Coleman Brown was mentioned in the 11 March 1745 will of his father, Daniel Brown, proved 26 March 1747. “Item I Give & bequeath to move Loving son son [sic] Coleman Brown two hundred Acres of land which I have Capt: Robert Greens bond for the due ackowledgement thereof to him the said Coleman his heirs and Assigns for Ever”. [Orange County, Virginia, Will Book 2, pages 105–106.]