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March 14, 2017 at 10:30pm EDT

The Bates and Duggars have 19 kids each — but that isn’t the only similarity between the two families. Upon closer examination, it’s actually kind of eerie how much they have in common.

Originally published January 2016. Updated March 2017.

• Jinger and Lawson

  

  Jinger Duggar is married to someone else now, but not long ago she was reportedly courting Lawson Bates.

• Joseph and Carlin

  

  The families are also linked by rumors of another courtship: Carlin Bates and Joseph Duggar.

• Inspiration

  

  The Bates commended the Duggars on being a family that “exemplifies love, patience and Christian faith.”

• The second born

  

  Both second-born children are daughters (Jana and Michaella), and they’re only 11 days apart.

• Weddings

  

  They socialize with each other often, including attending big functions like weddings.

• Support

  

  Both families have publicly shown support for one another, including the Bates supporting the Duggars’ rally.

• They may marry

  

  With 19 kids on each side, there might even be a Duggar/Bates wedding in the future.

• Education

  

  Like the Duggars, the Bates kids are all homeschooled.

• They share beliefs

  

  Both the Bates and Duggar families have strong Christian beliefs and are a part of the Quiverfull movement.

• Cover-ups

  

  The Bates’ ministry, the Institute in Basic Life Principles, was hit with a lawsuit — which Gil is said to have covered up.

• They’ve known each other for decades

  

  Gil and Kelly Bates have known Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar for decades, so it’s no wonder they have such a strong bond.

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