Black History Challenge (1900s) | Part 23 | Generations Moving Forward
In this part, we say goodbye to the first generation, and look to the future.
Watch: https://youtu.be/GNtjs4agNYY

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Black History Challenge (1900s) | Part 23 | Generations Moving Forward
In this part, we say goodbye to the first generation, and look to the future.
Watch: https://youtu.be/GNtjs4agNYY
Fall, 1905--
James Coates married Noel Knight at the First Baptist Church of Willow Creek. Although the celebration was rather quickly put together, there was no shortage of love felt on the day. It was clear to anyone paying attention that James and Noel adored each other, and their joy spread infectiously throughout the congregation.
Black History Challenge (1900s) | Part 22 | A Coates Family Update
In this part, we have a brief life update from me and (finally) return to the Coates family legacy.
There’s a NEW video up on my channel! It’s been a long time coming and I’m so excited, nervous, and glad it’s finally happening.
Watch: https://youtu.be/m8d_vKNW6RY
In Loving Memory: Rose Coates (1848-1903)
Our matriarch after Mae, she was a steady, loving presence in the Coates household. She raised five children and took on a job to help Ben Jr. achieve his dreams of going to school. Rose always made time for her family and made sure that they always got together for holidays, birthdays, and weddings. She reached level 10 in the cooking, parenting, and violin skills.
Rose is survived by her husband, Benjamin, and their five children: Ben Jr., Alma, Elijah, James and Josie. She lived to see three of her children married and the birth of six grandchildren.
RIP mama Rose.
This loss hits me pretty hard. I genuinely cried while editing the video... I was not ready to let her go. Love and miss you so much, Rose.
Winter 1899--
Elijah Coates married Jordan Johnson at the First Baptist Church of Willow Creek. The few churchgoers who dared to whisper about the small bump under Jordan’s dress quickly hushed upon receiving a look from the groom’s mother.
No one in attendance at the wedding could deny that the pair were truly in love. The young couple could not keep their eyes off each other, and their smiles seemed to fill up the small church.
The Coates household
circa 1903.
A portrait of the 2nd generation
Benjamin Coates Jr.’s family (circa 1903).
The Coates family tree (on the Plum Tree app)
The wedding portrait of Elijah and Jordan Coates.
(c. 1899)
Black History Challenge (1900s) | Part 19 | A New Decade
In this episode, we catch up with all the changes in the Coates household, our last gen 2 baby grows up, and we go back to church.
Video: https://youtu.be/Jxtb66avgF0