Lived in Belmont, Sumter Co., AL. Married Laura Ann Fluker 8 January 1840 in Sumter Co., AL. Probably buried in Belmont Methodist Church Cemetery, Belmont, Sumter Co., Alabama since most of his family is buried there.
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The Livingston Journal, Livingston, Alabama, 24 Feb 1866, Sat Page 2

The State of Alabama, Sumter Co.

Probate Court, Special Term, Feb. 17, 1866.

This day came J. G. Coats, administrator of the estate of ANN COATS, dec'd., and filed his account current and vouchers for a final settlement.

Whereupon the Court set the 19th day of March for said settlement; and it is ordered by the Court that notice thereof be given to all parties interested by publication for three successive weeks in the Livingston Journal, a newspaper printed and published in said county.
Extract from the minutes.
C. S. McConnico, Judge.
feb 24 n33 3f

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The Livingston Journal, Livingston, Alabama, 24 Feb 1866, Sat Page 2

The State of Alabama, Sumter Co.

Probate Court, Special Term, Feb. 19, 1866.
This day came J. G. Coats, administrator of the estate of WM. BATES, dec'd., and filed his account current and vouchers for a final settlement.

Whereupon the Court set the 19th day of March for said settlement; and it is ordered by the Court that notice thereof be given to all parties interested, by publication for three successive weeks in the Livingston Journal, a newspaper printed and published in said county.
Extract from the minutes.
C. S. McConnico, Judge.
feb 24 n33 3f

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The Livingston Journal, Livingston, Alabama,10 Aug 1867, Sat, Page 4

Sheriff's Sale.

WILL be sold on First MONDAY, September, 1867, before the Court House door in the town of Livingston, to the highest bidder for cash, the following Real Estate, to-wit:

Fraction A of section20; fractions A, and B of section 19; and south half of south-east quarter of section 18, township 18, range 2 east, containing 253 acres; lying in the Demopolis Land District.

Levied on as the property of J. G. Coats, to satisfy an Execution in my hands in favor of A. S. Van De Graaff, vs. J. M. Hartsfield et al, issued from the Circuit Court of Sumter county. THO'S L. BEVILL,

july 27 n36w Sheriff Sumter co.
cost of publication $7.

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The Livingston Journal, Livingston, Ala., 3 Nov 1882,

York Notes.
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Maj. J. G. Coats of McDowell's, is sick at Demopolis.
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The Livingston Journal, Livingston, Ala., 08 Dec 1882, Fri, page 2

The Meridian Mercury of Sunday contained a account of the robbery and murder of Maj. J. G. Coats, at McDowell's Station, this county. We have learned since, that there was no murder nor robbery in the case. It is unfortunately true that Maj. Coats was killed last Friday night, but the killing was accidental. He was run over by a train of cars, at Demopolis. The deceased was a prominent and esteemed citizen, and his untimely death is a subject of general regret.

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The Livingston Journal, Livingston, Alabama, 30 Mar 1883, Fri, Page 3

Belmont Notes.
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The sad and untimely death of Maj. J. G. Coats, who was accidentally killed by the train at Demopolis, last Friday night, has cast a veil of gloom over our entire community. His remains were brought to Belmont for interment. Funeral exercises were conducted by Rev. A. R. Scarborough.

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Petition for Letters of Administration gives death date and place.
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Livingston Journal, Sumer Co., Alabama, Monday, Jan 26, 1883.

Administration Notice.
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THE STATE OF ALA. - SUMTER COUNTY.

LETTERS of administration on the estate of James G. Coats, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned by the Probate Court of said county, on the 11th day of January, 1883,
Notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said estate to present the same within the time required by law, or they will be forever barred.

JOHN P. COATS, Admr.
Jan. 26-82 6ws.
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The Livingston Journal, Livingston, Alabama, 23 Feb 1883, Fri, Page 2

Administrator's Sale.
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ON FRIDAY, the 2d of March, A. D. 1883, I will, in pursance of an order of the Probate Court, this day rendered, sell at public outcry, at McDowell's Station, at the usual hours of such sale, the following personal and perishable property belonging to the Estate of J. G. Coats, deceased. Terms Cash.

1 Lot of Household and Kitchen Furniture,
1 Lot of Plantation tools,
2 Mules,
3 Head of Horses,
About 6 Cows and Calves,
1 Saddle and Bridle,
1 DuBois Gin,
2 Wagons,
1 Buggs and Harness,
1 Iron Money Safe,
1 Shot Gun, &c., &c.

J. P. COATS, Admr.
Feb. 7-83-3ws.

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The Livingston Journal, Livingston, AL; 18 Jan 1884, Friday, page 2

Administrator's Sale of Land.

By virtue of an order of the Probate Court of Sumter county, made Dec. 29th, 1883, I shall proceed to sell, at public out-cry, to the highest bidder, for cash, beofre the post-office dor of McDowell's Station, in said county, the following Lands belinging to the estate of James G. Coats deceased:
South half of Southeast quarter of Section 18, and Northeast quarter of Northeast quarter, and Fractiona A and B of Secion 19, all in Township 18, Range 2 East, situated in said county and containing 196 acres more or less; said sale to take place at the usual hour of Sheriff's sales, on Monday, the 4th of Febl, 1884.
JOHN P. COATS
Admr. of James G. Coats, deceased.
Jan. 4 84 5t.
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The Livingston Journal, Livingston, Alabama, 02 May 1884, Fri, Page 2

Notice of Insolvency.
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THE STATE OF ALA. - SUMTER COUNTY.
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Probate Court, Regular Term, April 18, 1884.
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To the Creditors of Estate of J. G. Coats, Dec'd:

YOU are hereby notified that on this day the estate of J. G. Coats, dec'd was duly declared insolvent, and that you can attend said Court
On the 19th day of May, 1884
the time appointed for the settlement of the accounts of Jno. P. Coats the Administrator of said Estate, and the election of an Administrator DE BON NON. You are also notified that you must file your claims against said Estate, verified within nine months.
Attest: W. R. DeLoach, Judge.
April 25 84 4 ws.