Happy announcement 🤯 Bringing Up Bates’ Jackson Bates and his wife Emerson Wells drop bombshell about their first son!
Joy is filling the Bringing Up Bates family once again as Jackson Bates and his wife Emerson Wells have officially welcomed their first child together in the summer of 2025.
Jackson — the 12th child of Gil and Kelly Jo Bates — and Emerson have entered an exciting new chapter of life, becoming first-time parents less than two years after their beautiful wedding.
👶 Meet Baby David Ezekiel Bates
According to confirmed reports, Emerson gave birth to a healthy baby boy in July 2025. The couple named their son:
💙 David Ezekiel Bates
True to their private nature, Jackson and Emerson have kept much of their journey out of the public eye. However, in August 2025, sources close to Emerson’s workplace shared the first glimpse of the new family of three, delighting fans and the extended Bates family alike.
🤍 From Wedding Bells to Parenthood
Jackson and Emerson tied the knot on October 14, 2023, at Bramble Tree Estates in Sorrento, Florida, during an intimate outdoor ceremony attended by all 19 Bates siblings. The couple wrote their own wedding vows, making the moment especially meaningful.
The pregnancy was first announced on March 24, 2025, by proud grandmother Kelly Jo Bates, who shared the joyful news with fans as the family eagerly awaited the arrival of the newest Bates grandchild.
🏡 A Quiet Life Focused on Family
The couple currently resides in Clermont, Florida, embracing a quieter lifestyle compared to other members of the Bates family.
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Jackson Bates works in marine construction, specializing in docks, piers, and seawalls. He has previously collaborated with his brother-in-law Chad Paine and close friend Jason Duggar.
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Emerson Wells is employed as a dental assistant and has continued balancing her career with motherhood.
The pair is known for being intentionally private, choosing to focus on their home life rather than social media.
🎂 Celebrating Love and New Beginnings
On October 14, 2025, the Bates family celebrated Jackson and Emerson’s second wedding anniversary, praising them not only as a strong couple but also as loving new parents.
🌿 The arrival of David Ezekiel Bates marks a beautiful milestone for the growing Bates family and a heartfelt beginning for Jackson and Emerson’s life as mom and dad.
