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Descendants of Sarah
Generation No. 1
1. SARAH died in Charles County MD. She married (1) JOHN COFER abt 1662. He was born in England, and died abt 1669 in Charles County MD. She married (2) HENRY BARNES abt 1670 in Charles County MD. He was born in Charles County MD, and died abt 1676 in Charles County MD. She married (3) JOHN GODSHELL abt 1677 in Charles County MD.
John Cofer the emigrant died sometime before 1675, and his wife Sarah remarried to Henry Barnes of Charles Chares Co MD. Barnes himself was deceased by 5 Oct 1676 when his will, dated 11 Oct 1675, was proved in Charles Co MD naming son Matthew Barnes, daughter Christian Barnes, and "sons" Thomas, Francis and John Cofer. "Personalty was left to an Edmond/Edward" Barnes. Henry's wife, Sarah, was named executor. In early wills, the terms "son" and "step-son" were often used interchangeably. If in fact Thomas, Francis and John Cofer ware step-sons of Henry, then this would imply that Henry's wife Sarah was indeed the relict of John Cofer the emigrant. Following Henry's death, the widow Sarah married thirdly John Godshall of Charles County.
1675-Charles County MD~will for Henry Barne entered 11 Oct 1675 and proved 5 Oct 1676. Abstract in Maryland Calendar of Wills (Jane Baldwin Cotton) reads to son Matthew Barnes, dau. Christian Barnes, sons Thomas, Francis and John Coster [sic], and to Edmond Barnes, personalty. Wife Sarah Barnes named executor, Overseers: Robert Robins and Charles Culles. Test: Robert Robins, Wm. Standford, Edward Barnes: It seems highly like that the three "sons" mentioned i,e. Thomas, Francis and John Coster are in fact Thomas, Francis and John Coffer.
MD Prerogative Court records show that an inventory for Henry Barnes' estate, dated 10 Sep 1677, mentions appraisers as Robert Robins and William Liddeford. The account for Barnes' estate was dated 19 Oct 1677 and named executrix Sarah Godshall (relict) suggesting that Barnes' wife Sarah had, by this time, remarried to a Mr. (probably John) Godshall of Charles. But note, there is a Charles deed for a tract "St. Bridget's" from John Godshall and wife Mary. If this is same John Godshall, may indicate Sarah Barnes Godshall had died.
Notes for JOHN COFER:
John Cofer was among 24 headrights transported to Virginia by Nathaniel Pope some time before 14 May 1660. Nathaniel Pope left a will in Westmoreland County, VA dated 16 May 1659 and proved 26 April 1660. In the settlement of Pope's estate, these headrights devolved to Thomas Pope, Nathaniel's oldest son, and Maj. John Washington who had married Anne Pope, Nathaniel's daughter. Subsequently, on 4 Sep 1661, Thomas Pope and Maj. John Washington claimed 1200 acres in Westmoreland County by virtue of the transportation of 24 persons, including John Cofer. President George Washington, born at Pope's Creek Plantation in Westmoreland County, VA was a descendant Maj. John Washington and his wife, Anne Pope.
The MD land records indicate that John Cofer transported himself and his wife into Charles County, MD some time before 1669. This indicates that Cofer married his wife, whose name was probably Sarah, in VA before moving across the Potomac River into MD. In fact, it appears that Cofer and his wife were living in Charles County by 25 Nov 1663, the date of birth of his son John. A second son, Thomas Cofer, was born in Charles County on 15 Aug 1667. A third son, Francis Cofer, was born soon after, probably c. 1672. There were probably one or more daughters.
Children of SARAH and JOHN COFER are:
2. i. JOHN COFER, b. November 25, 1663, Charles County MD; d. abt 1730, Charles County MD.
3. ii. THOMAS COFER, b. August 15, 1667, Charles County MD; d. abt 1699, Charles County MD.
4. iii. FRANCIS COFER, b. abt 1669, Charles County MD; d. abt 1727, Stafford Country VA.
Children of SARAH and HENRY BARNES are:
5. iv. MATTHEW BARNES, b. abt 1673, Charles County MD; d. abt 1745, Charles County MD.
v. CHRISTIAN BARNES.
vi. EDMOND BARNES.

Generation No. 2
2. JOHN COFER (SARAH) was born November 25, 1663 in Charles County MD, and died abt 1730 in Charles County MD. He married ELIZABETH THOMAS, daughter of HUGH THOMAS. She died abt 1744 in Charles County MD.
1680-John Coffer of Charles County, MD owner of 100 acre track of land called "Fortune" originally taken up by Hugh Tomas. Taxed to John Coffer 1680-171
1691-Cattle marks entered in Charles Co,MD land records for John Cofer and Thomas Cofer.
1696-Charles County MD deed from Garrett Sinnett 200 acres called " St. Michael's 10 Nov 1696.
1705-Charles County, MD land records of 12 Mar 1705 mention a tract called "Skipton" bounded by Thomas Corker and John Coffer.
1705.-Charles County, MD deed of 4 Apr 1705 from Garreft Sinnett and his wife Anne to Philip Hoskins, a tract called "Friendship" bounded by "Coffer's Chance,"
1709.-John Cofer of Charles County, MD mentioned in the will of Richard Nellson.
1717-Charles County, MD land records of 12 Dec 1717 mention a deed from Richard Butts of Stafford County, VA to William Hoskins a tract called "Muckhaddam" bounded by land belonging to John Coffer. There is a town in Hertfordshire, England called "Much Hadham."
1719-Indenture of 10 Nov 1719. John Coffer of Charles County, Province of Maryland, son and heir apparent of John Coffer the elder to Francis Coffer of Stafford County, VA, brother of the said John and 3rd son of the said John Coffer the elder.
1720-Prince Georges County, MD indenture deed from John Coffer, planter of Charles County, son and heir apparent of John Coffer the elder to Francis Coffer of Stafford County, Colony of Virginia, and son of John Coffer the elder. For brotherly love and 5 shillings current money a tract of his father's land called "Nonesuch" containing 200 acres in Prince Georges County, formerly Charles County, near the run which falls into Broad Creek bounded by John Bayne, Gentleman, deceased. John Coffer mark and seal, Witness Jce, Fendall, Thomas Stone, Alex. Contee. Acknowledged in Charles County by John and Elizabeth Coffer; enrolled 7 May 1720.
1730 In his will, John Coffer names wife Elizabeth extx.. 1/3 of estate during her life. He mentions son John; son Gerrard to whom he leaves, 100 acres "Coffer's Chance," at Portobacco; son Richard to whom he leaves "St. Michael's"; afsd. lands not to be sold or mortgaged out of the name of Coffer. Shd. sd. son die without issue,to pass to son Henry and hrs.; son Henry; son Gerrard; son Richard; son Matthew. Sons Gerrard and Richard to be free at age of 18. Overseers; Godshall Barns, Joseph Thomas.Test; Joseph Thomas, James Simpson, Edward Lawn (Lowe).
1730-Inventory of John Coffer Sr, of Charles County, MD mentioned as next-of-kin Matthew Barnes Sr, and Joseph Thomas. Elizabeth Coffer named extx. Inventory dated 7 Nov 1730. Second inventory dated 12 Nov 1730.
Children of JOHN COFER and ELIZABETH THOMAS are:
6. i. JOHN COFER, b. March 05, 1693/94, Charles County MD; d. abt 1741, Charles County MD.
ii. MARY COFER, b. abt 1696.
iii. COFER, b. abt 1698.
7. iv. HENRY COFER, b. abt 1700, Charles County MD; d. abt 1769, Charles County MD.
v. MATTHEW COFER, b. abt 1702.
1742-Deed of 2 Jan 1741/42, recorded 25 Jan 1741/42 from Matthew Coffer of Charles to Peter Mitchell of Charles, innholder, for consideration all that moiety or half part of"Richard,s Delight" of about 98 ac. witnessed by Robert Hanson and Gustavus Brown.
1742-Deed of 5 Dec 1741, recorded 26 Feb 1741/42 from Matthew Coffer of Charles, planter, to Hugh McCoy of Charles, planter, lease of one tract of "Collar's Chance" in Portobacco Parish of about 100 ac. on lives of Hugh McCoy, his wife Mary Ann, and son William McCoy.
1753-Charles County, MD debt books show Matthew Coffer taxed on tract of land called "White Oak Plains" and "Coffer's Chance" from 1753 until 1770.
1762-Charles County deposition of Matthew Coffer made 1 Nov 1762 in which he gave his age as 60 years. Since this deposition was made on same day as above deposition of Henry, this would involve the same court proceeding.
1765.-.Charles County, MD deed from Matthew Coffer to Zepheniah Franklin.
vi. SARAH COFER.
vii. GERRARD COFER, b. abt 1710.
Notes for GERRARD COFER:
1733-Charles Co. MD will of Peter Fernandris Jr. dated 18 Jan 1733 witnessed Bayn Smallwood and Garrett Coffer.
viii. RICHARD COFER, b. abt 1712; m. ELEANOR.
1734-Deed of gift recorded 10 May 1734 at request of Sarah Coffer and Richard Coffer of Charles County in which Elizabeth Coffer, widow of John Coffer, in consideration of the fact that Sarah and Richard cared for her through sickness gives to them 1/3 of her deceased husband's estate to be equally divided between them. The deed of gift was witnessed by George Cooke and John Lawson and dated 3 May 1734. Note, in another Charles County deed from John Lawson to John Delozier, it is stated that John Lawson is from Prince William County, VA.
1744,Deed of gift from Elizabeth Coffer of Charles County, MD, widow, signed 3 May 1744, to Sarah and Richard Coffer, 1/3 of her deceased husband's estate.
1753.-Charles County, MD debt books show Richard Coffer taxed on tract of land called "St. Michael's" from 1753 until 1762.
1757.-Lease of 8 Jan 1757 from Richard Coffer of Charles, planter, to James Plant part of tract called "St. Michael's" of about 100 ac. for 15 years lease to run from 1 January 1758. Recorded 21 Nov 1757. Dwelling house on tract leased.
1757-.-Charles County, MD deed from Richard Coffer to John Fendall and James Plant. Deed dated 20 Dec 1757. For 20,500 # tobacco a tract called "St. Michael's" devised to Richard Coffer by his father John Coffer.
1757-..Bill of Sale from Joseph Johnson to Richard Coffer, including farm animals, a servant, etc. Deed date 19 Dec 1757 and recorded 11 Feb 1758.
1758-.-Deed from Richard Coffer to George Delozier for 10,000 # tobacco etc. all that part of a tract of land called "St Michael's" bout 100 ac. Eleanor wife of Richard Coffer released her dower rights, rec. 22 Feb 1758.
1763.-.Dettingen Parish Register, Prince William County, VA. Records show payment on 28 Nov 1763 to Richard Coffer for taking in Elizabeth Corum.

3. THOMAS COFER (SARAH) was born August 15, 1667 in Charles County MD, and died abt 1699 in Charles County MD. He married MARY in Charles County MD.
1691-Thomas was married [or thinking about it] in 1691 when he registered cattle marks in Charles Co. in September 1691 (CCLR R.267).
1698-Charles County, MD inventory for estate of Thomas Coffer entered 4 Sep 1698. Estate appraised by Henry Barnes and John Allen.
1699-Charles County, MD account for estate of Thomas Cofer entered 28 Jul 1699. List of debts include Henry Hawkins Jr, Caleb Lomax,Thomas Chapman, John Clerk (dead) and Edward Milsted. Payments to Philip Hoskins, Francis Bannister, Henry Hawkins Sr, Capt. John Bayne, John Contee, and Mary Miller. Francis Coffer administrator.
1699.-Prince Georges County, MD account of estate of Thomas Cofer entered 29 Sep 1699 by Francis Coffer administrator of Thomas deceased.
Child of THOMAS COFER and MARY is:
i. SARAH COFER, b. October 28, 1694.

4. FRANCIS COFER (SARAH) was born abt 1669 in Charles County MD, and died abt 1727 in Stafford Country VA. He married MARY LITTLEJOHN abt 1703 in Stafford County VA, daughter of OLIVER LITTEJOHN. She died abt 1741 in Prince William County VA.
1702-Charles County, MD account of the estate of John Clerk or Clark dated 31 Oct 1702. List of payments to George Godfrey, Samuell Berry, Francis Coffer, John Hanson. Extx. Cosimer Clarke.
1702-Francis Coffer who married Elizabeth Withers mentioned in Stafford County, VA will of Oliver Littlejohn.
1705.-Daniel McMinion of Anne Arundel County, MD granted a power of attorney to John Waugh and Francis Coffer of Stafford County, VA to acknowledge land lying in Stafford unto Elizabeth McMillion of Charles County, MD. Waugh was a JP in Stafford County at one time.
1717-Probate of Charles County, MD will of Thomas Plunker of Prince Georges County, MD. To godson Edward Brawner, goddaus. Violefta Harrison, Frances Barnes, Sarah Coffer. Also mentions Francis Coffer and Mary his wife. Also Anne and Benjamin Barnes, children of Henry Barnes; Rev. Wm. Maconachie, Rev. John Fraser, Elizabeth Clements, Benjamin Hanson; Jacob, Charles, Francis and Joseph Clements and Alex Contee. Also mentions are Henrietta Barnes and Thomas Lloyd.
1723-Stafford County, VA quit rent rolls mention Francis Coffer in re dispute with Col. Mason.
1727..-Francis Copher, deceased, referred to as proprietor of land lying on Pohick Run in Stafford County, VA. His wife Mary Copher also mentioned.
Notes for MARY LITTLEJOHN:
1729.-,Widow Mary Coffer mentioned in regard to a Stafford County, VA land grant survey lying on Pohick Run and Pope's Head Run. This was Mary wife of Francis Coffer deceased.
1733 Truro Parish vestry minutes mention payment to Mary Cofer for burying James Newson. This is in Prince William County, VA. Prince William formed from Stafford County in 1731.
1741-Truro Parish, Prince William County, VA. Will of Mary Coffer, dated 3 Jan 1741. Mary Coffer to my son Francis Coffer all that tract of land lying in the forest of Pohick containing three hundred and seventy eight acres joining land of Henry Ward on the north run of Pohick, which land was entered by his father Francis Coffer before his death and hath been by me since cleared out of the office and the deed for the same made out in my said sons name. Witnesses: John Farguson, Jeremiah Bronough and William Puke. Will also mentions Mary More [Moore] daughter of William More. Rest of estate divided between sons Thomas Withers Coffer and Francis Coffer and daughter Ann Farguson. Also mentioned in will are John Sturman, William Sturman and John Withers.
1741-.Bond of Thomas Withers Cofer, Francis Cofer, John Baxter and Richard Cruper unto William Fairfax Esq. For L200, 22 Feb 1741. Thomas Withers Cofer and Francis Cofer mentioned as executors of Mary Cofer deceased.
1741-Inventory of the estate of Mary Coffer made pursuant to order of 22 Feb 1741. Appraisers sworn before Valentine Payton, Gent. No total valuation given. Signed by John Farguson, Jeremiah Bronough and William Puke.
Children of FRANCIS COFER and MARY LITTLEJOHN are:
i. FRANCIS COFER, d. May 17, 1744, Fairax County VA; m. MARGART HEREFORD, abt 1726.
Notes for FRANCIS COFER:
No children
8. ii. THOMAS WITHERS COFER, b. September 29, 1713, Fairax County VA; d. October 19, 1763, Fairax County VA.
9. iii. ANN COFER.
10. iv. MARY COFER.

5. MATTHEW BARNES (SARAH) was born abt 1673 in Charles County MD, and died abt 1745 in Charles County MD. He married (1) ELIZABETH. He married (2) MARY THEOBALD abt 1713 in Charles County MD.
Children of MATTHEW BARNES and ELIZABETH are:
11. i. GODSHALL BARNES, d. abt 1768, Charles County MD.
ii. MATTHEW BARNES.
iii. PHILLIP BARNES.
iv. HENRY BARNES.
12. v. JANE BARNES, b. December 19, 1694.
vi. ELIZABETH BARNES, m. COURTS.
vii. ANNE BARNES, m. BURR HARRISON IV, July 31, 1722; b. May 21, 1699.
13. viii. FRANCES BARNES.

Generation No. 3
6. JOHN COFER (JOHN, SARAH) was born March 05, 1693/94 in Charles County MD, and died abt 1741 in Charles County MD. He married RUTH.
1713-On 17 Apr 1713, John Coffer, age about 23, gave a deposition in which he stated that about 5years ago he was living at the home of James Maddox of Charles County. Also mentioned William Doyne.
1716-~At the request of Charles Byrne of Charles County, planter, the following indenture was recorded. I John Coffer Jr. of Charles County bind myself to Charles Byrne and Margery his wife this 21 Jan 1716. The condition of obligation is such that where as the said John Coffer Jr. and said Charles Byrne and Margery his wife have equal rights to 2 tracts in Charles County, one called "Fortune" containing 100 ac. and the other "Nonesuch" 50 ac. and hereby divide the 2 tracts as follows: Charles Byrne and Margery his wife to have "Nonesuch" with the said John Coffer paying Charles and Margery 500 # tobacco in cash, and John Coffer to have the other tract called "Fortune." If John Coffer shall abide by the division this obligation to be void. Signed John Coffer.
1724-John Coffer of Charles County, MD, planter, son and heir of Elizabeth Coffer, and one of the co-heirs of Hugh Thomas deceased. Deed dated 16 Mar 1724 to Mary Smallwood, widow, extx. Of the will of James Smallwood, and to the devisees of the said James Smallwood (according to Smallwood's will), 100 acres called "Friendship." The first Smallwood in Charles was the emigrant James whose wife was Hester. Their children: (1) John b. Jan 1686/87, (2) James b. Oct 1668, d. 1723, (3) Mary b. 2 Nov 1870 m(1) Cornelius Maddocks, m(2) Mr. Taylor/Tayler, (4) Matthew b. Apr 1672, d, before t712; (5) Thomas, (6) William, (7) Prior, (8) Benjamin; (9) Bayn, (10) Leadstone and (11) Sarah m. Henry More, living 1736. James Smallwood (d.1723) had wife Mary Griffin as early as 10 Aug 1703 who was mother of his children. Mary was d/o John Boyden and m(1) Mr. Griffin.
1741-In his will, John Cofer of Charles County, MD mentions children, Elizabeth, Sarah, William and Henry. He mentions Charles, son of William Cox; daughter Violate Cofer; brothers Matthew, Henry, Richard and three sisters (unnamed). Also mentioned are William and Mary Ox, Zephaniah Garner, son of John. Executor, Col. Robert Hanson. Next of;kin, Matthew and Henry Coffer. Will dated 10 Feb 1740 and proved 1 Apr 1741. This would be John Coffer Jr.
1741-Charles County, MD inventory of estate of John Coffer [Jr.]. Appraisers were George Godfrey and Walter Mattock. Next of kin named Matthew Coffer and Henry Coffer. Administrator/Executor: Col. Robert Hanson. Date of inventory 10 Apr 1741, approved 23 May 1741.
1742-Second Charles County, MD inventory for John Coffer approved 14 Jun 1742. Appraisers George Godfrey and Walter Maddock.
Notes for RUTH:
1733-Charles County MD will of John Ward proved 16 Jan 1733. Witnesses George Cooke, John Gray,Ruth Coffer.
1744 Aug 11 John Coffer of Charles Co MD mentioned payments to Ruth Coffer Matthew, Richard, Henry, Violetta,and several sisters not named. In this abstract, after the name Ruth Coffer,it said (widow 1/3).
Children of JOHN COFER and RUTH are:
i. VIOLATA COFER.
ii. ELIZABETH COFER.
iii. SARAH COFER.
iv. WILLIAM COFER.
v. HENRY COFER.
14. vi. MARY COFER.

7. HENRY COFER (JOHN, SARAH) was born abt 1700 in Charles County MD, and died abt 1769 in Charles County MD. He married ELIZABETH CLEMENTS, daughter of JOHN CLEMENTS and ROSAMUND MACHETTEE.
1734-Inventory of Edward Lawn (Lowe) of Charles County, MD. Next of Kin: John Thomas and Henry Copher. Admin. Elizabeth Catlet, wife Daniel Catlet.
1741-Charles County, MD records mention deposition of Henry Coffer taken in 1741 in which he stated his age to be about 37 years of age, hence b.c. 1704.
1751-Bill of sale, Charles County, MD from Henry Coffer of Portotobacco Parish, planter, for 3072 #. of tobacco to Richard Coffer, made 22 Jan 1750/51 and recorded 12 Feb 1750/51. Bill of sale of"everything to me belonging," and would appear to cover everything that Henry owned. For example, it mentions all his crop of tobacco in the tobacco house, 2 sows, 4 pewter dishes, 6 plates, 2 chests, 2 iron pots, 2 pewter basins, I feather bed, 2 blankets, and everything to me belonging. It is not clear why Henry sold all his belongings to Richard. Perhaps he was moving out of the area. Witnesses were Thomas Nelson and Will Eilbeck.
1753-Charles County, MD debt books show Henry Coffer taxed on tract of land called "White Oak Plains" from 1753 until 1769.
1758.-Charles County deposition of Henry Coffer made 13 Jun 1758 in which he gave his age as 54 years.
1762-Charles County deposition of Henry Coffer made 1 Nov 1762 in which he stated his age as about 61 years.
1762-Charles County deposition of Henry Coffer made 3 Sep 1762. !n this deposition Henry gave his age as 62 years. He also stated he was son of John Coffer. He also stated he was the brother of Matthew Coffer and a nephew of Matthew Barnes.
1767-.-Charles County, MD inventory of Henry Coffer mentions as next of kin Thomas Coffer and Joseph Coffer, perhaps Henry's sons. Elizabeth Coffer named extx.
1771 Charles County, MD deed 13 Dec 1771 from Edward Stone and Henry Coffer of Charles, planters, to Robert Lawson of Charles County, merchant, for 8,000 # tobacco & etc. paid to Henry Coffer, part of tracts of land: "Batchellor's Hope" and "White Oak Plains." Mary Coffer wife of Henry released her dower rights.
Children of HENRY COFER and ELIZABETH CLEMENTS are:
i. HENRY COFER, b. abt 1734; m. MARY. Henry Coffer,age 40 on 23 Feb 1774; s/o Henry (CCLRW#3)
15. ii. THOMAS COFER, b. abt 1744, Charles County MD; d. Abbeville Co SC.
iii. JOSEPH COFER, b. abt 1746, Charles County MD; d. Abbeville District South Carolina.
16. iv. MATTHEW COFER, b. Charles County MD; d. Charles County MD.

8. THOMAS WITHERS COFER (FRANCIS, SARAH) was born September 29, 1713 in Fairax County VA, and died October 19, 1763 in Fairax County VA. He married MARY FARGUSON abt 1733, daughter of JOHN FARGUSON and ELIZABETH. She was born June 30, 1715, and died August 31, 1759 in Fairax County VA.
Children of THOMAS COFER and MARY FARGUSON are:
i. SARAH COFER, b. September 27, 1737, Fairax County VA; d. bef 1822, Spartanburg District,SC; m. SAMUEL LITTLEJOHN, 1765, Falls Church VA; b. abt 1730, Stafford Country VA; d. July 1813, Spartanburg District, SC.
ii. MARY COFER, b. July 17, 1740.
iii. ELI ZABETH COFER, b. March 20, 1743.
iv. MARY COFER, b. November 06, 1745.
17. v. THOMAS WITHERS COFER, b. November 08, 1751, Fairax County VA.
vi. JOHN G COFER, b. January 18, 1756.
vii. JOSHUA COFER, b. November 12, 1758; d. abt 1811; m. FRANCES HEREFORD.

9. ANN COFER (FRANCIS, SARAH) She married JOHN FARGUSON, son of JAMES. He died October 30, 1760.
Children of ANN COFER and JOHN FARGUSON are:
i. JOHN FARGUSON, b. bef 1760.
ii. JOSHUA FARGUSON, m. MARY STONE.
iii. MARY FARGUSON, m. JOSEPH COFER.

10. MARY COFER (FRANCIS, SARAH) She married WILLIAM MOORE. He died abt 1769.
Children of MARY COFER and WILLIAM MOORE are:
i. JAMES MOORE, m. MARGARET HEREFORD.
ii. SAMUEL MOORE.
iii. SARAH MOORE.
iv. MARY MOORE.

11. GODSHALL BARNES (MATTHEW, SARAH) died abt 1768 in Charles County MD.
Children of GODSHALL BARNES are:
i. MATTHEW BARNES.
ii. SARAH BARNES.
18. iii. WILLIAM BARNES.
iv. MARY BARNES, m. AURELIA HANSON.
v. ANNE BARNES, m. MCPHERSON.
vi. SAMUEL BARNES.
vii. FRANCES BARNES.
19. viii. JANE BARNES.

12. JANE BARNES (MATTHEW, SARAH) was born December 19, 1694. She married (1) JOHN HEREFORD. abt 1720. He was born January 06, 1697 in Westmoreland Co VA, and died abt 1743.
Child of JANE BARNES and JOHN HEREFORD is:
i. MARGART HEREFORD, m. (1) FRANCIS COFER, abt 1726; d. May 17, 1744, Fairax County VA; m. (2) JAMES MOORE, abt 1749. No children
ii. MARGART HEREFORD, m. FRANCIS COFER.
iii. MARY HEREFORD.
iv. JEANE HEREFORD.
v. HENRY HEREFORD.
vi. JAMES HEREFORD, d. abt 1744, Fairax County VA.
In the Name of'God Amen I James Heriford of Truro Parish in the County of Fairfax being sick and weak of Body but in perfect health of mind and memory Do make Constitute and appoint this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following First and principally I Give my sole unto the hand of Almighty my body I give to the Earth to be Decently Buried at the Discretion of my Executors hereafter named and for what Worldly Goods it hath pleased God to bless me with my Will is that they be disposed of in the following manner IMPRIMIS I Give all my Land to be equally Divided between my Two Brothers George Heriford and Henery Heriford ITEM I give to my sister Margaret Coffer three hogs ITEM I Give to Francis Coffer the Plantation where I was live for four years insuring the date here of ITEM I Give my Dear loving Mother Jeane Heriford a young Read & white Heifer ITEM I Give to my Sister Jeane Heriford my Gold Ring ITEM it is my will and Desire that all the rest of my estate be sold to pay my Debts and I do
appoint Francis Coffer and Joshua Ferguson my Executors of this my Last Will and Testament here Confirming this to be my only Last Will and Testament In witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal.//James Heryford"
Signed Sealed & Delivered in the presents of us John Withers James Moore
vii. GEORGE HEREFORD.

13. FRANCES BARNES (MATTHEW, SARAH) She married CUTHBERT HARRISON IV, son of THOMAS HARRISON III.
Children of FRANCES BARNES and CUTHBERT HARRISON are:
i. SARAH HARRISON, m. THOMAS HARRIS.
ii. EIZABETH HARRISON, m. JAMES SCOTT.

Generation No. 4
14. MARY COFER (JOHN, JOHN, SARAH) She married WILLAM COX.
Children of MARY COFER and WILLAM COX are:
i. CHARLES COX.
ii. MERCY COX, m. ELLIS.

15. THOMAS COFER (HENRY, JOHN, SARAH) was born abt 1744 in Charles County MD, and died in Abbeville Co SC. He married ELIABETH LAWSON. Children of THOMAS COFER and ELIABETH LAWSON are:
20. i. Sr. THOMAS LAWSON COFER, b. abt 1778, Abbyville, SC; d. June 1815, Abbeville SC.
ii. JOHN H COFER, d. 1824, Abbeville SC.

16. MATTHEW COFER (HENRY, JOHN, SARAH) was born in Charles County MD, and died in Charles County MD. He married ELIZABETH BOSWELL, daughter of WILLIAM BOSWELL and SARAH.
Notes for MATTHEW COFER:
1777 In a VA regiment under Col. Nathan. Gist, the name Matthew Coffer appears. Other names in this list incluqe Nehemiash Crawford, George Speaks, Hezekiah Speaks and William Speake. Many of these same men appear later, in 1782, in a MD list of officers and substitutes. See below.
1782, A list of MD officers and soldiers of Col Grayson's regiment mentions name of Matthew Coffer being paid 7 Nov 1782. Others in same list include Nehemiah Crawford, George Speake, Hezekiah Speake, and William Speake.
1790-Charles County census contains the names Matthew Copher. 3-males u/16,2-males over 16, 3-females
1800-Charles County census Elizabeth Coffer 1-male u/10-,2-10-16, 1-16-18 1-female u/10,1-10-16, 1-26-45
1792-Charles Co. MD deed, Sarah Boswell to John McPherson. Sarah Boswell, widow of William Boswell, late of Charles Co.; William Boswell and wife Esther; John Boswell and Verlinda, his wife; Josias Adams and Sarah his wife; Matthew Coffer and Elizabeth (Boswell) his wife; Thomas Shields and Mary his wife; John Lomax and Chloe his wife; Lydia, Ann and Violefta Boswell all of Charles Co. MD, sell John McPherson "Robins Delight," of 116 aC.
NB William Boswell Sr. born ca. 1723 in Charles Co. MD. Will dated 1 Sep 1784, proved 9 Jul 1785. Witness Ignatius Mitchell, Archibald Jones Jr.
John C. Bennett. His wife was Sarah who d. ca. 1798. Winney Ann executed a deed 1792 for land called "Robins Delight." Military service: bet 1777-1782, Revolution War
Children of MATTHEW COFER and ELIZABETH BOSWELL are:
i. THOMAS B COFER, b. abt 1785, Charles County MD; d. April 1850, 0glehope Co GA.
ii. JOHN COFER, b. abt 1788, Charles County MD; d. April 11, 1847, Wilkes Co GA.
iii. JOSEPH BENJAMIN COFER, b. abt 1790, Charles County MD; d. 1873, Wilkes Co GA.

17. THOMAS WITHERS COFER (THOMAS WITHERS, FRANCIS, SARAH) was born November 08, 1751 in Fairax County VA. Will: 1782, Fairax County VA
Child of THOMAS WITHERS COFER is:
21. i. THOMAS COFER, b. December 03, 1773, Fairax County VA; d. February 15, 1861, Fairax County VA.
18. WILLIAM BARNES (GODSHALL, MATTHEW, SARAH)
Child of WILLIAM BARNES is:
i. GOODSHALL BARNES.
19. JANE BARNES (GODSHALL, MATTHEW, SARAH) She married HOWARD.
Child of JANE BARNES and HOWARD is:
i. GOODSHALL HOWARD.