Hi Sue; Your email address bounced so have sent to the list; To the best of my knowledge thir is only one COATS family in NZ. The LDS have this family in their files,ecept for the NZ connection. Here is a brief outline in case you find a link. Thomas.b 16 Nov 1768.<AFN 3BK4-18> | James b 1804,Blantyre,SCT.m 1829 Helen NISBET.Came to NZ in 1863. | William b 1838,Blantyre,SCT.m 1862 Jane MASTERTON.Also came to NZ in 1863. William and Jane had 8 Children all born NZ. | James,Helen Elizabeth,George Masterton,Jane,John,William,Arthur,Grace Mary. Am unaware of any spanish element in the family. If you find a link email me for further info if required. Regards Graham Paterson