Coons - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: George Edward Coons 1864-1933

unknown1t43dfqbugsmam8ucpe641st38fut — 2009-10-23 02:56:15Z

Do you know any of the names of George Coons' sisters, or any other pertinent Canadian facts associated with him?

Re: Coons in Kentucky - Marriage Licenses 1800-1855

maricana1973_1 — 2009-08-22 15:16:24Z

Dear Kay,
Newton is my GGG Grandfather. I'd LOVE copies of the photos if possible. Digital or hard, whatever is easiest for you and I'll pay for postage. You can contact me at: maricana1973@gmail.com

Regarding Newton's parents. . . Elijah Coons was twice married. First to Sarah Sally Black on 16 Jan 1823 and Secondly to Mary Beck Squires on 11 Nov 1841.
Children of the first marriage are:
An unnamed infant who died a month after birth
Emily Jane Coons
John Coons
William M. Coons
Newton Coons
Margaret Coons
Joseph Coons
Andrew Coons
An infant who died in childbirth (Sarah Sally died about a month after this)

Children from marriage to Mary:
Sarah E Coons
Parmelia V Coons
Nancy M. Coons
Infant Coons who died in childbirth
Elijah Coons Jr.

Re: Coons in Kentucky - Marriage Licenses 1800-1855

AnneGreerDenner — 2009-08-04 16:34:51Z

There is a COON(S) in my GREER family that we know nothing about except the following: John COON(S) and Elizabeth GREER were married 24 August 1809 in Nelson County, KY. Both were deceased by 1820. They had two children: George Jackson and Caroline who were raised by Samuel GREER until 1820 and then by either James or Samuel, Jr. after 1820.

I would appreciate any information anyone might have on this GREER - COON(S) family.

Thanks...agd

Re: Coons in Kentucky - Marriage Licenses 1800-1855

TerryAnderson139 — 2009-08-03 21:47:44Z

Thank you, Sandy. By 1853 Newton and Serepta were married and part of the Restoration Church. Newton's father was Elizah (Elijah Coons) married to Mary B Coons. Their children were Newton, Joseph, Andrew, Sarah, Permelia, and Nancy.
I wonder if this is your line also. I have photos of Newton ans Serepta moving into a victorian house on the family farm. They moved out of a small cabin which also still exists.

My husband and I are renovating the Victorian and interested in the history of the farm/family who lived here.

Thanks for your help.
Kay

Re: Coons in Kentucky - Marriage Licenses 1800-1855

Marilyn_Schwartz — 2009-08-03 19:22:26Z

Kay,
According to the biography of Peter Hon at http://www.therestorationmovement.com/hon.htm, by 1815 he was "moving away" from the doctrinal stands of the "Dunkards" (Church of the Brethren), and was soon labeled as a heretic and "expelled from the group." He became a minister in 1824, teaching "restoration" principles, aligning with the movement led by Barton W. Stone and Alexander Campbell, known as "Christians only," to become Churches of Christ/Christian Churches.

My ancestor, Jacob Coons (1800-1869, b. Montgomery County, KY, d. Missouri), was a preacher in the Restoration Movement, as I believe was his brother John. Other Coons family members went this direction too.

Re: Coons in Kentucky - Marriage Licenses 1800-1855

kayanderson52 — 2009-08-03 15:31:35Z

I am researching the Dunkard community of East Union, Kentucky where Peter Hon is buried and wonder if you know whether Serepta Fishback who married Newton Coons were Dunkards?

Further down the page I see Hon officiating at other weddings.

Thanks.
Kay

Re: COONS Myrtle A and Jesse K

jhicklen — 2009-07-23 09:17:58Z

He is the son of Jesse Kager Coons who was born in Fayetville Alabama. Jesse K Coons Sr is buried at
the very old Oakwood Cemetery in Ft Worth Texas.

Re: Early Families of Montgomery County KY by Harry W. Mills

NormanRPeters — 2009-07-21 04:23:57Z

Thanks for your offer. I am currently on vacation but will contact you after Oct 1. Am interested.

Re: Early Families of Montgomery County KY by Harry W. Mills

maricana1973_1 — 2009-07-19 18:35:17Z

Let me know if you still need the info. I found the following cleaning out my files:
Mt. Sterling Advocate, April 18, 1946: Ellis Family (married into the Coons family)
Mt. Sterling Advocate, Jan 16, 1947: Berry Family
(married into the Coons family)
Mt. Sterling Advocate, Dec 4, 1947: Coons Family
Mt. Sterling Advocate, Date unknown: Coons Family
Mt. Sterling Advocate, March 3, 1955: Coons Family (II)

COONS Glenis Ione 1911-1970

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-10 22:55:12Z

COONS Glenis Ione 1911-1970

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COONS Myrtle A and Jesse K

t42RoseHill — 2009-07-07 20:28:14Z

COONS Myrtle A and Jesse K

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Herman COONS and Augusta SAGENDORF

noxqcez — 2009-06-01 03:41:36Z

From the book: American Ancestry Vol. II Columbia County, State of New York, 1887, page 27

I am posting this info in hope it is of use to someone. This is not my line and I have no additional information on any of these people.

COONS, EDWARD and HIRAM of Clermont, and ERASTUS of Germantown; sons of Henry T.of Clermont, b. 1792, d. 1863 (m. Elizabeth Peelov, of Bavarian noble descent); son of John of Clermont, b. 1749, d. 1825 (m. Elsie Ham); son of Herman of Clermont (m. Augusta Sagendorf). The name was originally spelt Koen.

David Coon
"In Search of Coonections"

E. Coons, 1840's, to CA Gold Rush on Parker French wagon train

dancooper1 — 2009-05-25 17:12:34Z

Looking for information on a man by the name of E. Coons (spelling uncertain). I have a bit of information on this Mr. Coons, who is mentioned in my g-g-grandfather's journal (David Cooper), soon to be published. They went west on the Parker H. French wagon train to the California Gold Rush (1850). I would like to find out more about this Mr. Coons if he can be identified.

Re: Early Families of Montgomery County KY by Harry W. Mills

nscar_np — 2009-05-15 06:30:43Z

Thanks for your tip! That is interesting. I thought it was a book!

Thanks!

Re: Early Families of Montgomery County KY by Harry W. Mills

CTCoons — 2009-05-14 19:30:49Z

I did some sleuthing via the internet, and found that this was sourced to the Mt Sterling-Montgomery County Library, KY. I called them.

This is not a book. Mr. Mills wrote newspaper columns regarding genealogy, and this is a folder containing clippings of those columns, compiled by Hazel Boyd. The (very nice) librarian I spoke to, told me the folder was around 200 pages, arranged alphabetically (but not indexed) and she did find one column of 2 early pioneers, Jacob & John Coons. I hope to have a fax of this column, soon.

I did warn her that I'm posting this on the internet, and they would probably get calls on this for the next 10 years or more. Hope this helps!

Boston Coons of Port Arthur, TX 1928

drbrownlee — 2009-05-10 23:11:14Z

Boston is pictured in the 1928 Sea Gull, yearbook of Port Arthur High School. He is a senior. I'm not kin but thought this might help another researcher locate family.

Re: Family Bible-Raines-Earps-Coons

toughtruck3 — 2009-05-08 22:59:16Z

I am the daughter of Gary Wayne Coons who was the son of Jesse McFarland-Coons and William Coons. My father died in 1969.

Some Coons Obits

JIWelsch — 2009-04-28 11:28:43Z

Source Muscatine Iowa Journal
WEST LIBERTY, Iowa
June L. Coons, 70, died suddenly Monday Nov. 20, 2000, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.

There will not be any services the body has been cremated. The Barker Funeral Home in West Liberty is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

She was born Feb. 17, 1930, in Montpelier Township, the daughter of Rodney and Helen Dipple Dierdorff. She married Bill Coons on Jan. 8, 1949, in Rock Island, Ill.

She was a graduate of Wilton High School in 1948.

She enjoyed gardening, flowers, cooking and her cat, Blackie. She touched so many lives. She devoted her life to raising children and taking care of others. She will be missed by all. May she rest in peace.

She was a member of the Moscow United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Bill of West Liberty; a daughter, Helen Coons of West Liberty; three sons, Steve Coons and his wife, Jane, of Eldridge; Craig Coons and his finance, Sharon Dusenberry, of Muscatine; David Coons and his wife, Debbie, of Cedar Rapids; three sisters, Phyllis Walker of Wilton; Colleen Moeller of Fredericksburg, Texas and Eloise Renfro of Davenport; three Brothers, Ivan Dierdorff of Zepherhills, Fla.; Dene Dierdorff of Moscow; Curtis Dierdorff of Fairfax, Va.; eight grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by a son, Brian, and two brothers, Alan and Newton.
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Source Muscatine Iowa Journal
WEST LIBERTY, Iowa
Bill Lee Coons, 76, West Liberty, died Tuesday, May 2, 2006, at his home.
His body has been cremated. The Henderson-Barker Funeral Home, West Liberty, is in charge of arrangements. There will be no services. Memorials may be made to Iowa City Hospice.

He was born Dec. 18, 1929, in Missouri, the son of Michael and Etta Logsdon Coons. He married June Dierdorff on Jan. 8, 1949, in Rock Island, Ill. She preceded him in death in 2000.

He had been employed with Heinz, Muscatine, for many years until his retirement. He loved country and western music and was an avid sports fan watching the Cubs, Cardinals, Bears and Hawkeyes.

Survivors include a daughter, Helen Coons of West Liberty; three sons, Steve Coons and wife Jane of New Boston, Ill., Craig Coons and wife Sharon of Muscatine and David Coons of Cedar Rapids; a sister, Iantha Keifling and husband Robert of Loves Park, Ill.; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and a son, Brian.

His family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Iowa City Hospice.
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Source Muscatine Iowa Journal
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa
David E. Coons, 40, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of West Liberty, died Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007, at St. Lukes Hospital in Cedar Rapids, following an extended illness.

Family committal services will be in the Oak Ridge Cemetery in West Liberty at a later date.

The Henderson-Barker Funeral Home in West Liberty is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to Amenity Hospice.

Mr. Coons was born Oct. 15, 1966, in Iowa City, the son of Bill and June Dierdorf Coons.
He was a graduate of West Liberty High School.

He was employed as a press operator for the Cedar Rapids Gazette and most recently, the Iowa City Press Citizen.

He was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Bears and the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Survivors include a son, Brian Coons of Cedar Rapids; a sister, Helen Coons of Muscatine; and two brothers, Steve Coons and his wife, Jane, of New Boston and Craig Coons and his wife, Sharon, of Muscatine.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Brian.

COONS / LAMB / Marion County, Indiana

AG21015 — 2009-03-10 22:39:15Z

William COONS married Lavina (widow BRADY) LAMB 1836 in Marion County, Indiana, He died 1837-1843 in either Marion County, Indiana or Mason County, Illinois.

Anyone have any knowledge of this family?

Re: Ancestors of George Washington Coons 1817-1870

ksrelady — 2009-03-29 03:42:37Z

Hello Linda....any chance that your Coons could have lived in either Sangamon or Morgan Counties of IL??? I have my line back to Woodford, KY around the same dates as yours.
My line settled in those two counties of IL.

Kathy Clark Stovall

Re: Cornelia H. Coons, New York

Shamrockdznr — 2007-11-16 01:13:43Z

Unfortunately , I do not know her maiden name either. The Coons line has proven to be hard to trace. This Cornelia was married to a Herman/Herbert Coons. They lived in Hudson, NY
I could dig out my genealogy pages if you'd like.
Email me directly at shamrockdznr@aol.com.

Re: Cornelia H. Coons, New York

Shamrockdznr — 2007-08-20 03:04:11Z

If this is the same Cornelia that was married to a Harmon/Herman/Herbert Coons living in Hudson, NY, then we are cousins!! She was my 2x great grandmother too! (Maybe 3x) there were so many Herberts!! I would love to share any info you might have and I will dig out mine too. (I just moved)
I have a picture of Herbert Coons (one of Cornelia's son's). He used to work and live in Boston, Mass. This Herbert married a Mabel Sargent. I have lots more, but the Coons line is sketchy. This would be great if it the same line!
Please email me at:shamrockdznr@aol.com

Ancestors of George Washington Coons 1817-1870

garyblack — 2009-03-28 02:25:36Z

I'm looking for any and all ancestors of George W. Coons, born 28 Jan. 1817 in Kentucky and died 14 Sep 1870 in Elk Grove, CA. He was married 29 Jan. 1839 to Sempronia Lanham in St. Louis. Missouri. I have a small amount of data on his father David and grandfather George, but definitely need much more. My research indicates that David (1794-1840) had three wives, Angeline Claypoole, an unknown McDonald, and Mary Eleanor Herring. Originally I thought that George Washington Coons was the son of Angeline, but further research seems to indicate that he was the son of Ms. McDonald. David appears to have had four siblings and I have considerable data on them, but not on their father George. Any help here would be appreciated. Thanks, Linda

Re: Ancestors of George Washington Coons 1817-1870

garyblack — 2009-03-29 04:03:32Z

As nearly as I can tell, my line of Coons went from Kentucky to Virginia (some) to Missouri to California, but I may be missing information on some of the earlier Coons. The farthest back I can go is to George Coons (bef. 1766) who married Sarah Allnutt Price, then died about 1820 in Harrison County, KY. Do you have anyone who looks like they might fit in there somewhere? Thanks

Re: Coons Family name originally was Kuntz

kahuja100 — 2007-09-08 07:33:47Z

i would love to know more about the loyalist Kuhn/coon who went to Cananda? any ideas where i can get this info?

Coons family, OH, early 1800s

MsKristi — 2007-08-27 12:09:11Z

From the book "Ohio Marriages Recorded in County Courts through 1820"

Coons, Elizabeth to John Bodkin 15 Jan 1809 Ross Co.
Coons, Jacob to Milly VanMeter 24 Oct 1816 Pickaway Co.
Coons, John to Catty Bookwater 13 Sep 1820L Ross Co.
Coons, Michael to Betsey Allison 15 Jan 1818 Highland Co.
Coons, Peggy to Elias Cockral 03 Nov 1819 Jefferson Co.
Coons, Polly to William Bunton 28 Feb 1813 Highland Co.
Coons, Rachel to Solomon McVey 15 Aug 1816 Highland Co.
Coons, William R to Mary Bunton 29 Oct 1812 Highland Co.

Re: William Carlayne Coons

bandbpompei — 2008-03-25 02:30:12Z

Saw your old query. Did you have the Coons family reunion in Elk Grove as planned a few years ago?
My interest is that Harry Lanham Coons was married To Flossie Rich (who died in 1920). Harry was said to have traveled to So. American after than and apparently died there as he did not return.

origin

neatdac — 2008-09-01 01:16:15Z

My name is Juanita coon I am interested in finding out were my family originated from, I begain asking questions to my family they did not know for sure. I am interested in contacting other coons who are interested in finding out by DNA. If anyone else is interested in possibly giving me some helpful information I would really appreciate it.

Re: John M. Coons - Woodford County IL

jgmoore143 — 2009-02-05 02:34:08Z

Marilyn,
Thank you for the great bio on John M Coons and link to his father Frederick. From the looks of Frederick's family, John M. and Mary Coons were bother and sister. I agree, the birth dates are off a little, but everything else fits.

The notes on my family passed down showed Reuben Grady's wife as Mary Ann Mathis Coons. Since Fredericks wife's maiden name was Matthews, it seems more like this was a generational transcription over the years. Mary Ann Matthews Coons makes a lot of sense.

I've read a number of bios from the Fayette County Coons, but it is hard to trackdown the migration patterns once these families break up.

Again, thanks.
Jim

John M. Coons - Woodford County IL

jgmoore143 — 2009-02-03 20:22:09Z

I have found a tombstone in the Mount Zion Cemetery, Eureka, IL (Woodford County) for John M Coons 1800-1874 and wife Sarah D 1798-1865. Does anyone recognize this line of Coons? From the census files, it looks like he was born in Kentucky and she in Virginia.

I am trying to make a connection with Mary Ann Coons Grady, who married Reuben R Grady and are also buried in the same cemetery. She was born in KY in 1819 and died in Weston, McLean County, IL 1907.

Thank you.

Early Families of Montgomery County KY by Harry W. Mills

NormanRPeters — 2009-01-04 18:50:09Z

Hello,

Does anyone know where I can locate a copy of this book that contains the section about the Coons family? Or does someone have a copy that I could pay them to photo copy just one part about one family?

The DAR Library in Washington does not have a copy!

Thanks

Re: Cornelia H. Coons, New York

oceanview2530 — 2007-08-19 20:39:54Z

My great great grandmother was cornelia coons and lived in hudson new york. she had a daughter also named cornelia and was born in 1859, grandmother was born in 1833

Grace Coons-Gaudaur, Creve Coeur/St. Louis, Missouri

dgaudaur1 — 2009-01-26 20:17:27Z

Grace (May 1890-?) was the adopted daughter of Cora M. Coons & Jacob Gill Gaudaur & granddaughter of Rebecca Elisabeth Fitzgerald & Frederick Coons. Upon her mother's premature death Grace was sent from Canada to live with Jake's sister in Buffalo. I can find no trace of her after 1900 at the age of 10. Her cousin John R. Coons, son of John Mason Coons & Alvina Carolina Bill told my father that she had left Buffalo to visit Creve Coeur and then 'went out west with someone.' My father (who was of a subsequent marriage) searched for his lost sister for many years. Grace also had a brother according to family notes, but that is all I know of him. Any information would be truly appreciated.

Montgomery County, KY COONS News paper clippings

maricana1973_1 — 2008-04-15 02:53:11Z

The Bourbon News
February 22, 1907

Married in Lexington

At the residence of the officating minister, Elder
R.H. Simpson, at Lexington, yesterday, Miss Nora
Coons, of near North Middletown, this county, was
united in marriage to Mr. Tupper L. Hardman of Wades
Mills, KY. The attendants were Miss Annie Belle Coons
and Mr. H. E. Coons, sister and brother of the bride.
The bride is the handsome daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Josiah Coons, while the bridegroom is a young farmer
and son of Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Hardman.

The Bourbon News
February 16, 1904

Mr. Josiah Coons, of Bath County, has moved to the
Simms farm, near North Middletown.

The Bourbon News
June 20, 1905

Miss Annabell Coons, of North Middletown, is guest of
the Misses Kemper, near town.

Owingsville Outlook
July 18, 1901

Miss Annabel Coons spent Friday with Miss Bessie
Sledd, near Mt. Sterling.

COONS Jesse Pearl 1879-1955

t42Moore — 2008-11-25 20:27:45Z

COONS Jesse Pearl 1879-1955

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COONS Vernon C and V Christine

t42Moore — 2008-11-25 20:27:30Z

COONS Vernon C and V Christine

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Jacob Coons of Catawba County, NC - Died in Civil War

DROB82 — 2008-10-13 03:37:10Z

I am looking for information about Jacob Coons, son of Adam Coons of Catawba County, North Carolina. Jacob married Mary Ann Bowman. They had one child named Camilla. Camilla married Gerard Lail. Jacob served during the Civil War as a Confederate, and is said to have died at the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse. However, the date of this battle is later than the date his will was filed. This would place his date of death around late 1862 or early 1863. His wife died shortly after that, leaving their daughter orphaned. Troop rosters are incomplete and I have found no official military record of his service. I do not doubt he served, but have no idea where he may be buried. If any one has information, please let me know. Thank you!

Re: Herbert Coons, born in Hudson, New York

mamajer_1 — 2007-11-16 21:52:24Z

I have herbert coons in my family tree his father is Harman coons and this is as far as I have gotten and his mother's name is Cornelia but I cannot find her surname.

Re: Cornelia H. Coons, New York

mamajer_1 — 2007-11-14 05:13:35Z

Oh my gosh my great grandmother is Henrietta coons and so Cornelia is my third gen or so grandmother. I am trying to find out more about that side of the family. Please respond

Jerri

Re: Cornelia H. Coons, New York

mamajer_1 — 2007-11-14 05:10:50Z

She is my third generation, or so I think grandmother and I cannot find out what her maiden name was do you know it I am building my family tree.

Samuel H Coons

seley113 — 2008-06-25 19:52:05Z

Need information on Samuel H. Coons, born abt 1849 married Elizabeth Staley, born abt 1850. They had 3 children. The 1880 US census, KY, Jessamine list Samuel as widower with 3 children. KY marriage records indicates Samuel married a Miranda J. Lay in Jessamine Co. KY on Sept. 27, 1880. Elizabeth is the daughter of John and Malinda Hukle Staley. The children are Ploinky (?), daughter, Elizabeth A, daughter and Joseph E, son.
Any information you have on this family will be appreciated. Thank you.

George Edward Coons 1864-1933

AngelaLFemrite — 2008-09-02 02:29:07Z

I am looking for more information on George E. Coons, most specifically his parents. According to his obituary (posted 15 Mar 1933 in the Minneapolis Tribune page 9) and his death certificate he was born 14 Feb 1864 in Ontario, Canada to a "Sam Coons" who was also born in Canada. His mother and place of birth are unknown.

George married Hattie E. Adele around 1886 and from their marriage had the following children: Maude F. 1886, H.B 1888, Delia M. 1891, Walter H. 1893-1977, Eva M. 1897, Georgia Fern 1900, Lorraine 1906, and Clayton Tracy 1908-1966. (With the exception of Walter H. and Clayton Tracy all birth years are estimated based on census records).

According to the Minnesota Death Index Hattie died 11 Jan 1912 in Hennepin Co., Minnesota.

George remarried to Bertha N. King between abt. 1926 in Minnesota. Before she married him Bertha had a daughter of her own named Dorothy H. King who dissapears after the 1920 census but who would have been born abt 1918. Other children of this marriage are: Florence Jane 1926, Hester, and Marion R. 1929.

Again according to his obituary George Coons had three sisters who survived him and he was buried in Crystal Lake Cemetery (confirmed, though he has no headstone). According to his son Walter he came to Minneapolis when he was 13 (1877) and according to census records he came to the US around 1876.

If anyone has any suggestions on how to research him back to Canada and find the name of his mother or knowns of George Coons and has any information on him then please let me know. My grandmother did not have close ties with her family and so much of their history remains a mystery.

Many Thanks,
Angela

Re: Are COONS German?

ARCHIECOONS22 — 2007-09-07 04:11:39Z

I HAVE READ THE WELL SEARCHED FAYETTE COUNTY COONS BACK TO GERMANY. MY G GRANDFATHER, WILLIAM B. COONS, LISTED IN A 1860 US CENSUS AS AN ENGINEER BORN IN KY IN 1815. HE MARRIED MY G GRANDMOTHER EMMALINE ELIZABETH STEELE IN 1861. MY G GRANDMOTHER WENT TO LOUISVILLE AND DELIVERED MY GRANDFATHER, JOHN T. COONS IN 1862 AT THE HOME OF WILLIAM'S SISTER (ELIZABETH REBECCA GREY OR REBECCA ELISABETH). WILLIAM NEVER CAME BACK WITH HER AND SHE REMARRIED. SHE SAID WILLIAM DIED OF TYPHOID. SHE WAS VERY GARDED ABOUT ANY MENTION OF HIS NAME.
THERE IS A WILLIAM B. COONS (YOUR LINE) BORN IN FAYETTE COUNTY, KY IN 1818. HE WAS MARRIED TO LUCY M. FERGUSON WHO DIED OF T B IN A SANARTORIUM IN LOUISVILLE 1870. FIVE CHILDREN WENT TO LIVE WITH MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY. IF HE REMARRIED (TO MY GRANDMOTHER) THE DATES OF HIS FIRST WIFE AND THE MARRIAGE LICENSE OF MY GRANDMOTHER DON'T FIT UNLESS HE WAS MARRIED FOR A FEW YEARS TO BOTH. MY QUESTION IS COULD THEY BE THE SAME WILLIAM B, COONS?

Robert Coon m Mae Etta Pickens Clearman in Catahoula LA - need help

cmycats — 2009-03-31 15:36:35Z

Robert Coon m Mae Etta Pickens Clearman in Catahoula LA c 1860.

The marriage record online states "Robert Coon" but the children always went by Coons.

Robert (might have middle name of John, or a brother named John) was born in either LA, MS, or AL. Different daughters listed different info on census records.

I do not have a birthdate for him since I cannot find him on a census record. His wife was b 1847, but that isn't always an indicator. He died either 1879 or 1880 before the census in Mills Co., TX. His family moved to Bell Co. TX at that point.

The only clues I have to go on are the 4 children who made it to adulthood were born in different states.
1864 AR
1869 LA
1873 IL
1880 TX

I have no info on the children who died in infancy.

There were Coons cousins in the Central Texas area in the 1930s but my aunt doesn't remember the names. Possible counties are Falls, Mills, Bell.

His wife went by many names but I believe her to be the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Clearman.

Any help finding the right Coon/Coons family is appreciated.

Thanks,
Pam Cain

Re: Are COONS German?

bricoons — 2007-07-24 15:14:47Z

Mine are German too. It appears they came over much later than the 1700's though. It looks like mine came over sometime in the mid 1800's according to census records. Anthony and Ann Coons seems to be their names. I am not sure what the German spelling was but some European friends have suggested Kuntz. If Anyone else can futher this along it would help me alot too.

Re: Daniel Coons family from Ohio

Lou905 — 2008-08-12 19:27:14Z

I have additional information on the husband of Fanny Coons b. ca. 1863 Ohio. She married Arnold Giesemann, Jr., brother of my g grandmother Adele Giesemann b. 1860 Brooklyn. Adele m. 1884, new York City, John George Hill b. 1847, England, d. 1901 Brooklyn, NY.
Arnold, Jr. and Adele Giesemann had three siblings Matora b.ca. 1867 m. ---Horton; Johanna b.ca. 1851 NYC m. Ernest Meyer b. 1847 and Henry Geisemann b. 1852.
Their parents were Arnold Geisemann b. 9 July 1824 Hamburg, Germany and Julia Wiese b. Hamburg.

Re: origin

wfcoons — 2008-09-01 01:41:21Z

Go to familytreedna.com and read about the DNA project.

William Coons

Re: Jacob Coons

SChuvalas1 — 2008-06-28 03:38:50Z

Was this Jacob the son of Henry Coons/Koons Sen of Frederick Co & did he inherit the gist of Henry's estate. Was he administrator of Henry's will? If so, I am a descendant of his brother, George and would LOVE to communicate!

Concerns about DNA testing for genealogy

RaymondCoon46 — 2008-05-22 17:11:18Z

Regarding genealogical DNA testing, here's a little more information to help calm fears about insurance companies using DNA information against us:

May 21, 2008

"President George W. Bush signed into law today the the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). GINA - the first and only federal legislation that will provide protections against discrimination based on an individual's genetic information in health insurance coverage and employment settings.

"Today marks the beginning of a new era in health care," said Representative Louise Slaughter (D-NY). "Americans can finally take advantage of the tremendous potential of genetic research without the fear that their own genetic information will be used against them."

Just a few weeks ago, GINA received overwhelming support in both the Senate, with a unanimous vote of approval, and the House of Representatives, where the legislation was passed by a landslide vote of 414-1.

The health insurance protections offered by GINA are expected to roll out 12 months after the bill is signed, whereas the employment protections will be fully realized in 18 months.

Specifically, the legislation protects against genetic discrimination by health insurers or employers by:
Prohibiting group health plans and issuers offering coverage on the group or individual market from basing eligibility determinations or adjusting premiums or contributions on the basis of genetic information. They cannot request, require or purchase the results of genetic tests, or disclose genetic information.

Prohibiting issuers of Medigap policies from adjusting pricing or conditioning eligibility on the basis of genetic information. They cannot request, require or purchase the results of genetic tests, or disclose genetic information.

Prohibiting employers from firing, refusing to hire, or otherwise discriminating with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment. Employers may not request, require or purchase genetic information, and may not disclose genetic information. Similar provisions apply to employment agencies and labor organizations."

Everyone of us loses millions of skin cells every day, sheds hair (or get it cut), clip our nails, lick envelopes, and otherwise leave our DNA all over the landscape. We've been doing it all of our lives. If insurance companies wanted your DNA, they would have had it long ago.

Further, your name does not need to be associated with the test results in any way, if that's the way you want it done. You can collect the sample and then use only the surname to identify the sample. (FTDNA would like to keep the surname associated with the sample for research, but other information such as first and middle name, etc., can be left blank.)

The Coon/Coons/Coombs/Koontz, etc., etc., DNA research group is at FamilyTreeDNA.com There are 59 members and 30 have found a connection with another member. www.familytreedna.com/public/Coon

Re: John M. Coons - Woodford County IL

Marilyn_Schwartz — 2009-02-04 03:01:08Z

This sure sounds like your guy. If so, coming from a Culpeper County, VA, Coons family, he is likely descended from one of the Germanna Colonies Coons:

From http://morgan.ilgenweb.net/1894/c_001.htm:

"John M. Coons - This gentleman was born in the county of Fayette, state of Kentucky, on the 14th day of February, 1800. His boyhood days were passed in this county, and in conversation with the old pioneer we note that his mind often reverts to the scenes of his early life. Working on the farm was the main occupation of most of the youth of that period, as schools were rare, and the facilities for obtaining an education were deficient in every respect. Mr. Coons' entire attendance at school would not amount to over forty days. Most of his knowledge was obtained by reading by the light of the hickory blazing on the fire place. When the remainder of the family were asleep, often, he would study till the "wee small hours" of the morning. Mr. Coons was the youngest of the children, and, as was the custom in those days, he learned the trade of his father, viz: saddle and harness making. He also perfected himself as a carpenter and wagon maker, besides being able to work as a millwright. At the age of eighteen he was married to Miss Sarah D. Shay, daughter of Dennis Shay, a revolutionary soldier and an old citizen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. Mrs. Coons was born in Fredericksburg, on the 7th of January, 1798. Mr. Coons emigrated to Illinois, and finally located in this state in November, 1838. As they passed through Springfield the contractors were laying the foundation of the old state house. The land which they purchased at that early date now bears an altogether different appearance from the raw, uncultivated prairie. As to Mr. C's family we would state that two children were born, who still live and enjoy good health. Mrs. C. died on the 28th of January, 1865. After a long and lingering illness, she passed away to that other world where sickness and distress are unknown. Mr. C. is over seventy-two years of age, and is hale and hearty. He preserves to a remarkable degree the elasticity of his youth. In this connection it would not be out of place to state that his father, Frederick, was a revolutionary soldier, and enlisted in the colonial army in 1776, in Culpepper county, Virginia. He was one of the forlorn hope at Stony Point, being under the direct command of Gen. Wayne, often called "Mad Anthony." The captain of the company in which he served was John Gilisson. He was ill with the putrid sore throat at the time of the surrender of Lord Cornwallis. He moved, in 1794, into Kentucky. He raised seven boys and six girls, all of whom lived to be grown and married. The subject of this sketch was the youngest. In conclusion, we would say that the nem of John M. Coons is a household word among all the early settlers. He has won the confidence of all as an honest, faithful, and enterprising pioneer and citizen."

Take a look at this genealogy, address below, posted on WorldConnect. It has Frederick as husband of a Mary Ann, the son of Johann Jost (Joseph) Coons, brother of my ancestor Jacob, and father of John M. Coons. John M's birthdate doesn't quite fit though, but a lot of other things do. My Coons ancestors went to Fayette County, KY.

http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&d...