I'm thinking Rev William Coats married to Nancy Baker here: Children often (but not always) were named in the following way in the past: Sons 1st son After the father's father - James 2nd son After the mother's father - William 3rd son After the father - John - well, that precludes this - it should be William if named after Rev William 4th son After the father's oldest brother - Wilson - hmm, this would fit if Rev William is the son of William on Kings creek 5th son After the mother's oldest brother - Benjamin - I don't think Nancy had a brother named Benjamin 6th son After father's second oldest brother - Hiram - this is where the names go wild in this group Daughters 1st daughter After mother's mother - Mary - that sure fits from the NC records for Sylvester and Mary Baker 2nd daughter After father's mother - Rachel 3rd daughter After the mother - Nancy - boy, that fits 4th daughter After the mother's oldest sister - Anna - I don't think Nancy had a sister named Anna - but Rev William may have 5th daughter After the father's oldest sister - Laodocea - this is where the names go wild in this group --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.249 / Virus Database: 122 - Release Date: 4/13/01