Re: Thomas Coleman/Rebecca Spot VA 1768
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In reply to:
Thomas Coleman/Rebecca Spot VA 1768
4/22/00
Thomas Coleman and Rebecca Kay of Caroline Co. VA (d. 12 Jan. 1835)
Thomas was paid for provisions furnished the Continental Army.In Thomas' will:Thomas Coleman of Orange Co. "my friend, whose wife is also a Kay".Thomas and Rebecca lived on the 100 acre Spotsylvania Co.land where his father once lived.
there children:
1) Rebecca K. Coleman d. prior to 4 Feb 1846
m. 13 June 1810 Guilelmus Smith no issue.
Guilelmus Smith owned a considerable amount of property and was well-know in his community as a good businessman.Unfortunately, he became heavily indebted around 1840.On 3 Feb 1843, he assigned his holdings to his brother-in-law James Coleman and his friend Stapleton Crutchfield.The property was sold and the proceeds used to pay off creditors
2) James Coleman: will probated 3 May 1875,
m. Lucy Stewart (d. 30 July 1832) daughter of John and Lucy Stewart of Spotslvania Co.
3) Nellie Coleman: will probated 4 May 1857,
m. John Duerson (will probated 6 March 1848.
Nellie left her entire estate to daughter Salina who had not married.
Nellie and John children:
1) Rebecca K. Duerson m. Cousin Ruffin H. Coleman.
2) Thomas Duerson
3) Maria E. Duerson
4) Salina Duerson (unmarried, inherited her mother's entire estate.)
4) John I. Duerson
5) Mary S. Duerson
hope this helps.
tracy chisholm