John COLEMAN, born 1654 (General)

by anthonyworgan , Monday, June 14, 2010, 11:16 (5357 days ago) @ smaughan

Yes, the surname of Elizabeth, wife of John Coleman was BENFIELD.
Many years ago I came across a printed book of marriage allegations at Gloucester Record Office & found the following:

Marriage Alllegation 19th Feb 1678/9 English Bicknor or Newland
John Coleman (22) Timberman
Elizabeth Benfield (26)

Elizabeth was the daughter of John Benfield, Yeoman of Coleford (born circa 1625 & buried 28 April 1708 at Newland) & Susanna (surname unknown) who was buried 3 January 1677/8 at Newland. John Benfield left a very detailed WILL - dated 11 February 1707 & Proved 4 May 1708 in which daughter Elizabeth & many other members of the family are mentioned.

The Colman family also had a coat of arms:
Arms; Argent, on a Pale Rayonee Or, a Lion rampant of the first as listed by Bigland in his book of 1786.