Coleman G. Waller was born in Lunenburg County, Virginia, on October 4, 1802. His father, William Waller, died in 1802, and his mother, Elizabeth (Lambert) Waller, is also deceased. Mr. Waller has been twice married. His first wife was Nancy O. K., daughter of William and Mason (Biggs) Williams. She was born on January 14, 1798, and their marriage took place in 1824, and she died on February 2, 1881.
The following are the children:
- William G., born July 28, 1825, resides in Lawrence County, Ohio;
- Margaret A., December 9, 1826, died March 29, 1858;
- Elizabeth L., August 27, 1828, resides in this county;
- Susan P., April 26, 1830, died July 30, 1857;
- Coleman B. B., January 5, 1832, killed in 1864;
- John C., 1834, died in 1841; Nancy, 1835, died in 1841.
Mr. Waller’s second wife is Mary E. Adkins. She was born in Pike County, Kentucky, on February 21, 1850, and they were married in this county on July 6, 1881. Her parents are Lewis and Sarah Adkins, who settled in this county in 1862. Mr. Waller has held several public offices. He had two sons in the late war. William G. enlisted in 1861 and served to the close of the war.
He was wounded at the battle of Dublin Depot, Virginia. Coleman B. B. enlisted in 1862 in the 5th Virginia Volunteer Infantry and was killed in the battle of Lynchburg in 1864. He was the orderly sergeant of his company. Mr. Waller is a farmer in Perry township. He came to this county in 1832. His address is Rock Camp, Lawrence County, Ohio.
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