In a message dated 2/9/2001 1:31:10 PM Pacific Standard Time, coats@hotmail.com writes: << Not sure this has been posted before - I found these in the Callaway County, MO probate records - Vol F - 1855-1859 Hiram Coats' children: William B. Coats, Mary W. Coats, Tabitha A. Coats, all over 14 in May 22, 1857 - Elizabeth F. Coats, John E. Coats, Francis W. Coats and Hiram L. Coats, all under 14 in May 22, 1857>> Hi All: My great great grandmother is the Mary W(alker) Coats listed above. She married William Marshall Alkire in Callaway County, MO. I would love to connect with any other descendants of this family. Best wishes, Linda Myers >>