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John Scott Coleman
20 Jul 1856 – 9 Apr 1937
| Birth | 20 Jul 1856 |
| Death | 9 Apr 1937 |
| Cemetery | Dozier Cemetery Dozier , Collingsworth County , Texas , USA |
| Added by | Jeanette Perrin Coaly on 16 Oct 2012 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32761392 |
Bio
John was born in Grimes Co. Texas to Alexander and Mary Ann[McCune]Coleman. He was married to Sarah L Nelson.Their known children, John Alexander 1894, James F. 1896, Ruby 1907, Wood R. 1900, Mildred 1919.There may be more. John Scott spent his boyhood in Grimes, Falls, Eastland and Montague counties, Texas. He was a product of the courntry schools, grew up in a farming and ranching community and learned the cow business at home. When he reached manhood he took up this business as his own and gained experience by following the trail, being at some time in his young manhood in the employ of Burnett and Graham, both conspicuous cattle men durning the old days of the Texas trail. Wellington Leader, April 15, 1937 pages 1 and 12 Coleman Funeral Conducted From Dozier Monday Known Rancher- Farmer Succumbs In San Antonio Funeral services for John Scott Coleman, were hold Monday, April 12, at the Dozier Church, with Minister Guy N. Wood in charge, assisted by W. H. Riley Mr. Coleman died Friday, April 10 in San Antonio, Texas, following an illness of many years. A native of Texas, John Scott Coleman was born July 20," 1856, the son of Alexander and Mary Ann Coleman. He was eighty years, eight months, and nineteen days of age at the time of his death. For many years he was a resident of this county, settling in the Dozier Community. He was well known throughout the entire section as a rancher, and later as one of the area's most progressive farmers. He took an active part in the civic affairs of his home community, serving for several years a a member of the school board and working continually to further the educational facilities of the young people. He was a member of the Christian Church. Survivors include his widow Mrs. S. L. Coleman of Wellington; seven children, Alex Coleman of Dozier, Frank Coleman of Quail, Wood Coleman of Holbrook, Arizona, John Coleman of Channing;, Dee Coleman of Dozier, Jesse Coleman of Wellington, and Leon Coleman of Wewoka. Oklahoma; and fifteen grandchildren. Six sisters also survive, Mrs. Sally Childress and Mrs. Julia Muse of Wellington, Mrs. Tom Wall of Aberdeen, Mrs. John Summons of Slaton, and Mrs. Dee Allison and Mrs. C. C. Rails of Aransas Pass. Pall bearers were R. H. Cocke, Paul Starr, W. M. Bourland, A . J. Laycock, E. W. Moss and Dave Thomas. Flower bearers were Mrs. Andy Bell, Mrs. Herman Bell, Mrs. Claude Caperton, Mrs. Ira Self, Mrs. Dave Thomas and Miss Pearl Strong. H y m n s included "Beautiful Home Somewhere," "As A Life of a Flower," "Where We'll Never Grow Old," "He Will Go With Me," and "No More Good-byes." Interment was in the Dozier Cemetery with the Ellis Funeral Home in charge.
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- James Monroe Coleman 1855–1927
- Sallie Webb Coleman Childers 1858–1938
- Ellen Christine Coleman Wall 1859–1945
- Mary Jane "Molly" Coleman 1861–1880
- Rachel Zoeda Coleman Rolls 1868–1951
- Calidonia Eula Coleman Mankins 1872–1928
- Julia Emy Coleman Muse 1873–1965
- Annie Viola Coleman Simmons 1874–1915
- Mattie Foster Coleman Simmons 1879–1965
- Ursula Dea Coleman Allison 1882–1971
Children
- John Alexander Coleman 1894–1961 FaG
- James Franklin "Frank" Coleman 1896–1971 FaG
- LTC Wood Ralls Coleman 1900–1972 FaG
- John Scott Coleman Jr 1902–2000 FaG
- Jay Dee Coleman 1905–1999 FaG
- Ruby Coleman 1907–1908 FaG
- Jesse Obed Coleman 1909–2000 FaG
- Jasper Leon Coleman 1913–2010 FaG
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