Henson Coulter
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Henson Coulter (abt. 1768 - abt. 1832)

Henson "Hinson, Hanson" Coulter aka Colter, Colther,
Born about in North Carolinamap
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of — married about 7 Mar 1785 in Orange County, North Carolina, USAmap [uncertain]
Descendants descendants
Died about at about age 64 in Hillsborough, Orange County, North Carolina, USAmap
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Contents

Biography

Slaves

  • Willis
  • Rose
  • Anthony
  • Grace
  • Sindah
  • Isaac
  • Harriett

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Sources

  1. "It is further my will and desire that the aforesaid Negroes, Viz. Anthony, Grace, Sindah, Isaac and Harriett, with all their increase, together with the residue of the other half of the personal estate, with the exception of the said Negroes Willis and Rose (which are already directed to be sold) shall remain on the plantation where I now reside and kept together there for the support and maintenance of my dearly beloved wife, Lizzy Coulter, and children Viz. Shirley Coulter, Bartlett Coulter and Fanning Coulter, and also that she, the said Lizzy Coulter and children shall enjoy the same unmolested during her widowhood. It is further my will and desire that in case of either marriage or death of my said wife, Lizzy Coulter, or when either contingency happens, that the said property Anthony, Grace, Sindah, Isaac, Harriet and all the interest, right and title thereof, shall immediately thereafter vest or revert to my said children, Viz. Shirley, Bartlett and Fanning or their heirs forever. It is further my will and desire that all my lands should, after the death or marriage of my said wife, Lizzy Coulter, be equally divided between my said three sons, Viz. " Henson Coulter, Sr. 1831 Will: Orange County, North Carolina Will Book E, Page 280-282
  • "United States Census, 1790", database with images, FamilySearch (Index Link: 29 May 2015), Hinson Colther, 1790
  • "United States Census, 1810", database with images, FamilySearch (Index Link: 1 December 2015), Hanson Colter, 1810.
  • "North Carolina Estate Files, 1663-1979,"database with images, FamilySearch (Index Link: 20 November 2015), Hinson Coulter, 1833; citing Orange, North Carolina, United States, State Archives, Raleigh; FHL microfilm 2,057,431.
  • "North Carolina Marriages, 1759-1979," database, FamilySearch (Index Link: 29 December 2014), Hanson Colter and Tabitha Partin, 07 Mar 1785; citing Orange,North Carolina, reference ; FHL microfilm 6,330,292.
  • "North Carolina Marriages, 1759-1979," database, FamilySearch (Index Link: 29 December 2014), Henson Colter and Eliza Dawson, 26 May 1815; citing Orange,North Carolina, reference ; FHL microfilm 6,330,292.
  • "North Carolina Revolutionary Pay Vouchers, 1779-1782," database with images, FamilySearch (Index Link: accessed 17 October 2016), Hanson Coulter, 20 Aug 1783; citing Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina, United States, State Archives of North Carolina, Raleigh.
  • "North Carolina Revolutionary Pay Vouchers, 1779-1782," database with images, FamilySearch (Index Link: accessed 17 October 2016), Hanson Coulter, 11 Feb 1782; citing Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina, United States, State Archives of North Carolina, Raleigh.

Secondary Sources

From Will: E 280 Will dated ? June 1831, proved August Court 1832. HENSON {x} COULTER, SR. wife: Lizzy sons: Anderson Coulter, Charles Coulter , 50¢ each "deceased son Thomas Coulter or his heirs" 50 ¢ daughter Jane Fan sons: Allen Coulter, Asa Coulter, Ashley Coulter - continued - E 280 Will of HENSON COULTER continued 149 daus: Miloy Pendergrass and Fanny Pendergrass 50¢ each dau: Milly Coulter $200 "My illegitimate daUGhter now bearing and known by the name of Eliza Coulter , '200.~ "My three last sons viz Sherly? Coulter, Bartlett Coulter and Fanning Coulter," lands, etc. Executors: friends William Barbee Sr., and Thomas H. Taylor. '1itnesses: Henry Thomson, John Sparrow, Chas. R. Yancey, Ashley Coulter.





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Thank you so much!! Please post anything you need to this profile. I appreciate your assistance.

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posted by Amy (F) W
As a member of the US Black Heritage Project, I have added a list of the slaves owned by Henson Coulter on this profile with categories using the standards of the US Black Heritage Exchange Program. This helps us connect enslaved ancestors to their descendants. See the Heritage Exchange Portal for more information.
posted by L A Banta
Wow! This is a treasure trove. Thank you so much for posting this link!! :)
posted by Amy (F) W
You're welcome! I enjoy this blog and always find useful information.

I would love to see his KY descendants get connected here.

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