Susannah (Matthews) Coffee (abt. 1706 - abt. 1796)

Born about 4 Jul 1706 in Christchurch, Middlesex, Virginia

Descendants

Died about 1796 at about age 89 in Prince Edward, Virginia, United States

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Biography

Susannah was the daughter of William Matthews and Mary. She is listed in William's will of 1757 as Susannah Coffey. His wife's name is listed as Mary Matthews in the Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia christening records for children Ann in 1705, Susanna in 1706, and Samuel in 1707.

Shown on 1790 census as head of household.

Listed on Prince Edward County tax list until 1796.

After 1796, taxes were charged to "Susannah Coffee's" estate.

Sources

• Tax lists and 1790 census of Prince Edward County, Virginia

• Ancestry.com. Christ Church Parish, Virginia Births, 1653-1812 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000.

• She was listed as the wife of Peter Coffee in his will of 1771

• She is listed in the 1757 will of her father William Matthews - to my daughter Susannah Coffey two shillings six pence in full. Will Book O, page 343, probate on page 344, Stafford County, Virginia.