William D. Coley's Family
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1. Samuel Coley who came to Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1631, married Anne Pruden in 1640 and they had seven children--three sons and four daughters. All of his children settled close around Milford with their parents but Thomas, born April 20, 1657, and married Martha Stream, and migrated to Virginia. He had two sons, Thomas, (Jr?) baptized 4/8/1696 and Samuel, baptized 11/1/1702 and died February 2, 1703/1704. It is believed our Virginia Coleys originated from Thomas, son of Thomas, who, among his children could have been Francis, Julius, Robert, Charles and Isham Coley, these sons migrating to NC., but, of course, this is still on the research list to be connected at a later date. |
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2. Coley, Thomas, bapt 20 Apr 1657; md Martha Streme, had 2 sons. This is the Coley that we cannot find any thing else on, if he moved or had any other children. One of his sons died at a very young age and one more is listed. The following is believed to be his children, but is not proven, other than Thomas and Samuel: |
| 3 Coley, Thomas bapt 4/8/1696 3. Coley, Samuel, bapt 11/1/1702; died 2/6/1703/04 3. Coley, Charles of Charles City County, VA 3. Coley, Robert of Charles City COunty, VA 3. Coley, Francis of Goochland County, VA |
3. Robert Coley having sold land in Charles City County, VA in 1771 moving to Halifax County, NC leaving a will dated 25 June 1785 naming his wife, Frances and two sons, Francis and William. No information available at this time on William. |
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4. Francis Coley, born 14 Sept 1757 in Charles City County, VA., died 19 Sept 1840 Certain Record Books link him to a Francis CORLEY of Trousdale County, but Census records show a Francis Corley of Trousdale County and also a Francis Coley of Smith County. Francis died 19 Sept 1840 in Smith County, and is believed to be buried in a stone marked grave in the Coleytown Cemetery in Macon Co., TN.
The earliest found record of Francis Coley in Tennessee was a Land grant # 6874 for 50 acres on record in Smith Co., dated Sept 19, 1827, which probably was made a part of Macon County when it was formed in 1842 from Smith and Sumner Counties.
He served in the Revolutionary War as a private having fought in the Battle of Brier Creek in Savannah, Ga., and in the Battle of Guilford, N. C. A copy of his War Record obtained from the Washington, D. C. Archives is available on another page. |
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It is unknown when he got married or to whom. The following are believed to some of his children:
5) Coley, Abraham, born abt 1784; md Sarah Hightower 28 June 1803 in Brunswick County, VA. 5) Coley, daughter, born abt 1788 5) Coley, daughter, born abt 1792 5) John C., born abt 1795 5) Francis, born 15 May 1798
His son John C. Coley and his wife, Mary are residing close to Francis in Smith County in 1830 also. as stated above this is believed to be part of the area made into Macon County in 1842, where Coleytown now is. John and his wife had ten children, nine of whom are known to us.
As J. Carlton Coley said so eloquently, you don't find the Coley name much in the history books of the area, but they certainly did their part in beating a path through the wilderness of Tennessee for a bunch of us later Coleys that came along.
5. John C. Coley, b 1795 in NC., moved to Smith County, TN during the 1820’s He died Oct of 1864; married Mary “Polly” Ann Thrailkill/Thrailkeld born in NC in 1798; died Oct 1879. John C. and Polly both died in Macon County, TN. They married about 1815 in NC. Their children: William D., Joseph D., Catherine, Nancy A., Mary J. (Jane), Sarah Ann “Sallie”, Wesley, Abel G., and Julius.
6. William D. Coley, born 6 Aug 1817 in VA., son of John C. and Mary Thrailkill Coley;died 26 Aug 1898 in Macon County, TN., bur in the Coleytown Cemetery md (1) 26 Apr 1843 Arrie N. Jones b 10 Apr 1822, d 4 Sept 1849. He md (2) 2 Aug 1850 Sarah J. Howell, born 8 Oct 1832; d 23 Sept 1898.
He served in the Civil War in Co H of the 9th KY Inf. Was wounded at the Battle of Shiloh. It was stated on his war records that he "fought well". He was transferred to the 23rd KY VV Co 1. Pvt. to Corpl.
His children by Arrie: John J. (James), Benjamin Francis and William H. (who was with his grandparents, John & Mary Coley, in the 1850 Macon County Census) His children by Sarah were: Sarah S., Mary E., Joseph W., Alexander M., Amanda A., Nancy Ann, and Thomas S.
7. John James Coley, born 20 Dec 1844 in TN., md (1) unknown, (2) Ottis Johnnie ? Children by 1st wife: Nancy A., and Martha E. Children by Ottis: W. T., Otis W. H., James A., Sylvia, Wesley, and Lilly M.
John J. enlisted in Co H 9th KY Inf., fought in several battles of the Civil War including the Battle of Shiloh and Missionary Ridge. He was later transferred along with his father, to the 23rd KY V V Co I. (Information obtained from War records; Macon Co., TN Census records & Bible Records.)
According to the 1920 Census of Macon County, after John J.'s death, Johnnie E. married George W. Britt, and had several more children by him. John J’s children were:
8.. Nancy A. Coley, b 1871 8. Martha E. Coley, b 1876 8. W. T. Coley, b 2 Dec 1894 in Macon Co., TN. 8. Otis W. H. Coley, b 21 Mar 1896 in Macon Co TN., died 11 Feb 1930, buried in Haley Cemetery in Lafayette, TN. Was in service in WWI Tenn. Cook 110 Bn Army. 8. James A. Coley, b 8 Aug 1898 8. Sylvia Coley, b 1901 in TN. 8. Wesley Coley, b 1903 in TN. 8. Lilly M. Coley, b 1906 in TN.
7 Benjamin Francis Coley, b 17 Mar 1847; d 13 Feb 1922; md Mary A. Jenkins b 19 Nov 1849; d 13 Mar 1916, daughter of Henry and Lucinda Gregory Jenkins. Benjamin and Mary are both buried in the Blackjack Cemetery in Simpson Co., KY.
Benjamin F. Coley served as a private in the Civil War in the D Co 8th MI
(Information obtained from the 1870 Macon Co., TN Census and Tennesseans in the Civil War, Part II)
Their children: Sarah A. E., Wm J. H., Nancy F. B., Orra L., and Matilda N. Coley.
8. Sarah A. E. Coley, born 1867. 8. William J. H. Coley, born 1869. 8. Nancy F. B. Coley, born 1874. 8. Orra L. Coley, born 1877. 8. Vestia Matilda Mageltine Coley, born 25 Aug 1879 in TN; died July 12, 1966 in Simpson County, KY at the age of 86; buried in Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin, KY. She, at age 17, married Joseph Morrow Beach, age 21, from Simpson Co, KY, on 16 Nov 1896 at Franklin, Simpson Co, KY. B F Coley was the bondsman, as she was underage. Joseph died February 13, 1922 and is buried in Blackjack Cemetery Simpson Co, KY Their children:
9 BEACH, Lester A, born January 8, 1898 in Simpson Co, KY.; died June 6, 1962 in Simpson Co, KY. He married Flora Anderson. They had 1 child.
9 BEACH, Fred Clifford, born 3 Jan 1900 in Simpson Co, Ky.; died April 20, 1967 and is buried in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Simpson Co., KY. He married Edgie Estelle Russell on 24 Dec, 1925 in Sumner Co, TN. They had 2 children.
9 BEACH, Clarence, born 7 Jan 1902 in Simpson Co, KY; died 30 Jan 1904.
9 BEACH, Hautie M “Doc”, born 19 Feb 1904 in Simpson Co, KY; died January 23, 1966 and is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Simpson Co, KY. He married Lucille Butt.
9 BEACH, Annie Lorraine born 1906 in Simpson Co., KY; died in 1992 in FL. She married Emmett Tarrents.
9 BEACH, Mary Francis, born 1908; died in 1979.She married (1) Arnet Russell. She married (2) Mervin Sample.
(Above
information on Matilda Coley, daughter of Benjamin F. Coley family
received from David Beach, a grandson of Matilda's)
7 . William H. Coley, born 28 Aug 1849, son of William D. and Arrie N. Jones Coley, (was living in home of grandparents, John C. and Mary Coley in 1850 Census of Macon County, TN. His mother had died of childbirth complications. William H. died 9 May 1923; married 5 June 1870 Nancy C. Krantz born 20 May 1928, daughter of Joe and Delitha Donahue Krantz. Both are buried in the Coleytown Cemetery in Macon County, TN. Their children: W. J., J.(James) F. D., Thomas R., Arabelle F., and Noah H. Coley.
William H. Coley was a private in E Co 1st MI in the Civil War. William and Nancy's children:
8. William Joseph Coley, born 3 Mar 1872; died 9 Jan 1957; md 3 Aug 1888 Sarah J. ? 8 . James F. D. Coley, born 1 Oct 1873; d 5 Sept 1908;md 1 Nov 1896 Rebecca Bella Hack b July 1870 in KY. Both are buried in Greenlawn Cemetery in Simpson Co., KY. 8. Thomas R. Coley, b 13 June 1876; d 9 Jan 1964; md Amanda J.Pirtle; b 10 Apr 1870; d 21 July 1940; daughter of Elijah and Martha Pirtle. Their children: Cora Belle and William Ennis Coley.
9. Cora Belle Coley, b 8 Nov 1896; d 7 July 1950 md 4 May 1913 Grover Cleveland West, b 8 Sept 1892; d 19 Aug 1969; son of Martin and Tennie Dillard West. Grover and Cora are buried in Morgan Cemetery. They had eleven children. Grover was a farmer, landowner, livestock grower, county judge, and minister of the Baptist faith. After Cora died, Grover married (2) 11 Jan 1951 Ruby Ethel Crowder. They divorced. He md (3) 14 May 1959 Aulty May No children by these other marriages. Grover and Cora's children: Corzell, Idell, Orpha Parnell, Carlos, Grover C., Jr.,Paul Martin, Douglas Richard, Emer Jean, Bobby Dean, Ozella and Cannelle C. West.
10. Corzell West, born in Macon County, TN in 1913; married Lamon Fishburn. One child born to this union. Name unknown. They moved to Indianapolis, Ind.
10 .Orfa Parnell West, b 17 Nov 1915 in Macon Co., TN., md 24 Dec 1930 in Scottsville, KY Buford Esters Green, b 16 May 1912 in Macon Co., TN; son of Charlie Franklin and Ercie Adaline Green. Both are Missionary Baptist. Buford died 12 Sept 1965 and is buried in the Haysville Cemetery. Their children: Esters Othell, Grover Clemon F.Dorothy Jeanell and Buford E., Jr. ,
11. Esters Othell Green was born 16 May 1932 in Macon Co., TN., md Alma Estelle Deering on 22 Dec 1951 in Lafayette, TN. She was born 11 Dec 1934 in Macon County, Tn., daughter of Adam Jefferson and Rittie Lena Deering. Their children:
12. Bobby Cleveland, b 8 Sept 1952. 12. Richard Othell, b 21 Nov 1954 12 Stevie Joe, b 18 Nov 1956 12. Timothy Gene, b 30 Apr 1960 12. Andy David, b 16 June 1966. All born in Macon County, TN.
11.. Grover Clemon F. Green, b 13 Jan 1934 in Macon Co., TN., md Jewell Irene Hudson in Gallatin, TN on 2 Jan 1954. Jewell was b 27 Jan 1933 in TN., the daughter of Hiram and Mary Hudson. Both are Missionary Baptist. They moved to Indiana. Their child 12. Rhonda Irene Green, born 29 Nov 1954 in Macon County, TN.
11. Dorothy Jeanell Green, born 6 Jan 1939 in Macon Co., TN., md James Bert Deering on 22 June 1953 by C. D. Key, County Judge, in Gallatin, TN. James Bert was born in Macon County, TN on 28 May 1932, son of Adam Jefferson and Rittie Lena Deering. Their children:
12. Margaret Susan, b 28 Apr 1954; 12. Cedric Charles, b 25 Nov 1956; 12. Larry Wayne, twin, b 16 Dec 1960 . 12. Gary Dwayne, twin, b 16 Dec 1960.
11. Buford Esters Green, Jr., b 4 Mar 1954 at Lebanon, TN. (Stillborn). Buried 5 Mar 1954 in Hayesville Cemetery in Macon County, TN.
10. Idell West, born 1918; Macon County, TN. md 11 Mar 1933 to Freeley Bray, in Scottsville, KY. Freeley was born 1915 in Macon Co., TN. Two children born to this union. Names: Doris and Patricia Ann Bray.
11. Doris Bray, b 1937 in Macon Co., TN., md 4 July 1959 Janice Wilburn, 17 April 1939. Their children: Dickie and Cindy.
11. Patricia Ann Bray, b 1943 in Macon Co., TN., md 10 Apr 1959 Randall Dozier, b 1940 in Macon Co., TN. Their children: Randie, b 1960, Mickie, b 1962 and Timmie, b 1968.
10 Carlos West, b 21 Mar 1923 in Macon Co., TN., md 29 Aug 1942 Dixie White in Macon County, TN., by Eld. Ennis Coley.Dixie is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Edgar White He is a farmer and lives at LaFayette, TN.
10. Grover Cleveland West, Jr., b 24 Aug 1926 in Macon Co., TN. He is a foreman over a rock crusher; md Mary Hester Perrigo on 9 Dec 1942 by Eld. Ennis Coley. Mary Hester was born 15 Nov 1925 in Macon Co., TN., daughter of Milton and Lucy Cothron Perrigo. Their children: Roger Cleveland and Rita Margene West.
11. Roger Cleveland West, born 15 Nov 1948 in Macon Co., TN., attended U. T.in 1969 at Knoxville. He married Margaret Annette Hearon in Maryville, TN on 24 Aug 1969 by Eld. Odel Lefon at Tucaluchee United Methodist Church.
11. Rita Margene West, b 7 Jan 1950 in Macon Co., TN., md 18 May 1967 Larry James Cole at Hartsville, Trousdale Co., TN by County Judge. Their child:
12. Larry Kevin Cole, born 5 Aug 1968.
10. Paul Martin West, b 21 Jan 1933 in Macon Co., TN., md Barbara J. Goodall in Gallatin, TN. 15 Sept 1951 by County Judge. She is the daughter of Ellis and Thelma Bray Goodall. Their children: Ross Martin, Denise Paulette, Michael Philbert, Cora Benita, Barbara Michele, and Cleovis Dawn.
11. Ross Martin West, b and d 16 Dec 1952 in Macon County, TN., , buried at Morgan Cemetery 17 Dec 1952. 11. Denise Paulette West, b 27 June 1954 in Macon Co., TN. 11 Michael Philbert West, b 29 Sept 1955 in Ft Hood, TX. 11. Cora Benita West, b 29 Oct 1956 in Macon Co., TN. 11. Barbara Michele West, b 16 Nov 1958 in Indianapolis, IND. 11. Clovis Dawn West, b 24 Dec 1964 in Indianapolis, IND.
10.. Douglas Richard West, b 4 May 1936 in Macon Co., TN. He is a machine operator. Lives in . Indianapolis, IND. Md 25 June 1955 to Bobbie Jean Roberts in Franklin, IND. She was born in Gallatin, TN 23 Dec 1936. She is the daughter of Sam and Opal Roberts. No children.
10. Emer Jean West, twin, b 1938, died young. 10.. Bobby Dean West, twin, born 1938, died young. 10.. Ozella B. West, b in Macon Co., (Stillborn). 10. . Canelle C. West, b in Macon Co., TN.(stillborn) about 4 May 1932/33; buried Morgan Cemetery.(WEST information obtained from "What’s in a Name by Hoke Holland West.)
9. William Ennis Coley, b 14 Dec 1898; d 7 Apr 1982; md 29 July 1917 Hassie Pearl Pipkin, b 7 June 1901; d 14 Apr 1980. No further information except for one known son: Dean.
10. Dean Coley, b 1932 in Macon County, TN,; d 11 Dec 1994 in Hartsville, TN.
11.. Glyn Coley 11. Patrick Coley 11. Danita Coley 11. Annie Beth Coley
8 . Arabelle F. B. Coley, b 7 Mar 1879; md 22 Apr 1900 Elijah F. Owen. She was his 2nd wife. Arabelle’s two step-children were Montie F. born May 1889 in TN., and Pearlie Owen, born March 1894 in TN. Elijah and Arabelle’s children were: Grover H., born 1902; John W.,born 1904; Elijah F., Jr., born 1907;and Lawrence Owen, born 1909. (Macon Co 1910 Census)
9. Montie F. Owen, born May 1889 in TN 9. Pearlie Owen, born March 1894 in TN. 9. Grover H. Owen, born 1902 9. John W. Owen, born 1904 9. Elijah F., Jr., born 1907 9. Lawrence Owen, born 1909 (Information received from Macon Co 1910 Census)
8 . Noah H. Coley, b 15 July 1881; d 8 Apr 1966; md 21 Nov 1902 Virginia H. Freeman. Their children: Lonnie H., Smithie R., and Bertie C. Coley.
9. Lonnie H. Coley, b 3 Sept 1902; d 13 Feb 1948. 9 . Smithie Richard Coley, b 28 Dec 1906; d 16 Dec 1981; md 29 Oct 1925 Evie Jones, b 13 Feb 1905; d 11 Jan 1982. 9. Bertie C. Coley, b 18 Dec 1909; md 2 Oct 1927 Hurl Jones. Their children: Floid E. J Jones, born 17 Aug 1932. 9 Belle Coley, md ____ Ballou.
Continued children of William D. and Sarah J. Howell Coley)
7 Sarah S. Coley, born 26 May 1851; died 24 Jan 1886. 7 Mary E. Coley, born 25 Feb 1853; died 10 Sept 1853 7 in Lafayette, Macon Co.,TN.Married 1 Dec 1880 Julia Krantz, b 19 Nov 1860; d 22 June 1943; daughter of Joe and Delitha Donahue/Donoho Krantz.
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