Looking for relatives. I descend from Thomas Jefferson Coleman b 1827 in Dickson ...died in yankee prison camp in 1864. Married Priscilla Sugg . Children were 2 girls and 3 boys ,Winfield Scottt Coleman (mentioned in Goodspeed) John Coleman and my great grand father Thomas Jefferson Coleman Jr . He was a constable and became Sherrif of Dickson in the early 1900's My Grandfather Thomas "Frank"lin Coleman spent his formative years living at the Jail house Sheffifs Quarters.
The early Colemans are harder to trace because of the tornado that destroyed the courthouse in 1830. But this is what I know. The family arrived between 1800 and 1810. John Coleman was a representative between 1811 and 1815. Daniel Coleman was here in 1820 and 1830. William Scott Coleman and Elizabeth Tubb Coleman were Thomas Jefferson Coleman's (1827) Aunt and uncle. Elizabeth was his step-aunt. William Scott Coleman was an officator of the court and justice of the peace.Does anyone know anything about the early Coleman's John, John W Daniel and Moses who arrived in Dickson about 1805?

When reading you query, the names John W and Moses jumped out. I have a gg-grandfather Samuel Coleman whose father was John W. Coleman and mother, Margaret Hayes whose parents are Moses and Mary Hayes. They lived for a time in PA. John W and Margaret also had a son Moses. Several of the children were born in PA and then the family moved to Canada. MJ

Can't help with info on the earlier Coleman's that you're looking for, but the recently (within the last month)published book "The Heritage of Dickson Co., TN 1803-2006" has an entry for the Thomas Jefferson Coleman/Priscilla Sugg family. It includes a photo of Thomas J. Coleman, Jr. and notes that he was elected Sheriff of Dickson County in 1912. It was submitted by a lady from Goodlettsville, TN whose mother was Lucille Coleman, Tom Jr. & Georgia's daughter. She might have more information. If you'd like, I'll scan the page from the book and e-mail or regular mail it to you.

Phil E.

My name is Scott Gray, Lucille Coleman listed in the following querry left by Philbobbie781 on 3 Oct 2007 is my grand mother. I need big big help! if you have any information regarding her family.. ie.. parents back e-mail me directly at fosteringdad@tx.rr.com it is vital I GET INFO AS SOON AS POSSIBLE...Here is the posting from Oct 3, 2007 by Phil.Plese if any one does please e-mail.
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Can't help with info on the earlier Coleman's that you're looking for, but the recently (within the last month)published book "The Heritage of Dickson Co., TN 1803-2006" has an entry for the Thomas Jefferson Coleman/Priscilla Sugg family. It includes a photo of Thomas J. Coleman, Jr. and notes that he was elected Sheriff of Dickson County in 1912. It was submitted by a lady from Goodlettsville, TN whose mother was Lucille Coleman, Tom Jr. & Georgia's daughter. She might have more information. If you'd like, I'll scan the page from the book and e-mail or regular mail it to you.

Phil E.

Tried (twice) to send e-mail with a scan of the "Heritage of Dickson County, Tn" article on Thomas Jefferson Coleman family, but it wouldn't go thru to the e-mail address posted. If you have a valid address, I'll be happy to send it.
It shows Lucille, Ruth, Frank & Ennis Coleman as children of Thomas Jefferson Coleman, Jr. and wife Georgia Childress. Gives Thomas, Jr.'s parents as Thomas Jefferson Coleman and wife Priscilla Sugg. Gives Georgia's father as Madison Childress. Provides dates and other family members names as well including the name of the lady who wrote the article who said she was Lucille's daughter.

Phil E.