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Willis Jennings Coleman 1928–2010 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 May 1928

Birth Location: Mossy, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 16 Aug 2010

Death Location: Prosperity, Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: Lambert Coleman

Mother: Anna Buttrick

Spouse(s): Ruby Lewis, Shirley Coleman

Children(s):

In 1928, Willis Jennings Coleman entered the world in Mossy, West Virginia, USA, born to Lambert Oscar Coleman And Anna Corine Buttrick. In 1930, Willis Jennings Coleman resided in Kanawha, Kanawha, Fayette, West Virginia, USA. In 1946, Willis Jennings Coleman resided in Beckley, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA. Willis Jennings Coleman married Ruby Opal Lewis, Shirley Lou Coleman, and had children including Bill Coleman, Gloria Coleman, James Jackson Coleman, Marsha Jackson, Robert Coleman, Tammy Coleman Holstein, Willis D Coleman. Willis Jennings Coleman passed away in 2010 in Prosperity, Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1928, Willis Jennings Coleman entered the world in Mossy, West Virginia, USA, born to Lambert Oscar Coleman And Anna Corine Buttrick.
  • In 1930, Willis Jennings Coleman resided in Kanawha, Kanawha, Fayette, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1946, Willis Jennings Coleman resided in Beckley, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA.
  • Willis Jennings Coleman married Ruby Opal Lewis, Shirley Lou Coleman, and had children including Bill Coleman, Gloria Coleman, James Jackson Coleman, Marsha Jackson, Robert Coleman, Tammy Coleman Holstein, Willis D Coleman.
  • Willis Jennings Coleman passed away in 2010 in Prosperity, Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willis Coleman's Ancestors

Self
Willis Coleman
1928–2010
Birth Place: Mossy, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Lambert Oscar Coleman
1902–1986
Fayette County, West Virginia, United States of America
Anna (Corine) Buttrick
1903–2001
Fayette, West Virginia, United States
Grandparents
James (Willard Coleman) Jr
1857–1928
Meadow Fork, Fayette County, West Virginia, United States of America
Ella (Chloe) Pegram
1866–1938
Chillicothe, Ross, Ohio, USA
Jesse (Dryden) Butrick
1880–1948
Malden, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Jennie (Mary Jane) Owens
1888–1970
West Virginia
Great-Grandparents
James Sr.
1826–1901
Nancy Jarrett
1830–1877
George Pegram
1834–1915
Susannah (Bradley)
1847–1882
James Buttrick
1850–1925
Cora Doss
1857–1934
Ebenezar Owen
1855–1920
Hannah Lane
1865–1933
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel CGGF
1792–1874
Jeanetta Freer
1797–1875
CHAUNCEY Butrick
1824–1852
Elizabeth Butricks
1820–1884
Jesse 🌟
1811–1881
Sarah Doss
1818–1870

Willis Coleman's Timeline

7 Records

1928
14 May 1928
Birth of Willis Jennings Coleman in Mossy, West Virginia, USA
Mossy, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 2
Willis Jennings Coleman resided here in Kanawha, Kanawha, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
Kanawha, Kanawha, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
1946
1946
Age 18
Willis Jennings Coleman resided here in Beckley, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Beckley, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 22
Willis Jennings Coleman resided here in Beaver Pond, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
Beaver Pond, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
1993
1993
Age 65
Willis Jennings Coleman resided here in Lester, WV
Lester, WV
1995
1995
Age 67
Willis Jennings Coleman resided here in Beckley, WV
Beckley, WV
2010
16 Aug 2010
Age 82
Death of Willis Jennings Coleman in Beckley, Raleigh, West Virginia
Beckley, Raleigh, West Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 May 1928
    Event Place: Mossy, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101169283
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Kanawha, Kanawha, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Beckley, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for West Virginia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 94

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Beaver Pond, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993
    Event Place: Lester, WV
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1995
    Event Place: Beckley, WV
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Beckley, WV
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Maxwell Hill Road, Beckley
    Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, The Register Herald; Publication Place: Beckley, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Aug 2010
    Event Place: Beckley, Raleigh, West Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Prosperity, Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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