Coates Listers: As per quote in E-Mail dated 30 Dec 2000, from Linda Dudick and her assessment of data she found about "LittleJohn" and probable father Henry. "Lastly, when father Henry dies, he does not will or deed out his 200 acres that he purchased in 1765. However, this same parcel of land is sold by Little John in 1792 proving the descent from my point of view. More specifically, Henry Coate purchases 200 acres from John Brooks on July 29, 1765. It was on Scotts Creek with no adjacent families. John Brooks had purchased it on Aug 26,1757. It consisted of some buildings and pasture lands. Then, (Little) John Coate and his wife Susannah sell to Peter Buffington 200 acres on Nov. 14, 1792. The land was on Scotts Creek, and was originally purchased by John Brooks on Sep. 19, 1758 (when the transaction was completed). The filing of the deeds clinches it. Henry's purchase of 1765 was not filed until 1792 (years after Henry's death) and is filed directly before this John sells the same property to Peter Buffington according to one set of SC deed records. " Will be back to correct data I keyed in wrong about Mary Coate, 1st wife of Marmaduke "Duke" when there is time. I'm still losing letters being composed (hit the wrong key) and can never find them again. The ole blood pressure goes up and I have to take a break. My documentation will be when I can find my data after changing from FTM to Family Origins and going to the library again. Happy hunting to all and a prosperous 2001. Etta Cooper _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com