PITTSYLVANIA CO., VA - CEMETERIES – Coleman Cemetery

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Source: Library of Virginia Digital Collection


LVA Titled Files: Survey Report, Coleman graveyard:
                  1936 Sept. 28
                  Research made by Mabel Moses

Cemetery Location:  9 miles east of Chatham, Virginia, thence north 4 miles on 
                    Riceville Road, thence east on Route #665, thence east 3 
                    miles.  The graveyard is located about five miles from the 
                    Coleman home on an old road.
                    Pittsylvania Co., Virginia


DATE:

1853.  The oldest grave [marker].

OWNERS:

Stephen Coleman and Daniel Coleman, the original owners. [1936]

DESCRIPTION:

None.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:

Tombstone inscriptions follow:


In Memory of
Col. Stephen Coleman
Born 29th August 1779 and
Departed this life 2nd January 
in the 87th year of his age
I am the resurrection and the life saith the Lord.  He that believeth in me, 
though he were dead, yet he live and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall 
never die.


There is Rest in Heaven
Mrs. Mary Coleman
Consort of Col. Stephen Coleman
and daughter of Parmenus and Dorothy Williams
was born in Warren County, N.C. on the 18th May 1781
and departed this life 17th Feby. 1862
in the 81st year of her age
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord that they may rest from their labor and 
their works do follow them. Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see 
God.


Col. Daniel Coleman
Born 7th of June 1768
Died 8th day April 1860
His life was spent actively and usefully in his family, neighborhood and  
County, much of it being devoted to the service of his Country, both in a civil 
and military capacity.  The duties of which he discharged with singular fidelity 
and efficiency.


In Memory of
Anna P. Coleman
Wife of Col. Daniel Coleman
who was born the 1st day of March 1778
and died 1st day Feby. 1858
She was unsurpassed in all the character of a good wife, mother, mistress and 
neighbor, and in whom it may be truly said, there was no guile.  Requiescat in 
peace.


Mrs. Martha C. Walters
Born 10th November 1813
and departed this life 14th December 1853
Mourn not for me, ye loved ones dear
Although the grave seems dark and dreary,
My speechless tongue in Heaven can tell
My Jesus has done all things well.


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