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Henry Coaler, of Rockingham Co., VA
b.Bef 1735
Facts and Events
| Name |
Henry Coaler, of Rockingham Co., VA |
| Alt Name |
Henry Kohler |
| Alt Name |
Henry Kaylor |
| Gender |
Male |
| Birth? |
Bef 1735 |
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| Marriage |
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to Catherine (add) |
| Death? |
Bef 25 Mar 1782 |
Rockingham County, Virginia |
Henry Coaler was one of the Early Settlers of Augusta County, Virginia
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Early Land Acquisition in Virginia
Land Grant Surveys in Virginia:
- Page 268: Henry Coaler (Collier or Kaylor), 186 acres Cortess run (Kirteses Creek). Adjoining William Lamb and his own land. Feb. 20, 1775 [Abstract of Land Grant Surveys, 1761-1791, Augusta & Rockingham Counties, Virginia, by Peter Cline Kaylor, pg. 92].
Estate Records
- Rockingham County Administrator's Bonds 1782: Bond of £200 by Charles Rush & Leonard Painter.
- The Condition of this Obligation is such that if the above Bound Charles Rush and Leonard Painter Executors of the last Will and Testament of Henry Coaler Deceased do make or cause to be made above & perfect inventory of and singular goods, Chattels and Credits of the said deceased which have or shall come to the hands possession or knowledge of the said Rush & Painter or into the hands and possession of any other person or persons for him and the same so made do Exhibit in the county Court of Rockingham at such time as he shall be thereunto required by the said Court and the same goods Chattles and Credits and all other the goods Chattels and Credits of the Deceased which at any time after shall come to the hands possession or knowledge of the said Rush & Painter or into the hands and possession of any other person or persons for him do well and truly administer according to law and further do make a just and true account of his actings and damge? therein when thereto Required by the said Court and also shall well & truly pay and deliver all the legacies contained and specified in said Testament as far as the said goods Chattles and Credits will therein extend and the law shall charge than this obligation to be voided of none effect or else to remain in full force and virtue.
- Sealed and Delivered in presence of: The Court
Records in Augusta County, VA
From Chalkley's: [unless otherwise stated]
- 31 Oct 1769, Agreement between the Reformed and Lutheran Congregations worshipping in the Peaked Mountain Church, Rockingham Co., VA:
- In the name of the Triune God and with the consent of the whole congregation, we have commenced to build a new house of God, and it is, by the help of Gold, so far finished that the whole world may see it. We have established it as a union church, in the use of which the Lutherans and their descendants as well as the Reformed and their descendants shall have equal share. But since it is necessary to keep in repair the church and the schoolhouse and support the minister and the schoolmaster, therefore we have drawn up this writing that each member sign his name to the same and thereby certify that he will support the minister and schoolmaster and help to keep in repair the church and the school as far as lies in his ability. Should, however, one or another withdraw himself from such Christian work (which we would not suppose a Christian would do) we have unitedly concluded that such a one shall not be looked upon as a member of our congreation, but he shall pay for the baptism of a child 2 s. 6 d., which shall go into the treasury of the church; for the confirmation of a child 5 s., which shall be paid to the minister as his fee; and further should such a one come to the table of the Lord and partake of the Holy Communion, he shall pay 5 s., which shall go into the treasury of the church; and finally if such a one desires burial in our graveyard he shall pay 5 s., which shall also be paid into the treasury of the church. In confirmation of which we have drawn up this document, and signed it with our several signatures. Done in Augusta county, at the Peaked Mountain and the Stony Creek, on October 31st, Anno Domini 1769. [Signers included:] Henry Kohler. wvancestry.com
- Page 302.--9th September, 1774. Archibald Huston's estate appraised and sold, and 21st May, 1783, settled and recorded--Sold to, viz: Stephen Huston, John Peder (Pedan), James Laird, Junior, Henry Coaler, James Waide, Michael Lease. John Hooper, Jno. Craney, Barney McMurry, George Weton.
- 5 March 1776, Baptism at Peaked Mountain Church: Catherine Schramm, born March 5, 1776, dau. of Theobald Schramm and Elisabeth, witnesses: Michael Traut (Trout) and Catherine Kohler. [Note: Catherine is thought to likely be the wife of Henry Kohler/Coaler of Rockingham County, VA. Additional research is needed to prove]. wvancestry.com
- Vol. 2 - 1782--March 25th, John Hinton's will proved. Abram Wright's will proved. Christopher Rudeman's estate committed. Henry Coaler's will proved. Robert Smith's will proved. James Shannon's estate committed to widow Martha. John Chick's estate committed to widow Mary. James Hood's will proved. Christy Bowman's estate committed to Jno. Bowman; widow refused. William, George, and Philip Airy, orphans of Cutlip Airey, to be bound. William Smith qualified Captain.
- Vol. 2 - 1783--March 25th (1782, vid. 25th March, 1782, supra), Ann Riffe's will proved. Jno. Henton's will proved. Abraham Wright's will proved; widow Susanna. Administration of estate of Christopher Roadarmour granted Wm. Trorobaugh. Henry Coaler's will proved. Robert Smith's will proved; Benj. and Jean Smith executors. Administration of James Shannon. granted widow Martha. Administration of John Click granted widow Mary.
Records in Rockingham County, VA
- Land Grant Survey: Page 60. Michael Shiry, 37 acres, some drafts of Curtices (Kirteses) Run. Adjoining Coler (Kaylor). March 21, 1786. [Abstract of Land Grant Surveys, 1761-1791, Augusta & Rockingham Counties, Virginia, by Peter Cline Kaylor, pg. 117].
- To cite a single instance, there were nine children in one of the Kaylor families, but only one remained in Rockingham; from 1828 to 1833 the other eight moved to Logan County, Ohio, where their descendants are numerous today; and with the last of the eight went the mother of them all. A History of Rockingham County, Virginia, pg. 113 [included as a clue for other researchers]
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References
- Mattson, Roger J., Ph.D. Origins of the Detamore Family in Virginia
pg. 5.
David C. Detamore conducted extensive research of land records from the late 1700's and early 1800's for Rockingham County, which was created from the northern part of Augusta County. He found land records involving Henry Coaler, who had three daughters, namely Ann (Susannah who married Conrad Hulvey), Elizabeth (who married Christian Detamore) and Catherine (who married Henry Shoulderman). The most important of these records are quoted below. The land records show that Christian and Elizabeth Detamore in about 1782 were willed 120 acres by her father Henry Coaler and that this land was near to land located on East Fork of Cook's Creek (now Blacks Run) owned by Robert Cravens and adjoining land owned by Lanahan and Quinn. This area was located between the heads of Curtises Creek (now Pleasant Run) and East Crooks Creek and bounded on the north by Harrison. This area is a few miles northwest of Friedens Church. David concluded that the Craven plantation and the Christian and Elizabeth Detamore property were probably between Friedens Church and Harrisonburg.
John Beck has reported that the last will and testament of Henry Coaler was presented on March 25, 1782. Robert Cravens was one of the men named by the court to appraise the estate of Henry Coaler. Records of land transfers in 1799, described below, indicate that the three daughters of Henry Coaler were given equal shares of Henry's 360 acres at the time of his death.
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