Who was Robert Coleman?

Robert Coleman (1656–1713) was born in Essex Old Rappahannock and died in Old Rappahannock, Virginia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Edward Coleman 1656–1713

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 13 Jan 1656 · Essex Old Rappahannock

Died 13 Aug 1713 · Old Rappahannock, Virginia

Father Capt Robert Edward Coleman I

Mother Elizabeth Mott Grizzell

Children William Coleman

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Immediate Family

Parents

Capt Robert Edward Coleman I

Elizabeth Mott Grizzell

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No spouse recorded

Children

William Coleman

Biography

The story of Robert Edward Coleman began in 1656 in Essex Old Rappahannock. Robert Edward Coleman had children including william coleman. Robert Edward Coleman passed away in 1713 in Old Rappahannock, Virginia.

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1656

Birth of Robert Edward Coleman in Essex Old Rappahannock

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Death of Robert Edward Coleman in Old Rappahannock, Virginia

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Coleman (1656–1713) was born in Essex Old Rappahannock and died in Old Rappahannock, Virginia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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