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African-American Colemans in Rison, Arkansas

Rollinscoleman  (View posts) Posted: 6 Sep 2010 3:59PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Coleman
My Mother was born there back in 1941. Her Mother (my grandmother), Henrietta Coleman may have been born there, I am not sure.

Henrietta had a few siblings; a sister named Gertrude (who I think is still alive in Mansfield OH), and two
brothers, Trossie (who died in 2002 in Shrevesport, LA) and Ron (who I think is still alive in Chicago).

My mother passed away in Hawaii in 1994 and my grandmother passed away in Iowa in 1997.

I'm trying to find out who were Henrietta's parents are so I can get past that particular brick wall...I can't order a birth certificate without that info.

Any help would be deeply appreciated.

Re: African-American Colemans in Rison, Arkansas

koralbee  (View posts) Posted: 8 Dec 2010 3:44AM GMT
Classification: Query
Was Coleman a married name or maiden name for Henrietta. When was she born? What was her husbands name?

Re: African-American Colemans in Rison, Arkansas

Rollinscoleman  (View posts) Posted: 8 Dec 2010 1:40PM GMT
Classification: Query
Coleman is her maiden name. She was never married. She was born in 1926, in Rison.

Re: African-American Colemans in Rison, Arkansas

MissLata2  (View posts) Posted: 9 Jan 2011 12:57AM GMT
Classification: Query
You best bet is to read the census for the county especially back about 1880.
I would almost bet you that Coleman was listed as a mulatto which would open more doors for you.
Also, my advice is to go to the nearest Latter Day Saints Library-Mormon- and ask for help.
Sometimes they have great tidbits of information, something you would never think of.
Good luck.

Re: African-American Colemans in Rison, Arkansas

koralbee  (View posts) Posted: 9 Jan 2011 4:52AM GMT
Classification: Census
I searched 1930 Census and could only find one Henrietta Coleman.

1930 Census (Ogden, Little River, Arkansas)

Hattie M Coleman 42 Widowed, b.abt 1888 Arkansas
Dale Coleman 18 b.abt 1912 Arkansas
Hode M Coleman 17 b.abt 1913 Arkansas (female)
Helen Coleman 16 b.abt 1914 Arkansas
Gladys Coleman 12 b. abt 1918 Arkansas
Ressie Coleman 11 b.abt 1919 Arkansas (female)
Henrietta Coleman 4 b.abt 1926 Arkansas

1920 Census (Red Hill, Ouachita, Arkansas)

Henry Colmon 35
Hattie M Colmon 32
Dale Colmon 8
Wadie M Colmon 7 (f)
Helen Colmon 6
Gladys Colmon 4
Ressie Colmon 1 (f)

Both Henry's and Hattie's (Harriet) parents were born in Arkansas. The siblings you mentioned may have been born after the 1930 Census. Hope this helps.




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