COLEMAN

Thomas Coleman, b. 5 Jan 1803 in Ireland, d. 28 Jan 1893 in Rabun Co.,GA, md. Lydia (possibly a Shelton) b. 22 Apr 1822, d. 27 Aug 1891 in Rabun Co.,Ga. This family lived in the Persimmon area of Rabun Co.,Ga. The cabin he built is still standing and part of his land holdings is now Coleman Wildlife Refuge, the Coleman River was also named for him.

They had the following children:

1. Jane Coleman, b. ca. 1842
2. Mary Ann Coleman, b. ca. 1844
3. Marinda Coleman, b. 12 Jul 1847, d. 2 May 1931
4. Bidet Coleman, b. 25 Apr 1849, d. 1 Apr 1927 in Macon Co.,NC, md. William D. Collins 10 Mar 1870 in Rabun Co.,GA
5. Elizabeth Coleman, b. ca. 1851
6. Allie Coleman, b. ca. 1854
7. Patrick Coleman, b. ca. 1857
8. Owen Coleman, b. ca. 1859
9. Thomas Coleman, b. ca. 1861
10. Matilda Coleman, b. ca. 1864

Sources: Census and marriage recrods and grave markers.

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