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Peter Coffee is believed to have come from Ireland by way of England. He married Susannah Matthews, daughter of William, soon after arriving, and settled first in Overwharton Parish, Stafford County, Virginia and then in the area of Amelia County that later became Prince Edward County. The Overwharton Parish Register in Old Stafford County, Virginia mentions children born there in the early 1740's. Peter received a Virginia Land Patent of 220 acres in Amelia County, Sept 20, 1748.
From wills of Prince Edward, VA page 132:
Written January 31, 1771.
I, Peter COFFEE of Prince Edward County and Parish of St. Patrick's, very sick and in a low condition but of perfect mind and memory
My just debts to be paid as soon as convenient
To my wife Susanna COFFEE - the land and plantation whereon I now live, and my horses, cattle, hogs, and sheep and all other moveable effects, during her widowhood or well managing of the same. But if she proves careless or wasteful of the effects, then the executors to dispose of the effects as they shall think fit, for the benefit of my surviving children. Notwithstanding the legacies which I will hereafter mention, I will that she pay the legatees, at her discretion.
To my son William COFFEE - 150 acres on Vaughans Cr in Prince Edward County, to be laid off agreeable with the course now begun, it being the same tract he already obtained a deed for, only with some additional alterations.
To my sons Peter COFFEE and Joshua COFFEE, and to my daughters Catharina Thomas and Mary Kindal - 5 shillings sterling, each.
To my daughter Hannah Weakly - 10 pounds at my daughter Bettie's death.
To my daughter Lydia COFFEE - 15 pounds at my daughter Bettie's death.
To my daughter Elizabeth COFFEE - the land and plantation whereon I now live, at her mother's death, during her natural life, and at her death, to be sold.
To my grandchildren then living - the rest of the estate, if any remain, to be equally divided among them.
Executors: my wife & son William COFFEE.
signed - Peter COFFEE. Witness - Thomas Brooks, James Weakly, Hannah (x her mark) Weakly.
At Prince Edward Court of Sept 16, 1771, the will of Peter COFFEE deceased was presented in court and proved by Thomas Brooks and James Weakly and OR. The executors were granted a certificate for obtaining probate.
Page 141 Inventory and appraisement. Agreeable to court order, we appraized the personal estate of Peter Coffee dec'd. Items memtioned include: 11 cattle, 3 bee hives, 2 books, 3 beds & furniture. total value not given. Signed Nov 15, 1771 - Henry Walker, Robert Jennings, John Mucleroy. Recorded at Nov court, 1771
Peter is listed as an early settler of Prince Edward County, Virginia, "Virginia Magazine", v. 22, p. 95: "Peter Coffey - 220 acres, Vaughans Creek, 20 September 1748...192 acres Vaughans Creek, 20 September 1748." "History of Prince Edward County, Virginia", Peter Coffee, et al, attended Vestry meeting 15 August 1763...and their land was processioned between Sawney's Creek and Vaughan's Creek from Wilkes Road to the county line.
Susannah Matthews Coffee was 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.
1. Peter1 Coffee , Sr. was born 1695 in Ireland, and died 1771 in Prince Edward County, Virginia. He married Susannah Matthews in Overwharton Parish, Stafford County, Virginia, daughter of William Matthews. Susannah was born in Ireland and died about 1796 in Prince Edward County, Virginia.
Children of Peter Coffee and Susannah Matthews are:
2 i. Frances2 Coffee, born 1718-1740; died 05 January 1740.
+ 3 ii. Mary Coffee, born 1722.
4 iii. Catharine Coffee, born 1722-1730. She married Unknown Thomas.
5 iv. Elizabeth Coffee, born 1722-1730.
+ 6 v. Hannah Coffee, born 1722-1730; died 1814 in Montgomery County, Tennessee.
+ 7 vi. William Coffee, born 1734 in King George County, Virginia; died 1798.
8 vii. James Coffee, born 27 February 1740; died Bef. 1771.
9 viii. Lydia Coffee, born 25 January 1742. Never married.
10 ix. Benjamin Coffee, born 09 October 1743; died Bef. 1771.
+ 11 x. Joshua Coffee, born 26 January 1744 in Prince Edward County, Virginia; died 08 September 1797 in Rockingham County, North Carolina.
+ 12 xi. Peter Coffee , Jr., born 1750 in Prince Edward County, Virginia; died Bef. 06 February 1804 in Hancock County, Georgia.
