In the 1861 census Flaxton, Yorkshire. Thomas Coates, head, age 29, Police Constable, born Sunderland, Durham. Wife Elizabeth Coates, age 29, born Sunderland Durham. Son Richard Coates, age 8, born Sunderland. Daughter Jane Coates, age 3, born Sunderland. Son Roberttino, age 1 born Sunderland.

In the 1871 census 3 Thornton Place, Bishop Wearmouth, Durham. George Reay, head, married, age 24, Butcher, born Sunderland, Durham. Wife Elizabeth A. Reay, age 24, born Sunderland. Son George Reay. age 1, born Sunderland. Nephew Richard Coates, age 18, Rivitter [as spelled], born Sunderland. Niece Jane T. Coates, age 13, scholar, born Sunderland. Cousin David Reay, age 12, born Sunderland.