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Dr William Lawrence Coleman

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Birth	:	7 May 1835 Canton, Fulton County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	2 Jan 1908 Salina, Saline County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Clements Cemetery, Clements, Chase County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.3040900, -96.7438800
Description	:	Coleman, William L Dr The passing away of another old soldier, Dr William L Coleman whose home was at Salina, where he died suddenly on January, 2nd, 1908. He was an active member of the G. A R and was re-elected surgeon a short time before he died, of John A Logan post Department of Kansas No. 127. He also was a member of the U V L having recently been re-elected as their surgeon. His son in law, B. M. Watson of Cottonwood Falls and his grandson Mc H. Ballow, of Clements went to bring the body to Clements. His G... Read More	Coleman, William L Dr The passing away of another old soldier, Dr William L Coleman whose home was at Salina, where he died suddenly on January, 2nd, 1908. He was an active member of the G. A R and was re-elected surgeon a short time before he died, of John A Logan post Department of Kansas No. 127. He also was a member of the U V L having recently been re-elected as their surgeon. His son in law, B. M. Watson of Cottonwood Falls and his grandson Mc H. Ballow, of Clements went to bring the body to Clements. His G A R post gave them every, kind assistance and treated them as though they were their own near relatives. As the body was about to he moved from the undertaker's, the Post held the beautiful ritual services. Our comrade was born May 7th, 1835 and was past 72 years of age He served in the 103rd Illinois infantry in the civil war and was in some hard fought battles, Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge, where he received a bad wound in hisright leg below the knee for which he received a pension of $24 per month. We have known Comrade Coleman. periodically for twenty years and his deportment was always that of a gentleman, affable and pleasant and always seemed the happiest when surrounded by his children or grandchildren and other relatives. The sorrow of the parting that showed on the faces or all, down to the little tots, is not to be described with a mere pen; it showed that a good and generous man was lost to us all; and more especially to the daughters, their children and grandchildren of which there are three. They knew of his goodness by his kind acts during his life. He leaves five sons and five daughters, twenty one grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The daughters are: Mrs. 0 W. Ballow of Clements; Mrs. James H Sherman of Rich Hill, Mo ; Mrs. Cain Watson of Cedar Point; Mrs B M Watson and Mrs Jesse Riggs of Cottonwood Falls. The other children are; Stephen, Frank, Earl, Edith and Charley Coleman, one sister in Kansas City, one in Florida, one in Nebraska, one in Illinois and one brother in Illinois and one in California. He was buried in the Clements cemetery beside his first wife and the mother of his eleven children. The funeral was largely attended by the public and his relatives. We could muster only four old Comrades for honorary pall hearers and substituted two comrade's widows. The acting pall bearers, taken from the sons of veterans and the willing public. The Honorary pall bearers were comrades Kingery, Watson. Stogsdill and Chadwick. The two widows were Mrs. William Pringle and Mrs. S. A Kelley. A very appropriate sermon was preached by the Rev. Clymer of Emporia at our church. The services at the grave was, prayer by the Rev Clymer, a short ritual, G A. R services read, and singing of America. I cannot close this article without referring to the rich legacy he left the people of this vicinity. His descendants, one and all, are a very much respected and agreeable set of people to live and associate with. The caslet and decorations at the church were beautiful. The most elaborate eve seen in this part of the country. The American flag was placed over the casket and served as a background for the floral offerings that covered the whole. January 13 1908 Chase County Leader News, Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, Jan 13 1908 Obit provided by Helen Schwartz Son of Stephen Overton Coleman b:1807, Hackettstown, New Jersey. d:1890, Canton, Illinois and Mary (Lawrence)Coleman b:1810, New Jersey. d:1876 Canton, Illinois. William was one of nine children.

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Dr William Lawrence Coleman's memorial is located at: Clements Cemetery, Clements, Chase County, USA.
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Dr William Lawrence Coleman death on 2 Jan 1908 in Salina, Saline County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 38.3040900
Longitude: -96.7438800

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Ada “Edith” Newcombe Coleman Larkin

(1838 - 1896)

Siblings

Esther Jane Coleman Anker

(1842 - 1933)

Children

Martha Jane “Jennie” Coleman Ballew

(1857 - 1954)

William Luster Coleman

(1881 - 1904)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Clements Cemetery
Clements, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3040900, -96.7438800

2. Ice Cemetery
Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2924800, -96.7594600

3. Montgomery Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3196983, -96.8364029

4. Drinkwater Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.2619019, -96.8236008

5. Cedar Point Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.2397003, -96.8253021

6. Elmdale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3778000, -96.6628036

7. Homestead Cemetery
Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2022018, -96.6952972

8. Elk Cemetery
Elmdale, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4138985, -96.7844009

9. Grant Cemetery
Marion, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3619003, -96.8843994

10. Griffith Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.1913986, -96.8118973

11. McDowall Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.4059860, -96.6022720

12. Wonsevu Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.1547012, -96.7863998

13. Hillcrest Cemetery
Florence, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2532997, -96.9282990

14. Simmons Cemetery
Strong City, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3988991, -96.5849991

15. Prairie Grove Cemetery
Cottonwood Falls, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3741989, -96.5639038

16. Lawless Cemetery
Strong City, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4496700, -96.6630200

17. Bazaar Cemetery
Bazaar, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2717018, -96.5449982

18. Allison Cemetery
Florence, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2238998, -96.9328003

19. Harter Cemetery
Marion, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3699989, -96.9483032

20. Saint Anthony Cemetery
Strong City, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4056015, -96.5547028

21. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Florence, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2303009, -96.9589005

22. Sharps Creek Cemetery
Bazaar, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2481400, -96.5123400

23. Strong Township Cemetery
Strong City, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3983002, -96.5222015

24. Miller Cemetery
Cottonwood Falls, Chase County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3471985, -96.4916992