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Forrest Anson Coats
Parents: John J Coats & Dora Belle WixsonBirth: 19 Sep 1905
Eaton Co, Michigan
Married: 23 Jul 1923
Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co, Michigan
to Evelyn Ardith Meek
Death: 21 Jun 1980
Carmel Twp, Eaton Co, Michigan
Forrest was an avid fisherman. I wish I could remember more.
He died from cancer when I was quite young.
His father: John J. Coats
This FamilyTwigs lens is about Forrest's father John.-
John J. Coats
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Birth: 18 JAN 1879 Brookfield, Eaton, Michigan, USA Death: 1 DEC 1953 Stimson, Michigan, USA Parents: Elihu B Coats & Julia Ann Taylor [ a FamilyTwigs lens ]
Evelyn Ardith Meek
Parents: Edwin Jay Meek & Georgianna PickleBirth: 17 Apr 1905
Michigan
Married: 23 Jul 1923
Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co, Michigan
to Forrest Anson Coats
Death: 23 Feb 1969
Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co, Michigan
I never met Evelyn -- she died from cancer before I was born.
Descendants of Forrest and Evelyn
Four are living today.
Grandma, remember when?
Grandma, Do You Remember When?: Sharing a Lifetime of Loving Memories--A Keepsake Journal
Amazon Price: $10.87 (as of 11/28/2009)
Great book to share!
Family ties.
My grandparents have something unfortunate in common.All four died from cancer.
I fundraise daily to do what I can to help find a cure.
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XP's fight to fund a cancer cure!
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I became involved in cancer fundraising in 2002 when my sister invited me to Relay For Life in our hometown. Since that day, I have been a team member, a team captain, a committee member, and a sponsor. My whole family raises money year-round for Re...
Ralph Edward Smith
Birth: 30 May 1912
Onondaga Twp, Ingham Co, MI
Marriage 6 Aug 1935
Williams Co, Ohio
to Lucile Marie Goodnoe
Death: 8 Nov 1986
Lansing, Ingham Co, MI
Ralph was an avid fisherman as well.
He died from cancer, also.
Family
More about me and my somewhat unusual family tree.-
XP's Ancestors: the FamilyTwigs story
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Are you thinking by now that just maybe my family tree doesn't branch? I have proof. My genealogy hobbyist mom has found my line all the way back to 1785, in fact. This is my great-grandma Dora. Doesn't she look happy?
Lucile Marie Goodnoe
Birth: 22 Jun 1918
Onondaga Twp, Ingham Co, MI
Marriage: 6 Aug 1935
Williams Co, Ohio
to Ralph Edward Smith
Death: 15 Mar 1984
Eaton Co, MI
Like the rest of my grandparents, Lucile died from cancer when I was young.
Descendants of Ralph and Lucile
Two are living today.
Books bring generations together.
Grandma, Tell Me Your Memories
Amazon Price: $8.00 (as of 11/28/2009)
Enjoy this wonderful book with your family.
Start those conversations.
What Was It Like Before Television? (Read All About It)
Amazon Price: (as of 11/28/2009)
What Was It Like Before the Telephone? (Read All About It)
Amazon Price: (as of 11/28/2009)
What Was It Like Before Electricity? (Read All About It)
Amazon Price: (as of 11/28/2009)
What Was it Like Before Cars? (Green Rainbows History)
Amazon Price: (as of 11/28/2009)
Related?
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- slotowngal slotowngal May 17, 2009 @ 6:36 pm
- I'm teaching a class on genealogy lens making next week. I love that you have listed all our genealogy lenses in one place and included a list of your surnames you are researching!
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- JaguarJulie JaguarJulie Nov 14, 2008 @ 4:21 pm
- I love seeing lenses such as yours -- that explores the family genealogy -- I've done a few myself and have actually made some connections on line with possible relatives -- the power of the internet and squidoo. Good job!
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- anthropos anthropos Jul 27, 2008 @ 11:10 pm
- You did a good job on this one. I would love for you to join my group
- FamilyTwigs FamilyTwigs Jul 2, 2008 @ 9:07 am
- Thanks, Barb! I wish I had more photos ... going to see if the fam can help me out!
- GramaBarb GramaBarb Apr 1, 2008 @ 9:49 pm
- You certainly get a thumbs up from me! A wonderful lens!
More of my SquidWho lenses:
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Justice H. Coats
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Birth: 27 NOV 1785 Rhode Island, USA Death: 22 MAY 1853 Hartland, Niagara, New York, USA Parents: unknown (this is where my search dead-ends) [ a FamilyTwigs lens ]
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Elihu B. Coats
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Birth Date: 16 AUG 1853 Birth Place: Brookfield, Eaton, Michigan, USA Death Date: 30 AUG 1931 Death Place: Roxand, Eaton, Michigan, USA Burial Place: Clarence Center Cemetary, Calhoun, Michigan, USA Cause of Death: infection of eyes, old age Birt...
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Reuben Amidon Coats
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Birth: 2 SEP 1819 Rensselaer, Hamilton, New York, USA Death: 27 DEC 1881 Brookfield, Eaton, Michigan, USA Burial: Clarence Center Cemetary, Calhoun Co, Michigan Cause of death: consumption Parents: Justice H Coats & Sally Amidon [ a FamilyTwigs...
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