William Thomas Coleman

   Cause of his death was Poison - Took Strychnine (Suicide).

  General Notes:

The 1930 Federal Census for Pike Co., Kentucky, Magisterial District 4, ED#14, page 266A, dated April 19, 1930 records Thomas (24 - KY/KY/VA) and his wife Darcus (20 - KY/KY/KY) Coleman on Lower Pompey(?) with children Emoline (4 3/12) and William A. (1 8/12). Thomas is a laborer on a farm and reports being married since the age of 18 [ie 6 years)] while Darcus reports being married since the age of 16 [ie 4 years]. They own their home valued at $500. Nearby is Thomas' brother, George W. Coleman, and his family.

The 1940 Federal Census for Lower Pompey, Pike Co., Kentucky, ED#98-19A, page 374B, dated April 24, 1940 records Thomas Coleman (36 - KY) and his wife Darcus (30 - KY) with children Emma (13), William (11), Malindy (9), John (8), Ovil (6), Rexell (4), and Russell (1). Next door is Thomas' brother, George W. Coleman, and his family.

  Medical Notes:

Kentucky Death Records:
William Thomas Coleman
Occupation: Farmer
Death Date:April 9, 1941
Death Location: Pike
Burial: April 11, 1941 at Millard, KY
Age: 36
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: White
Birth Date: 15 Jan 1905
Birth Location: Pike, Kentucky
Father's Name: W R Coleman
Father's Birth Location: Pike, Kentucky
Mother's Name: Elitha Deel
Mother's Birth Location: Virginia
Informant: Mrs William T. Coleman, Millard, KY

William married Darcus Thacker circa 1925 in Pike Co., Kentucky. (Darcus Thacker was born circa 1910 in Kentucky and died on 23 Jun 1980 in Pike Co., Kentucky.)