Her married name was Catherine Rosanna Coulter. "The Boone family; a genealogical history of the descendants of George and Mary Boone who came to America in 1717; containing many unpublished bits of early Kentucky history, also a biographical sketch of Daniel Boone, the pioneer, by one of his descendants"
by Jesse Procter Crump
The Tuttle Company, Publishers
Rutland, Vermont
1922
Copyright 1922
By Hazel Atterbury Sprakee
Buffalo, N. Y.
FAMILY OF CATHERINE ROSANNA BOONE (COULTER).
(Data furnished by Mr. J. C. Coulter, 1516 Richland Ave., Columbia, S. C.)
Catherine^ Rosanna Boone, born in Pennsylvania within or near the
period 1730-40, died in Lincoln County, North Carolina about 1813; mar-
ried Martin Coulter. She was probably a daughter of Joseph Boone (No.
6), (son of George Boone III) and wife Catherine. The following evidence
of this connection exists: —
An old piece of time-worn paper written by Catherine's son, Martin
Coulter Jr., and bearing the date June 6, 1846, is preserved by descend-
ants. It reads: —
"My father was Martin Coulter. He came to this country from Ger-
many in 1750. My mother was Catherine Rosanna Boone, cousin of Daniel
Boone — Squire's Daniel. Brothers John and Philip, sister Catherine."
(Signed) Martin Coulter.
Because of Catherine Rosanna Boone's early date of birth (her first
child born in 1759) she was probably a grandchild of George Boone III
and thus a first cousin of Daniel Boone, rather than a member of a later
generation. Record has been found of the children of all of Daniel Boone's
uncles except those of the uncle Joseph (born 1704), and not one of this
long list of cousins bore the name Catherine. Therefore, if Catherine
Rosanna Boone were a first cousin of Daniel Boone, her father could have
been no other than Joseph. In addition to this evidence we have the
significant fact of the Christian names used in this branch of the family.
Catherine is not a name commonly used among the Boones of that period,
but the wife of Joseph Boone, son of George Boone III, bore that name.
It can then be reasonably supposed that Catherine Rosanna Boone was
named for a mother Catherine. Martin and Catherine Rosanna (Boone)
Coulter had a daughter also named Catherine, who named her first son
Joseph Boone Lowrance, presumably for his great-grandfather. All of
these facts indicate descent from Joseph and Catherine Boone, and while
no record of Joseph Boone's children has been found, there seems little
doubt that one of them was this Catherine Rosanna (Boone) Coulter.
Martin^ Coulter (originally Kolter) was born in Germany and emi-
grated to America, landing at Philadelphia September 26, 1749, on the
Ship Dragon, George Spencer, Master. (Rupp's Collection of Names of
German, Swiss and Other Immigrants in Pennsylvania, pages 211-212).
The date of his marriage to Catherine Rosanna Boone is not known, but
may be approximated by the date of the birth of their eldest child, Feb.
11, 1759. The first known record of his name in North Carolina is found
in a Land Grant from King George III to Martin Coulter dated April, 1765.
In the Colonial Records of North Carolina, Vol. 22, page 722, his
name is found on a "committee of Defense" (15 names), which met June 12th, 1779, "to consult on some plan to defend our frontier from the
enemy" (meaning the Indians). On page 425 of the Index appears —
"Coulter Family, Pioneers," Vol. 8, pages 753 and 756. These refer-
ences are under the general heading — "Early German Reformed Settle-
ments in North Carolina." Martin Coulter was a member of the German
Reformed Church, and he and his sons were active in its establishment
in the then frontier territory. When the state was invaded by Cornwallis
in 1780, he went to the front, serving three months in Captain James
Byers' Company under Col. Francis Locke and Col. Caleb Phifer, (North
Carolina State Records.) His name is also found in the Federal Census
of 1790 for Lincoln County, North Carolina. He died in 1808. Child-
ren: —
1" Martin Coulter, Jr., born 1759; died 1847; married Elizabeth Aydelotte. He served
three months in the Revolution, 1778, under Capt. William Davidson, Col. Charles
McDowel; three months, 1780, under Capt. James Byers, Col. Francis Locke and
Col. Caleb Phifer; granted a pension in 1833. Record, Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C. Children: —
V John Coulter, born 1788; married Barbara Ramseur. He was Sheriff of
Lincoln County, N. C, 1832.
2^ Henry Coulter, born 1790; married Elizabeth Alexander, moved to Kentucky.
3' Ephraim Coulter, born 1793; died in infancy.
4^ Rhoda Coulter, born 1794; married David Shuford.
5^ Catherine Rosanna Coulter, b. 1797; married Maxwell WarUck.
6^ Ehzabeth Coulter, b. 1800; married Andrew Hoke.
7^ Jedadiah Coulter, b. 1803; married Rachael Moore.
8» Elkanah Phihp Coulter, b. 1806; married Mahnda Wilson. Child:—
1* Dorcas Ann Coulter (only child), b. 1832; d. 1911; married Thomas
Lowe, Lieut. Col. Confederate States Army. Children: —
P Thomas Lee Lowe.b. 1855;d. 1915 ;married Jennie Osborne Rhyne.
2* Ottis Lowe, b. 1859; d. 1893; married Laura Robinson.
3^ Wllie Lowe, b. 1861; married A. C. Shuford, member
U. S. Congress, 1894-98.
9^ Caleb Aydelotte Coulter, b. 1809; married Hannah Martin.
2* John^Coulter, born 1761; went to Tennessee.
Z^ Philip Coulter, born 1763; died 1840; married Clara Wise. Children:—
1^ Daniel Coulter, b. 1787; d. 1862; married Nancy Ann Stillwell (b. 1799; d.
1858). Children:—
1* Eli Summey Coulter, b. 1818; d. 1895; married 1840, Harriet Fry
(b. 1822; d. 1886). Member of Capt. Mark Smith's Company,
Confederate Troops. Children: —
1« Mary Ann Coulter, b. 1842; d. 1873; married Molton
Berry.
2^ Davidson Monroe Coulter, b. 1844; d. 1919; married Sarah
Yont.
3^ John Summey Coulter, b. 1847; married in 1871, Sarah
Ann Herman. He enUsted May 21, 1864, Company E,
72nd Regiment, North Carohna Volunteers. Captured
at Fort Fisher, Dec. 25th, 1864; imprisoned at Point
Lookout until the end of the War. Children:
V John Carroll Coulter, b. 1873; married Delia Olive
Richards in 1902. Engaged in business in
Columbia, S. C. Children: —
1^ John Mansfield Coulter, b. 1916.
2' Richard Richards Coutler, b. 1918.
2* Essie Catherine Coulter, b. 1874; married J*
Lawrence Herman, in 1901.
3« H. Clarence Coulter, b. 1877; a bachelor. Elec-
trical Engineer, New York City.
4* Alma Roberta Coulter, b. 1880; married Jay Shu-
ford Wilfong, in 1902.
5* Eli Earle Coulter, b. 1884; d. in infancy.
6' William Summey Coulter, b. 1888; married Annie
Ben Long, in 1920. He is a lawyer and City
Attorney of Burlington, N. C. Child: —
1^ Sarah Arm Coulter, b. 1921.
7« Victor A. Coulter, b. 1892; Capt. A. E. F. of
World War; Prof, of Chemistry, University of
Mississippi.
Martha Jane Coulter, b. 1850; married 1st F. C. Ikard,
2nd, Forney Wilson.
5^ Daniel Perry Coulter, b. 1852; married Nannie Moore.
6* Louisa Catherine Coulter, b. 1856; married Francis A.
Yoder.
7° George Franklin Coulter, b. 1858; married Sarah Robinson.
2* Harriet Louisa Coulter, b. 1819; married David Detter.
3* Elisha Monroe Coulter, b. 1820; d. 1840.
4* Mary Caroline Coulter, b. 1822; married Johnson.
5^ Elizabeth Emily Coulter, b. 1824; married 1st, Harris, and
2nd, Fry.
6^ Ann Angeline Coulter, b. 1826; married Davidson Bost.
7* Eliza F. Coulter, b. 1829; married Israel Hildebrand; moved to
Texas.
8* Sarah Tobartha Coulter, b. 1829 (twin of Eliza F.); married Logan
Setzer.
9* Louisa Minerva Coulter, b. 1832; married Noah Huffman.
10^ PhiUp Augustus Coulter, b. 1834; d. 1903; married Elvira Plonk.
He enhsted July 1, 1862, in Company E, Capt. Daniel Rhyne,
57th N. C. Regiment. Served through the Civil War. Children :-
P J. Ellis Coulter, married Annie Propst.
2* Catherine Coulter, married Raymond Robinson.
3^ James Frankhn Coulter, married Delia Parker.
4* Claudius Craig Coulter, b. 1872; married Lillie Sigman.
5* PhiUp EUcanah Coulter, b. 1874; married Nannie Kate
Finger.
2' Elizabeth Coulter, b. 1789; never married.
3' Catherine Coulter, b. 1792; never married.
4» Mary M. Coulter, b. 1794; d. 1860; married John Fry.
5' David Coulter, b. 1797; never married.
6^ Ann Coulter, b. 1801 ; married Smith.
7^ Henry Coulter, b. 1804; d. 1879; married Rader.
4* Catherine Coulter, bom 1770; married Isaac Lowrance. Children : —
P Joseph Boone Lowrance, b. 1795; married Margaret Ray. Children: —
1* WiUiam Lowrance, b. 1832; married Frances . Living in
1922 at 1432 Court Ave., Memphis, Tenn.
2* Harriet Susan Lowrance, b. 1835; d. 1913; married Rev. John M.
Smith, (Lutheran minister). Children: —
P William A. Smith, b. 1862; married Margaret Fisher in
1890. He is a chemist, Washington, D. C.
2^ Preston Smith, b. 1864; married Anna Spahr, in 1894;
merchant. Union, South Carolina.
3* Eugene A. Smith, b. 1866; married 1st, Bessie Moon, in
1895; second, Frances Mobley, in 1907. He is an Elec-
trical Engineer, Tampa, Florida.
4* Herbert M. Smith, b. 1873; unmarried. A physician,
Columbia, S. C.
2' Logan Lowrance.
3^ Elkanah Lowrance.
4* Lawson Lowrance. Martin Coulter. Jr.
b: February 11, 1759 in Rowan County, North Carolina
d: July 06, 1847 in Catawba County, North Carolina Age at death: 88
+Betsey Idelett d: May 06, 1849 (Age at death: ?) According to "Our Boone Families: Daniel Boone's Kinfolk" by Sarah Ridge Rockenfield,
Filson Historical Society, Louisville, KY
Catherine Rosanna Boone who married Martin Coulter was the 3rd child of Joseph Boone & Catherine Warren.
Joseph was the son of George Boone & Mary Maugridge.
George was the son of George Boone & Sarah Uppey.
Catherine's siblings were:
Hugh Boone m 1) Catherine ?; 2) Frances Cookson Millard
Isaac Boone m Sarah ?
Judah Boone
Elizabeth Boone
Hannah Boone
Catherine is mentioned by Sarah Ridge Rockenfield, pp. 509 of her book, Our Boone Families, Daniel Boone’s Kinfolks even though she cites no source as proof:
Catherine Rosanna Boone, b. 1738 (shown as 3rd child by Rockenfield, p. 509. The Boone Society cannot confirm Catherine Rosanna as a child of Joseph Boone Sr.)
Joseph Boone m Elizabeth Warren. Catherine Rosanna Boone had person sources.
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