My Genealogy Hound

HENRY W. COATE, merchant, West Milton; is another of the old and permanent settlers of this township; he was born here Sept. 16, 1818, and is a son of Henry Coate, who settled here in 1800; was a native of South Carolina and by occupation a farmer and sicklesmith; his ingenuity and skill in the manufacture of the latter gave him much prominence among the farmers, as his work was very superior. Our subject was reared on the farm, and for four years assisted his father in the shop; at the age of 21 years, he began life for himself, and chose farming as an occupation, at which he labored for thirty-eight years; he then, in 1867, engaged in the mercantile business, in West Milton, and for thirteen years has catered to the wants of his customers from a full and perfect stock of goods which includes everything usually found in a first-class retail house; by fair dealing and an experience of years, he has won the confidence of the people, and is fully entitled to the patronage he receives. He was united in marriage with Rebecca Miles in 1838. They were the parents of two children, viz., Samuel and Elizabeth, the latter dying at the age of 11 years. Mrs. Coate departed this life in 1841. His second marriage was celebrated with Phoebe Cathron, in 1843. To this union four children were given, viz., Rachel, Phoebe, and two who died in infancy. Mrs. Coate died in 1846. He celebrated his third marriage, with Hannah Pierce in 1851, and to this union two children were given, viz., Clarkson and William, the latter deceased. Our subject has filled the office of Supervisor many terms, thus proving his constituents have confidence in his executive ability He has three children married, viz., Samuel, Rachel and Phoebe; each was endowed at marriage with a handsome portion, amounting to $3,500, which, with a father’s blessing, was a great encouragement to young mariners on the sea of life.