The family files have been updated as of Sep. 21, 2005. Click on the title link to browse them.
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The next update will likely not happen before spring, 2006.
Showing posts with label Ann Powell. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ann Powell. Show all posts
September 21, 2005
September 11, 2005
Thomas Jefferson Coffey
Thomas Jefferson Coffey was a son of McCaleb and Elizabeth Collett Coffey. McCaleb descended from Edward and Ann Powell Coffey through their son Thomas. McCaleb was a brother to Larkin, who was the ancestor of Anna Lois Coffey, subject of a previous blog.
Thomas was third born of the 14 children of McCaleb and Elizabeth.
I would appreciate hearing from anyone researching the Thomas Jefferson Coffey family.
July 25, 2005
Grainger County Tennessee Families
A number of researchers I know have pooled their resources via e-mail to discuss and update information about their ancestors in Grainger County. Ancestoral names primarily include Coffee/y, Dalton, Wolfe, Shockley, Rucker, and Hayes. Other surnames are discussed as they arise. Photographs are also shared!
My purpose in participating is to add and update information in the Edward Coffey/Ann Powell descendants report that I maintain at the Coffey Cousins' Clearinghouse website.
The problem with such a list is that it tends to grow. For me, I find it increasingly difficult to remain concentrated on each participant, and the information they provide. The information sometimes becomes extremely confusing as lines cross. Of course, it remains clear in the mind of the person submitting it because they are intimately familiar with the data. But, for others it tends to blur after awhile.
But, the information exchange is extremely important, and I like the format. If you have ever participated in the various Coffee/Coffey forums on Genealogy.com or Ancestry.com, you have no doubt noticed that just about the time you find an interesting post, the participants switch to private e-mail (or, they change and fail to update their e-mail address), and you never see any more of their information. By setting up your own informal mailing list, and keeping it limited to 10-15 people interested in the same family lines, a lot of information can be exchanged in a short period of time.
I find myself having to do more than just concentrate on what information is being exchanged. One of the first things I do is jump to the census record to verify children, ages, birth places, etc., hoping to at least provide future researchers with some confidence that the information is accurate as I know it.
Not all of the information that has been, or ever will be posted to the Coffey Cousins' website will be completely accurate. I post what is sent to me by others with the disclaimer that I have not personally documented the information, and it is not guaranteed to be accurate. For the most part, sources are provided. Users of the data are encouraged to complete their own research, and contact the source - if a person with contact information has been listed. Naturally, I would like to receive any updated information so changes on the Coffey Cousins' website can be corrected.
I guess what I am attempting to do with the Edward and Ann Powell document, is to start a public discussion, the goal being to update the information with the most accurate data available at the time. I would also like to do the same thing with the Peter Coffey family. It appears however, that Edward left more descendants who research, and share information, than Peter did.
What I would eventually like to do is start an on-line discussion, available to everyone, with defined "categories." That will require more thought! If any readers have suggestions please contact me.
My purpose in participating is to add and update information in the Edward Coffey/Ann Powell descendants report that I maintain at the Coffey Cousins' Clearinghouse website.
The problem with such a list is that it tends to grow. For me, I find it increasingly difficult to remain concentrated on each participant, and the information they provide. The information sometimes becomes extremely confusing as lines cross. Of course, it remains clear in the mind of the person submitting it because they are intimately familiar with the data. But, for others it tends to blur after awhile.
But, the information exchange is extremely important, and I like the format. If you have ever participated in the various Coffee/Coffey forums on Genealogy.com or Ancestry.com, you have no doubt noticed that just about the time you find an interesting post, the participants switch to private e-mail (or, they change and fail to update their e-mail address), and you never see any more of their information. By setting up your own informal mailing list, and keeping it limited to 10-15 people interested in the same family lines, a lot of information can be exchanged in a short period of time.
I find myself having to do more than just concentrate on what information is being exchanged. One of the first things I do is jump to the census record to verify children, ages, birth places, etc., hoping to at least provide future researchers with some confidence that the information is accurate as I know it.
Not all of the information that has been, or ever will be posted to the Coffey Cousins' website will be completely accurate. I post what is sent to me by others with the disclaimer that I have not personally documented the information, and it is not guaranteed to be accurate. For the most part, sources are provided. Users of the data are encouraged to complete their own research, and contact the source - if a person with contact information has been listed. Naturally, I would like to receive any updated information so changes on the Coffey Cousins' website can be corrected.
I guess what I am attempting to do with the Edward and Ann Powell document, is to start a public discussion, the goal being to update the information with the most accurate data available at the time. I would also like to do the same thing with the Peter Coffey family. It appears however, that Edward left more descendants who research, and share information, than Peter did.
What I would eventually like to do is start an on-line discussion, available to everyone, with defined "categories." That will require more thought! If any readers have suggestions please contact me.
February 28, 2005
An Interesting Exchange
Within the last few days I had a slightly heated e-mail exchange with someone upset with me for not having all of their ancestors in the Edward and Ann Powell file on the Coffey Cousins' website. It seems that I had failed to make an internet search for, and had not used certain Bible records that are alleged to be on the internet pertaining to this person's family. The writer was also quite surprised to find that there were errors in some of the family information presented on my webpage.
I recalled, after some thought on the matter, that this same person had confronted me in a public forum some time ago about certain thoughts and ideas that I have concerning the John Coffey-Mary Joliffe (variously spelled) myth. This person attempted to dispel the myth of that couple being the parents of Edward Coffey, but failed to respond to my offer to publish any detailed research they might have completed to prove the opposite.
Not only was this person rudely confrontational, but to my knowledge has never presented any family data to the newsletter or to the website for others to share or critique. This person did claim to have been offended because Coffey Cousins' had failed to provide a source for some certain information, and had to search for the information elsewhere.
In this person's mind my credibility has somehow been affected by these failures!
For the record:
I recalled, after some thought on the matter, that this same person had confronted me in a public forum some time ago about certain thoughts and ideas that I have concerning the John Coffey-Mary Joliffe (variously spelled) myth. This person attempted to dispel the myth of that couple being the parents of Edward Coffey, but failed to respond to my offer to publish any detailed research they might have completed to prove the opposite.
Not only was this person rudely confrontational, but to my knowledge has never presented any family data to the newsletter or to the website for others to share or critique. This person did claim to have been offended because Coffey Cousins' had failed to provide a source for some certain information, and had to search for the information elsewhere.
In this person's mind my credibility has somehow been affected by these failures!
For the record:
I do genealogy as a hobby.
All of the information presented on my website comes from others! I do not personally research each and every "fact" that someone else claims to have researched when they send the data to me. That's why users should only use the information as possible clues to further their own research. I think this is what a "clearinghouse" does; it collects and disseminates information. It's up to the user to prove the value of the information!
I try and help anyone asking for help.
I do not ask for money for my help.
If you need to complain about something I've done, or haven't done: Be nice! I respond better.
If you don't participate in the exchange of information on the website, don't complain to me about your family not being included!
February 14, 2005
Edward and Ann Powell Coffey Webpage
I continue to search for additions and corrections to this file, hoping to create an accurate as possible descendants list. There are obvious errors in the latest posting, but the files mostly represent what is currently known (or speculated) to be the most accurate information available.
To list a few problems found in this latest update:
Nieces married to uncles
People married before they were of legal age
Children with birthdates after their mothers died
Help from researchers who can repair any error is solicited.
Researchers are also asked not to merely copy and paste the information into their own files without verifying the data. The object of this project is to CORRECT information, not to PROPOGATE it. If users cut and paste information known or suspected to be in error they are working against the project and do themselves no service. There is already too much bad information about this family on the web, and we should not be guilty of adding more!
Click on the above title to visit the webpage.
January 16, 2005
Albert Wallace Carhart (1928-2005)
Al Carhart was a good friend, and a member of Coffey Cousins'. I was personally saddened to hear of his passing, but cherish the times that we were able to visit and get to know each other!
Al descended from Weightstill Avery Coffey, born Aug. 28, 1837, died Jul. 20, 1898. W. A. Coffey was married to Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Harris. W. A. descended from Alexander Hamilton Coffey (Jan 29, 1803-Apr. 5, 1864) and Nancy E. Weatherly (Aug. 24, 1810-Oct. 29, 1841).
Alexander Hamilton was a son of Rice Coffey and Sarah "Sally" Bradford. Rice was a son of James Coffey and Elizabeth Cleveland. James was a son of John Coffey and Jane Graves. John was a son of Edward Coffey and Ann Powell.
Most of these lines have been well researched, but please contact me if anyone needs additional information on them.
Al's obituary follows:
Obituary Published January 14, 2005
KERRVILLE Albert Wallace Carhart, born May 29, 1928, passed away Jan. 12, 2005.
Al was preceded in death by his father Archie M. Carhart; mother Irene Howard Carhart; and sister Mary Helen Carhart Hans of San Antonio.
He is survived by his beloved wife Lennie Sue Boyd Carhart; son Michael W. Carhart and wife Eva; daughters Kathleen Carhart Edmonston and husband Douglas; Molly Carhart Broyal and husband Nelson; grandsons Johnny Griffin, Jesse Griffin, Benjamin Pigott and Micha Kibler; and step-grandson Alex Edmonston. He also is survived by granddaughters, Tracy Heckathorn Williams, Heather Pigott Johnson, Velvet Kibler Anderson, Amaris Griffin Pereira, Leah Griffin, Elissa Griffin Davis, Christina Carhart and Cayla Carhart; step-granddaughter Danielle Edmonton; six great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends.
A Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 909 Main St., Kerrville, Texas, with a reception following at the Church Social Center from 3:15 to 3:30 p.m.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ebensberger Funeral Home, 111 Rosewood, Boerne, Texas 78006, (830) 249-2321.
See the following link for information about Weightstill Avery Coffey:
Weightstill Avery Coffey
Al descended from Weightstill Avery Coffey, born Aug. 28, 1837, died Jul. 20, 1898. W. A. Coffey was married to Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Harris. W. A. descended from Alexander Hamilton Coffey (Jan 29, 1803-Apr. 5, 1864) and Nancy E. Weatherly (Aug. 24, 1810-Oct. 29, 1841).
Alexander Hamilton was a son of Rice Coffey and Sarah "Sally" Bradford. Rice was a son of James Coffey and Elizabeth Cleveland. James was a son of John Coffey and Jane Graves. John was a son of Edward Coffey and Ann Powell.
Most of these lines have been well researched, but please contact me if anyone needs additional information on them.
Al's obituary follows:
Obituary Published January 14, 2005
KERRVILLE Albert Wallace Carhart, born May 29, 1928, passed away Jan. 12, 2005.
Al was preceded in death by his father Archie M. Carhart; mother Irene Howard Carhart; and sister Mary Helen Carhart Hans of San Antonio.
He is survived by his beloved wife Lennie Sue Boyd Carhart; son Michael W. Carhart and wife Eva; daughters Kathleen Carhart Edmonston and husband Douglas; Molly Carhart Broyal and husband Nelson; grandsons Johnny Griffin, Jesse Griffin, Benjamin Pigott and Micha Kibler; and step-grandson Alex Edmonston. He also is survived by granddaughters, Tracy Heckathorn Williams, Heather Pigott Johnson, Velvet Kibler Anderson, Amaris Griffin Pereira, Leah Griffin, Elissa Griffin Davis, Christina Carhart and Cayla Carhart; step-granddaughter Danielle Edmonton; six great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends.
A Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 909 Main St., Kerrville, Texas, with a reception following at the Church Social Center from 3:15 to 3:30 p.m.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ebensberger Funeral Home, 111 Rosewood, Boerne, Texas 78006, (830) 249-2321.
See the following link for information about Weightstill Avery Coffey:
Weightstill Avery Coffey
December 8, 2004
Three Moore Women
Mary "Mollie", Mildred "Millie", and Bidant "Biddy" Moore, all daughters of Jesse Moore and wife Alley Johnson, married Coffey brothers.
Mollie, born 2 Jun 1766, married James Coffey, Jr. on Aug. 30, 1794 in Wilkes Co.,NC.
Some researchers claim that James never married. Some report that Mollie married Abraham Alloway Strange. The Moore Family of the Globe, published in the Lenoir Topic of Oct. 7, 1891, and reprinted in Gleanings from the Heart of the Corn Belt, Vol. 4, No. 1, 1970, pp18-22 are two publications that make the argument for the Strange marriage. The only Abraham Strange that I have any information on was born 1808, and died 1866. He was a son of Archelus Alloway Strange and Elizabeth Coffey. Because of the age difference, I doubt that this Abraham is the one claimed to have married Mollie.
But, on the otherhand, a marriage record for James and Mollie has not yet been found. There is a marriage record dated Aug. 30, 1794 in Wilkes Co., NC for a James Coffey to a Sarah Coffey, but so far I have't placed these with a definite family.
Research hasn't been sufficient yet to separate this James in records of NC from the James, son of Thomas and Delilah Ferguson Coffey. There is a James, Jr., mentioned in Wilkes Co. Court of Pleas, and in the Yadkin Baptist church in 1790 is probably the son of Rev. James Coffey.
This James Jr. lived next to his father in in Wilkes Co., and later moved to Wayne Co., KY in the early 1800. He returned to NC and traded his land in KY to his brother Lewis Russell Coffey. James, Jr. hasn't been definitely identified in the 1800 or later census records of Wilkes Co., nor in Wayne Co. Perhaps we went with Rice and others to Bedford Co., TN. There was a James there in 1830 who is of the approximate age, and another in Jefferson Co., TN, listed on the 1800 and 1807 tax rolls.
So, we can only say that James and Mollie are placed here more out of tradition than any proven research.
Mildred's marriage to Ambrose is more certain, although we only have an approximate year (1788) for their union. Millie was born Mar. 31, 1770 and died in 1812, probably in Pulaski Co., KY.
Mildred gave birth to at least 12 children; five daughters, and seven sons. All were born between about 1788 and her death in c1812. More information on these children, and their descendants can be found at the Coffey Cousins' website by clicking on the link to Edward and Ann Powell Coffey.
Bidant was born May 3, 1775 in Albemarle Co., VA, and died Jan. 13, 1857 in Wayne Co., KY. She and Lewis Russell were married Dec. 10, 1795 in Wilkes Co., NC. Lewis' will was made April 13, 1850, and proven on Nov. 25, 1850. Lewis was a slave owner, and willed a number of them to his wife and children. A copy of his will can also be found at the Coffey Cousins' site.
If any reader has more information that will add to the accuracy of the genealogy of the Coffey and Moore families should write to me at my published e-mail address, or leave messages in the discussion site at Coffey Cousins'.
Mollie, born 2 Jun 1766, married James Coffey, Jr. on Aug. 30, 1794 in Wilkes Co.,NC.
Some researchers claim that James never married. Some report that Mollie married Abraham Alloway Strange. The Moore Family of the Globe, published in the Lenoir Topic of Oct. 7, 1891, and reprinted in Gleanings from the Heart of the Corn Belt, Vol. 4, No. 1, 1970, pp18-22 are two publications that make the argument for the Strange marriage. The only Abraham Strange that I have any information on was born 1808, and died 1866. He was a son of Archelus Alloway Strange and Elizabeth Coffey. Because of the age difference, I doubt that this Abraham is the one claimed to have married Mollie.
But, on the otherhand, a marriage record for James and Mollie has not yet been found. There is a marriage record dated Aug. 30, 1794 in Wilkes Co., NC for a James Coffey to a Sarah Coffey, but so far I have't placed these with a definite family.
Research hasn't been sufficient yet to separate this James in records of NC from the James, son of Thomas and Delilah Ferguson Coffey. There is a James, Jr., mentioned in Wilkes Co. Court of Pleas, and in the Yadkin Baptist church in 1790 is probably the son of Rev. James Coffey.
This James Jr. lived next to his father in in Wilkes Co., and later moved to Wayne Co., KY in the early 1800. He returned to NC and traded his land in KY to his brother Lewis Russell Coffey. James, Jr. hasn't been definitely identified in the 1800 or later census records of Wilkes Co., nor in Wayne Co. Perhaps we went with Rice and others to Bedford Co., TN. There was a James there in 1830 who is of the approximate age, and another in Jefferson Co., TN, listed on the 1800 and 1807 tax rolls.
So, we can only say that James and Mollie are placed here more out of tradition than any proven research.
Mildred's marriage to Ambrose is more certain, although we only have an approximate year (1788) for their union. Millie was born Mar. 31, 1770 and died in 1812, probably in Pulaski Co., KY.
Mildred gave birth to at least 12 children; five daughters, and seven sons. All were born between about 1788 and her death in c1812. More information on these children, and their descendants can be found at the Coffey Cousins' website by clicking on the link to Edward and Ann Powell Coffey.
Bidant was born May 3, 1775 in Albemarle Co., VA, and died Jan. 13, 1857 in Wayne Co., KY. She and Lewis Russell were married Dec. 10, 1795 in Wilkes Co., NC. Lewis' will was made April 13, 1850, and proven on Nov. 25, 1850. Lewis was a slave owner, and willed a number of them to his wife and children. A copy of his will can also be found at the Coffey Cousins' site.
If any reader has more information that will add to the accuracy of the genealogy of the Coffey and Moore families should write to me at my published e-mail address, or leave messages in the discussion site at Coffey Cousins'.
December 7, 2004
Coffee/y - Mills Connection
Recent DNA testing has shown that my own Coffee heritage is somewhat suspect.
A DNA project by Coffey Cousins' Clearinghouse has tested about a dozen or more volunteers who can trace their ancestry back to Edward and Ann Powell Coffey, as well as to Peter. These tests have shown that Edward and Peter are related, but their common ancestor has not yet been determined.
My own test shows that I am not related to any of the Coffee/y lines thus far tested. The numbers do show however, that I am related to a Mills line that had at least one male who married into the Ambrose Coffey/Mildred Moore family.
Ambrose* and Millie had at least 12 children. Their first child, a daughter by the name of Alice "Alley" Coffey was born about 1788 in Burke Co., NC, and married John Mills on Mar. 19, 1804 in Wilkes Co., NC..
John was the son of William Mills and Sarah Ellis. William was born about 1741 in Virginia, and Sarah was born about 1742, also in Virginia.
William and Sarah had at least 8 children: Isham, born about 161, died 1832; Henry Hardy, born about 1763, diec 1841; Elizabeth, born about 1765; Mary Judah "Polly", born about 1767, died 1832; Martha "Patty", born about 1767, died 1834; Nancy, born about 1770; William II, born about 1780, and John, who married Alley. John was born 1788 and died sometime before 1850.
John and Alley appeared in every Pulaski Co., KY census from 1810 until 1840. In 1850 Alley was enumerated as a widow in the Hancock Co., TN census.
Alley and John had at least seven children: William, Hiram, Elizabeth, America, John, Perry Commodore, and Thomas. All of these children were born between about 1805 and 1828, and all were probably born in Tennessee.
Of course, my Mills DNA could come from any of the descendants of William Mills and his wife Sarah Ellis. But, it is their son John that married into the Coffey family, and likely that family is the one that somehow came to adopt a child - formally or informally - by the name of Lilburn Mills and to whom they renamed Lilburn Coffee.
*After Millie's death, Ambrose married twice more. His second wife was Elizabeth Rice who he married in about 1807. She apparently died sometime after 1817, and Ambrose married Polly Garner, to whom he was married at the time of his death in 1818. Polly later married a John Mills.
[corrected and amended 9/26/05]
A DNA project by Coffey Cousins' Clearinghouse has tested about a dozen or more volunteers who can trace their ancestry back to Edward and Ann Powell Coffey, as well as to Peter. These tests have shown that Edward and Peter are related, but their common ancestor has not yet been determined.
My own test shows that I am not related to any of the Coffee/y lines thus far tested. The numbers do show however, that I am related to a Mills line that had at least one male who married into the Ambrose Coffey/Mildred Moore family.
Ambrose* and Millie had at least 12 children. Their first child, a daughter by the name of Alice "Alley" Coffey was born about 1788 in Burke Co., NC, and married John Mills on Mar. 19, 1804 in Wilkes Co., NC..
John was the son of William Mills and Sarah Ellis. William was born about 1741 in Virginia, and Sarah was born about 1742, also in Virginia.
William and Sarah had at least 8 children: Isham, born about 161, died 1832; Henry Hardy, born about 1763, diec 1841; Elizabeth, born about 1765; Mary Judah "Polly", born about 1767, died 1832; Martha "Patty", born about 1767, died 1834; Nancy, born about 1770; William II, born about 1780, and John, who married Alley. John was born 1788 and died sometime before 1850.
John and Alley appeared in every Pulaski Co., KY census from 1810 until 1840. In 1850 Alley was enumerated as a widow in the Hancock Co., TN census.
Alley and John had at least seven children: William, Hiram, Elizabeth, America, John, Perry Commodore, and Thomas. All of these children were born between about 1805 and 1828, and all were probably born in Tennessee.
Of course, my Mills DNA could come from any of the descendants of William Mills and his wife Sarah Ellis. But, it is their son John that married into the Coffey family, and likely that family is the one that somehow came to adopt a child - formally or informally - by the name of Lilburn Mills and to whom they renamed Lilburn Coffee.
*After Millie's death, Ambrose married twice more. His second wife was Elizabeth Rice who he married in about 1807. She apparently died sometime after 1817, and Ambrose married Polly Garner, to whom he was married at the time of his death in 1818. Polly later married a John Mills.
[corrected and amended 9/26/05]
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