There is a slight problem with the research in this book that you should be aware of. The author used a NC census index that appears to be in error. This index has Thomas still in NC in 1820. I have spent hours reading the microfilm of the 1820 Rowan census and Thomas is not there. There is a Thomas in Lincoln County, TN living right next to William COATS and what is believed to be the rest of his extended family. William and his group left Rowan for Lincoln County around 1812. It looks like Thomas left Li John Coates jdcoates@aa.net > Thomas Coats is believed to be the son of William Coats of Rowan Co., NC. Sorry for the typo. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Theresa Hazlerig > To: COATS-L-request@rootsweb.com ; COATES-L-request@rootsweb.com > Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2001 1:03 PM > Subject: Coat's Kin Book > > > I have a copy of "Coat's Kin", written by D.A. Tucker if any one is interested. The books starts with Thomas William Coats, Sr. born between 1775/1780 (believed to be the son of John Coates) that married (11/24/1804 Rowan Co., NC) Gilly Coats born about 1780 in NC (there is a copy of marriage certificate in the book). Any one interested may contact me directly at haz_t_r@bellsouth.net . > > Theresa Hazlerig > > Web Mail services provided by http://www.aa.net