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Benjamin Coleman 1788 – 1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1788

Birth Location: Pennsylvania

Death Date: 1880

Death Location: Tennessee, USA

Father: Samuel Coleman

Mother: Rebecca Coleman

Spouse(s): Sarah Poole, Mary Coleman

Children(s): Sarah Coleman, Sophia Coleman, Marietta Eisel, Benjamen Coleman, Elizabeth Coleman

The story of Benjamin Coleman began in 1788 in Pennsylvania. In 1830, Benjamin Coleman resided in Forks, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1840, Benjamin Coleman resided in Forks, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA. Benjamin Coleman married Sarah Poole, Mary Coleman, and had children including Sarah Coleman, Sophia Coleman, Marietta Eisel, Benjamen Franklin Coleman, Elizabeth Coleman. Benjamin Coleman passed away in 1880 in Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Coleman began in 1788 in Pennsylvania.
  • In 1830, Benjamin Coleman resided in Forks, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1840, Benjamin Coleman resided in Forks, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Benjamin Coleman married Sarah Poole, Mary Coleman, and had children including Sarah Coleman, Sophia Coleman, Marietta Eisel, Benjamen Franklin Coleman, Elizabeth Coleman.
  • Benjamin Coleman passed away in 1880 in Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Coleman's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Coleman
1788 – 1880
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Parents
Samuel Coleman
1705 – 1773
NY
Rebecca (A) Coleman
1722 – 1776
Morris County, New Jersey, USA
Grandparents
Charles Dickinson
1699 – 1779
Dorchester, Maryland, USA
Sophia Richardson
1696 – 1796
Talbot County, Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Richardson
1671 – 1722
Elizabeth Welch
1674 – 1712
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elizabeth Ewen
1630 – 1703
John Welch
1646 – 1716
Mary Wyatt
1647 – 1677

Benjamin Coleman's Descendants

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Benjamin Coleman (abt 1788 – 1880) m. Sarah Poole (7 Mar 1742 – ) m. Mary Coleman (8 May 1802 – 14 August 1886)
  1. 1. Sarah Coleman (1768 – 8 September 1848) m. Nathan Sutton (4 December 1767 – 11 June 1836) m. Nathan Sutton (4 December 1767 – 11 June 1836)
    1. 1. Sarah Nixon (1798 – 1859) m. John Nixon
    2. 2. Benjamin Sutton m. Elizabeth Raub
      1. 1. David Sutton (10 Oct 1811 – 28 Apr 1871) m. Emily Yawger (1819 – 1904)
        1. 1. Richard Sutton (1837 – 1920)
        2. 2. Margaret Pace (26 May 1838 – 6 November 1914)
        3. 3. Wesley Sutton (29 February 1840 – 6 October 1934)
        4. 4. Mary (Louise) Sutton (1841 – 1858)
        5. 5. John (H) Sutton (8 October 1841 – 19 January 1935)
        6. 6. Elizabeth Sutton (1848 – 1936) m. Isaac (F.) Apgar (Abt 1843 – 29 May 1931) m. Isaac (Fisher) Apgar (12 Dec 1842 – 29 May 1931) m. Thomas (Albert) Oliver (6 Mar 1848 – 20 Nov 1925) m. J (F) Apgar
        7. 7. Zachariah Sutton (1848 – 1929)
        8. 8. Charles (B) Sutton (abt 1852 – )
        9. 9. Sarah (Emma) Teets (1855 – 1927)
        10. 10. Adaline Farley (29 March 1857 – 9 April 1946)
        11. 11. George Sutton (1 March 1859 – 1 October 1941)
        12. 12. Morris Sutton (19 December 1861 – 30 June 1948)
        13. 13. Ella Pickell (1864 – 1947)
    3. 3. Abraham Sutton (12 March 1801 – 3 February 1804)
    4. 4. Isaac (R) Sutton (24 January 1804 – 12 May 1889)
    5. 5. Nathan Sutton (12 July 1806 – 21 June 1845)
    6. 6. George Sutton (17 February 1810 – 18 May 1890)
  2. 2. Sophia Coleman (20 Aug 1821 – )
  3. 3. Marietta Eisel (24 Dec 1839 – 5 Apr 1906)
  4. 4. Benjamen (Franklin) Coleman (12 Jan 1842 – 1868)
  5. 5. Elizabeth Coleman ( – abt 1805)

Benjamin Coleman's Timeline

6 Records

1788
abt 1788
Birth of Benjamin Coleman in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1830
1830
Age 42
Benjamin Coleman resided here in Forks, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Forks, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1840
1840
Age 52
Benjamin Coleman resided here in Forks, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Forks, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 72
Benjamin Coleman resided here in Lower Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Lower Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 92
Death of Benjamin Coleman in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
1880
14 Apr 1880
Age 92
Benjamin Coleman - Probate in Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Shelby, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1788
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Forks, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Forks, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Lower Nazareth, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1779-2008

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 14 Apr 1880
    Event Place: Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1779-2008

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