Born at "Woodlawn"
Died at "The Oaks"
12th N.C. Inf. C.S.A.
Col Henry Eaton Coleman received a serious head wound in the battle at Spotsylvania, VA. (May 12, 1864) He was taken to "Oakville" to recover from his wound. At the time, "Oakville" was the home of his wife's parents. His wife, Julia, and their two sons, Charles and Richard, were living with Julia's parents.
While still recovering from his head wound, Henry had a driver take him to the Battle of Staunton River Bridge. He was one of the heroes of this battle.
Julia (Logan) Coleman inherited "Woodside" (home with red roof) from her parents. Henry & Julia moved in Dec 1870. They lived there until they moved back to "The Oaks", which was once the home of Julia's grandfather and uncle.
Henry & Julia married Jan 27, 1858
Home with green roof is "The Oaks"
Cemetery is located on grounds of "The Oaks"
Died at "The Oaks"
12th N.C. Inf. C.S.A.
Col Henry Eaton Coleman received a serious head wound in the battle at Spotsylvania, VA. (May 12, 1864) He was taken to "Oakville" to recover from his wound. At the time, "Oakville" was the home of his wife's parents. His wife, Julia, and their two sons, Charles and Richard, were living with Julia's parents.
While still recovering from his head wound, Henry had a driver take him to the Battle of Staunton River Bridge. He was one of the heroes of this battle.
Julia (Logan) Coleman inherited "Woodside" (home with red roof) from her parents. Henry & Julia moved in Dec 1870. They lived there until they moved back to "The Oaks", which was once the home of Julia's grandfather and uncle.
Henry & Julia married Jan 27, 1858
Home with green roof is "The Oaks"
Cemetery is located on grounds of "The Oaks"
Born at "Woodlawn"
Died at "The Oaks"
12th N.C. Inf. C.S.A.
Col Henry Eaton Coleman received a serious head wound in the battle at Spotsylvania, VA. (May 12, 1864) He was taken to "Oakville" to recover from his wound. At the time, "Oakville" was the home of his wife's parents. His wife, Julia, and their two sons, Charles and Richard, were living with Julia's parents.
While still recovering from his head wound, Henry had a driver take him to the Battle of Staunton River Bridge. He was one of the heroes of this battle.
Julia (Logan) Coleman inherited "Woodside" (home with red roof) from her parents. Henry & Julia moved in Dec 1870. They lived there until they moved back to "The Oaks", which was once the home of Julia's grandfather and uncle.
Henry & Julia married Jan 27, 1858
Home with green roof is "The Oaks"
Cemetery is located on grounds of "The Oaks"
Died at "The Oaks"
12th N.C. Inf. C.S.A.
Col Henry Eaton Coleman received a serious head wound in the battle at Spotsylvania, VA. (May 12, 1864) He was taken to "Oakville" to recover from his wound. At the time, "Oakville" was the home of his wife's parents. His wife, Julia, and their two sons, Charles and Richard, were living with Julia's parents.
While still recovering from his head wound, Henry had a driver take him to the Battle of Staunton River Bridge. He was one of the heroes of this battle.
Julia (Logan) Coleman inherited "Woodside" (home with red roof) from her parents. Henry & Julia moved in Dec 1870. They lived there until they moved back to "The Oaks", which was once the home of Julia's grandfather and uncle.
Henry & Julia married Jan 27, 1858
Home with green roof is "The Oaks"
Cemetery is located on grounds of "The Oaks"
Inscription
Married Jan. 27, 1858
Gravesite Details
Info & photos (taken Jan 2012) from Ginger George Gentry
