Simon Cohoon (abt. 1776 - 1809)

Born about 1776 in North Carolina

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" John Cohoon's will was provation in February Court 1789 in which he bequeathed the following: eldest son Joel, plantation' whereon i now live,' and all land ecept 50 acres taken fro the north, a negro boy, Ned, featherbed and furniture..."

Estimated dates and place of birth from Family Search.org profile.

Drewry Bridges was appointed guardian of Simon's children after his death. On 2 March 1822, the heirs and representatives of legal age met at the home of Drewry Bridges in order to settle the guardian account. Those listed are as follows:^[1]

1. Sally Cohoon, now the wife of Ezekial Young
2. Elizabeth Cohoon
3. Ross Cohoon
4. Archibald Cohoon
5. Polly Cohoon
6. Mary Coleman, formerly widow of Simon Cohoon

On 19 Jul 1824, the estate of Simon Cohoon was divided among his heirs.^[2]

• Mary Coleman
• Ezekiel Young, consort of Sally
• Elizabeth Cohoon
• Archibald Cohoon
• Ross Cohoon
• Polly Cohoon

Sources

1. ↑ "Kentucky Probate Records, 1727-1990," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9DP-LCK?cc=1875188&wc=37TM-2NL%3A1561462001%2C1561924044 : 27 March 2015), Trigg > Will records, 1820-1843, Vol. A-B > image 39 of 560; county courthouses, Kentucky.
2. ↑ "Kentucky Probate Records, 1727-1990," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99DP-2TFP?cc=1875188&wc=37TM-2NL%3A1561462001%2C1561924044 : 27 March 2015), Trigg > Will records, 1820-1843, Vol. A-B > image 69 of 560; county courthouses, Kentucky.

• The Thomas and Bridges Story, Edison Thomas, T & E Publishers, revised 1984 edition, page 128 and 131. Reference to primary source of the will of John Cohoon executed by wife Priscilla and son Joel from primary source Edgecombe County Will Book C, page 82.

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