YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Grace Bishop Coates 1896–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 MAY 1896

Birth Location: Hillsburn, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada

Death Date: 23 DEC 1970

Death Location: Annapolis Royal, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada

Father: Stephen Coates

Mother: Sarah Keith

Spouse(s): Harold Rafuse

Children(s): Mae Rafuse, Rhoda Rafuse, Shirley Rafuse, William Rafuse, Gerald Rafuse

Grace Bishop Coates was born in 1896 in Hillsburn, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada, the child of Stephen Albert Coates And Sarah Keith. In 1970, Grace Bishop Coates resided in 246 Victoria Street, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia,. Grace Bishop Coates married Harold Bernard Rafuse, and had children including Gerald Rafuse, Living Rafuse, Mae Adelia Rafuse, Rhoda Muriel Rafuse, Shirley Odessa Rafuse, William Roland Rafuse. Grace Bishop Coates passed away in 1970 in Annapolis Royal, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Find more search results for Grace Coates
GC

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Grace Bishop Coates was born in 1896 in Hillsburn, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada, the child of Stephen Albert Coates And Sarah Keith.
  • In 1970, Grace Bishop Coates resided in 246 Victoria Street, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia,.
  • Grace Bishop Coates married Harold Bernard Rafuse, and had children including Gerald Rafuse, Living Rafuse, Mae Adelia Rafuse, Rhoda Muriel Rafuse, Shirley Odessa Rafuse, William Roland Rafuse.
  • Grace Bishop Coates passed away in 1970 in Annapolis Royal, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Grace Coates's Ancestors

Self
Grace Coates
1896–1970
Birth Place: Hillsburn, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
Stephen 'Albert' Coates
1859–1910
Hillsburn, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sarah Keith
1862–1934
New Brunswick, Canada
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Grace Coates's Descendants

1.
GC
Grace (Bishop) Coates (26 MAY 1896–23 DEC 1970) m. Harold (Bernard) Rafuse (6 MAY 1892–1 NOV 1983)
  1. 1. Mae (Adelia) Rafuse 1915–2005 m. Harold (Stanley) Sarty 1907–1972
    1. 1. Shirley (Ann (Peggy)) Sarty 1945–2003
    2. 2. Isabelle (Myrtle) Sarty 1932–2012 m. George ('Kenneth') Milbury 1923–2011
    3. 3. Velda (Grace) Sarty 1939–1939
  2. 2. Rhoda (Muriel) Rafuse 1914–1986 m. George ('Raymond') Cleaves 1909–1975
  3. 3. Shirley (Odessa) Rafuse 1927–1994 m. Malcolm (Ira) Gregory 1916–2004
    1. 1. Allan (Malcolm) Gregory 1943–2000
    2. 2. Anthony (Eugene) Gregory 1948–1948
  4. 4. William (Roland) Rafuse 1925–1977 m. Evelyn (Irene) Smith 1920–2011
    1. 1. Glendon (Joseph 'Glennie') Rafuse 1949–2001
  5. 5. Gerald Rafuse 1918–1918

Grace Coates's Timeline

3 Records

1896
26 MAY 1896
Birth of Grace Bishop Coates in Hillsburn, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
Hillsburn, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
1970
BEF DEC 1970
Age 74
Grace Bishop Coates resided here in 246 Victoria Street, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada
246 Victoria Street, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada
1970
23 DEC 1970
Age 74
Death of Grace Bishop Coates in Annapolis Royal, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
Annapolis Royal, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 MAY 1896
    Event Place: Hillsburn, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Betty (Rafuse) Jardine
    [2] Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics, A collection of online birth, marriage and death records.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Woodlawn Cemetery, Lequille, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics, A collection of online birth, marriage and death records.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: BEF DEC 1970
    Event Place: 246 Victoria Street, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics, A collection of online birth, marriage and death records.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 DEC 1970
    Event Place: Annapolis Royal, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Betty (Rafuse) Jardine
    [2] Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics, A collection of online birth, marriage and death records.

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE