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Kayla Manaraze

**Kayla Elizabeth Manaraze** (née **Clark**) (born May 29, 1997) is the first child and only daughter of Michael Clark and Carla Clark.

She is the sister of Michael Clark Jr. and Travis Clark.

She is the wife of **Cameron Manaraze** and the mother of their child, **Kayson**.

## Early life

Kayla Elizabeth Clark was born on May 29, 1997, in New Jersey, to Michael Clark and Carla Clark. She was the couple's first child, and they went on to have two more children after her.

Along with her siblings, Kayla attended Solid Rock Christian School growing up. She was a cheerleader. She graduated on May 29, 2015.

Her entire family sings in the Clark Family Band.

## Personal life

### Relationship with Cameron

On October 6, 2019, Kayla officially began dating **Cameron Manaraze**.

### Engagement

On November 25, 2020, Kayla got engaged to **Cameron Manaraze** in New Jersey.

### Marriage

On February 27, 2021, Kayla married **Cameron C. Manaraze** at Solid Rock Baptist Church in Berlin, New Jersey. They went to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico for their honeymoon.

### Motherhood

The couple has 1 child.

Their first child, son **Kayson Clark**, was born on May 9, 2023.

## Career

### Education

On May 10, 2019, Kayla graduated from Vision Baptist College with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education.

### Clark Family Band

Kayla and her entire family sing in the Clark Family Band. They have recorded several albums. They often travel around the country to sing at churches.

### Teacher

Kayla is a Kindergarten teacher at Solid Rock Christian School in Berlin, New Jersey.

### Television

Kayla appeared on the UpTV show *Bringing Up Bates* as the sister-in-law of Katie Bates.

## Wedding involvement

Kayla was a bridesmaid at her cousin Christiana Clark's wedding to Michael Mauro on July 5, 2019.

She was a bridesmaid at her brother Michael's wedding to Deven English on August 14, 2021.

She was a bridesmaid at her brother Travis's wedding to Katie Bates on December 3, 2021.

She was a bridesmaid at her friend Gavin Ziegler's wedding to Paige Fenton on May 27, 2022.
Maegan Stewart

**Maegan Nicole Stewart** (born February 19, 1980) is the first child and first daughter of Paul Stewart and Denese Stewart.

She is the sister of Brittany Randolph, Ashley Sparkman, Kailyn Stewart, Evan Stewart, and Ethan Stewart.

## Early life

Maegan Nicole Stewart was born on February 19, 1980, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Paul Stewart and Denese Stewart. She was the couple's first child, and they went on to have five more children after her.

Along with her siblings, Maegan was homeschooled growing up.

Maegan chose Christ on November 23, 2000.

## About Maegan

* Favorite Candy:
	+ Anything Chocolate
* Favorite Restaurant:
	+ Chophouse
* Favorite Fast Food:
	+ Chick-Fil-A
* Favorite Color:
	+ Pink and Purple
* Favorite Song:
	+ "God's Been Good"
* Favorite Song to Sing:
	+ "Heartbeat"
* Favorite Food:
	+ Spaghetti
* Favorite Beverage:
	+ Coke
* Favorite Type of Food:
	+ Italian
* Life Verse:
	+ 1 John 2:28
* Hobbies:
	+ Playing the Guitar, Teaching Voice, Shopping, Collecting Coca-Cola paraphernalia, Target shooting, Baking
* Favorite Place to Visit:
	+ Grandma's
* Something people may not know about you:
	+ I can't believe I did this, but I actually held a snake!
* Most Embarrassing Moment:
	+ My new cell phone had an alarm set that I didn't know about. It went off very loudly as I was sitting in the choir loft during the invitation. Since I couldn't turn it off, I rushed out, and my shoe slipped off, so I walked out without it!
* From my heart:
	+ I sang my first solo in church when I was two and a half years old. That marked the beginning of my love for singing. I remember, as a little girl, seeing families come to our church and sing. They were so kind and caring, and I could tell they really enjoyed serving the Lord together. Way back then, God put a desire in my heart to do same thing, but I had no idea how He would bring that to pass. I truly love singing for the Lord with my family, and I pray God will use us to make a difference for His cause and His glory that will impact eternity!

## Wedding involvement

Maegan a bridesmaid at her sister Ashley's wedding to Daniel Sparkman on June 22, 2013.

She was a bridesmaid at her brother Evan's wedding to Carlin Bates on May 25, 2019.

She was a bridesmaid at her brother Ethan's wedding to Grace Hadden on May 1, 2021.
Kierstin Balka

**Kierstin Joy Balka** (born April 14, 2009) is the fifth child and second daughter of Michael Balka and the late Kristy Balka.

She is the sister of Kelton Balka, Ariana Cape, Grant Balka, and Carson Balka.

## Early life

Kierstin Joy Balka was born on April 14, 2009, at St. Francis Hospital, in Greenville, South Carolina, to Michael Balka and Kristy Balka. She was the couple's fifth and final child. Her mother passed away while giving birth to her, on April 14, 2009. After her mother's death, the family moved from their home in South Carolina to Tennessee.

Along with her siblings, Kierstin is being homeschooled. She has been homeschooled by her father since she was three. After her mother passed away, her father assumed responsibility for homeschooling the kids in all subjects. The family uses the homeschool umbrella school at Temple Baptist Academy, in Powell, Tennessee, to report their grades. Growing up, Kierstin has been an active participant in Bible Quiz competitions.

## Wedding involvement

Kierstin was a flower girl at her brother Kelton's wedding to Josie Bates on October 5, 2018.

She was a bridesmaid at her sister Ariana's wedding to Joel Cape on May 23, 2020.

She was a bridesmaid at her brother Grant's wedding to Maddie Ragle on May 21, 2022.
Ronald Keilen, Jr.

**Ronald Robert "R.J." Keilen, Jr.** (born September 25, 1977) is the second child and first son of Ronald Keilen and Jillene Keilen.

He is the brother of Angela Keilen, Alison Keilen, Craig Keilen, Rebecca Forman, Brent Keilen, Cara Keilen, Brandon Keilen, Christy-Ann Keilen, and Amber Keilen.

He is the husband of **Heather Keilen** and the father of their three children, **Kensington**, **Kardigan**, and **Keaton**.

## Marriage

On June 16, 2000, Ronald married **Heather Jeanmarie Dauer**.

## Fatherhood

Their first child, daughter **Kensington**, was born on July 31, 2001.

Their second child, daughter **Kardigan**, was born on October 14, 2004.

Their third child, son **Keaton**, was born on January 19, 2008.
Kenna Bates

**Kenna Joy Bates** (born October 17, 2022) is the only child of Nathan Bates and Esther Bates.

## Early life

On May 8, 2022, Nathan and Esther Bates announced that they were expecting their first child, due October 2022.

> *"This Mother’s Day is extra special for us! We are so excited and grateful for this amazing gift!🥰"*
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On May 17, 2022, Esther revealed on her Instagram stories that she was 18 weeks pregnant, putting the due date some time during the week of October 16, 2022.

On June 19, 2022, Nathan and Esther revealed that they were expecting a girl. They also revealed her name to be **Kenna Joy Bates**. Her first name is the feminine version of Nathan's real first name, Kenneth. Her middle name is in honor of Esther's middle name.

On August 23, 2022, Esther revealed that the due date was October 18, 2022.

Her birth was announced on October 20, 2022. Kenna Joy Bates was born at 3:57 p.m. on October 17, 2022, at Willow Creek Women's Hospital in Johnson, Arkansas. She weighed 7 pounds and 1 ounce, and was 19 inches long.

> *"What a breathtaking feeling to welcome our baby girl, Kenna Joy Bates into the world and our little family! We are SO in love and SO grateful for such a gift from God!💖"*
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## Gallery

* Pregnancy announcement.
* Gender and name reveal.
* Nathan, Esther, and baby Kenna.
* Baby Kenna.
* Kenna in January 2023.
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Kristy Balka

**Kristine "Kristy" Anne Balka** (née **Dotson**) (March 2, 1970 - April 14, 2009) was the matriarch of the Balka family. She was the wife of Michael Balka, with whom she has 5 children and 3 grandchildren.

## Marriage

Kristy married Michael Herman Balka on January 9, 1993, in Dallas County, Texas. The family was very close, as they homeschooled the kids and Michael worked from home. They ate almost every meal together as a family for about 10 years. Kristy and Michael both loved working with their children in Bible quiz. On April 13, 2009, they were able to see their son, Kelton, and his team win the national championship in Bible quiz at the South Carolina Quiz Association National Invitational Tournament. After the awards ceremony, they went to St. Francis Hospital for Kristy to give birth to their fifth child. The next day, April 14, 2009, Kristy passed away while giving birth to their daughter, Kierstin Joy Balka. Kristy had the best medical care available in upstate South Carolina. The St. Francis facility that attended to her had never lost a mother in childbirth before Kristy Balka. She died from a very rare condition called an "amniotic fluid embolism".

## Motherhood

The couple has 5 children.

Their first child, son Kelton Edward, was born on July 4, 1995. He is married to Josie Bates. Together, they have 2 children. Their first child, daughter Willow Kristy, was born on July 19, 2019. Their second child, daughter Hazel Sloane, was born on June 14, 2021. The couple suffered a miscarriage on August 25, 2020.

Their second child, daughter Ariana Kristine, was born on February 6, 1998. She is married to **Joel Cape**. Together, they have 1 child. Their first child, son **Trip**, was born on August 20, 2022.

Their third child, son Grant Michael, was born on August 10, 1999. He is married to **Maddie Ragle**.

Their fourth child, son Carson Daniel, was born on December 4, 2003.

Their fifth child, daughter Kierstin Joy, was born on April 14, 2009.

## Education

In 1994, Kristy graduated from Pensacola Christian College with a degree in Elementary Education.

## Career

After graduating from college, she taught third grade at Central Florida Christian Academy in Orlando, Florida for one year, before having her first child, Kelton.

Kristy encouraged Michael to be actively involved in homeschooling their children. Michael was responsible for History, Bible, and P.E., while Kristy was responsible for all of the other subjects. After she passed away, Michael assumed full responsibility for homeschooling the children. They used Temple Baptist Academy as their Homeschool Umbrella School to report grades. Michael became the Bible quiz coach for Temple Baptist Academy and their teams were able to win several tournaments over the next decade, as well as two national championships. God blessed the children with a measure of academic success. All five children had the opportunity to experience being the top overall quizzer at different Bible quiz tournaments.
Lynn Perkins

**Teresa Lynn Perkins** (née **Berry**) (born April 10, 1958) is the matriarch of the Perkins Family. She was the wife of James Perkins, with whom she has 1 child and 5 grandchildren.

## Marriage

Lynn married James Carl Perkins on June 7, 1986.

## Motherhood

Their only child, daughter Whitney Eileen, was born on September 21, 1993. At the age of thirteen, Whitney was placed into foster care for unknown reasons. She was taken in by Johnny Owens and Lydia Owens, the parents of her deceased friend, Laklee Owens. When Whitney was sixteen, the Owens were granted full custody of Whitney. Due to her age, she opted not to change her last name to Owens.

Whitney is married to Zachary Bates. Together, they have 4 children. Their first child, son Bradley Gilvin, was born on October 29, 2014. Their second child, daughter Kaci Lynn, was born on June 20, 2016. Their third child, daughter Khloé Eileen, was born on November 7, 2019. Their fourth child, son Jadon Carl, was born on June 7, 2021. Their fifth child, daughter Lily Jo, was born on August 15, 2023. The couple suffered a miscarriage in June 2018.

## Career

### Television

Lynn is frequently featured on the UpTV show *Bringing Up Bates* as the mother-in-law of Zachary Bates.
David Keyes

**David George Keyes** (born August 16, 1985) is the third child and first son of George Keyes and Lisa Keyes.

He is the brother of Lauren Kanagy, Ann Kanagy, Andrew Keyes, Eric Keyes, Elizabeth Keyes, Matthew Keyes, Aaron Keyes, Esther Bates, Leah Taylor, Jennifer Keyes, Emily Keyes, Nathaniel Keyes, and Jason Keyes.

He is the husband of **Joanna Keyes** and the father of their children, **Jana**, **Anya**, **Greyson**, and **Michael**.

## Early life

David George Keyes was born on August 16, 1985, in Pennsylvania, to George Keyes and Lisa Keyes. He was the couple's third child, and they went on to have eleven more children after him.

Along with his siblings, David was homeschooled growing up.

## Personal life

### Marriage

David married **Joanna Pooler** on April 9, 2011.

### Fatherhood

The couple has four children.

Their first child, daughter **Jana**, was born on August 21, 2011.

Their second child, daughter **Anya Nicole**, was born on July 28, 2014.

Their third child, son **Greyson David**, was born on February 12, 2018.

Their fourth child, son **Michael Grant**, was born on April 22, 2021.
Tammy Paine

**Tammy Maria Paine** (née **Barnhill**) (born May 29, 1964) is the matriarch of the Paine family. She is the wife of Charles Paine, Jr. with whom she has 10 children and 19 grandchildren.

## Marriage

She married Charles Stephen Paine, Jr. on October 4, 1984.

## Motherhood

The couple has 10 children.

Their daughter, Tabitha was born on April 24, 1985. She is married to **Tim Robertson**.

Their son, Charles Stephen "Chad" Paine III was born on April 18, 1987. He is married to Erin Bates and has 6 children, Charles Stephen "Carson" IV (b. 2015), Brooklyn Elise (b. 2016), Everly Hope (b. 2018), Holland Grace (b. 2019), Finley Marie (b. 2022) and **William** (b. 2023).

Their son, Thomas Hugh was born on January 1, 1988. He is married to **Dakota Young** and has 3 children, **Mailey Ray** (b. 2018), **Judah Indiana** (b. 2019) and **Corbin North** (b. 2020).

Their son, Nathan "Nate" was born on August 15, 1990. He is married to **Laura Hook** and they have 1 child, **Isaiah** (b. 2018)

Their daughter, Hannah Charis was born on December 31, 1992. She is married to Levi Pelletier and they have a son, **Grant** (b. 2019).

Their daughter Abigail "Abby" was born on July 19, 1994. She is married to **Jeremiah Unruh**.

Their daughter, Gabrielle "Brielle" was born on May 23, 1996. She is married to **Samuel Hardy**.

Their son, Josiah Samuel was born on July 8, 1998.

Their son, Daniel "Danny" was born on September 3, 1999.

Their son, Johnny B. was born in August 2002.tba
Kaci Bates

**Kaci Lynn Bates** (born June 20, 2016) is the second child and first daughter of Zachary Bates and Whitney Bates.

She is the sister of Bradley Bates, Khloé Bates, Jadon Bates and Lily Bates.

## Early life

On October 29, 2015, at their son Bradley's first birthday party, Zach and Whitney Bates announced to their families that they were expecting their second child. They publicly announced this pregnancy on January 7, 2016, saying the baby was due that summer.

On February 11, 2016, they shared a photo after their 20 week checkup, meaning the due date was in late June or early July 2016. They learned the sex of the baby at this appointment and decided on a name, and they told their followers they would share that information in two weeks.

On February 25, 2016, Zach and Whitney announced that they were having a girl to be named **Kaci Lynn Bates**.

On March 16, 2016, Whitney posted that she was at 25 weeks and 4 days, and she couldn't wait to meet her baby in June.

At 10:32 p.m. on June 20, 2016, Kaci Lynn Bates was born. She weighed 7 pounds and 8 ounces. Her middle name was in honor of her maternal grandmother, Lynn Perkins. Her parents were very excited to welcome her into the world:

> *"We were overcome with emotions that just cannot be described when we saw our little Kaci Lynn and held her in our arms for the first time. We have anticipated this moment for months, yet it exceeded all of our dreams. Looking in her sweet little eyes just took our breath away."*
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## Career

### Education

Along with her siblings, Kaci is currently being homeschooled.

### Television

Kaci was regularly featured on the UpTV show *Bringing Up Bates*. Her birth was featured in the episode "Meet Kaci Lynn Bates!".

## Wedding involvement

Kaci was a flower girl at her uncle Nathan's wedding to Esther Keyes on October 22, 2021.

She was a flower girl at her uncle Lawson's wedding to Tiffany Espensen on May 12, 2022.

## Gallery

* Zach, Whitney, Bradley, and baby Kaci.
* Newborn photoshoot.
* Vow renewal.
* Kaci in June 2019.
* Pregnancy announcement #3.
* Zach, Whitney, Bradley, Kaci, and baby Khloé.
* Kaci in January 2020.
* Kaci in March 2020.
* Kaci in October 2020.
* Pregnancy announcement #4.
* Gender reveal #4.
* Kaci in March 2021.
* Kaci in June 2021.
* Kaci in April 2022.
* Kaci in June 2022.
* Kaci in November 2022.
* Pregnancy announcement #5.
* Kaci in January 2023.
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Balka Family

## Parents

* **Michael Herman Balka**, born December 8, 1966 (1966-12-08) (age 57)
* **Kristine Anne Balka** (née **Dotson**), March 2, 1970 - April 14, 2009 (aged 39)
	+ Mike and Kristy were married on January 9, 1993.

## Children

 2
 3
 4

## Extended family

### Kelton's family

Kelton married **Josie Kellyn Bates** (August 4, 1999 (1999-08-04) (age 24)) on October 5, 2018. They have 2 children.

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### Ariana's family

Ariana married **Joel Lee Cape, Jr.** (November 12, 1997 (1997-11-12) (age 26)) on May 23, 2020. They have 1 child.

### Grant's family

Grant married **Maddie Ragle** (November 6, 2000 (2000-11-06) (age 23)) on May 21, 2022.
Ronald Keilen

**Ronald Robert Keilen, Sr.** (born February 2, 1953) is the patriarch of the Keilen family. He is the husband of Jillene Keilen, with whom he has 10 children and 4 grandchildren.

## Marriage

He married Jillene Keilen on June 26, 1973.

## Fatherhood

The couple has 10 children.

Their first child, daughter Angela, was born on April 2, 1974. She is married to **Rick Geisel**.

Their second child, son Ronald Jr., was born on September 25, 1977. He is married to **Heather Keilen**. They have three children; **Kensington** (b. 2001), **Kardigan** (b. 2004), and **Keaton** (b. 2008).

Their third child, daughter Alison, was born on January 22, 1982.

Their fourth child, son Craig, was born on May 9, 1984. He is married to **Marley Keilen**. They have one child; **Knox** (b. 2021).

Their fifth child, daughter Rebecca, was born on July 1, 1986. She is the fraternal twin sister of Brent. She is married to **Timothy Forman**.

Their sixth child, son Brent, was born on July 1, 1986. He is the fraternal twin brother of Rebecca. He is married to **Monica Keilen**.

Their seventh child, daughter Cara, was born on September 23, 1987.

Their eighth child, son Brandon Timothy, was born on September 15, 1989. He is married to Michaela Bates. They have no children and have been very open about their struggles with infertility. They plan on fertility treatments, and if they don't work, they plan on adoption someday.

Their ninth child, daughter Christy-Ann, was born on January 16, 1991.

Their tenth child, daughter Amber, was born on October 3, 1992.
United Bates of America

**United Bates of America** was an American reality show.

The show focuses on Gil and Kelly Jo Bates' lives in the picturesque hills of Tennessee, away from the crush of urban surroundings and free from distractions, such as television and video games. But there's always plenty to do, and life is never boring. That's because Gil and Kelly Jo are parents to 19 children - 10 girls and 9 boys - who fill their life with joy and fulfill their belief that family is the key to happiness. This real-life series welcomes viewers into the Bates household, where a back-to-the-basics existence overflows with activities including chores, singing, and - lo and behold - spending time with one another.

The show ran for a single season between August 13, 2012 until September 3, 2012. The show got a spin-off named *Bringing Up Bates*.

## Cast

* Gil Bates
* Kelly Bates
	+ Zachary Bates
	+ Michaela Bates
	+ Erin Bates
	+ Lawson Bates
	+ Nathan Bates
	+ Alyssa Bates
	+ Tori Bates
	+ Trace Bates
	+ Carlin Bates
	+ Josie Bates
	+ Katie Bates
	+ Jackson Bates
	+ Warden Bates
	+ Isaiah Bates
	+ Addallee Bates
	+ Ellie Bates
	+ Callie-Anna Bates
	+ Judson Bates
	+ Jeb Bates

## Episodes

### Season 1

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 When you have a family of 21, what's a few more houseguests added to the mix? The Bates get a visit from their friends the Paines who are a family of 12. Later, we get a lesson on dating, and the family has one very big announcement to share.
Ashley Sparkman

**Ashley Denise Sparkman** (née **Stewart**) (born March 17, 1986) is the third child and third daughter of Paul Stewart and Denese Stewart.

She is the sister of Maegan Stewart, Brittany Randolph, Kailyn Stewart, Evan Stewart, and Ethan Stewart.

She is the wife of **Daniel Sparkman** and the mother of their three children, **Ryan**, **Chaz**, and **Emberley**.

## Early life

Ashley Denise Stewart was born on March 17, 1986, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Paul Stewart and Denese Stewart. She was the couple's third child, and they went on to have three more children after her.

Along with her siblings, Ashley was homeschooled growing up.

She chose Christ in 2001.

## Marriage

Ashley married **Daniel Ryan Sparkman** on June 22, 2013.

## Motherhood

The couple has 3 children.

Their first child, son **Ryan Paul**, was born on January 12, 2016.

Their second child, son **Chaz Patrick**, was born on May 15, 2017.

The couple suffered a miscarriage in October 2019.

Their third child, daughter **Emberley Paige**, was born on February 1, 2022.

## About Ashley

* Favorite Candy:
	+ Butterfinger
* Favorite Fast Food:
	+ McDonald's
* Favorite Restaurant:
	+ Red Lobster
* Favorite Color:
	+ Pink and Teal
* Favorite Song:
	+ "Something About That Name"
* Favorite Song to Sing:
	+ "Something About That Name"
* Favorite Food:
	+ Pizza
* Favorite Beverage:
	+ Coke
* Favorite Type of Food:
	+ Italian
* Life Verse:
	+ Psalm 19:14
* Hobbies:
	+ Photography, crafting, scrapbooking
* Favorite Place to Visit:
	+ The beach

## Health

Ashley has had complete placenta previa and pre-eclampsia during labor.

On May 24, 2022, Ashley had surgery to remove her gallbladder.

## Wedding involvement

Ashley was a bridesmaid at her brother Evan's wedding to Carlin Bates on May 25, 2019.

She was a bridesmaid at her brother Ethan's wedding to Grace Hadden on May 1, 2021.
Brent Webster

**Brent Alan Webster** (born December 13, 1977) is the second child and second son of of Daniel Webster and Sandra Webster.

He is the brother of David Webster, Jordan Webster, Elizabeth Miller, John Webster and Victoria Webster.

He is the husband of **Regina Webster** and the father of their children, **Grant**, **Ellie**, **Carson** and **Levi**.

## Early life

Brent Alan Webster was born on December 13, 1977, to Daniel and Sandra Webster. He was the couple's second child and they went on to have four more children after him.

Brent was raised as an active participant of Bill Gothard's Institute in Basic Life Principles.

## Marriage

He married **Regina Lynn Jones** on February 20, 1999.

## Fatherhood

The couple has 4 children.

Their son, **Grant Daniel**, was born on October 25, 2005.

Their daughter, **Ellie Kate**, was born on April 4, 2008.

Their son, **Carson Brent**, was born on August 31, 2010.

Their son, **Levi James**, was born on March 8, 2016.
Angela Geisel

**Angela Marie Geisel** (née **Keilen**) (born April 2, 1974) is the first child and first daughter of Ronald Keilen and Jillene Keilen.

She is the sister of Ronald Keilen, Jr., Alison Keilen, Craig Keilen, Rebecca Forman, Brent Keilen, Cara Keilen, Brandon Keilen, Christy-Ann Keilen, and Amber Keilen.

She is the wife of Rick Geisel.

## Early life

Angela Marie Keilen was born on April 2, 1974, to Ronald Keilen and Jillene Keilen. She was the couple's first child, and they went on to have nine more children after her.

Along with her siblings, Angela was homeschooled growing up. She and her siblings grew up as active participants of the Institute in Basic Life Principles, and regularly attended the yearly Advanced Training Institute conferences in Big Sandy, Texas.

## Personal life

### Marriage

On January 1, 2020, Angela married Richard "Rick" Todd Geisel in Petoskey, Michigan.

## Wedding involvement

Angela was a bridesmaid at her brother Brandon's wedding to Michaela Bates on August 15, 2015.
Amber Keilen

**Amber Micah Keilen** (born October 3, 1992) is the tenth child and sixth daughter of Ronald Keilen and Jillene Keilen.

She is the sister of Angela Geisel, Ronald Keilen, Jr., Alison Keilen, Craig Keilen, Rebecca Forman, Brent Keilen, Cara Keilen, Brandon Keilen, and Christy-Ann Keilen.

She is the girlfriend of **Graham Turner**.

## Early Life

Amber Micah Keilen was born on October 3, 1992, to Ronald Keilen and Jillene Keilen. She was the couple's tenth and final child.

Along with her siblings, Amber was homeschooled growing up. She and her siblings grew up as active participants of the Institute in Basic Life Principles, and regularly attended the yearly Advanced Training Institute conferences in Big Sandy, Texas.

## Personal Life

### Relationship with Graham

Amber is currently dating **Graham R. Turner**.
Stewart Family

## Parents

* **Paul Dennis Stewart**, born October 23, 1954 (1954-10-23) (age 69)
* **Denese Darlene Stewart** (née **DeWire**), born November 23, 1955 (1955-11-23) (age 68)
	+ Paul and Denese were married on August 23, 1975.

## Extended family

### Brittany's family

Brittany is married to **Benjamin "Ben" Thomas Randolph** (July 6, 1982 (1982-07-06) (age 41)). They have 4 children.

### Ashley's family

Ashley married **Daniel "Dan" Ryan Sparkman** (November 13, 1986 (1986-11-13) (age 37)) on June 22, 2013. They have 3 children.

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### Evan's family

Evan married **Carlin Brianne Bates** (April 11, 1998 (1998-04-11) (age 25)) on May 25, 2019. They have 2 children.

### Ethan's family

Ethan married **Grace Hadden** (December 10, 2001 (2001-12-10) (age 22)) on May 1, 2021.
Emerson Bates

**Emerson Hope Bates** (née **Wells**) (born April 22, 2003) is the fifth child and second daughter of Tyrone Wells and Michelle Wells.

She is the sister of Katya Ortiz, Makenzie Contestabile, Mariana Wells, Hunter Wells & Nic Wells.

She is the wife of Jackson Bates.

## Early life

Emerson Hope Wells was born on April 22, 2003, in Florida, to Tyrone Wells and Michelle Wells. She was their third biological child and they went on to have one more child after her.

## Personal life

### Relationship with Jackson

On July 9, 2022, Jackson Bates posted a picture on his Instagram hugging an unknown girl. He did not show her face or reveal her name. On July 16, 2022, he posted a photo of them together, stating: *"So thankful for you and I'm excited to see where God takes us! ❤️"* Several comments identified her as Emerson. They met through mutual friends at a rodeo in Florida. They then exchanged numbers and have talked every day since. They spent nearly their entire courtship long-distance. Emerson met Jackson at a rodeo in March 2022, where they were introduced by mutual friends. On April 23, Emerson's birthday, Jackson took her on picnic date at sunset, where he asked her to be his girlfriend.

### Engagement

On March 11, 2023, Emerson announced that she was engaged to Jackson Bates. They got engaged on March 10, 2023 at Kraft Azalea Park in Winter Park, Florida.

> *SHE SAID "YES!" I can't wait for "I DO!"*
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### Marriage

On October 14, 2023, Jackson married Emerson Hope Wells at the Bramble Tree Estates in Sorrento, Florida. The wedding was officiated by Jackson's father Gil Bates and Emerson's brother-in-law Jono Contestable. Jackson's best man was his brother Warden. His groomsmen were his brothers Zach, Trace, and Isaiah and his friends Jason Duggar and Nathanael Wissmann. The ring bearers were Jackson's nephew Kade and Emerson's nephew Judah Wells. Emerson's matron of honor was her sister Makenzie. Her bridesmaids were Jackson's sisters Addallee, Ellie, and Callie, her sister-in-law Morgan Page, and her friends Savannah Richard and Hannah South. The flower girls were Jackson's nieces Lexi, Khloé, and Layla.

Their honeymoon destination is unknown.

## Career

### Education

Along with her siblings, Emerson was homeschooled growing up. She graduated in 2021. As a child, she participated in numerous sports and by the age of sixteen she received her first black belt in martial arts.

She is a sophomore at Lake Sumter State College.

### Dental Asistant

Emerson works as a Dental Asistant in Clermont, Florida.

## Wedding involvement

Emerson was a bridesmaid at her brother Hunter's wedding to Morgan Page on November 11, 2018.

She was a bridesmaid at her sister Makenzie's wedding to Jono Contestabile on March 19, 2021.

## Gallery

* Courtship announcement.
* Engagement announcement.
* Emerson in March 2023.
* Emerson in May 2023.
* Just married.
* Honeymoon.
* Emerson in October 2023.
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Finley Paine

**Finley Marie Paine** (born January 18, 2022) is the fifth child and fourth daughter of Chad Paine and Erin Paine.

She is the sister of Carson Paine, Brooklyn Paine, Everly Paine, and Holland Paine. She will be the sister of **Baby Paine**.

## Early life

On August 24, 2021, Chad and Erin Paine announced that they are expecting their fifth child. The news came after the couple thought that they were unable to have more children after Erin had multiple surgeries that left her with one-third of an ovary, due to complications from the coronavirus. In an interview with *People*, the couple said:

> *"Every day life is a miracle, but this is such a special miracle for our little family. For the past year, Erin has experienced different health problems, which ended up leading to multiple surgeries. After consulting with our doctor, we realized having another baby was not going to be in our future. It was sad, just because we both really love kids, but we knew Erin's health was the biggest priority, and we were overwhelmingly grateful for the four little blessings God has already given us. We were content knowing that God sometimes has a different plan than our own. As you can imagine, we were absolutely blown away when we found out the good news and really in shock!"*
>
>

On October 21, 2021, Chad and Erin announced via a video on their YouTube channel that they were having a girl to be named **Finley Marie Paine**. Her middle name was in honor of her paternal grandmother, Tammy Paine, whose middle name is "Maria".

On January 17, 2022, Chad and Erin posted on Instagram stating that it was "baby day". On January 18, 2022, they posted that the baby had arrived. She was born at 4:51 a.m., weighing 5lbs 4oz.

## Career

### Education

Along with her siblings, Finley will be homeschooled growing up.

### Television

Finley will most likely be featured on the UpTV show *Bringing Up Bates*.

## Gallery

* Pregnancy announcement.
* Gender reveal.
* Name reveal.
* Welcome baby Finley.
* Baby Finley.
* Finley in August 2022.
* Finley in September 2022.
* Finley in December 2022.
* Pregnancy announcement #6.
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Mariana Wells

**Mariana Wells** (born August 1997) is the second adopted child of Tyrone Wells and Michelle Wells.

She is the sister of Katya Ortiz, Makenzie Contestabile, Hunter Wells, Emerson Bates, and Nic Wells.

## Early life

Mariana Wells was born in August 1997, in Ukraine. She was adopted by Tyrone Wells and Michelle Wells in 2010. She is their third oldest child.

Along with her siblings, Mariana was homeschooled growing up.
Paul Stewart

**Paul Dennis Stewart** (born October 23, 1954) is the patriarch of the Stewart Family. He is the husband of Denese Stewart, with whom he has 6 children and 9 grandchildren.

## Marriage

On August 23, 1975, Paul married Denese Darlene DeWire.

## Fatherhood

The couple has 6 children.

Their first child, daughter Maegan Nicole, was born on February 19, 1980.

Their second child, daughter Brittany Dawn, was born on March 19, 1982. She is married to **Ben Randolph**. Together, they have 4 children. Their first child, daughter **Brenna**, was born on April 26, 2009. Their second child, daughter **Blaire Makay**, was born on October 29, 2010. Their third child, daughter **Braelyn**, was born on January 13, 2012. Their fourth child, daughter **Bella Emery**, was born on April 5, 2013.

Their third child, daughter Ashley Denise, was born on March 17, 1986. She is married to **Daniel Sparkman**. Together, they have 3 children. Their first child, son **Ryan Paul**, was born on January 12, 2016. Their second child, son **Chaz Patrick**, was born on May 15, 2017. Their third child, daughter **Emberley Paige**, was born on February 1, 2022. The couple suffered a miscarriage in October 2019.

Their fourth child, daughter Kailyn Brooke, was born on July 15, 1992.

Their fifth child, son Evan Patrick, was born on August 24, 1995. He is married to Carlin Bates. Together, they have 2 children. Their first child, daughter Layla Rae, was born on January 31, 2020. Their second child, son Zade Patrick, was born on March 27, 2022.

Their sixth child, son Ethan Paul, was born on March 24, 1999. He is married to **Grace Hadden**. The couple suffered a miscarriage in July 2023.

## About Paul

* Place of Birth:
	+ Nashville, Tennessee
* When were you saved:
	+ September 1960
* Favorite Candy:
	+ Zero
* Favorite Restaurant:
	+ P.F. Chang's
* Favorite Color:
	+ Aqua Blue
* Favorite Song:
	+ "He Lives"
* Favorite Song to Sing:
	+ "People Need the Lord"
* Favorite Food:
	+ Round Steak and Gravy
* Favorite Type of Food:
	+ Chinese
* Life Verse:
	+ Jeremiah 33:3
* Hobbies:
	+ Golfing, woodworking
* Favorite Place to Visit:
	+ The beach
* Something people may not know about you:
	+ I played the alto saxophone all through school
Sarah Romeike

**Sarah Romeike** (born August 18, 2011) is the sixth child and third daughter of Uwe Romeike and Hannelore Romeike.

She is the sister of Daniel Romeike, Lydia Bates, Joshua Romeike, Christian Romeike, Damaris Romeike, and Rebecca Romeike.

## Early life

Sarah Romeike was born on August 18, 2011, in Tennessee, to Uwe Romeike and Hannelore Romeike. She was the couple's sixth child, and they went on to have one more child after her.

Along with her siblings, Sarah is currently being homeschooled.

Sarah was born in Tennessee after her family moved there from Germany in August 2008 because they were being persecuted for homeschooling their children. In Germany, it is required that almost all children must attend a government sanctioned school (Private, Christian, Jewish, Public, etc.). The Romeikes wanted to homeschool their children, due to their Evangelical Christian faith, and were facing fines, forcible removal of their children, and possible imprisonment due to this. They came to America and sought asylum for religious freedom. Originally, they were facing deportation in the United States upon the Supreme Court's ruling not to hear their case, but have since appealed that ruling and have been given an indefinite deferred status. This was also made complicated by the fact that their two youngest children are American citizens by birth.
Johnny Paine

**John Michael "Johnny" Paine** (born in August 5, 2002) is the tenth child and sixth son of Charles Paine, Jr. and Tammy Paine.

He is the brother of Tabitha Robertson, Chad Paine, Thomas Paine, Nathan Paine, Hannah Pelletier, Abigail Unruh, Gabrielle Hardy, Josiah Paine & Daniel Paine.

He is the fiancé of **Maddie Henry**.

## Early life

John Michael "Johnny" Paine was born on August 5, 2002, in Indiana, to Charles Paine, Jr. and Tammy Paine. He was the couple's tenth and final child.

Along with his siblings, Johnny was homeschooled growing up. He and his siblings were raised as active participants of Bill Gothard's Institute in Basic Life Principles, and regularly attended the yearly Advanced Training Institute conferences in Big Sandy, Texas.

## Personal life

### Relationship with Maddie

In 2020, Johnny officially began dating **Maddie Henry**, sister of his sister-in law Allison Henry.

### Engagement

On December 2, 2023, Johnny got engaged to **Maddie Henry** in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Kidron Taylor

## Kidron Taylor

### Spouse(s)

Leah Taylor
(October 27, 2020 - present)

### Other(s)

Taylor Family
Keyes Family (in-laws)

### Social media

Instagram

**Kidron "Ron" Taylor** (born August 16, 1997) is the husband of Leah Taylor.

He is the brother of Khloee Taylor.

## Personal life

### Engagement

Kidron got engaged to Leah Keyes on October 24, 2020.

### Marriage

He married Leah Mary Keyes on October 27, 2020.

## Career

### Military

Kidron is currently serving in the United States Army.
Kailyn Stewart

**Kailyn Brooke Stewart** (born July 15, 1992) is the fourth child and fourth daughter of Paul Stewart and Denese Stewart.

She is the sister of Maegan Stewart, Brittany Randolph, Ashley Sparkman, Evan Stewart, and Ethan Stewart.

## Early life

Kailyn Brooke Stewart was born on July 15, 1992, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Paul Stewart and Denese Stewart. She was the couple's fourth child, and they went on to have two more children after her.

Along with her siblings, Kailyn was homeschooled growing up.

She chose Christ on January 4, 2004.

## About Kailyn

* Favorite Candy:
	+ All things chocolate or anything sour
* Favorite Restaurant:
	+ Carrabba's
* Favorite Fast Food:
	+ Five Guys, Chick-Fil-A, Cookout
* Favorite Color:
	+ Teal and Coral
* Favorite Song:
	+ "Live For You Today"
* Favorite Song to Sing:
	+ All of them
* Favorite Food:
	+ Spaghetti
* Favorite Beverage:
	+ Dr. Pepper, Lemonade, Sweet Tea
* Favorite Type of Food:
	+ Italian or Chinese
* Favorite Animal:
	+ Dolphin
* Life Verse:
	+ Proverbs 3:5-6
* Hobbies:
	+ Golfing, Other Sports, Acting, Baking, Shopping
* Favorite Place to Visit:
	+ The Beach
* Something people may not know about you:
	+ I can't stand bananas. I think they are disgusting

## Career

Kailyn works at Nature's Sunshine as a Distributor.

## Wedding involvement

Kailyn was a bridesmaid at her sister Ashley's wedding to Daniel Sparkman on June 22, 2013.

She was a bridesmaid at her brother Evan's wedding to Carlin Bates on May 25, 2019.

She was a bridesmaid at her brother Ethan's wedding to Grace Hadden on May 1, 2021.
Perkins Family

## Parents

* **James Carl "J.C." Perkins**, February 2, 1953 - November 27, 2021 (aged 68)
* **Teresa Lynn Perkins** (née **Berry**), born April 10, 1958 (1958-04-10) (age 65)
	+ J.C. and Lynn were married on June 7, 1986.

## Extended family

### Whitney's family

Whitney married **Zachary Gilvin Bates** (December 30, 1988 (1988-12-30) (age 35)) on December 14, 2013. They have 5 children.
Michelle Wells

**Michelle Lynn Wells** (née **Lamothe**) (born June 23, 1968) is the matriarch of the Wells family. She is the wife of Tyrone Wells, with whom she has 6 children and 1 grandchild.

### Motherhood

The couple has six children.

Their first child, daughter Katya, was born on October 6 1995, and they adopted her in 2010. She is married to **Julio Ortiz.**

Their second child, daughter Makenzie Grace, was born on January 13, 1996. She is married to **Jono Contestabile**.

Their third child, daughter Mariana, was born on August 1997, and they adopted her in 2010.

Their fourth child, son Hunter Tyson, was born on June 6, 1998. He is married to **Morgan Page**. They have 1 child, **Judah David** (January 2, 2022 (2022-01-02) (age 2)).

Their fifth child, daughter Emerson Hope, was born on April 22, 2003. She is married to Jackson Bates.

Their sixth child is son Nic.
Hannah Pelletier

**Hannah Charis Pelletier** (née **Paine**) (born December 31, 1992) is the fifth child and second daughter of Charles Paine, Jr. and Tammy Paine.

She is the sister of Tabitha Robertson, Chad Paine, Thomas Paine, Nathan Paine, Abigail Unruh, Gabrielle Hardy, Josiah Paine, Daniel Paine & Johnny Paine.

She is the wife of **Levi Pelletier** and the mother of their son, **Grant**.

## Marriage

She married **Levi Stone Pelletier** on August 11, 2018.

## Motherhood

The couple has one child.

Their first child, son **Grant**, was born on July 18, 2019.
Paine Family

## Parents

* **Charles Stephen "Steve" Paine, Jr.**, born December 9, 1960 (1960-12-09) (age 63)
* **Tammy Maria Paine** (née **Barnhill**), born May 29, 1964 (1964-05-29) (age 59)
	+ Steve and Tammy were married on October 4, 1984.

## Extended family

### Tabitha's family

Tabitha married **Timothy Allen Robertson** (September 9, 1970 (1970-09-09) (age 53)) on April 1, 2017.

### Chad's family

Chad married **Erin Elise Bates** (May 2, 1991 (1991-05-02) (age 32)) on November 2, 2013. They have 6 children.

### Thomas's family

Thomas married **Dakota Whitney Young** (August 30, 1994 (1994-08-30) (age 29)) on September 20, 2014. They have 3 children.

### Nathan's family

Nathan married **Laura Lynne Hook** (January 29, 1991 (1991-01-29) (age 32)) on February 10, 2018. They have 5 children.

### Hannah's family

Hannah married **Levi Stone Pelletier** (January 8, 1991 (1991-01-08) (age 33)) on August 11, 2018. They have 2 children.

### Abigail's family

Abigail married **Jeremiah "Jay" William Unruh** (June 16, 1992 (1992-06-16) (age 31)) on August 17, 2019. They have 2 children.

### Gabrielle's family

Gabrielle married **Samuel David Hardy** (April 8, 1998 (1998-04-08) (age 25)) on June 1, 2019.

### Josiah's family

Josiah married **Alyssa Gayle Nickels** (September 25, 1996 (1996-09-25) (age 27)) on April 8, 2023. They have 1 child.

### Daniel's family

Daniel married **Allison "Allie" Dawn Henry** (December 17, 2001 (2001-12-17) (age 22)) on September 11, 2021. They have 1 child.
Craig Keilen

**Craig Andrew Keilen** is the fourth child and second son of Ronald Keilen and Jillene Keilen.

He is the brother of Angela Keilen, Ronald Keilen, Jr., Alison Keilen, Rebecca Forman, Brent Keilen, Cara Keilen, Brandon Keilen, Christy-Ann Keilen and Amber Keilen.

He is the husband of Marley Keilen and the father of their son, **Knox**. He is also the step-father of Marley's children from a previous relationship.

## Marriage

He married Marley Marie Keilen in January 2020.

## Fatherhood

They have one child together, son **Knox**, born in 2021. Marley has 2 kids, a boy and a girl, from a previous relationship.
Christy-Ann Keilen

**Christy-Ann Melisa Keilen** (born January 16, 1991) is the ninth child and fifth daughter of Ronald Keilen and Jillene Keilen.

She is the sister of Angela Geisel, Ronald Keilen, Jr., Alison Keilen, Craig Keilen, Rebecca Forman, Brent Keilen, Cara Keilen, Brandon Keilen, and Amber Keilen.

## Early life

Christy-Ann Melisa Keilen was born on January 16, 1991, to Ronald Keilen and Jillene Keilen. She was the couple's ninth child, and they went on to have one more child after her.

Along with her siblings, Christy-Ann was homeschooled growing up. She and her siblings grew up as active participants of the Institute in Basic Life Principles, and regularly attended the yearly Advanced Training Institute conferences in Big Sandy, Texas.

## Wedding involvement

Christy-Ann was a bridesmaid at her brother Brandon's wedding to Michaela Bates on August 15, 2015.
Damaris Romeike

**Damaris Dorothy Romeike** (born July 6, 2005) is the fifth child and second daughter of Uwe Romeike and Hannelore Romeike.

She is the sister of Daniel Romeike, Lydia Bates, Joshua Romeike, Christian Romeike, Sarah Romeike, and Rebecca Romeike.

## Early life

Damaris Dorothy Romeike was born on July 6, 2005, in Bissingen, Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, to Uwe Romeike and Hannelore Romeike. She was the couple's fifth child, and they went on to have two more children after her.

Along with her siblings, Damaris is currently being homeschooled.

Damaris was born in Bissingen, Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, but moved to the United States with her family in August 2008 because they were being persecuted for homeschooling their children. In Germany, it is required that almost all children must attend a government sanctioned school (Private, Christian, Jewish, Public, etc.). The Romeikes wanted to homeschool their children, due to their Evangelical Christian faith, and were facing fines, forcible removal of their children, and possible imprisonment due to this. They came to America and sought asylum for religious freedom. Originally, they were facing deportation in the United States upon the Supreme Court's ruling not to hear their case, but have since appealed that ruling and have been given an indefinite deferred status. This was also made complicated by the fact that their two youngest children are American citizens by birth.

## Wedding involvement

Damaris was the maid of honor at her sister Lydia's wedding to Trace Bates on October 1, 2022.
Legends Dragon (character)

## Legends Dragon

Introducing Vulcan, the Legends Dragon is a Clash of the Skylanders with Ponies Altered Beast: Revenge of Dream Sheep. This intelligent beast reacts to your touch with his lifelike wings. With new motion-sensing technology, you can move your dragon in different ways to make him react with flapping wings and sound effects. Clap once to hear him screech and growl. Clap twice to activate guard mode. Watch out in guard mode his chest light will flash blue and red and his wild siren will sound. This legendary dragon is bringing the fire like never before with a chest that burns as bright as flames! This lifelike dragon reacts to sound, motion, and touch.
Carla Clark

**Carla Lynn Clark** (née **Gleockler**) (born January 21, 1975) is the matriarch of the Clark family. She is the wife of Michael Clark, with whom she has 3 children and 2 grandchildren.

## Marriage

On May 29, 1993, Carla married Michael "Mike" Thomas Clark in Winslow Township, New Jersey. They went to Key West, Florida for their honeymoon.

## Motherhood

The couple has 3 children.

Their first child, daughter Kayla Elizabeth, was born on May 29, 1997. She is married to **Cameron Manaraze**. Together, they have 1 child. Their first child, son **Kayson Clark**, was born on May 9, 2023.

Their second child, son Michael Charles, was born on January 18, 1999. He is married to **Deven English**.

Their third child, son Travis James, was born on March 8, 2001. He is married to Katie Bates. Together, they have 1 child. Their first child, daughter Hailey James, was born on February 17, 2023.

## Health

On February 15, 2022, Carla fractured the L2 vertebrae in her lower back while horseback riding with her family in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. She was given a back brace and pain medication. She was healed in May 2022.

## Career

### Clark Family Band

Carla and her entire family sing in the Clark Family Band. They have recorded several albums. They often travel around the country to sing at churches.

### Television

Carla appeared on the UpTV show *Bringing Up Bates* as the mother-in-law of Katie Bates.