Elizabeth Wilson^[1]

1816 - 1893  (77 years)

• Name	Elizabeth Wilson
  Born	Feb 27, 1816	Washington county, Kentucky, USA
  Gender	Female
  Birth	Feb 27, 1816	Washington county, Kentucky, USA
  Died	Oct 27, 1893	La Harpe, Hancock county, Illinois, USA
  Buried	Hillsborough Cemetery, McDonough, Illinois, USA
  Notes	Census: 1840 Butler Co., KY. Census: 1850 McDonough County, IL, dwelling 370, Family 370 Census: 1860 Durham Twp., Hancock Co., IL.   1865 The Pecks of Hancock Co., Illinois; pg. 124 "Julia's mother, Elizabeth, was there [for the birth of Julia's first son Charles Leonitis Peck] along with some of her other daughters." [Charles L. Peck was born in 1865 in Durham Twp. Hancock Co. Illinois.] Census: 1880 Durham Twp., Hancock Co., IL Burial: 1893 Hillsborough Cemetery, McDonough Co., IL; corner of 100 E and 2150 N; Section 19 Blandinsville Twp. inscription: Feb 27 1816 - Oct 27 1893 Obituary: From the LaHarper or The Quill, LaHarpe, IL   Elizabeth Coffman was born in Washington county, Kentucky, February 27, 1816 and died at h er home in LaHarpe, Illinois, Oct. 28, 1893 at the age of 77 years, 8 months and 1 day.   She was the daughter of James and Elizabeth Wilson.  She came with her parents to Illinoi s in 1833.  They settled in McDonough county in what was then known as "Jobe's Settlement. "  This became a typical pioneer home, the hearth glowed with genial warmth and all was hospitality and good cheer.  Here in the bloom of womanhood, surrounded by parents, brothers, an d sisters, she became affianced to a young man, also hailing from her old neighborhood, who had come out west to try his fortune and build up a family.  The wedding took place Dec. 7, 18 37 and she became the wife of Mr. Wm. Coffman.  They were married by the Rev. John Logan, a worthy Baptist divine and one of the earliest pioneer preachers in Illinois.  They started o n life's journey with bright hopes and cheerful hearts.  They resolved to make the most of the situation and to endure all the evils in order to enjoy the sweets of pioneer life.  In 1841 they removed to Missouri, but four years later returned to Illinois, resolved to make it their permanent home.   Mrs. Coffman became the mother of nine children, two sons and seven daughters, two of the daughters died before attaining womanhood and four, Mrs. O'Neil and Mrs. Earlywine, Eary Ettna and Luella preceeded her to the better world, Mrs. O'Neil and Mrs. Earlywine leaving small children.  Mrs. Coffman cared for these children during their tender age and lavished upon them the wealth of her motherly affection.  Her two surviving daughters, Mrs. Dewitt and Mrs. Peck and one son, Alfred D. Coffman, live in Hancock county, and all have been most devoted to their mother in her last illness.  One son, Archibald D. Coffman, lives in California.  She also leaves her surviving husband.   Faithful indeed have they kept their marriage vows.  For over half a century have they loved cherished and assisted each other along life's journey.  She was always kind and hospitable and with all possessed a cheerful disposition. In all the varied circumstances, come what might, she was equal to the occasion and maintained a cheerful mien and a happy spirit.   These noble qualities endeared her to a host of loving friends and made her home agreeable and pleasant to all about her.  She was a devoted wife a kind mother and a noble friend.  From childhood to old age she had practiced those virtues which dignify human character and adorn the Christian.  Those who knew her best loved her most.  Let us keep her memory green until we too are called hence.
  Person ID	I26634	mykindred
  Last Modified	Feb 6, 2003

  
  

  Father	James Wilson,   b. Jul 1776, Rockingham county, Virginia, USA ,   d. 1855, McDonough county, Illinois, USA  (Age ~ 78 years)
  Mother	Elizabeth (__),   d. Y
  Family ID	F9808	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	William Fowler Coffman,   b. Jul 30, 1815, Washington county, Kentucky, USA ,   d. Sep 11, 1905, La Harpe, Hancock county, Illinois, USA  (Age 90 years)
  Married	Dec 07, 1837	McDonough county, Illinois, USA
  Children	1. [son] Coffman,   b. circa 1837, Kentucky, USA ,   d. Bef 1850  (Age ~ 12 years)   2. Mary Jane Coffman,   b. Sep 18, 1838, Kentucky, USA ,   d. Mar 06, 1871, Illinois, USA  (Age 32 years)   3. Sarah E. Coffman,   b. circa 1842, Kentucky, USA ,   d. Aft 1905  (Age ~ 64 years)   4. Eary Ettna Coffman,   b. circa 1843, Missouri, USA ,   d. Oct 04, 1860, Illinois, USA  (Age ~ 17 years)   5. Julia Anne Coffman,   b. Nov 13, 1845, Andrews county, Missouri, USA ,   d. Aug 28, 1936, La Harpe, Hancock county, Illinois, USA  (Age 90 years)   6. Archibald Wilson Coffman,   b. Jun 03, 1850, McDonough county, Illinois, USA ,   d. Sep 18, 1935, Oakland, Alameda county, California, USA  (Age 85 years)   7. Melvina Catherine Coffman,   b. Nov 13, 1854, Illinois, USA ,   d. Feb 27, 1891, Burnside, Illinois, USA  (Age 36 years)   8. Luella A. Coffman,   b. Jun 30, 1856, Illinois, USA ,   d. Jun 21, 1868, Illinois, USA  (Age 11 years)   9. Alfred Douglas Coffman,   b. circa 1859, Illinois, USA ,   d. Aft 1936  (Age ~ 78 years)
  Family ID	F9698	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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