The Bates Family in March 2022.
Parents[]
- William Gilvin "Gil" Bates, Jr., born January 1, 1965
- Kelly Jo Bates (née Callaham), born October 26, 1966
- Gil and Kelly were married on December 19, 1987.
Gil and Kelly in December 2020.
Children[]
| Name | Date of birth | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zachary Gilvin | December 30, 1988 | Married to Whitney Perkins. They have 5 children. Expecting #6. |
| 2 | Michaela Christan | January 23, 1990 | Married to Brandon Keilen. They have 2 foster children. |
| 3 | Erin Elise | May 2, 1991 | Married to Chad Paine. They have 7 children. |
| 4 | William Lawson | July 27, 1992 | Married to Tiffany Espensen. They have 1 child. Expecting #2. |
| 5 | Kenneth Nathaniel | August 29, 1993 | Married to Esther Keyes. They have 2 children. |
| 6 | Alyssa Joy | November 9, 1994 | Married to John Webster. They have 5 children. |
| 7 | Tori Layne | December 20, 1995 | Married to Bobby Smith. They have 5 children. Expecting #6. |
| 8 | Trace Whitfield | February 1, 1997 | Married to Lydia Romeike. They have 2 children. |
| 9 | Carlin Brianne | April 11, 1998 | Married to Evan Stewart. They have 3 children. |
| 10 | Josie Kellyn | August 4, 1999 | Married to Kelton Balka. They have 3 children. Expecting #4. |
| 11 | Katie Grace | October 5, 2000 | Married to Travis Clark. They have 2 children. |
| 12 | Jackson Ezekiel | February 17, 2002 | Married to Emerson Wells. They have 1 child. |
| 13 | Warden Justice | May 19, 2003 | |
| 14 | Isaiah Courage | October 16, 2004 | |
| 15 | Addallee Hope | February 17, 2006 | |
| 16 | Ellie Bridget | April 28, 2007 | |
| Jewels Amber | Miscarriage. | ||
| Jubilee Elise | Miscarriage. | ||
| 17 | Callie-Anna Rose | August 2, 2009 | |
| 18 | Judson Wyatt | September 15, 2010 | |
| Zion Edward | March 2011 | Miscarriage. | |
| 19 | Jeb Colton | February 1, 2012 | |
| Sunny Oliver | August 2012 | Miscarriage. |
Extended family[]
Zach's family[]
Zach married Whitney Eileen Perkins (September 21, 1993) on December 14, 2013. They have 5 children. They are expecting their sixth child.
| Name | Date of birth | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradley Gilvin | October 29, 2014 | |
| 2 | Kaci Lynn | June 20, 2016 | Born breech. |
| Baby Bates | June 2018 | Miscarriage. | |
| 3 | Khloé Eileen | November 7, 2019 | |
| 4 | Jadon Carl | June 7, 2021 | |
| 5 | Lily Jo | August 15, 2023 | |
| 6 | Baby Bates | due May 2026 |
Michaela's family[]
Michaela married Brandon Timothy Keilen (September 15, 1989) on August 15, 2015. They are currently fostering 2 children.
| Name | Date of birth | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Miracle | 2021 | Miscarriage. | |
| 2022 (age 3) | Foster son. | ||
| 2025 (age 0) | Foster son. |
Erin's family[]
Erin married Charles "Chad" Stephen Paine III (April 18, 1987) on November 2, 2013. They have 7 children.
| Name | Date of birth | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel | February 2014 | Miscarriage. | |
| Baby Paine | 2014 | Miscarriage. | |
| Baby Paine | 2014 | Miscarriage. | |
| 1 | Charles Stephen IV | May 14, 2015 | |
| 2 | Brooklyn Elise | August 6, 2016 | |
| 3 | Everly Hope | March 30, 2018 | |
| 4 | Holland Grace | November 26, 2019 | |
| 5 | Finley Marie | January 18, 2022 | |
| 6 | William Gage | October 30, 2023 | |
| 7 | Henry Blythe | August 25, 2025 |
Lawson's family[]
Lawson married Tiffany Lian Espensen (February 10, 1999) on May 12, 2022. They have 1 child. They are expecting their second child.
| Name | Date of birth | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope | September 2023 | Miscarriage. | |
| 1 | William Daniel | July 19, 2024 | |
| 2 | Baby Bates | due December 2025 |
Nathan's family[]
Nathan married Esther Joy Keyes (October 14, 1997) on October 22, 2021. They have 2 children.
| Name | Date of birth | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenna Joy | October 17, 2022 | |
| 2 | Graham Alan | October 4, 2024 |
Alyssa's family[]
Alyssa married John Elliott Webster (November 21, 1989) on May 24, 2014. They have 5 children.
| Name | Date of birth | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allie Jane | April 11, 2015 | |
| 2 | Lexi Mae | January 26, 2017 | |
| 3 | Zoey Joy | March 28, 2018 | |
| 4 | Maci Jo | February 9, 2021 | |
| 5 | Rhett Alan | March 18, 2023 |
Tori's family[]
Tori married Robert "Bobby" Ellis Smith III (February 16, 1995) on December 16, 2017. They have 5 children. They are expecting their sixth child.
| Name | Date of birth | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert Ellis IV | November 9, 2018 | |
| 2 | Kolter Gray | March 25, 2020 | |
| 3 | Charlotte Raine | June 24, 2021 | |
| 4 | Cambree Layne | August 2, 2022 | |
| 5 | Weston Slade | May 29, 2024 | |
| 6 | Baby Smith | due March 2026 |
Trace's family[]
Trace married Lydia Johanna Romeike (April 10, 1998) on October 1, 2022. They have 2 children.
| Name | Date of birth | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryker Cruise | September 12, 2023 | |
| Angel | February 12, 2024 | Miscarriage. | |
| 2 | Kaia Rae | June 12, 2025 |
Carlin's family[]
Carlin married Evan Patrick Stewart (August 24, 1995) on May 25, 2019. They have 3 children.
| Name | Date of birth | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Layla Rae | January 31, 2020 | |
| 2 | Zade Patrick | March 27, 2022 | |
| 3 | Navy Kate | September 7, 2025 |
Josie's family[]
Josie married Kelton Edward Balka (July 4, 1995) on October 5, 2018. They have 3 children. They are expecting their fourth child.
| Name | Date of birth | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willow Kristy | July 19, 2019 | |
| Baby Balka | August 25, 2020 | Miscarriage. | |
| 2 | Hazel Sloane | June 14, 2021 | |
| 3 | Miles Kelton | February 21, 2024 | |
| 4 | Baby Balka | due December 2025 |
Katie's family[]
Katie married Travis James Clark (March 8, 2001) on December 3, 2021. They have 2 children.
| Name | Date of birth | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hailey James | February 17, 2023 | |
| 2 | Harvey Gray | September 29, 2024 |
Jackson's family[]
Jackson married Emerson Hope Wells (April 22, 2003) on October 14, 2023. They have 1 child.
| Name | Date of birth | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Ezekiel | late June or early July 2025 (age 0) |
Relationship with the Duggar Family[]
The Bates Family and the Duggar Family have spent much time together through the years. They both have large families and their children are similar in ages and grew up together. Many of the children remain close friends and have taken part in each others' weddings. There have also been courtship rumors within the two families, but nothing has ever been confirmed.