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Christian Coffin 1695–1769

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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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B Reliability
B
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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Christian Coffin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 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 8 Apr 1695 · Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States
Died 18 Jan 1769 · Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Father Nathaniel Coffin (1671–1721)
Mother Damaris GAYER (1673–1764)
Siblings Benjamin Coffin, Catherine Coffin, Charles Coffin, Dorcas Coffin, Gayer Coffin, Lydia Coffin, Nathaniel Coffin, William Coffin

Researchers connected through Christian Coffin 1695–1769

and 2 more tree owners connected with Christian Coffin 1695–1769

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Christian Coffin was born in 1695 in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States, the child of nathaniel coffin and damaris gayer. Christian Coffin passed away in 1769 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1695
Birth of Christian Coffin in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1769
Death of Christian Coffin in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Christian Coffin

This ancestor line traces from Alwington, Devonshire, England (1336) to Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States (1695) across 14 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Christian Coffin (1695–1769) was born in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States and died in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 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 Christian 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 14 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.

Christian Coffin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Christian Coffin PTP
1695–1769
Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Nathaniel Coffin PTP
1671–1721
Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States
Damaris GAYER PTP
1673–1764
Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Mary Severance PTP
1645–1720
Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown

Christian Coffin's Descendants

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Christian Coffin PTP 1695–1769