. Ensley 02 Jul 1881 04 Nov 1972 These dates are from her NC Death Certificate. She died in Sylva, NC, her residence, and was born in VA. (d) Lucy Rawlins Coleman Jul 1844 09 Jan 1929 She died in Sylva, Jackson Co., NC. (e) George Thompson Coleman m. Fannie M. Aug 1850 17 Feb1912 Feb 1855 They married in 1899. She and her parents were born in GA. He died in Charleston, SC. The 1900 Census of Pittsylvania Co., VA, lists William Coleman (head, Oct 1837), George Coleman (brother, Aug 1850), Fannie M. Coleman (George s wife, Feb 1855 in GA, married 1 year), Lucy R. Coleman (sister, Jul 1844), and a servant Mary L. Miles. Coleman, George T., letter. (MS #073) Biographical note: b. 1850, Danville, Virginia; non-graduate, VMI Class of 1870; traveling salesman; d. 1912, Charleston, SC. Descriptive note: One letter from Cadet Coleman (Class of 1870) to his brother William D. Coleman (Class of 1857), dated Feb 11, 1868. Primary subject is Cadet Coleman's reinstatement at VMI. http://www.vmi.edu/archives.aspx?id=3943 (8) Elizabeth W. Coleman m. George W. Dabbs/Dobbs 01 Oct 1809 They married 17/19 Oct 1826 in Pittsylvania Co., VA.
- 11 - (9) Susan Harrison Coleman m. James Adams Luck 03 Jan 1812 22 Dec 1876 1793 29 Sep 1870 They married 17/19 Dec 1832 in Pittsylvania Co., VA. The 1850 Census lists James A. Luck (57), Susan (37), Mary (16), James (13), Felix (7), Julia (3), and Eliza (1). (a) Mary Luck abt 1834 (b) James Coleman Luck abt 1837 (c) Felix Adolphus Luck m. Salley Ann Coleman 15 Mar 1842 23 Oct 1915 They married 09 Mar 1864 in Pittsylvania Co., VA. I think she was his 1 st cousin (see above). (d) Julia Luck abt 1847 (e) Eliza Luck abt 1849 (10) Martha B. Coleman m. Azariah G. Walters 10 Nov 1813 14 Dec 1853 18 Mar 1810 22 Sep 1899 They married 24 Oct 1845 in Pittsylvania Co., VA; surety was Thompson Coleman. She was his 2 nd wife. She is listed in the 1850 census of Pittsylvania Co., VA, with him and his children: Azariah G. Walters (40), Martha (36), Felix (16), Mary C. (14), Robert (12), Elizabeth (10), Archibald (8) and Nancy (7). A.G. s 1 st wife is Martha s 1 st cousin Ann Elizabeth Payne Richardson, daughter of her aunt Mary (Polly) Dillard Harrison and Edmund Richardson. (see my Harrison paper) After Martha Coleman died A. G. Walters married Martha Carter, daughter of Samuel Jefferson Carter. Martha is buried in the Coleman family graveyard with her parents. Her gravestone has the dates above and reads Mrs. Martha C. Walters. (11) Judith Coleman m. (1) George W. Keesee 15 Dec 1817 They married 1859. m. (2) Samuel Anderson
- 12 - (12) Lucy A. Coleman m. John S. Easley 20 Jan 1818 or 31 Oct 1819 or 20 Jan 1819?? They married 04 Nov 1839 in Pittsylvania Co., VA. (13) Daniel Coleman, Jr. m. (1) Martha Ann Walters 31 Oct 1820 26 Apr 1905 abt 1824 04 Feb 1848 They married 22 Oct 1844 in Pittsylvania Co., VA. A listing for Green Hill Cemetery in Danville gives his date of birth as 31 Oct 1821. Martha Ann was the daughter of Alexander Walters. (a) John Alexander Coleman Daniel Coleman, Jr. m. (2) Margaret Elizabeth Ayers/Ayres 23 Jul 1827 31 Jul 1905 They married 10 Oct 1848. (b) Emma Virginia Coleman, twin m. Howard H. Barksdale 11 Aug 1852 12 Oct 1919 28 Apr 1852 18 Jan 1907 (c) Mary Ella Coleman, twin m.william Henry (Harry) Wooding 11 Aug 1852 14 Mar 1929 They married 09 Jan 1873. He was the son of William Henry Wooding. (i) Emma A. (Empsie) Wooding 14 Dec 1873 They married 28 Oct 190?. (aa) Harry Wooding Spencer 28 Jul 1904 18 Apr 1973 (ii) Ella (Takesie) Wooding 08 Jul 1876 They married 19 Jan 1899. m. F.F. Spencer m. J. Overton Boatwright (iii) Harry Wooding m. Enora May Waller 19 Jan 1884 27 Sep 1936 They married 19 Jun 1912. She was the daughter of W.E. Waller and Vndillia Anderson (Mays). (d) Martha Frances Fannie Coleman 24 Aug 1855 21 Aug 1869 (e) Daniel Coleman 12 Dec 1863 13 Jun 1865
- 13 - e. Anne Coleman m. Stephen Halcott Townes 26 May 1770 bef 22 Sep 1797 22 Feb 1765 - Jul 1803 They married 19 Jul 1790 in Pittsylvania Co., VA. In his will written 22 Sep 1797, Stephen Coleman states that his daughter Anney Townes is deceased. Sarah Coleman mentions her Townes grandchildren in her will written 1831 (the 3 children listed below). In his will proven 18 Jul 1803, Halcott Townes mentions his wife Polly (he married Polly Chambers after Anne died) and 4 children: George, Robert, Edward, and Stephen Townes (Edward is not mentioned in Anne s mother s will, so he is most likely a child of 2 nd wife Polly). (1) George Townes 10 May 1791 19 Aug 1861 (2) Robert Townes (3) Stephen Townes 04 Aug 1796 1876 f. Lucy Coleman m. Daniel Price b. 16 Aug 1772 They married 26 Nov 1790 in Pittsylvania Co., VA. In their wills, both Sarah and Stephen Coleman refer to daughter Lucy Price. Daniel Price s will of 16 Feb 1846 is in WB 2, p. 12, Pittsylvania Co., VA. g. Judith Coleman m. Stokely Turner 29 Dec 1774 They married 21 May 1796 in Pittsylvania Co., VA. In his will, Stephen Coleman refers to his daughter Judith Turner. h. Mary (Polly) Coleman m. (1) Daniel Coleman 09 Nov 1777 d. bef 02 Sep 1811 They married 05 Mar 1797 in Pittsylvania Co., VA. They were cousins. Daniel was given land by his father in Pittsylvania Co., VA, Deed Book 12, p. 427. In his will, Stephen Coleman refers to his daughter Polley Coleman. (1) Sarah Watson Coleman (2) Stephen Coleman (3) Spilsby Coleman Mary Coleman m. (2) Francis Ward They married 02 Sep 1811. In her mother s will, Mary is referred to as Mary Ward, and the Coleman children are named as grandchildren.
- 14 - i. Stephen Coleman m. Mary (Polly) Williams 29 Aug 1779 02 Jan1866 18 May 1781 17 Feb 1862 They married 03 Sep 1799 in Pittsylvania Co., VA. She was daughter of Col. Permines Williams and Dorothy (Dolly) Gresham of Caswell Co., NC. Stephen and Mary are buried in the Coleman family graveyard with his brother Col. Daniel Coleman and his wife Anne Payne Harrison (for location, check under his brother s name earlier. The dates above come from transcriptions of the gravestones. The gravestone gives her parents names as Parmenus and Dorothy Williams, and states that Mary was born in Warren Co., MC. The 1850 Census of Pittsylvania Co., VA, lists Stephen Coleman (71, b. 1779, farmer), wife Mary (69, b. 1781), son Thomas E. (31, physician) and a Thomas S. Jones (16). Internet sources cite a will for Stephen Coleman: proven 15 Jan 1866 (WB 2, p. 478, Pittsylvania Co., VA) and name the following children. All of the information that follows is from that site: (1) Nancy Coleman m. James H. Clark 22 Jul 1800 They married 02 Oct 1817. (2) Alfred Coleman 06 Jan 1802 04 May 1820 (3) Sarah W. Coleman m. William Harper 23 Jun 1804 They married 24 Dec 1822. (4) James Coleman, twin, died infant 03 Aug 1805 bef 31 Dec 1805 (5) Daniel Coleman, twin, died infant 03 Aug 1805 bef 31 Dec 1805 (6) Stephen Monroe Coleman m. Rachel Amelia Hardy 06 Aug 1806 They moved to Shelby Co., TN, about 1829. (7) Henry W. Coleman m. Eliza Burch 07 Nov 1808 11 Nov 1837 They married 15 Jul 1833.
- 15 - (8) Elizabeth Coleman m. (1) Robert B. Harper 25 Dec 1810 They married 30 Sep 1828. m. (2) John Singleton (9) Mary J.B. Coleman m. Meredith E. Jones 20 Feb 1813 They married 12 Aug 1833. (10) George William Coleman m. (1) Ann Scales Wright 15 Jul 1815 20 May 1875 m. (2) Victoria Cornelia Wrath (11) Katherine Ruth Coleman, twin m. Joel B. Walters 24 Jul 1819 They married 07 Dec 1838. (12) Thomas Edward Coleman, twin m. Margaret Somerville Werth 24 Jul 1819 abt 1836/7 They married 10 (or 01) Dec 1853 in Richmond, VA. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania in 1845. She was the daughter of John Jacob Werth and Victoria Cosby. The 1860 Census of Pittsylvania Co., VA, lists Thomas E. Coleman (39, physician), wife Somerville (24), and sons Thomas W. (3) and Robert H. (1). The 1870 Census of Pittsylvania Co., VA, lists Thomas E. Coleman (50), wife Emma S (33), daughter Mary S (9), son George W. (8) and daughter Nannie L. (4). (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Thomas W. Coleman abt 1857 Robert H. Coleman abt 1859 Mary Somerville Coleman abt 1861 George William Coleman abt 1862 The story goes that he changed his name to William W. Coleman. Nannie Lee Coleman abt 1866
- 16 - (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) Alice Hortensia Coleman Lelia Coleman Rosa Gertrude Coleman Isaetta Coleman Leslie Hunter Coleman Laura Coleman Bessie Deane Coleman abt May 1877 (13) Frances S. Coleman m. Wilson C. Hewitt 15 Jul 1821 They married 15 May 1843.