Re: Sarah Coffer & Mary Cofer
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Sarah Coffer & Mary Cofer
Mary Turner 10/11/08
Sarah Coffer married Henry Barnes, was a widow of John Cofer.
Mary Cofer married William Moore was her granddaughter, a daughter of Francis Cofer.
Ray Copher
Descendants of John Cofer d abt 1669 Ch MD
Generation No. 1
1.SARAH 1 UNKNOWN died in Charles County MD.She married (1) JOHN COFER Abt. 1662.He was born in England, and died Abt. 1669 in Charles County MD.She married (2) HENRY BARNES Abt. 1670 in Charles County MD.He was born in Charles County MD, and died Abt. 1676 in Charles County MD.She married (3) JOHN GODSHELL Abt. 1677 in Charles County MD.
Notes for SARAH UNKNOWN:
John Cofer the emigrant died sometime before 1675, andhis wife Sarah
remarried to Henry Barnes of Charles Chares Co MD. Barnes himselfwas
deceased by 5 Oct 1676 when his will, dated 11 Oct 1675,was proved in
Charles Co MD n aming son Matthew Barnes, daughter Christian Barnes, and
"sons"
Thomas,Francis and John Cofer. "Personalty was left to an Edmond''
/Edward'''Barnes. He nry's wife, Sarah, was named executor. In early
wills, the terms "son" and "s tep-son" were often used interchangeably. If
in fact Thomas, Francis and John Cofer ware step-sons of Henry, then this
would imply that Henry's wife Sarah was indeed the relict of John Cofer
the emigrant. Following Henry's death, t he widow Sarah married thirdly
John Godshall of Charles County.
1675--Charle s County MD~will for Henry Barne entered 11 Oct 1675 and
proved 5 Oct 1676. A bstract in Maryland Calendar of Wills (Jane Baldwin
Cotton) reads to son Matt hew Barnes, dau. Christian Barnes, sons Thomas,
Francis and John Coster [sic] , and to Edmond Barnes, personalty. Wife
Sarah Barnes named executor, Oversee rs: Robert Robins and Charles Culles.
Test: Robert Robins, Wm. Standford, Edw ard Barnes: It seems highly like
that the three
"sons" mentioned i,e. Thomas , Francis and John Coster are in fact Thomas,
Francis and John Coffer. MD Pre rogative Court records show that an
inventory for Henry Barnes' estate, dated 10 Sep 1677, mentions
appraisers as Robert Robins and William Liddeford. The account for
Barnes' estate was dated 19 Oct 1677 and named executrix Sarah G odshall
(relict) suggesting that Barnes' wife Sarah had, by this time, remarr ied
to a Mr. (probably
John) Godshall of Charles. But note, there is a Charl es deed for a tract
"St. Bridgefi's" from John Godshall and wife Mary. If this is same John
Godshall, may indicate Sarah Barnes Godshall had died.
Notes for JOHN COFER:
John Cofer was among 24 headrights transported to Virginia by Nathaniel
Pope some time before 14 May 1660. Nathaniel Pope left a will in
Westmoreland County, VA dated 16 May 1659 and proved 26 April 1660. In
the settlement ofPope:s estate, these headrights devolved to Thomas Pope,
Nathaniers oldest son, and Maj. John Washington who had married Anne
Pope, Nathaniers daughter. Subsequently, on 4 Sep 1661, Thomas Pope and
Maj. John Washington claimed 1200 acres in Westmoreland County by virtue
of the transportation of 24 persons, including John Cofer. President George
Washington, born at Pope's Creek Plantation in Westmoreland County, V A
was a descendant Maj. John Washington and his wife, Anne Pope.
The MD land records indicate that John Cofer transported himself and his
, wife into Charles County, MD some time before 1669. This indicates that
Cofer married his wife, whose name was probably Sarah, in V A before
moving across the Potomac River into MD. In fact, it appears that Cofer and
his wife were living in Charles County by 25 Nov 1663, the date of birth of
his son John. A second son, Thomas Cofer, was born in Charles County on
15 Aug 1667. A third son, Francis Cofer, was born soon after, probably c.
1672.
There were probably one or more daughters.
Notes for SARAH:
John Cofer the emigrant died sometime before 1675, and that his wife Sarah
remarried to Henry Barnes of Charles Chares Co MD. Barnes himself was
deceased by 50ct1676 when his will, dated 11 Oct 1675, was proved in
Charles Co MD naming son Matthew Barnes, daughter Christian Barnes, and
"sons"
Thomas,Francis and John Cofer. "Personalty was left to an
Edmond/EdwardBarnes. Henry's wife, Sarah, was named executor. In early
wills, the terms "son" and "step-son" were often used interchangeably. Ifin
Children of SARAH UNKNOWN and JOHN COFER are:
2. i. John 2 Cofer, b. 25 Nov 1663, Charles County MD; d. Abt. 1730, Charles County MD.
3. ii. Thomas Cofer, b. 15 Aug 1667, Charles County MD; d. Abt. 1699, Charles County MD.
4. iii. Francis Cofer, b. Abt. 1669, Charles County MD; d. Abt. 1727, Stafford Country VA.
Children of SARAH UNKNOWN and HENRY BARNES are:
iv. Christian2 Barnes.
v. Edmond Barnes.
5. vi. Matthew Barnes, b. Abt. 1673, Charles County MD; d. Abt. 1745, Charles County MD.
Generation No. 2
2.JOHN2 COFER (SARAH1 UNKNOWN) was born 25 Nov 1663 in Charles County MD, and died Abt. 1730 in Charles County MD.He married ELIZABETH THOMAS, daughter of HUGH THOMAS.She died Abt. 1744 in Charles County MD.
Notes for JOHN COFER:
1680-John Coffer of Charles County, MD owner 0f 100 acre track of land
called "Fortune" originally end up by Hugh Tomas. Taxed to John Coffer
1680-171
1691--Cattle marks entered in Charles Co,MD land records for John Cofer
and Thomas Cofer.
1696--Charles County MD deed from Garrett Sinnett 200 acres called" St.
Michael's 10 Nou1696.
1705- Charles County, MD land records of 12 Mar 1705 mention a tract
called "Skipton" bounded by Thomas Corker and John Coffer.
1705.-Charles County, MD deed of 4 Apr t705 from Garrett Sinnett and his
wife Anne to Philip Hoskins, a tract called "Friendship" bounded by
"Coffer's Chance"
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1709.--John Cofer of Charles County, MD mentioned in the will of Richard
NeIlson.
1717---Charles County, MD land records of 12 Dec 1717 mention a deed
from Richard Butts of Stafford County, V A to William HoskinS a tract called
"Muckhaddam" bounded by land belonging to John Coffer. There is a town
in Hertfordshire, England called "Much Hadham."
1719--Indenture of 10 Nov 1719. John Coffer of Charles County, Province of
Maryland, son and heir apparent of John Coffer the elder to Ffancis
Coffer of Stafford CO, VA, brother of the said John and 3rd son of the
saidJohn Coffer the elder.
1720---Prince Georges County, MD indenture deed from John Coffer, planter
of Charles County, son and heir apparent of John Coffer the elder to Francis
Coffer of Stafford County, Colony of Virginia, an son of John Coffer the
elder. For brotherly love and 5 shillings current money a tract of his father's
land called "Nonesuch" containing 200 acres in Prince Georges County,
formerly Charles County, near the run which falls into Broad Creek
bounded by John Bayne, Gentleman, deceased. John Coffer mark
and seal, Witness Jce, Fendall, Thomas Stone, Alex. Contee. Acknowledged
in Charles County by John and Elizabeth Coffer; enrolled 7 May 1720.
1730 In his will, John Coffer names wife Elizabeth extx.. 1/3 of estate during
her life. He mentions son John; son Gerrard to whom he leaves, 100 acres
"Coffer's Chance," at Portobacco; son Richard to whom he leaves "St.
Michael's"; afsd. lands not to be sold or mortgaged out of the name of
Coffer. Shd. sd. son die without issue,to pass to son Henry and hrs.; son
Henry; son Gerrard; son Richard; son Matthew. Sons Gerrard and Richard to
be free at age of 18. Overseers; Godshall Barns, Joseph Thomas. Test; Joseph
Thomas, James Simpson, Edward Lawn.
1730-- Inventory of John Coffer SR, of Charles County, MD mentioned as
next-of-kin Matthew Barnes SR, and Joseph Thomas. Elizabeth Coffer named
extx.
Inventory dated 7 Nov 1730. Second inventory dated 12 Nov 1730.
Children of JOHN COFER and ELIZABETH THOMAS are:
i. Sarah3 Cofer.
ii. John Cofer, b. 05 Mar 1693/94, Charles County MD; d. Abt. 1741, Charles County MD; m. UNKNOWN Ruth.
iii. Mary Cofer, b. Abt. 1696.
iv. UNKNOWN Cofer, b. Abt. 1698.
v. Henry Cofer, b. Abt. 1700, Charles County MD; d. Abt. 1769, Charles County MD; m. Elizabeth Clements; b. Charles County, MD..
Notes for Henry Cofer:
1733--Charles County, MD will of John Clements (Clements) Sr. planter. To
eldest daughter Jean Stone. 2nd daughter Elizabeth Cofer. 3rd daughter Ann
Thompson, 4th daughter Barbary. 5th daughter Agnes, 6th daughter Mary Ann,
2nd son Benjamin. 3rd son George, 4th son Samuel, 7th daughter Lydia. 5th
and youngest son Francis; brother William and Rev. Robert Harding
personalty. some of which described as in hands of Joseph Adams merchant in
England; eldest son John dwelling plantation after decease of wife
Rosamond; and personalty.
1734-lnventory of Edward Lawn of Charles County, MD. Next of Kin: John
Thomas and Henry Copher. Admin.Elizabeth Catlett wife D.niel Catlet.
1741-ln his will, John Cofer of Charles County, MD mentions children, 'I,"
Elizabeth, Sarah, William and Henry. He mentions Charles, son of William
Cox; daughter Violata Cofer; brothers Matthew, Henry, Richard and three
sisters (unnamed). Also mentioned are William and Mar" Cox, Zephaniah
Garner, son of John. Executor, Col. Robert Hanson. Next of kin, Matthew and
Henry Coffer. Will dated 10 Feb 1740 and proved 1 Apr 1741. This would be
John Coffer Jr.
1741-Charles County, MD inventory of estate of John Coffer (Jr.].
Appraisers were George Godfrey and Walter Maddock. Next of kin named
Matthew Coffer and Henry Coffer. Administrator/Executor: Col. Robert
Hanson. Date of inventory 10 Apr 1741, approved 23 May 1741.
1741-Charles County, MD records mention deposition of Henry Coffer taken in 1741 in which he statedhis age to be about 37 years of age, hence b.c.1704.
1751-Bill of sale, Charles County, MD from Henry Coffer of Portobacco Parish, planter, for 3072 Ibs. of tobacco to Richard Coffer, made 22 Jan 1750/51 and recorded 12 Feb 1750/51. Bill of sale of "everything to me belonging," and would appear to cover everything that Henry owned. For example, it mentions all his crop of tobacco in the tobacco house, 2 sows, 4 pewter dishes, 6 plates, 2 chests, 2 iron pots, 2pewter basins, 1 feather bed, 2 blankets, ..., and everything to me belonging. It is not clear why Henry sold all his belongings to Richard. Perhaps he was moving out of the
area. Witnesses were Thomas Nelson and Will Eilbeck.
1753-Charles County, MD debt books show Henry Coffer taxed on tract of land called "White Oak Plains"from 1753 until 1769.
1753-Charles County, MD debt books show Matthew Coffer taxed on tract of land called "WhiteOak Plains" and "Coffer's Chance" from 1753 until 1770.
1758-Charles County deposition of Henry Coffer made 13 Jun 1758 in which he gave his age as 54 years.
1762---Charles County deposition of Henry Coffer made 1 Nov 1762 in which
he stated his age as about 61 years.
1762--Charles County deposition of Matthew Coffer made 1 Nov 1762 in which he gave his age as 60years. Since this deposition was made on same day as above deposition of Henry, this wouldinvolve the same court proceeding.
1762--Char1es County deposition of Henry Coffer made 3 Sep 1762. In this
deposition Henry gave his age as 62 years. He also stated he was son of
John Coffer. He also stated he was the brother of Matthew Coffer and a
nephew of Matthew Barnes.
1765-John Coffer of Prince William County, VA conveyed property to Thomas 1
Lawson. Date 4 Sep 1765.
1767-Charles County, MD inventory of Henry Coffer mentions as next of kin
Thomas Coffer and Joseph Coffer, perhaps Henry's sons. Elizabeth Coffer
named extx.
1769-A deed rec. 25 Sep 1769 from Edward Stone and his wife Jean to
Edward Stone Jr. Land description mentions tract bounded by land of
Elizabeth Coffer.
1771-Charles County, MD deed 13 Dec 1771 from Edward Stone and Henry Coffer
of Charles, planters, to Robert Lawson of Charles County, merchant, for
8,000 # tobacco & etc. paid to Henry Coffer, part of 2 tracts of land:
"Batchellors Hope" and "White Oak Plains." Mary Coffer wife of Henry
released her dower rights.
vi. Matthew Cofer, b. Abt. 1702.
vii. Gerrard Cofer, b. Abt. 1710.
viii. Richard Cofer, b. Abt. 1712; m. UNKNOWN Eleanor.
3.THOMAS2 COFER (SARAH1 UNKNOWN) was born 15 Aug 1667 in Charles County MD, and died Abt. 1699 in Charles County MD.He married MARY UNKNOWN in Charles County MD.
Notes for THOMAS COFER:
1691-- Thomas was married [or thinking about it] in 1691 when he
registered cattle marks in Charles Co. in September 1691 (CCLR R.267).
1698---Charles Coun ty, MD inventory for estate of Thomas Coffer entered 4
Sep 1698. Estate appraised by Henry Barnes and John Allen.
1699--Charles County, MD account for esta te of Thomas Cofer entered 28
Jul 1699. List of debts include Henry Hawkins J r., Caleb Lomax ,Thomas
Chapman, John Clerk (dead) and Edward Milsted. Paymen ts to Philip
Hoskins, Francis Bannister, Henry Hawkins Sr., Capt. John Bayne, John
Contee, and Mary Miller. Francis Coffer administrator.
1699.--Prince G eorges County, MD account of estate of Thomas Cofer
entered 29 Sep 1699 by Fr ancis Coffer administrator of Thomas deceased.
Child of THOMAS COFER and MARY UNKNOWN is:
i. Sarah3 Cofer, b. 28 Oct 1694.
4.FRANCIS 2 COFER (SARAH 1 UNKNOWN) was born Abt. 1669 in Charles County MD, and died Abt. 1727 in Stafford Country VA.He married MARY LITTLEJOHN Abt. 1703 in Stafford County VA, daughter of OLIVER LITTEJOHN.She died Abt. 1741 in Prince William County VA.
Notes for FRANCIS COFER:
1702--Charles County, MD account of the estate of John Clerk or Clark
dated 31 Oct 1702. List of payments to George Godfrey, Samuell Berry,
Francis Coffer, John Hanson. Extx. Cosimer Clarke.
1702--Francis Coffer who married Elizabeth Withers mentioned in Stafford
County, VA will of Oliver Littlejohn.
1705.--Daniel McMinion of Anne Arundel County, MD granted a power of
attorney to John Waugh and Francis Coffer of Stafford County, VA to
acknowledge land lying in Stafford unto Elizabeth McMillion of Charles
County, MD. Waugh was a JP in Stafford County at one time.
1717--Probate of Charles County, MD will of Thomas Plunker of Prince
Georges County, MD. To godson Edward Brawner, goddaus. Violetta
Hauison, Frances Barnes, Sarah Coffer. Also mentions Francis Coffer and
Mary his wife. Also Anne and Benjamin Barnes, children of Henry Barnes;
Rev. Wm. Maconachie, Rev. John Fraser, Elizabeth Clements, Benjamin
Hanson; Jacob, Charles, Francis and Joseph Clements and Alex Contee. Also
mentions are Henrietta Barnes and Thomas Lloyd.
1723---Stafford County, VA quit rent rolls mention Francis Coffer in re
dispute with Col. Mason.
1727..-Francis Copher, deceased, referred to as proprietor of land lying on
Pohick Run in Stafford County, VA. His wife Mary Copher also mentioned.
Notes for MARY LITTLEJOHN:
1729.-, Widow Mary Coffer mentioned in regard to a Stafford County, VA
land grant survey lying on Pohick Run and Pope's Head Run. This was Mary
wife of Francis Coffer deceased.
1733 Truro Parish vestry minutes mention payment to Mary Cofer for burying
James Newson. This is in Prince William County, VA. Prince William formed
from Stafford County in 1731.
1741-- Truro Parish, Prince William County, VA. Will of Mary Coffer, dated
3 J an 1741. Mary Coffer to my son Francis Coffer all that tract of land lying
in the forest of Pohick containing three hundred and seventy eight acres
joining land of Henry Ward on the north run of Po hick, which land was
entered by his father Francis Coffer before his death and hath been by me
+ since cleared out of the office and the deed for the same made out in my
said sons name. Witnesses: John Farguson, Jeremiah Bronough and William
Puke. Will also mentions Mary More [Moore] daughter of William More.
Rest of estate divided between sons Thomas Withers Coffer and Francis
Coffer and daughter Ann Farguson. Also mentioned in will are John Sturman,
William Stunnan and John Withers.
1741--.Bond of Thomas Withers Cofer, Francis Cofer, John Baxter and
Richard Cruper unto William Fairfax Esq. For L200, 22 Feb 1741. Thomas
Withers Cofer and Francis Cofer mentioned as executors of Mary Cofer
deceased.
1741---Inventory of the estate of Mary Coffer made pursuant to order of22
Feb 1741. Appraisers sworn before Valentine Payton, Gent. No total
valuation given. Signed by John Farguson, Jeremiah Bronough and William
Puke.
Children of FRANCIS COFER and MARY LITTLEJOHN are:
i. Francis3 Cofer, d. 17 May 1744, Fairax County VA; m. Margart Hereford, Abt. 1726.
ii. Ann Cofer, m. John Farguson; d. 30 Oct 1760.
iii. Mary Cofer, m. William Moore; d. Abt. 1769.
iv. Thomas Withers Cofer, b. 29 Sep 1713, Fairax County VA; d. 19 Oct 1763, Fairax County VA; m. Mary Farguson, Abt. 1733; b. 30 Jun 1715; d. 31 Aug 1759, Fairax County VA.
5.MATTHEW2 BARNES (SARAH1 UNKNOWN) was born Abt. 1673 in Charles County MD, and died Abt. 1745 in Charles County MD.He married (1) ELIZABETH UNKNOWN.He married (2) MARY THEOBALD Abt. 1713 in Charles County MD.
Children of MATTHEW BARNES and ELIZABETH UNKNOWN are:
i. Godshall3 Barnes, d. Abt. 1768, Charles County MD.
ii. Matthew Barnes.
iii. Phillip Barnes.
iv. Henry Barnes.
v. Elizabeth Barnes, m. UNKNOWN Courts.
vi. Anne Barnes, m. Burr IV Harrison, 31 Jul 1722; b. 21 May 1699.
vii. Frances Barnes, m. Cuthbert IV Harrison.
viii. Jane Barnes, b. 19 Dec 1694; m. (1) John Hereford; m. (2) John Hereford, Abt. 1720; b. 06 Jan 1696/97, Westmoreland Co VA; d. Abt. 1743.
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