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Joseph Coleman Esq. (1759 - 1806)

Sgt. Joseph Coleman Esq.
Born in St. Margaret's Parish, Caroline, Virginiamap [uncertain]
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Husband of — married 24 Jan 1782 (to 1806) in Cumberland, Virginia, United Statesmap
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Died at age 47 in Union, South Carolina, United Statesmap
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Biography

He was a Revolutionary War Veteran, having served in the 6th Virginia Regiment (Sgt. in the VA line) 1777-1780.

"Joseph Coleman, Esq. Sergeant in the 6th VA Regt. having faithfully served 3 years the term of his enlistment is hereby discharged and commissaries are requested to furnish the barer Joseph Coleman with provisions till 3 February 1780. Given at Little York the 12 of January 1780. John Webb, Lt. Col. 5th VA Regt. Fredericktown, State of Maryland. 4 days rations issued at this place, 14, 15, 16 and 17 January 1780. Richard Butler DQM. Issued 4 days provisions. J. Herndon, Alexandria 18 January 1780. Cumberland Court 23 Septemer 1783. The within name Joseph Coleman produced the within certificate and made oath that he lawfully obtained the same and that he nor any person for him has before proved or claimed his right to land for the services therein mentioned. George Carrington, Jr. Clerk." - AL Genealogical Society, Inc. Magazine Vol 3, #1, Jan 1969

Joseph married Scytha "Sithey" Glenn, daughter of Lieut. Nathan and Lucy (Coleman) Glenn on 24 Jan 1782 in Virginia, USA. They had twelve children.

  1. Lucinda (Coleman) Hollingsworth was born about 1782 in Cumberland County, Virginia.
  2. Mary (Coleman) Hoignez was born on January 27, 1783 in Cumberland County, Virginia.
  3. Patience (Coleman) Triplett was born on March 9, 1784.
  4. Elizabeth Glen (Coleman) Crosby was born on March 12, 1785 in Cumberland County, Virginia.
  5. Nathan Coleman was born on December 21, 1786 in Union County, South Carolina.
  6. Mason Glenn (Coleman) Crosby was born on March 3, 1788 in Union County, South Carolina.
  7. Sarah (Coleman) Ellis was born on January 14, 1790 in Union County, South Carolina
  8. Daniel Coleman was born on April 5, 1793 in Union County, South Carolina.
  9. Hannah/Anna Glenn (Coleman) Sartor was born on May 5, 1795 in Union County, South Carolina.
  10. Susannah "Susan" (Coleman) Murphy was born on May 15, 1795 in South Carolina.
  11. Scytha Coleman was born on May 25, 1797 in Union County, South Carolina
  12. Pamelia/Pamela (Coleman) Glenn was born on November 22, 1802 in South Carolina.

They moved to Union Dist., South Carolina, USA in Dec 1786, eventually having 12 children.

He is buried at Fish Dam Cemetery, Carlisle, Union, South Carolina, USA

After his death Sithey married to John Bowles about 1820 at Union, South Carolina, USA

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