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Alton P Coleman 1848–1896 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 June 1848

Birth Location: Allegany County, Maryland, United States of America

Death Date: 18 Nov 1896

Death Location: Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: William **

Mother: Catharine Coleman

Spouse(s): Caroline Mankemeyer, Mary Bittner, Mary Sheets

Children(s): Sevilla *, William Coleman, Edward Coleman, Annie Coleman, Charles Coleman, Orlin Coleman, Margaret Coleman

In 1848, Alton P Coleman entered the world in Allegany County, Maryland, United States of America, born to William Price Coleman And Catharine Coleman. In 1850, Alton P Coleman resided in District 4, Allegany, Maryland, USA. In 1880, Alton P Coleman resided in Larimer, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA. Alton P Coleman married Caroline Frederica Mankemeyer, Mary Ann Bittner, Mary Margaret Sheets, and had children including Annie Coleman, Charles Coleman, Edward V Coleman, Margaret Delilah Coleman, Orlin Coleman, Sevilla Catherine Coleman, William P Coleman. Alton P Coleman passed away in 1896 in Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1848, Alton P Coleman entered the world in Allegany County, Maryland, United States of America, born to William Price Coleman And Catharine Coleman.
  • In 1850, Alton P Coleman resided in District 4, Allegany, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1880, Alton P Coleman resided in Larimer, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Alton P Coleman married Caroline Frederica Mankemeyer, Mary Ann Bittner, Mary Margaret Sheets, and had children including Annie Coleman, Charles Coleman, Edward V Coleman, Margaret Delilah Coleman, Orlin Coleman, Sevilla Catherine Coleman, William P Coleman.
  • Alton P Coleman passed away in 1896 in Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alton Coleman's Ancestors

Self
Alton Coleman
1848–1896
Birth Place: Allegany County, Maryland, United States of America
Parents
William Price Coleman **
1823–1904
Allegany, Maryland, United States
Catharine Coleman
1825–1912
Allegany, Maryland, United States
Grandparents
Alton (Coleman) *
1799–1872
Plymouth, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Rachel (J.) Wilson
1799–1862
Virginia
George (Wilt Sr.) *
1799–1845
Fairfax, Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Sarah (McIntyre) *
1800–1834
Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Jesse *
1775–1855
Mary Daley
1775–1867
John Wilson
1775–
Peter **
1774–1849
Sarah Ernst
1779–1850
McIntyre
1775–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jesse Coleman
1751–1777
Lydia Whitney
1751–1800
Henry **
1740–1790
Susanna Kergesen
1744–1810

Alton Coleman's Descendants

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Alton (P) Coleman (23 June 1848–18 Nov 1896) m. Caroline (Frederica) Mankemeyer (29 Mar 1839–19 September 1892) m. Mary (Ann) Bittner (12 Jul 1851–02 Feb 1886) m. Mary (Margaret) Sheets (2 Oct 1858–07 Feb 1930)
  1. 1. Sevilla (Catherine Coleman) * 1878–1937 m. Urias Christner 1865–1943
    1. 1. Ora Christner 1898–
    2. 2. Carl Christner 1900–
    3. 3. Stewart Christner 1902–
    4. 4. Frieda Christner 1903–
    5. 5. Ula Christner 1908–
    6. 6. Lucy Christner 1913–
    7. 7. Urias Christner 1917–
    8. 8. Paul Christner 1917–
    9. 9. Harry (E) Christner 1919–
    10. 10. Myrtle Christner 1920–1937
    11. 11. Edith Christner 1909–1909
    12. 12. Infant (Dau) Christner 1909–1909
    13. 13. Vera Christner 1905–1906
    14. 14. Infant (Female) Christner 1910–1910
    15. 15. Orlan Christner 1897–
    16. 16. Leo Christner 1899–
  2. 2. William (P.) Coleman 1874–1944
  3. 3. Edward (V) Coleman 1880–1932
  4. 4. Annie Coleman 1883–
  5. 5. Charles Coleman 1876–
  6. 6. Orlin Coleman 1882–
  7. 7. Margaret (Delilah) Coleman 1894–1974 m. Robert Shumaker 1889–1942
    1. 1. Mabel (Eliabeth Shumaker) * 1913–1974 m. Frank (Samuel) Haladyna 1911–1948
      1. 1. Delilah (Maire Haladyna) * 1933–2000 m. Dale (Adrian) Perkins 1930–1997
      2. 2. Lanny (Franklin Haladyna) Sr 1942–2018
    2. 2. Robert (Charles) Shumaker 1914–1967
    3. 3. Valeria (Arlene) Shumaker 1916–1994
    4. 4. Zeta (Marie "Zulu") Shumaker 1921–1994
    5. 5. Rhe (Man) Shumaker 1924–1992 m. John (R.) Ballog 1918–1997
    6. 6. LaMar (William) Shumaker 1931–2018
    7. 7. Margaret (Donna) Shumaker 1934–1992
    8. 8. Betty (Jane) Shumaker 1925–1985
    9. 9. Hubert Shumaker 1929–2014 m. Violet (Rose) Walters 1932–2022
    10. 10. Harry (E) Shoemaker 1919–1921

Alton Coleman's Timeline

4 Records

1848
23 June 1848
Birth of Alton P Coleman in Allegany County, Maryland, United States of America
Allegany County, Maryland, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 2
Alton P Coleman resided here in District 4, Allegany, Maryland, USA
District 4, Allegany, Maryland, USA
1880
1880
Age 32
Alton P Coleman resided here in Larimer, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
Larimer, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
1896
18 Nov 1896
Age 48
Death of Alton P Coleman in Meyersdale, Sumerset Co, PA
Meyersdale, Sumerset Co, PA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 June 1848
    Event Place: Allegany County, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 032001-035000
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 042501-045500
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Larimer, Somerset, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1195; Family History Film: 1255195; Page: 337A; Enumeration District: 012
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 4, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: M432_277; Page: 124B; Image: 254
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Pennsylvania, U.S., Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 4, Allegany, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 4, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: M432_277; Page: 124B; Image: 254

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Larimer, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Larimer, Somerset, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1195; Family History Film: 1255195; Page: 337A; Enumeration District: 012

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Nov 1896
    Event Place: Meyersdale, Sumerset Co, PA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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