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Reuben Coffey 1759–1842 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Sep 1759

Birth Location: Albemarle County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 9 Jun 1842

Death Location: Oil Valley, Wayne County, Kentucky, USA

Father: James Coffey

Mother: Elizabeth Cleveland

Spouse(s): Mildred Morris

Children(s): James Coffey

The story of Reuben Coffey began in 1759 in Albemarle County, Virginia, USA. In 1784, Reuben Coffey resided in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States. In 1820, Reuben Coffey resided in Burke, North Carolina, United States. Reuben Coffey married Mildred Millie Morris, and had children including James Coffey. Reuben Coffey passed away in 1842 in Oil Valley, Wayne County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Reuben Coffey began in 1759 in Albemarle County, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1784, Reuben Coffey resided in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1820, Reuben Coffey resided in Burke, North Carolina, United States.
  • Reuben Coffey married Mildred Millie Morris, and had children including James Coffey.
  • Reuben Coffey passed away in 1842 in Oil Valley, Wayne County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Coffey
1729–1786
Birth Location: Blue Run, Orange, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Cleveland
1727–1826
Birth Location: Blue Run, Orange, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mildred Morris
1759–1842
Birth Location: Albemarle Co, Virginia, USA
MM

Children(s)

James Coffey
1790–1892
Birth Location: Burke County, North Carolina, USA
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Reuben Coffey's Ancestors

Self
Reuben Coffey
1759–1842
Birth Place: Albemarle County, Virginia, USA
Parents
James Coffey
1729–1786
Blue Run, Orange, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Cleveland
1727–1826
Blue Run, Orange, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Jean Coffey
1700–1775
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Reuben Coffey's Descendants

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Reuben Coffey (16 Sep 1759–9 Jun 1842) m. Mildred (Millie) Morris (16 Sep 1759–4 Mar 1842)
  1. 1. James Coffey 1790–1892 m. Sarah ("Sally" Emerline) Sumpter 1792–1869
    1. 1. Nelson Coffey 1811–1878 m. Kezziah ((Kissie) R.) Watters 1810–1885
      1. 1. Benjamin (Franklin Coffey) Sr 1851–1918 m. Martha (C) Dobbs 1850–1938
        1. 1. Benjamin (Franklin Coffey (Coffee)) Jr 1876–1955 m. Sally (Belle) Clark 1884–1966
        2. 2. Tolbert (Nelson) Coffey 1878–1907 m. Sarah Roberts 1883–1970 m. Alice (Sims) Clark 1887–1979
        3. 3. Bonapart Coffey 1878–
        4. 4. Jenettie Coffey 1881–1973
        5. 5. Henderson Coffey 1886–1909
        6. 6. America (Florence Merkie) Coffey 1890–1993
        7. 7. Margaret (F Maggie) Coffey 1893–1974
        8. 8. James (Perke) Coffey 1896–1929
        9. 9. Gertie Coffey 1883–1886
        10. 10. S. (Nelson) Coffey 1874–1963 m. Mertie Holloway 1889–1921
      2. 2. John Coffey 1835–1915
      3. 3. Rhoda (Ann) Coffey 1831–1920
      4. 4. Nancy Coffey 1834–1911
      5. 5. Joseph Coffey 1839–1905
      6. 6. Henry (Baker) Coffey 1841–1896
      7. 7. Richard (Henderson) Coffey 1843–1920 m. Catherine (C.) Jones 1840–1901 m. Sarah (Margaret) Barrier 1844–1932 m. Creasey Worley 1859–
        1. 1. Nelson Coffey 1874–1963
        2. 2. William Coffey 1879–1942
        3. 3. James Coffey 1879–1967
        4. 4. Kesiah Coffey 1870–
        5. 5. Margaret Coffey 1871–
        6. 6. Polly (Ann) Coffey 1868–1944
        7. 7. Patrick Coffey 1867–
        8. 8. Maggie Coffey 1871–
        9. 9. John Coffey 1859–
        10. 10. Mary Coffey 1869–
      8. 8. Sarah(Sally) Coffey 1846–1910
      9. 9. James (N) Coffey 1835–1915

Reuben Coffey's Timeline

5 Records

1759
16 Sep 1759
Birth of Reuben Coffey in Albemarle County, Virginia, USA
Albemarle County, Virginia, USA
1784
1784
Age 25
Reuben Coffey resided here in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 61
Reuben Coffey resided here in Burke, North Carolina, United States
Burke, North Carolina, United States
1831
4 Mar 1831
Age 72
Reuben Coffey resided here in Wayne, Kentucky, USA
Wayne, Kentucky, USA
1842
9 Jun 1842
Age 83
Death of Reuben Coffey in Oil Valley, Wayne County, Kentucky, USA
Oil Valley, Wayne County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1759
    Event Place: Albemarle County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1756; Birth city: Albemarle; Birth state: VA
    [2] Millennium File
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1262.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: SAB
    [4] U.S., the Pension Roll of 1835
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1784
    Event Place: Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: North Carolina, State Census, 1784-1787

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Burke, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Burke, North Carolina; Page: 37; NARA Roll: M33_83; Image: 32

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 4 Mar 1831
    Event Place: Wayne, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., the Pension Roll of 1835

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Jun 1842
    Event Place: Oil Valley, Wayne County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1756; Birth city: Albemarle; Birth state: VA
    [2] Millennium File
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Oil Valley, Wayne County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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