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Abraham Coleman 1808–1885 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1808

Birth Location: Pike County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 1885

Death Location: Shelbiana, Pike, Kentucky, USA

Father: Richard Coleman

Mother: Abigail Jayne

Spouse(s): Rebecca Adkins

Children(s): David Coleman, Mary Coleman, Riley Coleman, Nathaniel Coleman, Nathaniel Coleman, Elizabeth Coleman

The story of Abraham Coleman began in 1808 in Pike County, Kentucky, USA. In 1840, Abraham Coleman resided in Pike, Kentucky, USA. In 1850, Abraham Coleman resided in Pike, Kentucky, USA. Abraham Coleman married Rebecca Adkins, and had children including David L Coleman, Elizabeth Coleman, Mary Coleman, Nathaniel Coleman, Riley Coleman. Abraham Coleman passed away in 1885 in Shelbiana, Pike, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Abraham Coleman began in 1808 in Pike County, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1840, Abraham Coleman resided in Pike, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1850, Abraham Coleman resided in Pike, Kentucky, USA.
  • Abraham Coleman married Rebecca Adkins, and had children including David L Coleman, Elizabeth Coleman, Mary Coleman, Nathaniel Coleman, Riley Coleman.
  • Abraham Coleman passed away in 1885 in Shelbiana, Pike, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Coleman
1780–1860
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Abigail Jayne
1780–1845
Birth Location: Orange County, New York
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Spouses(s)

Rebecca Adkins
1814–1890
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
RA

Children(s)

David Coleman
1853–
Birth Location: Pike County, Kentucky, USA
DC
Mary Coleman
1859–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
MC
Riley Coleman
1845–1913
Birth Location: Pike County, Kentucky, USA
RC
Nathaniel Coleman
1842–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
NC
Nathaniel Coleman
1847–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
NC
Elizabeth Coleman
1849–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
EC

Abraham Coleman's Ancestors

Self
Abraham Coleman
1808–1885
Birth Place: Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Richard Coleman
1780–1860
North Carolina
Abigail Jayne
1780–1845
Orange County, New York
Grandparents
Peter (Coleman Sr.) *
1740–1808
Cornwall, Orange, New York, USA
Abigail (Jayne) *
1740–1808
Southhold, Suffolk, New York, USA
Henry Jayne
1754–1822
Goshen, Orange, New York
Abigail Wheeler
1751–1824
Orange County, New York
Great-Grandparents
William *
1680–1742
Rachael *
1705–1759
Isaac *
1715–1781
Mary *
1718–1818
Isaac *
1715–1781
Mary *
1718–1818
James Wheeler
1722–1804
Abigail Brown
1720–1804
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William *
1650–1705
Sarah *
1660–1707
William *
1678–1756
Elizabeth *
1688–1742
William *
1678–1756
Elizabeth *
1688–1742

Abraham Coleman's Descendants

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Abraham Coleman (abt 1808–1885) m. Rebecca Adkins (abt 1814–23 Mar 1890)
  1. 1. David (L.) Coleman 1853– m. Delilah ((Lila)) Green 1859–
    1. 1. James (H.) Coleman 1886–1925 m. Melvina ((Mellie)) Thacker 1887–1963
      1. 1. Thomas (Fonzie) Coleman 1907–1969 m. Mary (Victoria) Bartley 1903–1979
        1. 1. Sydney (Jane Coleman) ^ 1940–2001 m. Charlie (Vince Sloan) Sr. 1928–1989
        2. 2. Donald (Leward) Coleman 1937–1993
        3. 3. James (E.) Coleman 1931–2006
        4. 4. Ollie (Mae) Coleman 1927–2008
      2. 2. Nora Coleman 1905–
  2. 2. Mary Coleman 1859–
  3. 3. Riley Coleman 1845–1913
  4. 4. Nathaniel Coleman 1842–
  5. 5. Nathaniel Coleman 1847–
  6. 6. Elizabeth Coleman 1849–

Abraham Coleman's Timeline

7 Records

1808
abt 1808
Birth of Abraham Coleman in Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Pike County, Kentucky, USA
1840
1840
Age 32
Abraham Coleman resided here in Pike, Kentucky, USA
Pike, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 42
Abraham Coleman resided here in Pike, Kentucky, USA
Pike, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 52
Abraham Coleman resided here in District 1, , Pike, Kentucky, USA
District 1, , Pike, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 62
Abraham Coleman resided here in District 8, Bent Branch, Pike, Kentucky, USA
District 8, Bent Branch, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 72
Abraham Coleman resided here in Upper Johns Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA
Upper Johns Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1885
1885
Age 77
Death of Abraham Coleman in Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Pike County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1808
    Event Place: Pike County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Upper Johns Creek, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 439; Page: 674C; Enumeration District: 129
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 217; Page: 443b
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 122; Page: 281; Family History Library Film: 0007831

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 217; Page: 443b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, , Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 8, Bent Branch, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Upper Johns Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Upper Johns Creek, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 439; Page: 674C; Enumeration District: 129

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pike County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Pike County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Shelbiana, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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