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William H Coffman 1840–1919 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Feb 1840

Birth Location: Illinois, United States of America

Death Date: 14 Nov 1919

Death Location: West Alexandria, Preble County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: Andrew Coffman

Mother: Mary Gray

Spouse(s): Susan Gardner, Maria Campbell

Children(s): William Coffman

The story of William H Coffman began in 1840 in Illinois, United States of America. In 1850, William H Coffman resided in Dixon, Preble, Ohio, USA. In 1863, William H Coffman resided in Twin, Preble, Ohio, United States. William H Coffman married Maria Campbell, Mary Coffman, Susan Catherine Gardner, and had children including William I Coffman. William H Coffman passed away in 1919 in West Alexandria, Preble County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William H Coffman began in 1840 in Illinois, United States of America.
  • In 1850, William H Coffman resided in Dixon, Preble, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1863, William H Coffman resided in Twin, Preble, Ohio, United States.
  • William H Coffman married Maria Campbell, Mary Coffman, Susan Catherine Gardner, and had children including William I Coffman.
  • William H Coffman passed away in 1919 in West Alexandria, Preble County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew Coffman
1819–1905
Birth Location: Fairplay, Washington, Maryland, USA
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Mary Gray
1822–1905
Birth Location: Clermont County, Ohio
MG

Spouses(s)

Susan Gardner
1828–1896
Birth Location: Albemarle, Virginia, United States
SG
Maria Campbell
1845–1913
Birth Location: Preble County, Ohio, USA
MC

Children(s)

William Coffman
1862–1909
Birth Location: Missouri
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William Coffman's Ancestors

Self
William Coffman
1840–1919
Birth Place: Illinois, United States of America
Parents
Andrew Coffman
1819–1905
Fairplay, Washington, Maryland, USA
Mary (Ann) Gray
1822–1905
Clermont County, Ohio
Grandparents
John Coffman
1782–1874
Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Susanna Gardner
1799–1871
Washington, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
Christian Gray
1794–1826
Clermont, Ohio
Sarah Plummer
1794–1866
Poplar Plains, Fleming, Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Georg Kaufmann
1756–1830
Elizabeth Baker
1765–1834
Christian Jr
1755–1825
PETER GRAY
1765–1812
WILLIAM (4ggf)
1776–1822
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Carolus Kauffmann
1727–1816
Susanna Bernhard
1722–1775
Christian Sr
1728–1799

William Coffman's Descendants

1.
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William (H) Coffman (15 Feb 1840–14 Nov 1919) m. Susan (Catherine) Gardner (22 May 1828–2 November 1896) m. Maria Campbell (27 March 1845–11 December 1913)
  1. 1. William (I.) Coffman 1862–1909 m. Mary ((Mollie) S.) Wyant 1863–1927
    1. 1. Merton (Roscoe) Coffman 1889–1943 m. Sophia (S) Coffman 1891–1991
      1. 1. William (Thomas) Coffman 1924–2009 m. Dorothy (Elaine) Powers 1929–
      2. 2. Dorothy (Frances) Coffman 1915– m. Leland (E) Peterson 1911–1970
      3. 3. Donald (Robert) COFFMAN 1928–1989
      4. 4. Nina (C) COFFMAN 1920– m. Glenn (Cecil) Ramsey 1919–1976

William Coffman's Timeline

8 Records

1840
15 Feb 1840
Birth of William H Coffman in Illinois, United States of America
Illinois, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 10
William H Coffman resided here in Dixon, Preble, Ohio, USA
Dixon, Preble, Ohio, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 23
William H Coffman resided here in Twin, Preble, Ohio, United States
Twin, Preble, Ohio, United States
1870
1870
Age 30
William H Coffman resided here in Lanier, Preble, Ohio, USA
Lanier, Preble, Ohio, USA
1880
1880
Age 40
William H Coffman resided here in Annapolis, Parke, Indiana, USA
Annapolis, Parke, Indiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 60
William H Coffman resided here in Twin, Preble, Ohio, USA
Twin, Preble, Ohio, USA
1910
1910
Age 70
William H Coffman resided here in Dayton Ward 5, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
Dayton Ward 5, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
1919
14 Nov 1919
Age 79
Death of William H Coffman in Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1840
    Event Place: Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [2] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Annapolis, Parke, Indiana; Roll: 303; Page: 454C; Enumeration District: 173
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lanier, Preble, Ohio; Roll: M593_1259; Page: 158A; Family History Library Film: 552758
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Twin, Preble, Ohio; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1241315
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dayton Ward 5, Montgomery, Ohio; Roll: T624_1217; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0077; FHL microfilm: 1375230
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Dixon, Preble, Ohio; Roll: 723; Page: 352a
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Dixon, Preble, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Dixon, Preble, Ohio; Roll: 723; Page: 352a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Twin, Preble, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Lanier, Preble, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lanier, Preble, Ohio; Roll: M593_1259; Page: 158A; Family History Library Film: 552758

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Annapolis, Parke, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Annapolis, Parke, Indiana; Roll: 303; Page: 454C; Enumeration District: 173

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Twin, Preble, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Twin, Preble, Ohio; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1241315

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Dayton Ward 5, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dayton Ward 5, Montgomery, Ohio; Roll: T624_1217; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0077; FHL microfilm: 1375230

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Nov 1919
    Event Place: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, U.S., Death Records, Ohio Department of Health; Columbus, Ohio; Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Preble County, Ohio, U.S., Death Index, 1835-2010

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: West Alexandria, Preble County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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