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Benjamin Coffin 1718–1793

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Coffin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 3 independent trees

Born 16 Nov 1718 · Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA
Died 28 Dec 1793 · Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA
Father James Coffin 3Rd Cousin 9X Removed C
Mother Ruth Gardner (1676–1748)
Siblings Benoni Coffin, Capt George Coffin, Elisha Coffin, Elizabeth Coffin 4Th Cousin 8X Removed C, James Coffyn Coffin, Joshua Coffin 4Th Cousin 8X Removed C, Mary Coffyn Coffin, Nathan Coffin, Priscilla Coffin, Ruth Coffin 4Th Cousin 8X Removed C, Sarah Coffin

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Benjamin Coffin was born in 1718 in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA, the child of james coffin 3rd cousin 9x removed c and ruth gardner. Benjamin Coffin passed away in 1793 in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

Life Timeline

1718
Birth of Benjamin Coffin in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1793
Death of Benjamin Coffin in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Coffin

This ancestor line traces from Butlers, Parish of Brixton, Co. Devonshire, England (1536) to Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA (1718) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Coffin (1718–1793) was born in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA and died in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA. 3 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, 3 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 7 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

Self
Benjamin Coffin PTP
1718–1793
Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Ruth Gardner PTP
1676–1748
Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Benjamin Coffin's Descendants

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Benjamin Coffin PTP 1718–1793