Reverend Joseph COATS 1
- Born: 1705, , , ENG 2
- Marriage: Elizabeth Ann MARR before 1725
- Died: Abt 1791, , Orangeburg, SC about age 86
 General Notes:
Joseph was living in SC, likely Orangeburg Co., by 1752. He was a Baptist minister for Swift Creek Church (Charleston Association Minutes). He was whipped for preaching near Cheraw Hill sometime before 1772 by the Baptist Community. They justified it because of "Cate's" immorality. (C-598a) He or his son Joseph is listed in the 1778 census for Camden District (Kershaw Co.), South Carolina. When Joseph died in Orangeburg his likely son, Joseph, appears to have inherited his property. His death date is theorized to be 1791 by Beverly Burton as his "messenger" position at Swift Creek Church was taken over in that year.
He or his son Joseph are probably the Joseph Coats who purched 300 acres of land in Craven Co., SC on Nov. 4, 1772. Joseph purchased 100 acres of land from adjoining land owned by William Scott of Craven Co., SC previous to 1779. He was a witness to William Scott's will (of Craven Co., SC) in 1779 along with a John Coate (his son?). William apparently didn't die till 1794 when John went before the court in Kershaw Co., SC to testify as to the accuracy of William Scott's will.(C-910)
It is complete theory on my part who his children are. I will state under each child's name why they have been included in this list. 1
Joseph married Elizabeth Ann MARR, daughter of Unknown MARR and Unknown UNKNOWN, before 1725.
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