Welcome to the Duggar and Bates families blog. Jim Bob and Michelle have 19 children, 13 children-in-law, and 39 grandchildren with 2 on the way due 2026. Gil and Kelly have 19 children, 12 children-in-law, and 36 grandchildren with 3 on the way due in Winter 2025 and Spring 2026. Gil and Kelly also have 2 foster grandchildren (Brandon and Michaella).
On October 5th and 14th, the Bates celebrate both a wedding anniversary and a birthday.
Esther is turning 28 years old today! Jackson and Emerson are celebrating their second wedding anniversary!
Happy Birthday to Katie Clark! Happy anniversary to Kelton and Josie Balka!
This month, we have so many grandchildren born in the month of October. The Duggar family have two grandchildren born in the month while the Bates family has the rest.
2. Graham Bates is the son of Nathan and Esther Bates. He celebrates his birthday on October 4th.
3. William Paine is the son of Chad and Erin Paine. He celebrates his birthday on October 30th.
4. Bradley Bates is the son of Zach and Whitney Bates. He celebrates his birthday on October 29th.
5. Madyson Duggar is the daughter of Josh and Anna Duggar. She celebrates her birthday on October 23rd.
6. Mackynzie Duggar is the daughter of Josh and Anna Duggar. She celebrates her birthday on October 8th.
Birthdays:
- Graham Bates
- Katie Clark
- Mackynzie Duggar
- Madison Duggar
- Johannah Duggar
- Esther Bates
- Isaiah Bates
- Kenna Bates
- Madyson Duggar
- Kelly Bates
- Joy Forsyth
- Bradley Bates
- William Paine
Anniversaries:
- Trace and Lydia Bates
- Jason and Maddie Duggar
- Kelton and Josie Balka
- Jackson and Emerson Bates
- Nathan and Esther Bates
Other Posts
- November birthdays and anniversaries cover
- Grandchildren born in October
