There is a person descended from the following lineage that is very much interested in finding his ancestor, Coleman Coates after he was discharged from the Civil War in 1865. Does anyone in this group know about he or his wife after that? Jordan Coats, Sr. married Sentilla > > Gainey and served in the war of 1812. They lived in Sampson County, > > North Carolina had several children including Coleman Gainey Coats who > > was born about 1826. Coleman Coats served in the Civil War and married > > Betsy Ann Bagley. They also lived in Sampson County, North Carolina. Thanks, Linda Coate P.S. We have another new DNA member that has joined our group. :)