Notes:

She is listed as a Quaker from the province of Munster, Ireland in the "Immigration of the Irish Quakers into Pennsylvania In Delaware County. Established in 1684."

Susanna married Moses COATES on 1 Mar 1715 in Cashel, Tipperary, Ire. Moses (son of Jacob Coates) was born in 1687 in of Dublin, Ireland; died after 14 Apr 1761 in , Chester, PA; was buried after 15 Apr 1761 in , Chester, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Thomas was willed wearing apparel by his father in 1761. (C-1977) His own will is in the Chester Co. PA wills (abstracts 1713 - 1825), Dated 16 Dec 1792. It was proven on Nov 1, 1797. "Remarks Coates, Thomas. E. Caln. 12-16-1792. Nov. 1, 1797. To son Jonathan 5 shillings. To son-in-law Joseph Gladden

Thomas married Sarah MILLER on 21 Mar 1741 in Providence, Chester, PA. Sarah (daughter of Henry MILLER and Sarah DEEBLE) was born in in , , , England; was buried after 1751 in , Augusta, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He might be the Samuel who purchased land in 1737 in Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania (C-1976) He might be the Samuel who was in the Pennsylvania Gazette as lately having imported "Godfrey Cordial, Daffy Elixir, Freeman Grand Elixir, Freeman Cordial, Elixir Proprietatis, Spirit of Scurvey grass, Bathing Spirits, Hugary water and Madder" available in his shop on Market Street in Philadelphia. I suspect however, that the store owner was the Samuel who was the son of Thomas Coates and Beulah Jacques. He might also be the Samuel that was sent a letter on Oct 24, 1754 to the Philadelphia Post Office which never got delivered. (C-1681, 1808)

Samuel married Elizabeth MENDENHALL on 11 Mar 1743 in East Caln, Chester, PA. Elizabeth (daughter of Aaron MENDENHALL and Rose PIERSON) was born on 25 Oct 1723 in East Caln, Chester, PA; died on 31 Jul 1785 in East Caln, Chester, PA; was buried about 2 Aug 1785 in East Caln, Chester, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The accomplishment of Moses' and Priscilla's marriage was recorded in the Falls Monthly men's minutes, Bucks Co., PA on 5/4/1747 with a certificate from the Gwinedd Monthly Meeting. Moses was listed as belonging to the North Wales Monthly Meeting in these minutes. Moses Jr. was willed a cow by his father in 1761. He was a private in the American Revolution as was his nephew, Moses also. (C-1615, 1977, 2154)

Moses married Priscilla HUTCHINSON on 3 Apr 1747 in Gwinedd M.M., Bucks, PA. Priscilla was born on 28 Nov 1726 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Avery EVANS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Elizabeth receive the family Bible from her father in his will. (C-1977)

Family/Spouse: John MENDENHALL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William died young and unmarried according to most sources. However, he is also one of the strong (adult) sons listed in a poem about Moses' children, so his early death might simply apply to a death earlier than the times expected. Gary Coats of Oregon once listed this William as the one who wrote his will on Jun 1, 1783 and then died on June 15, 1783 in Camden Co., South Carolina. He was the husband of Frances. Although the ancestry of William, husband of Frances, is not yet solidly proven, he being the son of Moses and Susannah is just one of the possible lines of his ascent. (C-1656)

Big John is also theorized by some to be the son of this William, born between 1712 and 1724. (Jack Coats book) We know by YDNA that Big John is NOT the son of William and Frances Coats.

Notes:

Jonathan Coates owned a store in Charlestown, Pennsylvania which was mentioned in the Philadelphia Gazette when a road was being split into 2 roads near his home articled on Aug. 17, 1758. Jonathan Coates of Charlestown, yeoman, wifth is wife Jane deeded land to Charles Norris of Philadelphia to help pay off a debt they had to him. The land was in Charlestown bounded by French Creek. Two of it's previous owners had been Moses Coates, Jr. and Aaron Coates. (C-2139) Jonathan was a witness to the will of John Christie Tredyffrin on Dec. 10, 1762. There is the possibility that he is a relative of John Christie's wife, Sarah or to John himself, though he could just also have been a family friend. (C-1789)

"HISTORY OF CHESTER COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA" , by Futhey and Cope stated "The New Holland and Ephrata Post will set off, beginning April 24, 1766, from the house of Joseph Vandegriff, Cross Keys, 3d & Chestnut St, Phila. every Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock and deliver newspapers and letters on that day. At the Gulph Tavern, at the sign of the King of Prussia, at the Valley Forge, at the Bull Tavern, at Mr Jonathan Coates's in Charlestown, at Mr George Christman's in Pikeland, at Mr Robert Ralston's and at Mr David Thomas's in Vincent twp. Letters delivered for 4 pence each - small errands performed for 6 pence each; horses taken up and down."

There is a series of letters written to Jonathan that were never picked up in the post office of Charles Town, PA dated Aug 5, 1756, Jan 3, 1760, and in the Chester Co. P.O. on Apr 7, 1757, Jan 12, 1758 , July 31, 1760 and Jan 13, 1765. This Jonathan was likely the commissioner of that name that was one of many appointed to make the River Schylkill navigable. It was a large project that was supported with subscriptions (taxes) in that region and was written up in great detail on Mar 19, 1761 in the PA Gazette. (C-1681)

He is likely the witness in the following will dated 1762. PA Will Book M p. 378 # 218Will of Rachel StarrCharles TownshipWidowson Joseph Starrson John Starrson James Starr and Moses Starrdaughter in laws Rebecca Starr, Hannah Starr,son in law Richardsondaughter Rachelgranddaughter Rebecca Starr, daughter of her son Josephgrandchildren listed Joseph Starr, junr, James Starr, Samuel Starr, Isaac Starr, Rebecca Starr, Mary Starr and Rachel Starr children of my son Josephalso John Starr, James Starr, Thomas Starr and Mary Starr childrenof my son Johnalso Sarah Starr, Rachel Starr and Hannah Starr children of my son Jamesalso her son Moses children by his last wife doesn't name them or heralso Elizabeth Williams, James Williams and Rachel Williams children of her daughter Rachel Fordersigned 1762wit William Lewis, James Hancock, William Fussell and Jonathan Coatsprobated Oct 22, 1762

This Jonathan was probably involved in the patent for purchase of caveat-disputed land in 1769 in Pennsylvania. (C-1670, 1783) There is a Jonathan Coates who who received a patent for 192 acres in York Co., PA in 1770 that might apply to this Jonathan or another Jonathan of similar peerage also living in Pennsylvania (PA Patent Index) He might be the Jonathan who married Jane Stinson on Nov. 7, 1771 in the Pennsylvania Archives Series. He might be the Jonathan who was on the tax lists for Great Egg Harbor Twp., Burlington Co, NJ in Aug. 1773 (C-2292E)

He and his family are listed mulitple times in the Kennett Monthly Meeting records and were obviously Quakers. His marriage and the births of his children are recorded in the Uwchlan Monthly Meeting, Chester Co., Pennsylvania. They received certificates of transfer to the Kennett Monthly Meeting on Jun 5, 1783 with their minor children from Susanna to Elizabeth listed. Kennett was also in Chester Co., Pennsylvania. All but Jonathan Jr. of their older children were listed as moving to Kennett also in seperate statements. Jonathan and his wife Jane with children: Grace, Isaac, Jane and Elizabeth were granted a certificate of removal to Gunpowder MM from Kennett Monthly Meeting in Chester Co., PA on Aug 11, 1789. (C-2153) Gunpowder Monthly Meeting is in Sparks Glencoe, Maryland.

Jonathan married Jane LONGSTRETH on 22 Apr 1755 in Abington M.M., Chester, PA. Jane (daughter of Benjamin LONGSTRETCH and Ann UNKNOWN) was born on 23 Nov 1735 in Warminster, Bucks, PA; died before 15 Apr 1802. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

It is likely this Aaron who got a certificate to Gwynedd Monthly Meeting on 4/7/1749 from the Falls Monthly Meeting in Bucks Co., Pennsylvania (C-1682) He is also likely to be the Aaron who was listed with the Irish movement from Bradford, Chester Co., PA to the Warrington M.M., York Co., PA in 1767. (C-1741) According to Ettie Tidwell McCall's book, Aaron died unmarried. This disagrees with most other sources I've come across. He was willed 33 acres of land that had been surveyed for him in his fathers 1761 will. There is an Aaron who wrote his will in 1776 in Philadelphia, PA that might be him. According to descendant Janet Payne, he died between 1767 to 1779 in York Co., PA and a third source gives his death date as 1801 in Chester Co., PA where he's buried in Pikeland Friends Burial Ground. (C-1665, 1667, 1977)

Aaron married Rachel EASTBURN in Nov 1752. Rachel (daughter of John EASTBURN) died after 1771. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Moses willed his son, Benjamin, his plantation (in Charles Town) plus 21 acres purchased from David David when he died in 1761. This is the Benjamin Coates who offered a reward of 3 lbs for John Wilson, age 21, who had "absconded from his bail" as in the PA Gazette on Jun 3, 1762. Benjamin was living in Charles town, Chester Co., PA at the time. (C-1755: #28750, C-1977) According to R.K. Montgomery, this family named Benjamin and Ann Longstreth Coats had children from 1758 till 1802. That would be over a 44 year period. Though possible, this is unlikely. I therefore suspect that the later children are by one of his sons, though this remains to be verified with actual records.

It is probable that some of Benjamin and Ann's children moved to North Carolina. I say this because of their daughter Cicely. She is the only Cicely Coates I have found in this time period, and there was a Cicely Coates who married a William Willis in Rowan Co., NC in 1810 and whose bondsman was Abner Coates (brother or father??). The census records for N.C. include a William and a Benjamin that might be her brothers. This needs checked. Family tradition is that Cicely came from a family with a lot of girls in it and this one would certainly match that tradition.

Benjamin married Ann LONGSTRETH on 22 Sep 1756 in , Montgomery, PA. Ann was born on 3 Nov 1737 in , Chester, PA; died in 1824. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Henry was to be provided for by his brother Samuel in their father, Thomas Coate's will dated Dec 16, 1792, Henry "being deprived of his right reason." (C-2151)

Susianna married Joseph GLADDEN on 9 Jan 1771 in , , Pennsylvania. Joseph died after 1 Nov 1797 in of VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He might be the Jonathan Coate who was on the Great Egg Harbor Twp., Burlington Co., NJ tax lists for 1773. If, on the other hand, he turns out to be the Jonathan Coates of Charles Twp., Philadelphia, PA, then he was the executor of the will of Phillip Thomas. No relationship is stated. (C-2292E, E) There is a Jonathan Coates who received a patent for 192 acres in York Co., PA in 1770 that might apply to this Jonathan or another Jonathan of similar peerage also living in Pennsylvania (PA Patent Index) Any one of these Jonathan's could be the husband of Jane Stinson married on Nov. 7, 1771 in the Pennsylvania Archives, Series II. I think it's likely that this marriage belongs to this Jonathan if his wife Jane was married to a Stinson previous to their marriage.

Family/Spouse: Jane CARRIGAN. Jane was born after 1747; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

See attached sources.

Samuel married Abigail THATCHER on 28 Apr 1779 in East Caln, Chester, PA. Abigail died in in Of Caln Twp., Chester, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Elizabeth died of dysentery at age 16 years and 20 days. However, her birth or death date are not known. (C-1613)

Notes:

Alice died young. (C-1613)

Family/Spouse: Mary FOX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The "History of Chester Co., PA" states that "Moses Coates possessed considerable inventive genius, and towards the close of the last century he contrived and constructed a curious apple-paring machine, which was at once simple, convenient, and highly useful in domestic economy. With some slight modifications the instrument is still in popular use. He also invented a self-setting saw-mill, which attracted much notice at the time, but of its practical importance at the present day we are unable to speak. He likewise claimed the invention of a horse-rake (which he demonstrated to President Jefferson: C-1614), among other ingenious implements. That instrument, however, was afterwards greatly improved and brought nearly to perfection in the intellectual community of Kennet Square and vicinity, where agricultural machinery of various kinds is produced on an extensive scale; but as the inventors and machinists are yet living and flourishing, their memoirs must await the historic efforts of some future county Plutarch." (C-1601)

He purchased a large tract of land that first was called Bridgetown (after his son-in-law, John Way's Hotel that had a sign of a Bridge) and then became Coatesville, PA when his son, Dr. Jesse Coates, named it in his father's honor in 1867. He built a sawmill, and a general store as parts of it's earliest constructions. He was not the original inhabitant of Bridgetown, but one of it's early white settlers. It had been an Indian village previous to William Fleming first building a home there. Moses later bought this home from William Fleming's son. The 14th post office in the county was opened in his store. He was the postmaster there and the town was named after him because of it. (C-1613, 1615) His sawmill was purchased by Isaac Pennock in 1810 who turned it into an Iron Mill run by his son-in-law, Dr. Lukens. It was called Brandywine Mills and then Lukens Rolling Mills. (C-1777)

It was Moses' son-in-law, Jesse Kersey, that got the idea of partitioning and selling their land off that bordered on the new Lancaster Turnpike, the first road through that territory. (Wikipedia article, c 2011) He entertained many an officer during the Revolutionary War, with General Washington often being one of his guests. (C-1615) According to the DAR index in 1966, p.140, he was also a Private in the Revolutionary War from the Pennsyvania Province.

He was married either in the Quakertown MM or in the Buckingham Monthly Meeting. A book on Philadelphia marriages lists it as Buckingham and my other second hand source lists it as Quakertown. He is bequeathed $50.00 in his brother in law's will, Abraham Musgrove, brother to Moses's wife, Hannah. It was probated Mar 24, 1775. (C-2149)

Moses married Hannah MUSGRAVE on 26 Apr 1770. Hannah (daughter of Thomas MUSGRAVE) was born on 12 Feb 1752; died on 5 Apr 1775. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Moses married Mary Knight VICKERS on 6 May 1777 in Buckingham M.M., Bucks, PA. Mary (daughter of Peter VICKERS) was born on 27 Nov 1750 in Of Plumstead, Bucks, PA; died on 12 Oct 1824 in Marlborough, Stark, OH, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Descendants of Isaac are living in the West Grove, (PA)? region. Isaac was a well known Friends minister. An occasional source also lists him with a son named Caleb. Two of Isaac's children were born in Chester Co., Pennsylvania (C-1601, 1615, 1616, 2138)

Family/Spouse: Hannah STALKER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Thomas ran a school in his home in Phoenixville, Chester Co., Pennsylvania. He died an invalid at an elderly age under the care of his daughter Sarah.

Thomas married Rachel WOOD before 1789. Rachel died about 1795 in Schuylkill Twp., Chester, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

It is unusual for a Quaker to have a middle name, but it appears this family was Quaker, as John's son Aquilla was in the Hopewell MM in Frederick Co., VA as received on 5, 9 mo, 1822. This families birth dates are all recorded in the Uwchlan Monthly Meeting in Chester Co., Pennsylvania (C-1812, 2140)

John married Hannah LONGSTRETH before 1791. Hannah (daughter of John LONGSTRETCH and Jane UNKNOWN) was born on 9 Oct 1768 in Uwchlan M.M., Chester, PA; died after 1823 in Of Frederick, , VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ann is probably the Ann that attended the marriage of Joseph Longstreth and Susannah Morris in 1774 in the Abbington M.M. along with her father, Jonathan. Ann, under her maiden name, was granted a certificate to Bradford MM from Kennett Monthly Meeting, PA on May 14, 1789. That was a month after her sisters had moved to Gunpowder Monthly Meeting. (C-2153) She might be the Ann Coats who married Zebulon Weathers on 16 Nov. 1786 in Baltimore Co., Maryland.

Notes:

He is likely the James Coates that was granted a certificate to Haverford MM, from Kennett Monthly Meeting, Chester Co., PA in Quaker records, dated 10 mon, 13 da 1785. I say might, because several of his family members seemed to be part of the Kennett Monthly Meeting of the Society of Friends. (C-2153) He is likely to be the James Coats who married Rachel Jackson on Mar. 9, 1793 in Baltimore Co., Maryland according to the Marriage Register of Rev.Lewis Richards, pastor of first Baptist Church. If true, he would have married out of unity.

Notes:

Hannah and Susannah, under their maiden names, were granted a certificate to Gunpowder MM from Kennett Monthly Meeting in Chester Co., PA on Apr 14, 1789. They were the first of their family to move there. (C-2153) A Hannah Coats, possibly this one, was a witness to the marriage of George Drinker and Ruth Miller at the Fairfax Monthly Mtg on 9th day of 7th mo 1795. This meeting was located in Loudon Co., VA.

Notes:

Jonathan, Jr. attended Bradford Monthly Meeting on Jun 6, 1782 from the Uwchlan Monthly Meeting in Chester Co., Pennsylvania He would have been all of 18 years of age at the time. Jonathan, Jr. was granted a certificate to Gunpowder Monthly Meeting from Kennett Monthly Meeting in Chester Co., PA on Jun. 11, 1789. (C-2140, 2153)

He was also known as John Coates in some sources. He is likely to be the Jonathan Coates who married Jane Stinson on Nov 7, 1771 in Pennsylvania Of course, this marriage could be a second marriage for his father instead. (C-1677) He could also be the Captain of an unnamed ship that is mentioned in the PA Gazette in the late 1700's. (C-1771)

Notes:

She and Susanna were twins. She was granted a certificate to Uwchlan MM from Kennett Monthly Meeting on Nov. 15, 1787. (C-1616, 2153)

Family/Spouse: Warrick PRICE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Kezia was granted a certificate to Gunpowder MM from Kennett MM, Chester Co, PA on Apr 15, 1790. He basically followed his parents who had moved there the summer before.

Family/Spouse: William HAYWARD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She could be the Grace Coats who married Reynold Knox on Sep. 5, 1799 in Baltimore Co., St. Paul's Parish, Maryland. If true, she would likely have married out of unity.

Notes:

This Isaac might possibly be the Isaac who wrote a will in Philadelphia in 1786 (T, p. 366) or in 1790 (U, p. 49). (C-1686)

Notes:

Elizabeth, d. of Jonathan and Jane, deSouth Carolina. married an Amos West in Maryland in 1802. This matches this Elizabeth by age and parents well. The date of the marriage which was from "Maryland Marriages, 1801-1820" by Robert Barnes was written in Quaker style, 15d, 4m 1802 suggesting this was a Quaker marriage record.

Family/Spouse: Amos WEST. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: George Johann LITZENBERG. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He might be the Samuel Coates who was elected as a contributor to the Pennsylvania Hospital on May 7, 1792. (Federal Gazette Newspaper) He might also be the Samuel who was a merchant living at 82 Fourth Front St. in Philadelphia in 1798. (C-1983)

Notes:

Any of the following records might apply to this John. 1) John Coates who married a Diodema Griffith on Apr. 28, 1796 in the First Baptist Church of Philadelphia. (C-1683) or 2) John Coates who was married to Elisabeth Roberts and had one daughter born in Chester Co., PA named Ann J. Coates. She was born on Jun 12, 1800. (C-2138)

Notes:

Benjamin is listed as the grandson of John Eastburn, in his grandfather's will probated in Philadelphia in 1772. This Benjamin is the likely Benjamin Coates who has children Isaac and Elizabeth who die in the Philadelphia MM region in 1783 and 1785 respectively according to Hinshaw. "Isaac, son of Benjamin, buried 12/10/1783" and "Elizabeth, daughter of Benjamin, buried 2/8/1785" (VOL. 2, PAGE 347)

Notes:

This James is not listed by Sinker, and might be a misinterpretation of Benjamin's daughter, Jane. (c-1616)

Notes:

William was in the Uwchlan Monthly Meeting when he went to the Abington Monthly Meeting on the 7th mo., 6th day, 1780. (C-2140)

There is a possibility that this William Coate married a second wife, Mary Hambleton in Bucks Co., PA by 1799. If it turns out that Rebecca Stalker dies before 1799, I would suggest even more strongly that this is likely. I say this because the William marrying Mary Hambelton names a son Moses. Moses is a common name in this William's family. He lived in Pennsylvania. He was descended from the original Moses and Susannah Weldon Coates in PA and he is the only William that I have been able to find in this time period who could be him in this branch of the family.

Family/Spouse: Rebecca STALKER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jane as a young women is listed in Uwchlan MM records (Chester Co., PA) as going to the Abington Monthly meeting on Nov. 4, 1779. (C-2140)

Family/Spouse: Alexander STEWART. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Israel WORRELL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Eliuhim ANDERSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ann never married. She is listed as a youth, dau. of Benjamin Coates who went to Abington Monthly Meeting (Chester Co., PA) on Apr 6, 1780 in the Uwchlan MM records, Chester Co., Pennsylvania (C-1616, 2140)

Notes:

Abner shows up in multiple Posey Co., Indiana Court records from 1819 to 1826. His wife, Margaret, is in one of the court cases in May of 1821. There is also a Benjamin Coats often in those same records from Feb. 1822 through August 1830 that I suspect would be his son or brother if the death date I have for brother Benjamin of 1820 is incorrect. Other Coats that could be children of Abner and Margaret listed in those same records are: James, George, Ann, Jesse and Lacy Coats. Even if this Abner turns out not to be the one who died after 1826, I most certainly would suspect that the Abner and Margaret who were in Posey Co., IN was a son or nephew of this Abner from Chester Co. Pennsylvania.

Family/Spouse: Margaret TUSSY. Margaret died after 1821 in Of Posey, , IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Susanna died young. (C-1616)

Notes:

Tacy never married. She was placed with her uncle at Horsham Monthly Meeting on May 8, 1783. This was noted in the Uwchlan Monthly Meeting, Chester Co., PA, although the reasons for this were not given. (C-1616, 2140)

Family/Spouse: Phinaes FELL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth IVESTON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

This might be the Thomas Coates that administered the probate of Henry Ridgeway's estate in Burlington Co., NJ on Apr 18, 1791. (C-1078)

Notes:

She and her husband lived in Claiborne Co., TN, Monroe and Montgomery Co.,IN and Mercer Co., Ill.

Family/Spouse: Valentine BOROFF. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He might be the Warwick Coates who was a Pennsylvania volunteer and private in the War of 1812. When he married in 1846, he was listed of Londonderry Twp., Chester Co., Pennsylvania He had children by his first wife only.

Warrick married Eleanor PUSEY before 1804. Eleanor died before 1842 in Londonderry, Chester, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Warrick married Hannah DARLINGTON on 26 May 1846 in Nottingham M.M., Chester, PA, USA. Hannah (daughter of George DARLINGTON and Lydia (BARNARD)) was born on 15 Jul 1796 in Of Lower Oxford, Chester, PA, USA; died on 10 Nov 1855; was buried in Doe Run Meeting House, Londonderry Twp., Chester, PA, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Levi was a Quaker minister, farmer, and potter. He is listed as the son of Samuel E. Coates of Caln Twp, PA and Abigail, deceased when he marries Ann Smith after his first wife died. His place of residence is listed as Londonderry Twp., Lancaster Co., PA when he marries Ann. He had at least one more child with her named Ellen S. Coates. They are listed as the closest relatives and first on the list in the relatives column when his brother Warwick marries at an elderly age in 1846 to Hannah Darlington. (C-1612, E)

Levi married Mary TRUMAN on 12 Apr 1809 in Sadsbury, , PA. Mary was born on 3 Apr 1791; died on 7 May 1816. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Levi married Ann SMITH on 12 Aug 1818 in Drumore M.M., , PA. Ann died after 1854. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He might be the Thomas Coates who was drowned near Orleans, Mass.,Jan. 5 or 6, 1804. He was a seaman on the schooner Farmer, J.P.Schott,master, which sailed from Boston, Dec. 28, 1803, for the West Indies. (C-2146E)

Notes:

He is the George Coates who marries a Martha Irwin and has at least one daughter named Sarah Jane Coates, b. 1820... who is listed as a Quaker in her marriage record to a Mr. Webb in Chester Co., Pennsylvania.

Family/Spouse: Martha IRWIN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He is possibly the Joseph Coates who married Sarah Humes on Apr 3, 1824 in Sussex Co., NJ.

Notes:

He might be the Samuel who was a merchant living at 82 Fourth Front St. in Philadelphia in 1798. He could instead be Rev. Samuel Coate, of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the U.S., died in London, in his 37th year. He left a wife and child in Lower Canada, and an aged mother in N.J. (June 4, 1814) (C-1983, 2146E)

Notes:

Elizabeth died of consumption. (C-1613)

Family/Spouse: Jesse KERSEY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hannah died of consumption. (C-1613)

Family/Spouse: Gravenor MARSH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

They had 8 children. (C-1615)

Isaac married Mary GILBERT on 30 Apr 1801 in East Caln, Chester, PA. Mary (daughter of John GILBERT and Ann UNKNOWN) was born in 1774 in , , Pennsylvania; died in 1869 in , , OH, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ann died of lung fever. (C-1613)

Family/Spouse: John WAY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

They had 9 children, two of them being born and listed in the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting records. In "The Pennsylvania Genealogical Catalogue: Chester County 1809-1870", July 20, 1869, the VILLAGE RECORD gives the following obituary: "DEATH OF DR. CALEB COATES - In Philadelphia, at the residence of his son-in-law, Richard Mather, June 19th, Dr. Caleb Coates, expired at the ripe age of 90. Dr. C. Coates was the brother of the late and lamented Dr. Jesse Coates, and the only surviving child of Moses Coates, the founder of our flourishing Coatesville. Dr C. Coates, was one of the pioneer of dental science and practiced the profession over half a century. He is believed to have been the inventor of porcelain teeth, and had at one period a very large patronage. For honesty, truthfulness and high moral tone the Dr. never had a superior. In the death of this second son of Moses Coates we have the total extinction of this branch, of a large, honorable, and well known family." (Coatesville Union.) (C-1615 EL)

Caleb married Elizabeth GILBERT on 15 Mar 1810 in Fallowood, Chester, PA. Elizabeth (daughter of John GILBERT and Ann UNKNOWN) was born on 9 Feb 1790; died in 1882. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Esther died of dropsy. (C-1613)

Notes:

Moses and his wife had six children. (C-1615)

Family/Spouse: Lydia TAYLOR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He might be the Aquila who was married to a Rachel and had information recorded in the Hopewell MM records in Virginia. If so, he and Rachel had a son named Isaac Lewis Coates.

Family/Spouse: Hannah S. TROTH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Amos moved his family to Stark Co., Ohio They had 12 children. (C-1602) The following letter was sent by him to his brother (probably Caleb) in 1861 as conveyed in Truman's book and transcribed by Charlotte Coats."Marlborouh, Ohio 8th 19th 1861Dear Brother -I hardly need apologize for my omission in conveying my ideas in answer to they kind epistle of the 4th of 10th mo although my time has been occupied in different spheres; still one of them should undoubtedly have been applied for they special benefit, and I am aware, gratification, but so it is.I can hardly tell the cause, one thing certain thee may rest assured of, it is not for want of kind and Brotherly affections; the warmest degree of love rests between our hearts, and it is a pleasure for me to occupy that thought, in casting reflection on former days Ah, were the times to be lived over again how they might be improved, but the days and years have glided away, and left many a blank, that should have been devoted to the cause of righteousness and left us stars of gratitude to be gaxed at with heavenly joy, and crowned minds with that love by remembrance, that would not be shaded with spots to cause anguish by their not being obliterated in the outset.I am aware that I have fallen far short of the duties that have been incumbent upon me, in the purpose of Creation, and it is a mournful thought when applied to self, when time is nearly in full measure and running over for us, yet, morally speaking we have traveled our Journey in life with good esteem without wilful defect to our fellowmen. A consoling idea; now as our gray hairs are fast wafting away; it is consoling to think that there has been an advocate, pleading within us, and directing to that peace which crowns the mortal soul with those beauties that difnify man and prepare him for the realms of bliss that never fades away.I do really mourn, that so much intelligence as we have in this age is cast ot gratify self, and not applied to that purpose which man was created for that is to glory his Maker. Yet he is dishonored by the worldly, by the laws of the world. The meek and humble that was placed upon the Cross and expired between two thieves, who could have called legions of angels to his assitance, had he been as the rulers of this world, but may "forgive them", was his request. He carried out the nonresistance principle; (which is not a life-taking principle) that is the only platform or conveyance that the Christian can be supported by. His precepts and example and whole life evidently substantiate the fact; for when Cain slew his brother Abel teh great and might Judge, the only righteous, put no the sentence of death upon him, but marked him that none should distrub him.Here is the first murder, an the first Judicial court, with the Judge of Heaven and of earth, who decides for man to live and work out his own Salvation. If our Judges were to take precedence from this court and not from modern laws, happy would be the efffect, but now it's blood for blood; how unrational, unnatural and brutish. We hear it expressed every day, by bloodthirsty men when they are brought to their feelings and saying that it's aweful that Fathers and sons and brothers, in carnage against each other, this is self evident of the unreighteousness of the life-takin gprinciple, for it is murder in taking human life in any case, or human law, for it is written, whence cometh wars and fighting? Come they not of your lust? Yes, self-gratification, the inst of the flesh, of the eye, and pride of life generates animosities and turns love into hartred, and all consequent evils. I received a letter from my dear and kind niece, Lucretia, of the 22nd, 6th month last, which was invigorating to my spririt, with the exception of they judisposition of health which was affecting, but we are liable to afflictions, and our tender nerves worn by age are eaily affected but to be prepared for the torments of this world, of body and mind, is the beauty of this life, and the crown and felicity in that of the future. I must change my theme, as thee wants a genealogy. As thee has mine with the exception of Howard H. Coates, who is 23, and Ridgeway Coates, my youngest child, is near 21 years of age. Moses' wife's name was Mary Ann Young, his youngest child was William C. about 16, and George S. about 6 years of age. Morris's wife's name was Mary Ann Randolph, their eldest son Silvanus about 15, Moses 12 and Evaline 9 years of age. Hannah married Joseph D. Arnold (wh died last 4th month, a fine man he was). Their eldest son James Monroe about 11, Bell 7, Florence 5 and Gertrude 3 years of age. Hayes C., married Emeline Ward, their eldest son, Alfred, about 13, Phebe 11, and Larua 7 years of age. Jesse married Virginia Brown, their eldest Leona Gertrude 11, John 9, Elmer 7, Mariah 5, and Clifford 3 years of age. George married Mary Black, eldest Jane about 9, Harriett 7 Years. Oliver married Catharine Lane, one son Edwin. Mary Ann, married Joseph Constantine Warner, have none living. Howard married Cordelia Hale, one son about 1 year old.I have given a pretty good share, and as near as I can come to ages. Ridgeway is single, is in Indiana, or out west with the (pump patent).Thy son Lewis, was here yesterday, from the South, probably leaves tomorrow for Philadelphia. He has become qutie a southern principled man. I was astonished to hear him on southern topics. I think it a pity such a mind as his sould become so contaiminated with such inhuman principles, but he is not the first nor only one that has been led estray. But as permanently as he is fixed there is a higher story of the mind for him to ascend which will finally have to be inhabited by purer motives, than the present occupied, to gain the point of his noble creation. It is most enough for man to know himself, enough for him to know, but in that stead, he seeks the observation and geography of others, poor human nature, how frail, as not to know what human nature is Vile is the dipsosition that abandons that which is would not be willing to accept, (that is the ation of self love). Lewis may possibly view these lines and he knows how to extend my views. Covetuousness is apt to lead the mind to any length and almost any thing, becaue it is the boon of sin, and the highest seat of Lucifer. I have omitted Amos W. my next after Oliver. He married Ada S. Freer, have one child, Horace Lucian Coates, over a year ago. I have left off housekeeping. Shall make my home pretty much with Amos, at Paris, in this County, 11 miles from here, so letters may be directed here for me. I have not been out this summer with my pump, times are dull, nothing in a manner doing, crops were rather slim in this seciton of most all kinds, the weather being very dry for summer vegetation. All are in pretty good health. Lewis can inform thee I had a pretty hard attack of typhoid this spring, feel pretty well except my old liver complaint. With much love to thee, Lucretia and all they family. affectionate Brother, Amos Coates"

Amos married Jane Brinton NORRIS on 8 Sep 1818 in Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. Jane was born on 23 Mar 1800; died on 14 Dec 1852. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jesse was the youngest child of Moses Jr. Dr. Jesse owned much of the land of Coatesville, that was named after his grandfather. It did not become a town until Jesse Coate's time period. Jesse was a well respected citizen and prominent physician who did much for his community. He began his practice as physican in 1818. A joint building for public worship to be used by the Episcoplians, Baptists, Presbyterians and Methodists was erected in 1832. He was one of three persons to whom this property was deeded and as such was a manager of the building.

He sold much of his land to enterprising persons who would further the development of Coatesville. (C-1601, 1615) His cemetery stone can be found in a current day backstreet of Coatesville, Pennsylvania. His death date on it does not seem to agree with the one published for him in 2nd hand sources. It appears to be 3/3/1868 instead but it is very difficult reading. However, sources like "The Pennsylvania Genealogical Catalogue: Chester County 1809-1870" state on August 8, 1868, VILLAGE RECORD, Death Notice COATES - On second day, the 3d inst., Dr. JESSE COATES, in his 73d year.

Family/Spouse: Martha Webb PENNOCK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

It is entirely possible that Rebecca is the Rebecca Coate that marries John Carter on the 6/28/1798 Deer Creek MM in Chester Co., Pennsylvania. Her closest relative and likely father is listed as Isaac Coate.

Family/Spouse: Sarah WILLIAMSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The marriage date of Seymour and Rebecca does not appear to have been recorded, although their marriage is listed in the New Garden Monthly Meeting records of Pennsylvania Seymour was a merchant and farmer by trade. (C-2140)

Seymour married Deborah PRESTON before 1813. Deborah was born on 4 Aug 1783; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her husband was probably a Malon Preston as there was a person of his name married to an Amy Coates in London Grove Twp., Chester Co., PA according to a Harlan Genealogy book in the possession of Charlotte Coates Siercks. The record is in reference to the marriage of their daughter, Rebecca to a William Preston in 1835 in Deer Creek MM, Harford Co, MD. She was born in 1816 in Chester Co., PA where this Amy would have lived and been the right age to be her daughter. The fact that they named a daughter Rebecca after Amy's sister Rebecca also supports Mahlon being her spouse. Amy and Mahlon were farmers in London Grove Twp.

Amy married Mahlon PRESTON before 1816 in , Chester, PA, USA. Mahlon died after 1835. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lindley was a farmer by trade.

Lindley married Deborah Simmons before 1821 in , Chester, PA. Deborah was born on 7 Mar 1801 in Pennsgrove, Chester, PA; died after 1843. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sarah died without having had any children. Her husband remarried. Before her marriage, she was a milliner and dressmaker of renown at the "corner stores". She was known for her great accuracy of fit. She always dressed in silk herself and was called a true "thoroughbred". She was strongly against slavery and made her home a station in the underground railroad. She died of cancer while sitting in her favorite chair. Her will included the stipulation that her husband spare all of her money that he could to continue to support the anti-slavery movement. (E, Coates, Truman, "A Genealogy of Moses and Susanna Weldon Coates..")

Died:
Event Description: Cancer

Family/Spouse: Elijah Funk PENNYPACKER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

This Aquilla is listed as the son of Moses who was the son of Moses in Truman Coates book. This is incorrect. Quaker records according to Hinshaw, Vol. 5, Hopewell M.M. in VA list him as the son of John and Hannah Coates when he marries Rachel Pidgeon.

Aquila married Rachel PIDGEON on 15 May 1823 in Hopewell M.M., Frederick, VA, USA. Rachel was born on 25 Feb 1801 in , , VA, USA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth WILLIAMS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]