In the 1881 census New Adel, Adel cum Eccup, Yorkshire. Head Fanny Coates, age 48, widow, born Markington, Yorkshire. Son John William Coates, unmarried, age 20, gardener (Domestic), born Adel. Son George Coates, age 18, unmarried, Agriculteral labourer, born Adel. Son James Coates, age 14, Servant (Domestic), born Adel. Son Thomas H. Coates, age 12, Scholar, born Adel. Daughter Jane Coates, age 10, Scholar, born Adel. Son Harry Coates, age 8, Scholar, born Adel.