Notes:

It is Robbie Duroblan's theory that the Joseph Coates living next to Helena Hickman's father John Hickman in South Carolina is the husband of Helena Hickman. His nickname might have been Josee Coates mentioned in some deeds of the time or her husband could be Josee Coates instead if he is not one and the same person as Joseph Coates. Pollard and Emilia Coates are mentioned in John Hickman's will dated 1811 as grandchildren and Helena Coates is listed as their mother.

Family/Spouse: Joseph COATS. Joseph (son of Joseph COATS and Elizabeth Ann MARR) was born before 1750; died after 1820 in Of Camden, Kershaw, SC. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Pollard Hickman COATS was born on 13 May 1794 in , , SC, USA; died on 5 Apr 1845 in , Holmes, MS.
2. Emelia COATS was born before 1799; and died.
3. Daniel COATS was born in 1804 in , , NC; died after 1860 in , Titus, TX.

Notes:

John received land grants in Barnwell Co., SC in 1786, perhaps from service in the Revolutionary War: Hickman, John, p243, vol 10, 1786; Hickman, John, p167, vol 12, 1786. (E) He owned land on Edisto River, Orangeburg Co., South Carolina. His information in the DAR indexes state: HICKMAN, JohnBirth: SC Circa 1750, Service: SC, Rank: Matr, Death: SC 1802, Patriot Pensioned: No Widow Pensioned: No Children Pensioned: No Heirs Pensioned: No, Spouse: (1) Elizabeth Bright.

His will is transcribed here by Justin Sanders: "WILL of JOHN HICKMANwill book A - pp128-131.1. Debts Paid.2. To grandson Pollard Coates , Land (20-30 acres)3. To Granddau Emilia, land (50 acres)4. To son Thomas , 80 acres.5. Dau Rebecca Wrotten, 100 acres.6. Dau Sarah Hickman , cattle, hogs and 100 acres.7. grandson Henry Tylar 75 acres.8. son John, guns, tool, cattle, hogs, remaining 640 acre tract.9. Wife Elizabeth, use of John's land during her life time.10. Charles Hickman, Helena Coates, Nancy Glover, and Elizabeth Tyler have already received their portion, they received 5 shillings each.11. Son John and wife Elizabeth to be exec.signed 13 Oct.1799- John X (his mark) Hickman,Wit. Peter Glover, Abner X Glover and Gasper Trotte"

John married Elizabeth BRIGHT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]