The Coats baronetcy, of Auchendrane in the parish of Maybole in the County of Ayr, is a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom.[1] It was created on 7 December 1905 for James Coats, Director of J. and P. Coats Ltd, sewing cotton manufacturers. The 2nd Baronet represented Wimbledon and East Surrey in the House of Commons as a Conservative.[2]

Sir James Coats grave, Woodside Cemetery, Paisley

The 1st Baronet was a first cousin of Sir Thomas Glen-Coats, 1st Baronet, and his brother George Coats, 1st Baron Glentanar.[2]

Coats baronets, of Auchendrane (1905)

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The heir presumptive is Dominic Peter Coats (born 1962), cousin of the 5th Baronet.[7]

Coat of arms of Coats of Auchendrane (1869-1913)
Notes
Arms granted in 1869.
Crest
Upon a wreath of his liveries, an anchor erect Proper.
Escutcheon
Or, a stag's head erased Gules, between the attires a pheon Azure, all between three mascles Sable.[8]
Motto
Be firm
Coat of arms of Coats of Auchendrane (1913 onwards)
Notes
Arms granted in 1913.
Coronet
Coeur fidel (Faithful heart)
Crest
On a wreath of the colours, a stag's head erased Proper, charged on the neck with an escarbuncle Or.
Escutcheon
Or, three mascles sable, a chief engrailed azure, semé of fleurs-de-lys of the field[9]


See also

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References

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  1. "No. 27858". The London Gazette. 28 November 1905. p. 8535.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Burke's Genealogical and Heraldic Dictionary of the Peerage, Baronetage and Knightage (99th ed.). London: Burke's Peerage Ltd. and Shaw Publishing. 1949. p. 435.
  3. "Coats, Sir James". Who's Who. A & C Black. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  4. "Coats, Sir Stuart (Auchincloss)". Who's Who. A & C Black. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  5. "Coats, Sir James (Stuart)". Who's Who. A & C Black. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  6. "Coats, Sir Alastair Francis Stuart". Who's Who. A & C Black. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  7. 1 2 "Coats, Sir Alexander James". Who's Who. A & C Black. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  8. Fox-Davies's Armorial families Vol. II.
  9. Fox-Davies's Armorial families Vol. II.