The French Indian wars firmly established British rule in America and much of Canada. This hard fought, seven year war had lasting implications on the Colonies, which included our growing Coates families. The British, impressed and perhaps a little unnerved by the tenacity and fighting spirit of the colonists increased their protectionist trade agreements and levied taxes on all imports and exports. The war had been expensive and Britain was going to make up its money anyway it could. The Colonists, already heavily burdened found these increasing impositions more and more difficult to bear. This was especially true for the Northern Colonies, where British rule was more present. discontent led to grumbling, grumbling to rebellion and rebellion to revolution in less than thirty years following the French Indian wars. If you have never watched the patriot, with Mel Gibson, I would encourage you to take some time to do so. It gives a fair picture of colonial life during the early years of the rebellion.
In order to catch up on all of our Coates families before entering the revolution we will turn our attention to the Charles Coates family of Franklin county Mass. Going forward I will include either Charles, Thomas or Robert Coats in the title so that it will be easier for you to piece the families back together for your own research.
In order to catch up on all of our Coates families before entering the revolution we will turn our attention to the Charles Coates family of Franklin county Mass. Going forward I will include either Charles, Thomas or Robert Coats in the title so that it will be easier for you to piece the families back together for your own research.