Beckham County, OK - Obits: J. H. Coleman, 1924
Tuesday, 11 Dec 2007
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell)

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COLEMAN, J. H.
(26 Jun 1924, Elk City Newspaper, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
J. H. Coleman was born December 23, 1839 in Hickman County, Tenn.  Died at
the home of his son, J. R. Coleman, north of Doxey, Okla., June 12, 1924,
at the age of 84 years, 5 months, 20 days.
He was converted while young and joined the Baptist church.  On March
20th, 1862, he was united in marriage to Miss S. K. Spencer who with three
children survive.  Two other children, Mrs. H. B. Bell and Miss Ella
Coleman preceded him to that other world a number of years ago.
The living are, Mrs. Addie Hedge of Weatherford; W. W. Coleman of
Bridgeport, Texas; J. R. Coleman, of Doxey, 17 grandchildren, one brother
and one sister survive him.
When the war of 1862 came he enlisted in the Infantry, later he was made
captain of the 42nd Tennessee Cavalry.  He served throughout the war.  His
early life was spent in teaching school  He moved with his family from
Tennessee to Texas and lived there twelve years then came to Oklahoma in
1899 and helped hold down a claim.
Mr. Coleman was a great help to a community helping wherever he might.  He
was loved and respected by the old and young.
Funeral services were conducted June 13 by Rev. Stigler of the Sayre
Baptist Church at the Doxey-Sayre Cemetery.  Mr. and Mrs. Hedge of
Weatherford and several members of their family were present but the son
W. S. Coleman did not get here in time to see his father before he was
buried as the telegram sent to him was delayed several days.

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