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William A. Coates 1768–1828 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1768

Birth Location: Newberry, Newberry, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 16 Jan 1828

Death Location: Marion, Indiana, United States

Father: John Coats

Mother: Rachel Wright

Spouse(s): Mary Jay

Children(s): Esther Coats, Henry Coats, Hepsibah Coats, Elizabeth Coats, Joseph Coats, Rachel Coats, Elizabeth Coats, Mary Coates, William Coats, John Coats

In 1768, William A. Coates entered the world in Newberry, Newberry, South Carolina, United States, born to John Coats And Rachel Wright. In 1790, William A. Coates resided in Newberry, South Carolina, United States. In 1805, William A. Coates resided in Newberry, South Carolina. William A. Coates married Mary Jay, and had children including Elizabeth Phebe Coats, Elizabeth Rhoda Coats, Esther Hettie Coats, Henry Coats, Hepsibah Coats, John Coats, Joseph Coats, Mary Coates, Rachel Coats, William Coats. William A. Coates passed away in 1828 in Marion, Indiana, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1768, William A. Coates entered the world in Newberry, Newberry, South Carolina, United States, born to John Coats And Rachel Wright.
  • In 1790, William A. Coates resided in Newberry, South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1805, William A. Coates resided in Newberry, South Carolina.
  • William A. Coates married Mary Jay, and had children including Elizabeth Phebe Coats, Elizabeth Rhoda Coats, Esther Hettie Coats, Henry Coats, Hepsibah Coats, John Coats, Joseph Coats, Mary Coates, Rachel Coats, William Coats.
  • William A. Coates passed away in 1828 in Marion, Indiana, United States.

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William Coates's Ancestors

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William Coates
1768–1828
Birth Place: Newberry, Newberry, South Carolina, United States
Parents
John Coats
1748–1777
Queen Anne, Prince George's, Maryland, USA
Rachel Wright
1747–1790
Prince George's, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Coates's Descendants

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William (A.) Coates (1768–16 Jan 1828) m. Mary Jay (4 Jan 1777–3 Mar 1822)
  1. 1. Esther (Hettie) Coats 1794–1845
  2. 2. Henry Coats 1805–1880
  3. 3. Hepsibah Coats 1803–1892
  4. 4. Elizabeth (Phebe) Coats 1785–1869
  5. 5. Joseph Coats 1792–1858
  6. 6. Rachel Coats 1790–1880
  7. 7. Elizabeth (Rhoda) Coats 1789–1877
  8. 8. Mary Coates 1798–1868
  9. 9. William Coats 1796–1860
  10. 10. John Coats 1788–1878 m. Sarah (Sally) Wright 1789–1875
    1. 1. Lewis Coats 1829–
    2. 2. Andrew Coats 1832–
    3. 3. Dempsy Coats 1844–
    4. 4. Charity Coats 1813–1890
    5. 5. John Coats 1828–1830
    6. 6. Gabriel Coats 1824–1862 m. Matilda (Martha) Davis 1820–1885
      1. 1. Elizabetha (Pierce) Snyder 1845–1920
      2. 2. Elihu Coats 1846–1864
      3. 3. Albert Coats 1847–1927
      4. 4. Anson Coats 1860–1930
      5. 5. Lucetta Skiver 1848–1916
      6. 6. Christopher (Columbus) Coats 1857–1938
      7. 7. Oliver (Martin) Coats 1844–1920 m. Hannah (W) Groshong 1844–1922
        1. 1. Ella (B.) Coats 1866–1957
        2. 2. William (H) Coats 1885–
        3. 3. John (R) Coats 1879–
        4. 4. Rosa (B) Coats 1884–
        5. 5. Olive (Mary) Coats 1872–1931 m. Clifton (Elwood) Parker 1868–1959
        6. 6. Martin Coats 1865–
        7. 7. Ellen Coats 1867–
        8. 8. Charley Coats 1871–1950 m. Katherine Coats 1870–1957

William Coates's Timeline

4 Records

1768
1768
Birth of William A. Coates in Newberry, Newberry, South Carolina, United States
Newberry, Newberry, South Carolina, United States
1790
1790
Age 22
William A. Coates resided here in Newberry, South Carolina, United States
Newberry, South Carolina, United States
1805
29 Jun 1805
Age 37
William A. Coates resided here in Newberry, South Carolina
Newberry, South Carolina
1828
16 Jan 1828
Age 60
Death of William A. Coates in Marion, Indiana, United States
Marion, Indiana, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1768
    Event Place: Newberry, Newberry, South Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Newberry, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Newberry, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 55; Image: 52; Family History Library Film: 0568151

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 29 Jun 1805
    Event Place: Newberry, South Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Guilford College; Greensboro, North Carolina; Minutes, 1794-1805; Collection: North Carolina Yearly Meeting Minutes

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jan 1828
    Event Place: Marion, Indiana, United States

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