James Coates is described as a "likely" grandson of either Robert or Thomas Coates of Lynn, Mass by Carlfield B. Broderick, NEHGR 111:104-111, 222-227, 1957 - "Coates Family of Essex Co, Mass", p. 224. We descendants of the Kansas Pioneers are already related to Thomas Coates of Lynn, Mass, as the wife of James Coates (Martha Rhodes) is a descendant of Thomas Coates of Lynn.

Robert & Thomas Coates are early immigrants who lived in Lynn, Mass, at the same time. There has been no evidence found that indicates a relationship between them.

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Born:  Possibly Lynn, Mass about 1700 (25 years before marriage)

Residences:  Lynn, Essex Co and Dudley, Worcester Co, Mass

Spouse:  Martha Rhodes (Rhoods) in Lynn (intention 27 Sep 1724). She was born in Lynn, Mass 20 Feb 1702/3, daughter of Josiah (Josiah-2, Henry-1) and Elizabeth (Paul) Rhodes.

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Carlfield B. Broderick, NEHGR 111:222-227, 1957 - Coates Family of Essex Co, Mass, 224.

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Descendants of James Coates

 1   James Coates 1703 -
..  +Martha Rhodes 1703 -
........... 2   James Coates 1731 -
........... 2   Eliphalet Coates 1734 -
...............  +Susanna Turner 1734 -
........... 2   Hannah Coates 1737 -
........... 2   Mary Coates 1739 -
...............  +Zebediah Marsh 1734 -
........................ 3   Child Marsh 1760 -
........................ 3   Zebediah Marsh 1760 -
........................ 3   Samuel Marsh 1761 -
........................ 3   Lucretia Marsh 1764 - 1851
............................  +Nehemiah Fisher, Deacon 1764 - 1846
........... 2   Benjamin Coates 1744 -
...............  +Esther Marsh 1744 -
........... 2   Hezekiah Coates 1747 -
...............  +Rachel (___) 1747 -

Direct Descendants of James Coates

 1   James Coates 1703 - b: Abt. 1703 in Lynn, Essex Co, Mass
..  +Martha Rhodes 1703 - b: Feb 20, 1703 in Lynn, Essex Co, Mass
. 2   Mary Coates 1739 - b: Jul 31, 1739 in Dudley, Worcester Co, Mass
.....  +Zebediah Marsh 1734 - b: 1734 in Conn or Mass?
.... 3   Lucretia Marsh 1764 - 1851 b: Oct 23, 1764 in Thompson, Killingly, Windham Co, Conn
........  +Nehemiah Fisher, Deacon 1764 - 1846 b: Apr 23, 1764 in Norton, Bristol Co, Mass
........ 4   Nehemiah Willis Fisher 1805 - 1859 b: Jun 23, 1805 in Marlboro, Windham Co,  Vermont
............  +Abigail Whitney Bruce 1806 - 1884 b: Apr 02, 1806 in Marlboro, Windham Co,  Vermont
........... 5   Eleanor Serepta Fisher 1843 - 1924 b: Oct 30, 1843 in Marlboro, Windham Co,  Vermont
...............  +Henry Gilbert Baldwin 1836 - 1894 b: Jun 14, 1836 in Dover, Vermont
.............. 6   Arthur Willis Baldwin 1876 - 1961 b: Jul 06, 1876 in Near Ada, Fountain Twp, Ottawa Co, Kans
..................  +Inez Evangeline Hallock 1886 - 1976 b: Oct 14, 1886 in Near Milo, Lincoln Co, Kans

Related Links:

Coats Family Archives

Coats GenForum

Rhodes Page at this Site.

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