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Walter Benjamin Coleman 1883–1909 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Nov 1883

Birth Location: Elk Garden, Mineral Co, WV

Death Date: 22 Dec 1909

Death Location: Elk Garden, Mineral County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: William Coleman

Mother: Margaret **

Spouse(s): Myrtle Cummins

Children(s):

In 1883, Walter Benjamin Coleman entered the world in Elk Garden, Mineral Co, WV, born to William Coleman And Margaret Ellen Casteel. In 1900, Walter Benjamin Coleman resided in Piedmont, Mineral, West Virginia, USA. Walter Benjamin Coleman married Myrtle Cummins. Walter Benjamin Coleman passed away in 1909 in Elk Garden, Mineral County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1883, Walter Benjamin Coleman entered the world in Elk Garden, Mineral Co, WV, born to William Coleman And Margaret Ellen Casteel.
  • In 1900, Walter Benjamin Coleman resided in Piedmont, Mineral, West Virginia, USA.
  • Walter Benjamin Coleman married Myrtle Cummins.
  • Walter Benjamin Coleman passed away in 1909 in Elk Garden, Mineral County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Coleman
1845–1921
Birth Location: Woodsboro Township, Frederick County, Maryland
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Margaret **
1855–1929
Birth Location: Garrett County, Maryland, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Myrtle Cummins
1892–1910
Birth Location: Garrett County, Maryland, USA
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Children(s)

Walter Coleman's Ancestors

Self
Walter Coleman
1883–1909
Birth Place: Elk Garden, Mineral Co, WV
Parents
William Coleman
1845–1921
Woodsboro Township, Frederick County, Maryland
Margaret (Ellen Casteel) **
1855–1929
Garrett County, Maryland, United States of America
Grandparents
William (Price Coleman) **
1823–1904
Allegany, Maryland, United States
Catharine Coleman
1825–1912
Allegany, Maryland, United States
Jesse (Casteel) 👫*
1814–1869
Edmunds, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Nancy (Teets) *
1815–1880
Preston, , Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Alton *
1799–1872
Rachel Wilson
1799–1862
George *
1799–1845
Sarah *
1800–1834
Shadrach ~
1784–1850
Elizabeth **
1786–1865
Michael **
1785–1832
Mary Miller
1790–1891
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jesse *
1775–1855
Mary Daley
1775–1867
John Wilson
1775–
Peter **
1774–1849
Sarah Ernst
1779–1850
McIntyre
1775–
Thomas Castiel
1753–1844
Sarah Enlow
1786–1814
Nathan **
1755–1790
Rebecka *
1757–1818
Michael *
1731–1805
Elizabeth *
1738–1841
William *
1758–1825
Mary Ferrell
1756–1825

Walter Coleman's Timeline

7 Records

1883
18 NOV 1883
Birth of Walter Benjamin Coleman in Elk Garden, Mineral, West Virginia, USA
Elk Garden, Mineral, West Virginia, USA
1883
18 Nov 1883
Birth of Walter Benjamin Coleman in Elk Garden, Mineral Co, WV
Elk Garden, Mineral Co, WV
1900
1900
Age 17
Walter Benjamin Coleman resided here in Piedmont, Mineral, West Virginia, USA
Piedmont, Mineral, West Virginia, USA
1909
22 Dec 1909
Age 26
Death of Walter Benjamin Coleman in , Mineral, West Virginia, USA
, Mineral, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 27
Walter Benjamin Coleman resided here in Piedmont, Mineral, West Virginia, USA
Piedmont, Mineral, West Virginia, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 34
Walter Benjamin Coleman resided here in Mineral County, West Virginia, USA
Mineral County, West Virginia, USA
1919
26 Feb 1919
Age 36
Death of Walter Benjamin Coleman in Luke, Allegany County, Maryland, United States of America
Luke, Allegany County, Maryland, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 NOV 1883
    Event Place: Elk Garden, Mineral, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, U.S., Marriages Index
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Mineral County
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Nov 1883
    Event Place: Elk Garden, Mineral Co, WV
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Piedmont, Mineral, West Virginia; Roll: 1766; Page: 28B; Enumeration District: 0070; FHL microfilm: 1241766
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Piedmont, Mineral, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1690; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1375703

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Piedmont, Mineral, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Piedmont, Mineral, West Virginia; Roll: 1766; Page: 28B; Enumeration District: 0070; FHL microfilm: 1241766

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Piedmont, Mineral, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Piedmont, Mineral, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1690; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1375703

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Mineral County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Mineral County

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Feb 1919
    Event Place: Luke, Allegany County, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Dec 1909
    Event Place: , Mineral, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Elk Garden, Mineral County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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