NJGenWeb ~ Morris County, New Jersey

The substantial and thoroughgoing farmer is the one who has the confidence and respect of all men. Not only with those of his community, who know him well, but also with all whom he meets, whether at home or abroad, is his honest, earnest, sincere life a sure passport. Among this class of worthy citizens in German Valley, Morris county, New Jersey, is William M. COLEMAN. Theodore COLEMAN, his father, was born at Chester, Morris county, New Jersey, where he was a farmer, and removed to German Valley in 1864, where he continued his farming operations. He is now living with his son, William M., at the advanced age of eighty-four years. He married Eleanor TODD, a native of Somerset county, New Jersey, and they had children: John, William M., Jennie, Stephen.

William M. COLEMAN was born in Ironia, Morris county, New Jersey, in 1858, and received a practical education in the public school of his native county. He has made farming the principal occupation of his life, and sends general produce to market, where he finds ready sale for it, as his products are of the highest standard. The farm on which he is located is 185 acres in extent, and is owned by his father. He is progressive in his methods of cultivation, and keeps well abreast of the times in every respect. A barn was erected by his father and they have made numerous improvements upon his land. Mr. COLEMAN is a staunch Democrat, and has been a freeholder for the past eleven years. His fraternal association is with the Free and Accepted masons. He married Catherine VLIET, of Somerset county, and they had one child: Nellie, who died at the age of five years.

Transcribed by John Cresseveur (1949-2003)

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