A division of ReubenÕs estate was made among his children on 16
Jan 1826. (WB 6, p. 647 Amherst Co.) On 23 May 1832, Francis R.
Coleman qualified as guardian of ReubenÕs two daughters, Mary
and Margaret, called orphans. His other two children, Robert L.
and Lucy Caroline were said to be Òof full ageÓ by 17 Sep 1832.
Sherry NicolÕs book actually has 6 Oct 1813 listed as the
marriage date, and sites as her source the Encyclopedia of
American Quaker Genealogy, Vol. 6, Virginia, Hinshaw, Marriage
Bonds of Bedford Co. VA;, p. 90. This would have to be a
mistake in light of other information provided, unless Robert
was born well before his parentÕs marriage. [Jerry Pricher, 19
Dec 1998]
Lived at ÒCrowÕs MestÓ, inherited from his father (DB 40, p.
112, Caroline Co.) ClaytonÕs will was probated in 1848 Caroline
Co., but destroyed with other court records by Federal troops
during the War Between the States. A copy of his will, with
depositions and a petition, was re-probated in 1867. The
petition listed the names of his children and some of his
grandchildren. (WB 34, p. 398 Caroline Co.)
JamesÕ will: Executors: wife Elizabeth, John W. Sale, William
Stevens. Witnesses: Joseph Coleman, Jr., John Humphreys, John
T. Moore, one child, Elizabeth F. Coleman. (A Digest of Orange
Co. VA Will Books 1734-1838, Ruth and Sam Sparacio, 1987)
James and Nancy were living in Kentucky by 1 Sep 1789 per a deed
where Hawes Coleman was his attorney (Spotsylvania County DB M
1788-91).
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