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      James Sherman Coffey was also known as Sherman James.^4,5 James Sherman Coffey, son of Hiram Kinzey Coffey and Mary Ann "Sally" Evans, was born on 14 May 1897 in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.^2,6,5
     He was enumerated as the son of Hiram Kinzey Coffey on the 1900 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Maries County, Missouri. He was listed as a three-year-old male born in Missouri shown incorrectly as "William S. Coffey."⁷
     He was enumerated as the son of Hiram Kinzey Coffey on the 1910 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. He was listed as a 15-year-old white male born in Missouri.⁸
     James Sherman Coffey served circa 1918 in the U.S. Army during World War I. He attained the rank of private.² He was employed by H. K. Coffey at Missouri in 1918.⁵ He never married.⁶ He registered for the draft for World War I on 5 June 1918 at Maries County, Missouri, he was listed as medium height and slender build with blue eyes and dark hair.⁵
     He was enumerated as the son of Hiram Kinzey Coffey under the name of "Sherman J. Coffey" on the 1920 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. He was listed as a single 22-year-old man born in Missorui and working as a farm laborer.⁴
     He lived with his brother, Earl Rufus Coffey, in 1930.⁹
     James Sherman was a carpenter in 1930.⁹
     He was enumerated as the brother of Earl Rufus Coffey on the 1930 U. S. Census for Missouri. He was listed as a siingle 32-year-old male born in Missouri as were both his parents. He was a veteran of World War I and had been unemployed for five months.⁹ James Sherman Coffey, Joseph A. Volmert, Earl Rufus Coffey, Samuel Price Eads, Jesse Lee Coffey and Thomas Roy "Tommy" Coffey were neighbors according to the 1930 census. They were living in Jackson Township, Missouri.^10,9,11
     On December 2, 1944 he received a marriage license in Maries County to wed Mabel Otten. The license was returned marked "void, not used." Apparently the marriage was cancelled and then he never married.¹²
     James Sherman Coffey was listed in Earl Rufus Coffey's obituary as surviving.¹³
     James died on 12 September 1972 at age 75.² He was buried in September 1972 in Vienna Public Cemetery in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.^14,15

James Sherman Coffey Tombstone

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     Jesse Lee Coffey, son of Hiram Kinzey Coffey and Mary Ann "Sally" Evans, was born on 14 April 1900 in Maries County, Missouri.^2,3 Jesse Lee Coffey never married.³
     He was enumerated as the son of Hiram Kinzey Coffey on the 1900 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Maries County, Missouri. He was listed as a six-month-old male born in Missouri.⁴
     He was enumerated as the son of Hiram Kinzey Coffey on the 1910 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. He was listed as a ten-year-old white male born in Missouri.⁵ Jesse Lee Coffey was employed by E. F. Miller at Vienna, Maries County, Missouri, in 1918 as a day laborer.⁶ He registered for the draft for World War I on 12 September 1918 at Missouri he was listed as short with a slender build and brown eyes and hair.⁶
     He was enumerated as the son of Hiram Kinzey Coffey on the 1920 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. He was listed as a single 19-year-old male born in Missouri and was not working or attending school.⁷
     He lived with his brother, Earl Rufus Coffey, in 1930.⁸
     Jesse Lee was a salesman for a furniture exchange in 1930.⁸
     He was enumerated as the brother of Earl Rufus Coffey on the 1930 U. S. Census for Missouri. He was listed as a siingle 29-year-old male born in Missouri as were both his parents. He was not a veteran.⁸ Jesse Lee Coffey, Joseph A. Volmert, Earl Rufus Coffey, Samuel Price Eads, James Sherman Coffey and Thomas Roy "Tommy" Coffey were neighbors according to the 1930 census. They were living in Jackson Township, Missouri.^9,8,10 Jesse Lee Coffey lived in 1942 in Missouri.¹¹
     Jesse Lee Coffey enlisted in the U. S. Army for service in World War II on 18 November 1942 at Jefferson Barracks, Affton, St. Louis County, Missouri. His enlistment record stated his term of enlistment was for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law, he was inducted from civil life as a private. He was identified as a white citizen, had a grammer school education, was single (without dependents) and his civilian occupation was as a instrument repairman, nonelectrical, railway traffic man or railway dispatcher. His Army serial number was 37398498.^11,12
     Jesse Lee Coffey was listed in Earl Rufus Coffey's obituary as surviving.¹³
     Jesse and Tommy had a band called the "Jay Bird Band" that played mostly at pie suppers with Jesse often acting as the auctioneer for the pies.³
     Jesse died circa 1997.¹³ He was buried in 1997 in Vienna Public Cemetery in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.¹⁴

Jesse Lee Coffey Tombstone

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     Thomas Roy "Tommy" Coffey, son of Hiram Kinzey Coffey and Mary Ann "Sally" Evans, was born on 13 February 1906 in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.^2,3
     He was enumerated as the son of Hiram Kinzey Coffey on the 1910 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Maries County, Missouri. He was listed as a four-year-old white male born in Missouri.⁴
     He was enumerated as the son of Hiram Kinzey Coffey on the 1920 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. He was listed as a 12-year-old boy born in Missouri and was attending school.⁵
     He lived with his brother, Earl Rufus Coffey, in 1930.⁶
     Thomas Roy was working for a transfer company in 1930.⁶
     He was enumerated as the brother of Earl Rufus Coffey on the 1930 U. S. Census for Maries County, Missouri. He was listed as a siingle 27-year-old male born in Missouri as were both his parents.⁶ Thomas Roy "Tommy" Coffey, Joseph A. Volmert, Earl Rufus Coffey, Samuel Price Eads, James Sherman Coffey and Jesse Lee Coffey were neighbors according to the 1930 census. They were living in Jackson Township, Missouri.^7,6,8
     Thomas Roy "Tommy" Coffey enlisted in the U. S. Army for service in World War II on 30 July 1942 at Jefferson Barracks, Affton, St. Louis County, Missouri. His enlistment record stated his term of enlistment was for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law, he was inducted from civil life as a private. He was identified as a white citizen, had a high school education, was single (without dependents) and his civilian occupation was as a store manager. His Army serial number was 37374764.^3,9
     Thomas Roy "Tommy" Coffey served from 1942 to 1945 in the U.S. Army during World War II, stationed at England.²
     Thomas Roy "Tommy" Coffey was listed in Earl Rufus Coffey's obituary as surviving.¹⁰
     Tommy had a "One Man Band" that played at fairs, parades and festivals throughout the area.²
     Jesse and Tommy had a band called the "Jay Bird Band" that played mostly at pie suppers with Jesse often acting as the auctioneer for the pies.²
     He donated the money to the city of Vienna to buy the land needed to begin an Industrial Park.²
     Thomas Roy was owner of the "Swap Shop" and two furniture stores in 1990 at Missouri.²
     Thomas Roy "Tommy" Coffey was listed in Woodrow Francis "Woody" Behm's obituary on 7 December 1997 as surviving.¹¹ Thomas Roy "Tommy" Coffey lived in August 2001 at Maries County Retirement Home in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.²
     Thomas died on 12 December 2001 at age 95.

      Linnie Gertrude Coffey was also known as Lennie.³ Linnie Gertrude Coffey, daughter of Hiram Kinzey Coffey and Mary Ann "Sally" Evans, was born on 2 July 1889 in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.^1,2
     She was enumerated as the daughter of Hiram Kinzey Coffey on the 1900 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Maries County, Missouri. She was listed as an 11-year-old single female born in Missouri; she had attended school for six months during the year.⁴
     Linnie married Jesse Sterling Snodgrass, son of George Washington Snodgrass and Mary I. Crismon, on 29 October 1911 at Missouri.^5,3,2 Linnie Gertrude Coffey and Jesse Sterling Snodgrass lived from 1912 to 1918 in Macedonia, Phelps County, Missouri, on a farm on Highway 63.² Linnie Gertrude Coffey and Jesse Sterling Snodgrass moved circa 1919 from Macedonia, Missouri to Missouri.² She was the owner of a millinery shop from 1925 to 1951 at Missouri. To finance the shop she sold a piano. The shop started in the building that used to be the Central Office and proved successful and was enlarged into a general store which moved to the basement of the old Masonic Building and then moved to the east side of the Court House square. They carried groceries, dishes, candy and had slot machines.²
     Linnie was enumerated as the wife of Jesse Sterling Snodgrass under the name of "Linnie G. Snodgrass" on the 1930 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Vienna, Maries County, Missouri. She was listed as a married 41-year-old female born in Missouri as were both of her parents. She ws married for the first time at the age of 21.⁶ Linnie Gertrude Coffey and Jesse Sterling Snodgrass were appointed guardians for in 1937.² Linnie and Jesse had no known children.²
     Linnie Gertrude Coffey was listed in Earl Rufus Coffey's obituary as surviving.⁷
     Linnie died in February 1973 in Missouri at age 83.^8,1 She was buried in February 1973 in Vienna Public Cemetery in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.¹

Linnie Gertrude Snodgrass Tombstone

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     Conflicting evidence placed his birth on December 13, 1888 (WWI draft card).³ Jesse Sterling Snodgrass was born on 31 December 1887 near Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.^2,4,5,3
     Jesse was enumerated as the son of George Washington Snodgrass on the 1900 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Maries County, Missouri. He was listed as a 12-year-old single male born in Missouri and had attended school during the year.⁴
     Jesse married Linnie Gertrude Coffey, daughter of Hiram Kinzey Coffey and Mary Ann "Sally" Evans, on 29 October 1911 at Missouri.^6,1,5 Jesse Sterling Snodgrass and Linnie Gertrude Coffey lived from 1912 to 1918 in Macedonia, Phelps County, Missouri, on a farm on Highway 63.⁵ Jesse Sterling Snodgrass was employed by John Fugel at Missouri in 1917 as a printer.³ He registered for the draft for World War I on 5 June 1917 at Jackson Township, Vienna, Maries County, Missouri, he was described as medium height and slender with blue eyes and black hair.³ He and Linnie Gertrude Coffey moved circa 1919 from Macedonia, Missouri to Missouri.⁵ He was employed by as a typesetter at Vienna Home Advisor Newspaper, Vienna, Maries County, Missouri, in 1919.⁵
     Jesse Sterling was a drygoods merchant in 1930.⁷
     Jesse is a head of household on the 1930 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. He was identified as a married 42-year-old male born in Missouri as were both of his parents. He owned a residence valued at $2,000.00 and was a dry good merchant. Enumerated with him was his wife, Linnie Gertrude.⁷ Jesse Sterling Snodgrass and Linnie Gertrude Coffey were appointed guardians for in 1937.⁵ Jesse and Linnie had no known children.⁵
     Jesse died on 22 September 1969 in Missouri at age 81.^2,5 He was buried in September 1969 in Vienna Public Cemetery in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.^2,8

Jesse Sterling Snodgrass Tombstone

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     Jesse always hunted arrow heads and displaed them on a card with an Indian Head on it.⁵

     William Sidney Coffey, son of Hiram Kinzey Coffey and Mary Ann "Sally" Evans, was born on 4 April 1887 in Maries County, Missouri.^3,4,5 Conflicting evidence placed his birth April 4, 1888 (death certificate).⁴
     He was enumerated as the son of Hiram Kinzey Coffey on the 1900 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Maries County, Missouri. He was listed as a 12-year-old male born in Missouri and had attended school for six months during the year.⁶
     William married Mary Katherine Weidinger, daughter of (?) Weidinger and Katherine (?), in 1915.^1,7 William Sidney Coffey was employed by United Railway Company at Geyer and Jefferson, St. Louis, Missouri, in 1917 as a motorman.⁵
     Mary and William Sidney Coffey lived in 1917 at 2607 Armand Place in St. Louis, Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Cellus and Bernice.⁵ William Sidney Coffey registered for the draft for World War I on 5 June 1917 at draft board 14, St. Louis, Missouri, he was described as tall and slender with dark blue eyes and light brown hair. He claimed exemption from the draft because he was the sole support of a wife and two children.⁵
     William Sidney Coffey lived in 1920 at 2607 Ann Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri. Residing with them were.⁸
     William Sidney was street car motorman in 1920.⁸
     William is a head of household on the 1920 U. S. Census for ward 14, St. Louis, Missouri. He was identified as a married 32-year-old man born in Missouri as were his parents. He was renting a home. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Mary Katherine, his son Cellus, his daughter Bernice.⁸ William Sidney Coffey was employed by United Railway Company at St. Louis, Missouri, in 1922 as a street car motorman.⁴ At the time of his death in 1922, William and Mary resided at 2638a Ann Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.⁴
     William died on 18 March 1922 in Missouri at age 34.^9,3,4 His cause of death was lobar pneumonia edema of lungs.⁴
     The undertaker who handled his arrangements was Michel at 2206 South Jefferson in St. Louis, Missouri.⁴ He was buried on 19 March 1922 in Vienna Public Cemetery in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.^3,10

William Sidney Coffey Tombstone

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     Mary Katherine Weidinger, daughter of (?) Weidinger and Katherine (?), was born in 1890 in Missouri.²
     Mary married William Sidney Coffey, son of Hiram Kinzey Coffey and Mary Ann "Sally" Evans, in 1915.^1,4
     Mary and William Sidney Coffey lived in 1917 at 2607 Armand Place in St. Louis, Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Cellus and Bernice.⁵
     Mary was enumerated as the wife of William Sidney Coffey under the name of "Katherina Coffey" on the 1920 U. S. Census for ward 14, St. Louis, Missouri. She was listed as a married 29-year-old woman born in Missouri as were her parents.⁶ At the time of his death in 1922, William and Mary resided at 2638a Ann Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.³ Her husband, William Sidney Coffey, died on 18 March 1922 at age 34.^7,8,3
     Mary Katherine Coffey lived in 1930 at 2638 Ann in St. Louis, Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Bernice and Cellus, their parents Katherine (?).²
     Mary Katherine lived in 1930 at 2638 Ann Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri, residing with her were, her children Bernice and Cellus, her mother Katherine Weidinger.²
     Mary Katherine was a seamstress in a dress factory in 1930.²
     Mary is a head of household, under the name of "Katherine Coffey", on the 1930 U. S. Census for St. Louis, Missouri. She was identified as la 40-year-old widow born in Missouri as were both of her parents. Enumerated with her were:, her son Cellus, her daughter Bernice, her mother Katherine.²

     Cellus Coffey, son of William Sidney Coffey and Mary Katherine Weidinger, was born in 1916 in Missouri.²
     He lived with his parents, Mary and William, in 1917 at 2607 Armand Place in St. Louis, Missouri.³
     Cellus was enumerated as the son of William Sidney Coffey on the 1920 U. S. Census for ward 14, St. Louis, Missouri. He was listed as a three-year-seven-month-old boy born in Missouri as were his parents.⁴
     He lived with his parents,Mary, in 1930 at 2638 Ann in St. Louis, Missouri.²
     He lived with his parent, Mary Katherine, in 1930 at 2638 Ann Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.²
     Cellus was enumerated as the son of Mary Katherine Weidinger on the 1930 U. S. Census for St. Louis, Missouri. He was listed as a 14-year-old boy born in Missouri and attending schoo.² Cellus Coffey lived in 1931 in Missouri.⁵

     Bernice Coffey, daughter of William Sidney Coffey and Mary Katherine Weidinger, was born in 1915 in Missouri.²
     She lived with her parents, Mary and William, in 1917 at 2607 Armand Place, St. Louis, Missouri.³
     Bernice was enumerated as the daughter of William Sidney Coffey on the 1920 U. S. Census for ward 14, St. Louis, Missouri. She was listed as a four-year-nine-month-old girl born in Missouri as were her parents.⁴
     She lived with her parents,Mary, in 1930 at 2638 Ann, St. Louis, Missouri.²
     She lived with her parent, Mary Katherine, in 1930 at 2638 Ann Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.²
     Bernice was enumerated as the daughter of Mary Katherine Weidinger on the 1930 U. S. Census for St. Louis, Missouri. She was listed as a 15-year-old girl born in Missouri and attending school.² Bernice Coffey lived in 1931 in Missouri.⁵

     Campbell Coffey, son of Asbury Marvel Coffey and Rachael Boone, was born in 1831 in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.¹ Conflicting evidence placed his birth in 1829 (article in the Maries Countian Newsletter) or in 1835 (1860 census).^2,3
     Based on age, Campbell Coffey was probably listed on the 1840 U.S. Census at Greene County, Missouri, as a free white male, ten and under fifteen years old and residing with Rachael Boone.⁴
     Campbell married Carolina Ellier Eads, daughter of Benjamin Eads and Mary Hughes, on 10 May 1853 at Osage County, Missouri.^1,5
     Campbell Coffey received a land grant, issued under April 24, 1820 Cash Entry Sale (3 Stat.566) on 30 October 1857 at Maries County, Missouri. The land was described as 151.08 acres in parts E1/2 4NE, E1/2 5NE, E1/2 6NE and E1/2 7NE of scetion 4, township 39N, range 10W.⁶
From 1860 to 1870 Campbell Coffey farmed at Jackson Township in Maries County, Missouri.^3,7
     Carolina and Campbell Coffey lived in 1860 at Jackson Township in Missouri. Residing with them were, their children William, Benjamin and Mary.³
     Campbell is a head of household on the 1860 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. He was identified as la 25-year-old male born in Tennesse who owned real estate valued at $600.00 and personal property valued at $500.00. He could not read or write. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Carolina Ellier, his sons William and Benjamin Irven, his daughter Mary F.³
     Campbell Coffey enlisted in the Enrolled Missouri Militia, Captain Latham's Unattached Eompany on 30 July 1862 at Missouri.⁸
     Campbell Coffey was released from active military duty on 25 September 1862. He was relieved from duty by a surgeons certificate.⁸
     Campbell Coffey enlisted in the 9th Provisional Regiment of the Enrolled Missouri Militia on 21 August 1863 at Missouri.⁸
     Campbell Coffey was released from active military duty on 30 November 1863.⁸
     Campbell Coffey began military service on 8 February 1865 at Jackson Township, Vienna, Maries County, Missouri, Captain Osgood's Company I, 11th Missouri Infantry during the Civil War.^1,9,10,11
     Campbell Coffey was mustered in on 28 February 1865 St. Louis, Missouri. He was assigned as a private in Captain Osgood's Company I.⁸
     Campbell Coffey was released from active military duty on 15 January 1866 at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. A private in Company I, 11th Missouri Infantry, cause of disability was shown as "piles."^9,10,11
     Carolina and Campbell Coffey lived in 1870 at Jackson Township in Missouri. Residing with them were, their children William, Benjamin, Mary, Hiram, Isabelle, James and John.⁷ Campbell Coffey and Squire Coffey were shown as neighbors on the 1870 U.S. census.^7,12
     Campbell is a head of household, under the name of "Camel Coffee", on the 1870 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. He was identified as a 40-year-old male, born in Tennessee, his real estate was valued at $800.00 and his personal estate at $350.00. He could not read or write. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Carolina Ellier, his sons William, Benjamin Irven, Hiram Kinzey, James Sherman and John M., his daughters Mary F. and Isabelle A.⁷
     According to an article in the Vienna Courier, July 23, 1875 - Town and Country column - "Campbell Coffey went down to see the Gasconade River while it was on its recent bender and getting too near the bank both he and his horse went under; fortunately both succeeded in making a landing and go out without any more severe consequences, than a good ducking."¹³
     Campbell is a head of household on the 1880 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. He was identified as a 49-year-old married white male born in Tennessee and a farmer. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Carolina Ellier, his sons Benjamin Irven, Hiram Kinzey, James Sherman and John M., his daughter Isabelle A.¹⁴
     Campbell Coffey received a land grant, issued under April 24, 1820 Cash Entry Sale (3 Stat.566) on 9 May 1885 at Missouri. The land was described as 40 acres in W1/2 6NE of section 3, township 39N, range 10W.¹⁵
     Campbell Coffey appeared on the 1890 owned 1 cow, 3 hogs, and other property valued at $41 of Missouri.¹⁶
     Campbell Coffey appeared as a veteran in the the Special Schedule - Surviving Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines, and Widows, etc. of the 1890 U.S. Census of Jackson Township, Missouri, as He served in Company I, 11th Missouri Infantry.¹⁷
     Campbell died on 8 May 1892 in Missouri.¹ He was buried in May 1892 in Cemetery on Bill Buschmann's Farm in Maries County, Missouri, his headstone was provided by the U.S. Army under contract with Gross Brothers, Lee, Massachusetts.^13,18
     He was listed as a customer of the John Felker Saloon (1876-1879) on a store ledger in the Old Jail Museum in Vienna, Missouri. He was shown on the enrollment list for the County of Maries as being liable to serve in the 5th Missouri Militia of Maries County. On this list he was shown as age 37, 5 feet, 10 inches, brown hair, blue eyes, light complexion, married and a farmer living in Jackson Township.^19,2

      Carolina Ellier Eads was also known as Elizabeth.⁴ Carolina Ellier Eads, daughter of Benjamin Eads and Mary Hughes, was born on 1 March 1831 in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.^1,5 Conflicting evidence placed her birth in 1835 (1860 census).⁴
     Carolina married Campbell Coffey, son of Asbury Marvel Coffey and Rachael Boone, on 10 May 1853 at Osage County, Missouri.^1,2
     Carolina and Campbell Coffey lived in 1860 at Jackson Township in Maries County, Missouri. Residing with them were, their children William, Benjamin and Mary.⁴
     Carolina was enumerated with her husband, Campbell Coffey under the name of "Elizabeth Coffey" on the 1860 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. She was listed as a 25-year-old woman born in Missouri.⁴
     Carolina and Campbell Coffey lived in 1870 at Jackson Township in Missouri. Residing with them were, their children William, Benjamin, Mary, Hiram, Isabelle, James and John.⁶
     Carolina was enumerated with her husband, Campbell Coffey under the name of "Elizabeth Coffee" on the 1870 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. She was listed as a 27-year-old female born in Missouri (birth date is probably incorrect, should be about 37).⁶
     Carolina was enumerated as the wife of Campbell Coffey under the name of "Carolina Coffey" on the 1880 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. She was listed as a 49-year-old married white female born in Missouri.⁷
     Carolina Ellier Eads was a beneficiary of the estate of Benjamin Eads from 1881 to 1883.⁸ Carolina Ellier Eads purchased items at the estate sale of Benjamin Eads on 20 January 1881 at Maries County, Missouri.⁸
     Carolina is a head of household on the 1900 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. She was identified as a widowed 66-year-old female born in Missouri, she had eight children, six of whom are still living. Enumerated with her was her daughter Isabelle A.⁵
     Carolina died on 11 September 1900 in Missouri at age 69.¹ She was buried in Vienna Public Cemetery in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.⁹

     Benjamin Eads, son of John Eads and Nancy Simpson, was born on 16 September 1807 in Caldwell County, Kentucky.^3,4 Conflicting evidence placed his birth in 1802 (1880 census).^5,6 Benjamin Eads and Nancy Simpson moved in 1818 from Kentucky to Bailey's Creek, Mt. Sterling, Gasconade County, Missouri. Moving with Benjamin were Elizabeth "Sallie" Eads, Mary Alice Polly "Old Sister, Sister Polly Bill" Eads, Hannah Eads, Nancy Eads, John Simpson Eads, James L. Eads, Rachel Eads and Moses Lewis Eads.³
     Benjamin (his first marriage) married Mary Hughes (her first marriage), daughter of (?) Hughes and (?) Bilyeu, on 1 July 1824 at Gasconade County, Missouri.^3,4 Benjamin Eads and Nancy Simpson moved in 1841 from Mt. Sterling, Missouri to Big Maries Creek, Maries County, Missouri.³ His wife, Mary Hughes, died on 29 March 1845 at age 38.^2,7
     Benjamin (his second marriage) married Mahala "Haily" Taff, daughter of James Taff and (?) Carnes, circa 1845 at Maries County, Missouri.^2,3 His wife, Mahala "Haily" Taff, died on 9 November 1876 at age 60.⁷
     Benjamin is a head of household on the 1880 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Maries County, Missouri. He was identified as he was listed as a 72-year-old farmer born in Kentucky, both of his parents were born in Maryland. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Mahala, his sons Edward, Benjamin Simpson and Lewis Jefferson, his daughters Louisa Manerva and Martha.⁸
     Benjamin died on 7 December 1880 in Missouri at age 73.³ He was buried in Lambeth Cemetery in Maries County, Missouri.³
     His estate was probated from 1881 to 1883 at Vienna, Maries County, Missouri, Lorenzo Dow Eads was the executor the beneficiaries were Carolina Ellier Eads, Lewis Jefferson Eads, Frances "Franky" Eads, George Washington "Pappy" Eads, Louisa Manerva Eads, Janette "Hon, Jenny" Eads, Amanda Eads, Benjamin Simpson "Massy Ben" Eads, Myra Lea "Ann" Eads, Lorenzo Dow Eads, George W. Eads, James L. Eads, Richard Eads, Barnett "Birdeater" Eads and Martha Jane Eads.⁹ His estate sale was held on 20 January 1881 at Missouri.⁹

     Benjamin Irven Coffey, son of Campbell Coffey and Carolina Ellier Eads, was born on 22 December 1857 in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.^2,3,4,5
     He lived with his parents, Carolina and Campbell, in 1860 at Jackson Township in Maries County, Missouri.⁶
     He was enumerated with his parent Campbell Coffey on the 1860 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. He was listed as a two-year-old boy born in Missour.⁶
     He lived with his parents, Carolina and Campbell, in 1870 at Jackson Township in Missouri.⁷
     He was enumerated with his parent Campbell Coffey under the name of "Benjamin Coffee" on the 1870 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. He was listed as a 13-year-old boy born in Missouri.⁷
     He was enumerated as the son of Campbell Coffey on the 1880 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. He was listed as a 21-year-old single white male born in Missouri and was a laborer.⁸
     Benjamin (his first marriage) married Martha A. Moss (her second marriage), daughter of Edward Moss and Mary Roberson, on 5 March 1885 at Missouri; performed by John J. Rowen, Justice of the Peace, Vienna.^1,9,10
     Benjamin Irven Coffey appeared on the 1890 tax roll of Maries County, Missouri. The property covered was described as no land, 2 horses, 3 cows, 12 hogs and other property. The property was valued at $31.¹¹
     Benjamin is a head of household on the 1900 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. He was identified as a 42-year-old farmer born in Missouri. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Martha A., his granddaughter Maude Marie "Rea" Murphy, his nephew Burgess Chesley, his step-daughter Ella Murphy.⁵
     Benjamin is a head of household on the 1910 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Vienna, Maries County, Missouri. He was identified as a 52-year-old white male who had been married for 20 years. He was employed as a laborer - odd jobs. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Martha A., his granddaughter Maude Marie "Rea" Murphy.¹²
     Benjamin Irven was a laborer in 1913.²
     Benjamin died on 20 January 1913 at Jackson Township in Missouri at age 55, James Sherman Coffey was the informant on the death certificate.² Conflicting evidence placed his death in 1915 (Rootsweb Eads Family).⁴ His cause of death was pneumonia.²
     The undertaker who handled his arrangements was Wm Mc Keever in Missouri.² Benjamin Irven Coffey was buried on 21 January 1913 in Vienna Public Cemetery in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.²

     
     She lived with her parents, Carolina and Campbell, in 1860 at Jackson Township, Maries County, Missouri.³ Mary F. Coffey, daughter of Campbell Coffey and Carolina Ellier Eads, was born in March 1860 in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.^4,5 Conflicting evidence placed her birth on September 19, 1866 (King' Maries County History).^1,2
     Mary was enumerated with her parent Campbell Coffey on the 1860 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. She was listed as a five-month-old girl born in Missouri.³
     She lived with her parents, Carolina and Campbell, in 1870 at Jackson Township, Missouri.⁶
     She was enumerated with her parent Campbell Coffey under the name of "Mary Coffee" on the 1870 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. She was listed as an 11-year-old girl born in Missouri.⁶
     Mary married William Noah "The Ark" Copeland, son of John Henry Copeland and Nancy Doyle, on 14 September 1879 at Maries County, Missouri.^1,2
     Mary was enumerated as the wife of William Noah "The Ark" Copeland under the name of "Mary Copeland" on the 1900 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. She was listed as a 40-year-old womand who had been married for 23 years and had six children, five still living. Her father was born in Tennessee and her mother in Missouri.⁴
     Mary died on 3 July 1949 in Freeburg, Osage County, Missouri, at age 89.² She was buried in Vienna Public Cemetery in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.⁷

     John M. Coffey, son of Campbell Coffey and Carolina Ellier Eads, was born circa 1869 in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.¹
     He lived with his parents, Carolina and Campbell, in 1870 at Jackson Township in Maries County, Missouri.³
     He was enumerated with his parent Campbell Coffey under the name of "John Coffee" on the 1870 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. He was listed as a one-year-old boy born in Missouri.³
     He was enumerated as the son of Campbell Coffey on the 1880 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. He was listed as a single white male born in 1869 in Missouri.⁴

     James Sherman Coffey, son of Campbell Coffey and Carolina Ellier Eads, was born on 14 May 1867 in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.^1,3,2
     He lived with his parents, Carolina and Campbell, in 1870 at Jackson Township in Maries County, Missouri.⁴
     He was enumerated with his parent Campbell Coffey under the name of "James Coffee" on the 1870 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. He was listed as a three-year-old boy born in Missouri.⁴
     He was enumerated as the son of Campbell Coffey on the 1880 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. He was listed as a 13-year-old single white male born in Missouri.⁵
     James Sherman Coffey appeared on the 1890 tax roll of Maries County, Missouri. The property covered was described as 1 mule, 1 cow, and other property. The property was valued at $3.⁶
     James married Sarah Malinda "Lindy" Copeland, daughter of Andrew Jackson "Smokey" Copeland and Rachel Charlotte "Lottie" Holman, on 5 June 1892 at at bride's residence, Maries County, Missouri.^3,2,7
     James is a head of household on the 1900 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. He was identified as a 33-year-old male born in Missouri. He was a merchant who owned a mortgaged home. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Sarah Malinda, his son Willard Jackson, his daughter Olive Irene.⁸
     James is a head of household on the 1910 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Vienna, Maries County, Missouri. He was identified as a married 42-year-old white male who owned a home that was mortgaged. He was employed as a jeweler in a jewelry store. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Sarah Malinda, his son Willard Jackson, his daughter Olive Irene.⁹ James Sherman Coffey was the informant listed on the death certificate of Benjamin Irven Coffey on 20 January 1913.¹⁰ His wife, Sarah Malinda "Lindy" Copeland, died on 4 May 1940 at age 66. He was the informant on her death certificate.^11,2
     James died on 20 February 1947 in Pulaski County, Missouri, at age 79.²

     Isabelle A. Coffey, daughter of Campbell Coffey and Carolina Ellier Eads, was born in September 1864 in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.^1,3,4
     She lived with her parents, Carolina and Campbell, in 1870 at Jackson Township, Maries County, Missouri.⁵
     She was enumerated with her parent Campbell Coffey under the name of "Isabel Coffee" on the 1870 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. She was listed as a seven-year-old girl born in Missouri.⁵
     Isabelle was enumerated as the daughter of Campbell Coffey on the 1880 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. She was listed as a 16-year-old single white female born in Missouri.³
     Isabelle (her first marriage)married Thomas Monroe Ballance (his first marriage) , son of William D. Ballance and Martha Ann Davis, between 1881 and 1882 at Maries County, Missouri.^1,2 Isabelle A. Coffey and Thomas Monroe Ballance were divorced before 1884 at Missouri.²
     Isabelle (her second marriage)married John Henry Copeland (his second marriage) , son of John Henry Copeland and Nancy Doyle, on 19 March 1886 at Missouri.⁶
     Isabelle was enumerated as the daughter of Carolina Ellier Eads on the 1900 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. She was listed as a single 35-year-old female born in Missouri.⁴ Her husband, John Henry Copeland, died in 1932.²
     Isabelle died in 1947.⁷ She was buried in 1947 in Vienna Public Cemetery in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.^7,8

Isabelle A. Ballance Tombstone

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     Thomas Monroe Ballance, son of William D. Ballance and Martha Ann Davis, was born in July 1860 in Missouri.²
     Thomas (his first marriage) married Isabelle A. Coffey (her first marriage), daughter of Campbell Coffey and Carolina Ellier Eads, between 1881 and 1882 at Maries County, Missouri.^1,2 Thomas Monroe Ballance and Isabelle A. Coffey were divorced before 1884 at Missouri.²
     Thomas (his second marriage) married Sarah A. Fenton on 7 September 1884 at Missouri.²
     Thomas died in 1930 in Missouri.² He was buried in 1930 in Vienna Public Cemetery in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.^3,2,4

Thomas Monroe Ballance Tombstone

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     William Noah "The Ark" Copeland, son of John Henry Copeland and Nancy Doyle, was born on 19 July 1859 in Maries County, Missouri.²
     William married Mary F. Coffey, daughter of Campbell Coffey and Carolina Ellier Eads, on 14 September 1879 at Missouri.^1,2 William Noah "The Ark" Copeland witnessed the birth of Emma A. Copeland in April 1888 at Missouri; listed as a 17-year-old single female born in Missouri.³
     William is a head of household on the 1900 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Maries County, Missouri. He was identified as a 41-year-old farmer born in Missouri. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Mary F., his sons Ben, Campbell and James, his daughters Eva J. and Emma A.³
     William died on 5 June 1931 at age 71.² He was buried in Vienna Public Cemetery in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.^2,4

     Martha A. Moss, daughter of Edward Moss and Mary Roberson, was born on 19 October 1853 in Maries County, Missouri.^3,4 Conflicting evidence placed her birth in 1856 (1910 census).⁵
     Martha (her first marriage)married William C. Murphy (his first marriage) , son of Lorenzo Boone "Lannie" Murphy and Judah C. Crismon, on 30 March 1873 at Missouri.³
     Martha (her second marriage)married Benjamin Irven Coffey (his first marriage) , son of Campbell Coffey and Carolina Ellier Eads, on 5 March 1885 at Vienna, Maries County, Missouri; performed by John J. Rowen, Justice of the Peace, Vienna.^1,6,7
     Martha was enumerated as the wife of Benjamin Irven Coffey under the name of "Martha M. Coffey" on the 1900 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Maries County, Missouri. She was listed as a 46-year-old married woman. she had been married 15 years and had two children, one still living.⁴
     Martha was enumerated as the wife of Benjamin Irven Coffey under the name of "Martha Coffey" on the 1910 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Vienna, Maries County, Missouri. She was listed as a 54-year-old married white female born in Missouri. Her father was born in Kentucky and her mother in Illinois. She had been married twice, the second time for 20 years and had two children, both deceased. She was employed as a seamstress.⁸
     Martha was enumerated as the mother-in-law of Ralph E. Crismon under the name of "Martha A. Coffey" on the 1920 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. She was listed as a 64-year-old widow born in Missouri. She was living with her daughter and son-in-law Marie and Ralph Crismon.She was erroneously identified as "Grand Mother" but should have been "Mother-in-law."⁹
     Martha died on 13 July 1922 at Jackson Township in Missouri at age 68.^3,10 Her cause of death was congestion of the stomach accompanied by bronchitis.¹⁰ She was buried on 14 July 1922 in Vienna Public Cemetery in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.^3,11,10

     Asbury Marvel Coffey, son of James Coffey and Deliah Ferguson, was born in North Carolina.³
     Asbury married Rachael Boone, daughter of Jessie Boone and Sarah McMahon, on 2 February 1813 at Burke County, North Carolina. (King and Maries County History state marriage was in McMinn County, Tennessee). North Carolina Marriage Bonds states bondsman was Benjamin Coffey and witness was Daniel Moore for the marriage bonds.^4,5,6,7 Asbury Marvel Coffey and Rachael Boone moved in 1834 from from Tennesse to Maries County, Missouri. Moving with Asbury were Thomas Coffey, Elizabeth Coffey and Squire Coffey.⁸
     Asbury died between 1848 and 1850 in Missouri.³
     Asbury Marvel Coffey received a land grant, issued under April 24, 1820 Cash Entry Sale (3 Stat. 566) on 10 May 1848 at Pettis County, Missouri. The land was described as 40 acres in SWNW part of section 34, township 46N, range 20W.⁹

     Rachael Boone, daughter of Jessie Boone and Sarah McMahon, was born in 1793 in Burke County, North Carolina.^3,4 Conflicting evidence placed her birth in 1800 (1860 census).⁵
     Rachael married Asbury Marvel Coffey, son of James Coffey and Deliah Ferguson, on 2 February 1813 at North Carolina. (King and Maries County History state marriage was in McMinn County, Tennessee). North Carolina Marriage Bonds states bondsman was Benjamin Coffey and witness was Daniel Moore for the marriage bonds.^1,6,7,8 Rachael Boone moved circa 1825 to Kentucky. She moved circa 1830 to Maries County, Missouri. She and Asbury Marvel Coffey moved in 1834 from from Tennesse to Missouri. Moving with Rachael were Thomas Coffey, Elizabeth Coffey and Squire Coffey.⁹
     Rachael Boone was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 U.S. Census at Greene County, Missouri. Based on ages, it is possible that the following were also living in the household:, Campbell Coffey, a free white male ten and under fifteen years old, Squire Coffey and Irvin S. Coffey, a free white male fifteen and under twenty years old, Lavina Coffey, a free white female fifteen and under twenty years old, Elizabeth Coffey, a free white female twenty and under thirty years old.¹⁰ Her husband, Asbury Marvel Coffey, died between 1848 and 1850.¹¹ Rachael Boone lived in 1860 at Jackson Township in Maries County, Missouri.⁵
     Rachael was a mid wife in 1860.⁵
     Rachael died after 1860.⁵
     Rachael is a head of household, under the name of "Rachel Coffey", on the 1860 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. She was identified as ia 60-year-old female born in North Carolina, she could not read or write.⁵ She, Squire Coffey and Isaac W. Odom were neighbors according to the 1860 census. They were living in Jackson Township, Missouri.^5,12,13 Conflicting evidence placed her death before 1850 (Maries County Volume II).⁹

     William Brazeal Coffey, son of Asbury Marvel Coffey and Rachael Boone, was born in 1824 in Wayne County, Kentucky.²

     Lavina Coffey, daughter of Asbury Marvel Coffey and Rachael Boone, was born in 1822 in Kentucky.² Conflicting evidence placed her birth in 1825 (1860 census).³
     Based on age, Lavina Coffey was probably listed on the 1840 U.S. Census at Greene County, Missouri, as a free white female, fifteen and under twenty years old and residing with Rachael Boone.⁴
     Lavina married Isaac W. Odom before 1847.⁵
     Lavina and Isaac W. Odom lived in 1860 at Jackson Township in Maries County, Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Robert, Rachel, Lucinda, Wilborn, William and Sarah.³
     Lavina was enumerated with her husband, Isaac W. Odom under the name of "Lavina Odom" on the 1860 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. She was listed as a 35-year-old female born in Tennessee, she could not read or write.³

     Irvin S. Coffey, son of Asbury Marvel Coffey and Rachael Boone, was born in 1823 in Wayne County, Kentucky.²
     Based on age, Irvin S. Coffey was probably listed on the 1840 U.S. Census at Greene County, Missouri, as a free white male, fifteen and under twenty years old and residing with Rachael Boone.³
     Irvin married Nancy Hughes on 3 November 1842 at Osage County, Missouri.^4,5
     Irvin S. Coffey received a land grant, issued under April 24, 1820 Cash Entry Sale (3 Stat.566) on 10 June 1857 at Maries County, Missouri. The land was described as 80 acres in E1/2 5NE and E1/2 6NE of section 5, township 39N, range 9W.⁶
     Irvin S. Coffey received a land grant, issued under April 24, 1820 Cash Entry Sale (3 Stat.566) on 10 June 1857 at Missouri. The land was described as 120 acres in parts 4NE and E1/2 4NW of section 5, township 39N, range 9W.⁷
     Irvin S. Coffey received a land grant, issued under April 24, 1820 Cash Entry Sale (3 Stat.566) on 2 May 1859 at Missouri. The land was described as 40 acres in W1/2 6NE of section 5, township 39N, range 9W.⁸
     Irvin died on 8 February 1895.⁹ He was buried in Vienna Public Cemetery in Vienna, Maries County, Missouri.¹⁰

     
     He was shown on the enrollment list for the County of Maries as being liable to serve in the 5th Missouri Militia of Maries County, age 39, 6 feet, 1/2 inche, brown hair, haqzel eyes, dark complexion, single and a farmer living in Jackson Township.² Squire Coffey, son of Asbury Marvel Coffey and Rachael Boone, was born in 1825.¹ Conflicting evidence placed his birth in 1828 (Israel Boone web site) or in 1830 (1860 census).^3,4 Squire Coffey moved along with Asbury Marvel Coffey and Rachael Boone in 1834 from from Tennesse to Maries County, Missouri.⁵
     Based on age, Squire Coffey was probably listed on the 1840 U.S. Census at Greene County, Missouri, as a free white male, fifteen and under twenty years old and residing with Rachael Boone.⁶
     Squire married Drucilla Parker, daughter of Henry Parker and Martha Roberson, circa 1845.⁷
     Squire Coffey received a land grant, issued under April 24, 1820 Cash Entry Sale (3 Stat.566) on 1 September 1856 at Missouri. The land was described as 40 acres in SESE part of section 23, township 40N, range 10W.⁸
     Squire Coffey received a land grant, issued under April 24, 1820 Cash Entry Sale (3 Stat.566) on 2 May 1859 at Missouri. The land was described as 80 acres in SESW and SWSE parts of section 23, township 40N, range 10W.⁹
From 1860 to 1870 Squire Coffey farmed at Jackson Township in Maries County, Missouri.^4,10
     Drucilla and Squire Coffey lived in 1860 at Jackson Township in Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Isabella, William and John.⁴
     Squire is a head of household on the 1860 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. He was identified as listed as a 30-year-old male born in Tennessee who owned real estate valued at $840.00 and personal property valued at $351.00. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Drucilla, his sons William Daniel Boone and John Richard, his daughter Isabella.⁴ Squire Coffey, Rachael Coffey and Isaac W. Odom were neighbors according to the 1860 census. They were living in Jackson Township, Missouri.^11,4,12
     Drucilla and Squire Coffey lived in 1870 at Jackson Township in Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Matilda, William, John, Nellie, Martha and Malinda.¹⁰ Campbell Coffey and Squire Coffey were shown as neighbors on the 1870 U.S. census.^13,10
     Squire is a head of household, under the name of "Squire Coffee", on the 1870 U. S. Census for Jackson Township, Missouri. He was identified as a 43-year-old male, born in Tennessee, his real estate was valued at $1,600.00 and his personal estate at $525.00. He could not read or write. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Drucilla, his sons William Daniel Boone and John Richard, his daughters Matilda, Nellie, Martha and Malinda I.¹⁰
     Squire died on 8 May 1892 in Missouri.¹⁴

     
     Temperance married James Orr at Missouri.² Temperance Coffey, daughter of Asbury Marvel Coffey and Rachael Boone, was born in North Carolina.³
     Temperance died in Howell County, Missouri.³

     Elizabeth Coffey moved to Maries County, Missouri.² Elizabeth Coffey, daughter of Asbury Marvel Coffey and Rachael Boone, was born in 1820 in Kentucky.³ Elizabeth Coffey moved along with Asbury Marvel Coffey and Rachael Boone in 1834 from from Tennesse to Missouri.⁴
     Based on age, Elizabeth Coffey was probably listed on the 1840 U.S. Census at Greene County, Missouri, as a free white female, twenty and under thirty years old and residing with Rachael Boone.⁵
     Elizabeth married William Petty, son of Wilson Petty and Margaret (?), on 13 August 1840 at Gasconade County, Missouri.^3,6,7,8
     Elizabeth and William Petty lived in 1860 at Boone Township in Maries County, Missouri. Residing with them were, their children William, Perce, Samuel, Elizabeth, Jesse, Buchanan, Mary and Rachel.⁹
     Elizabeth was enumerated with her husband, William Petty under the name of "Elizabeth Petty" on the 1860 U. S. Census for Boone Township, Missouri. She was listed as a 39-year-old female born in Kentucky, she could not read or write.⁹
     Elizabeth and William Petty lived circa 1865 at Fly Creek in Maries County, Missouri. Residing with them were.⁷

     (?) Coffey, daughter of Asbury Marvel Coffey and Rachael Boone, was born circa 1820 in Wayne County, Kentucky.²
     (?) married William Moss, son of Edward Moss and Mary Boone, at Tennessee.^1,2

     William Moss, son of Edward Moss and Mary Boone, was born in 1826.²
     William married (?) Coffey, daughter of Asbury Marvel Coffey and Rachael Boone, at Tennessee.^1,3
     William married Martha J. Tyree.⁴
     He was shown on the enrollment list for the County of Maries as being liable to serve in the 5th Missouri Militia of Maries County, age 20, 5 feet, 4 inches, brown hair, blue eyes, light complexion, married and a farmer living in Jackson Township.