Benjamin Coffin 1683–1764
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Coffin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through Benjamin Coffin 1683–1764
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1683, Benjamin Coffin entered the world in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA, born to james coffin and mary severance. Benjamin Coffin passed away in 1764 in At Sea, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Coffin
This ancestor line traces from Alwington, Devonshire, England (1336) to Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA (1683) across 13 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Benjamin Coffin (1683–1764) was born in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA and died in At Sea, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin 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 13 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.
Benjamin Coffin's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record