John Coleman
John Coleman was born in Butler county, Pennsylvania, March 19, 1836. His parents were Francis and Martha (Weizel) Coleman. The latter died January 1, 1863. Mr. Coleman served in the war of 1861 in the 18th Kentucky Volunteer Infantry; he enlisted October 8, 1861, and was promoted to first sergeant of his company. He was in the command of General Nelson, and took part in several engagements. The first battle he was engaged in was at Ivor Hill, Kentucky, on the Big Sandy river; his next was at Cynthiana, Kentucky, where he was wounded in his ankle by a musket ball; he was taken to the hospital in that town where he remained six weeks; from there he was removed to Covington, and remained there five weeks; he then reported to his command for duty, and took part in the battle of Richmond, Kentucky; he remained with his company for two months, but his wound disabling him for duty, he was discharged and sent home October 18, 1862, where he was compelled, in 1875, after years of suffering, to have his foot amputated, the operation being performed by Dr. E. P. Gould, of Sheridan Coal Works. Mr. Coleman now draws a pension of $18 per month. Mrs. Coleman had two brothers in the war, James P. and Martin Smith, in the 22d Kentucky Volunteer Infantry; they enlisted in 1861; they both served three years and took part in many hard-fought engagements; they were discharged in 1864, and Martin reenlisted in the same regiment, and served to the close of the war; he was all through the siege of Vicksburg, and was wounded at the battle of Black river. The marriage of Mr. Coleman took place in Greenup county, Kentucky, November 4, 1858, his choice being Mary Smith, who was born in the same county June 3, 1838. She departed this life for the land of rest March 28, 1882. Their children are: Thomas W., born March 4, 1860, resides in Lawrence county; John W., February 20, 1862, resides at home; Margeriette, April 5, 1864, resides at home; Sylvester, February 5, 1866, died June 29, 1867; Ida M. (Morrison), December 14, 1867, resides in this county; Lorette, November 14, 1869; Florence, March 2, 1872, Sarah J., February 27, 1874; Franklin, August 2, 1876; Frederick, July 8, 1878; Edward, October 28, 1881—the last seven reside at home. The parents of Mrs. Coleman are John and Else (Jones) Smith, settlers of this county in 1869. Mr. Smith died in 1879. Mr. Coleman held the office of supervisor in Perry township, this county, for two terms, in 1879 and 1880. He is engaged in farming. Address, South Point, Lawrence county, Ohio.
Atlas of Lawrence Co., Ohio by Hardesty (1882)