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 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.230 / Virus Database: 111 - Release Date: 1/25/01