This is another tidbit I'd picked up earlier from a Philadelphia Magazine that shows a connection between a Coate and Budd, though we don't know which. It is in the Feb 14, 1765 Pennsylvania Gazetter, item #35164 that states: "All those indebted to the Partnership of Budd and Coats, are forthwith requested to pay the same, by the first Day of March next, otherwise they may depend upon being proceeded against as the law directs, without further Notice. N.B. The said Coates has still a few Lots to Lett on Groundrent for ever, situated on the Upper End of Second street, in the Northern Liberties. Any Person inclining to take any of said Lots, may see the Plan, and know the Terms, by appying to the Subscriber, William Coats." Now, this does just happen to be in the same place and time period where a William and Rachel Coate lived..... To bad we don't know the exact date Rachel wrote her will. Finding William's administration and then seeing which document she is listed as his widow in, would be important in figuring out if the two could be related. However, the plot does thicken. Hope you are enjoying this like I am.