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Barnabas Coffin 1751–1815

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Barnabas Coffin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 15 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 25 Dec 1751 · Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States
Died 13 Aug 1815 · Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
Father William Coffin
Mother Priscilla Paddock (1722–1803)
Spouse Phebe Marshall
Siblings Abijah Coffin, Bethuel Coffin, Deborah Coffin, Levi Coffin, Libni Coffin, Mathew Matthew S Coffin, Priscilla Coffin, Samuel Coffin, William Coffin

Researchers connected through Barnabas Coffin 1751–1815

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Immediate Family

Children
No children recorded

Biography

Barnabas Coffin was born in 1751 in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States, the child of william coffin and priscilla paddock. Barnabas Coffin married phebe marshall. Barnabas Coffin passed away in 1815 in Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina, United States.

Sources

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

Life Timeline

1751
Birth of Barnabas Coffin in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1772
Barnabas Coffin was married in Nantucket Island, Nantucket, MA
Marriage
1815
Death of Barnabas Coffin in Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Barnabas Coffin

This ancestor line traces from Alwington, Devonshire, England (1336) to Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States (1751) across 15 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Barnabas Coffin (1751–1815) was born in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States and died in Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Barnabas in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 15 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Barnabas Coffin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Barnabas Coffin PTP
1751–1815
Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Priscilla Paddock PTP
1722–1803
Nantucket, Nant., Massachusetts
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Nathaniel Paddock PTP
1677–1756
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Ann Bunker PTP
1686–1767
Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts

Barnabas Coffin's Descendants

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Barnabas Coffin PTP 1751–1815