That looks like a real match. Unfortunately, I havent done much research on the COATES side of the family yet. I do, however, have a guess. The only close connection based on date would be with Benjamin Coates (possibly Berry Chileton Coates) and Anna M. (possibly Anne Madrid Davis) who were married, as the bible indicates, on December 5, 1847. This is a stretch on the names but the handwriting and some of the names are a bit different depending on who is writing and entry in the bible. From the 1870 Marshall County (WV), Union District Census I found a Benjamin (born about 1825) and Anna M. (born about 1829) who had six children: Robert M., Emma M (married Edwards), John D., Allice M. (married Cotts), Anna G. and Molly M. (married Brennen). Allice M. is my Great Grandmother. The census indicates the Anna M. was born in Wales. I know for a fact that an Anna M. died December 1913 at age 87 in Marshall County but thats about all. Ive tried to find out more from Marshall County but thats all they have. Note: these birthdays are off a couple years. Another possible hypothesis is that there really was a Berry Chileton Coates (not Benjamin). He might be the brother of Benjamin. I dont know if this helps at all. There are no other references to DAVIS in the bible. For further research, you might check with the Ohio County (WV) genealogical Society. The Family had its roots in Benwood, WV, right next to Wheeling WV. Although Benwood and Wheeling are in different counties, Wheeling (Ohio County) may be where newspaper reports were recorded. Again, Im sorry I cant be more help right now. Let me know what you find out and, as my research progresses, will let you know of any developments. Good luck with your research. Bob Kerner, Greenfield Township, Ohio