Who was Elizabeth Coffin?

Elizabeth Coffin (1634–1678) was born in Brixton, Devonshire, England and died in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 12 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 12 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 2 generations of this lineage.

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Elizabeth Coffin 1634–1678

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Reliability Score: B

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 12 independent trees

Born 13 Nov 1634 · Brixton, Devonshire, England

Died 19 Nov 1678 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Father Tristram Coffin

Mother Dionis Stevens Montanye 3 Way Line Merge British Immigrant

Siblings Deacon Tristram Coffyn Jr, Deborah Coffin, James Coffin, John Coffyn, Lt John Tristram Coffin, Mary Coffin Starbuck, Peter Coffin Hon, Stephen Coffin

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) American Marriages Before 1699 Geneanet Community Trees Index Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … Millennium File U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Sons of the American … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Essex, Massachusetts Probate Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages Ancestry Family Tree Early settlers of Nantucket : … Genealogy of the Greenleaf family

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Immediate Family

Parents

Tristram Coffin

Dionis Stevens Montanye 3 Way Line Merge British Immigrant

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Elizabeth Coffin was born in 1634 in Brixton, Devonshire, England, the child of tristram coffin and dionis stevens montanye 3 way line merge british immigrant. Elizabeth Coffin passed away in 1678 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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Record Millennium File
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Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Probate/Wills Essex, Massachusetts Probate Records
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages
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Record Ancestry Family Tree
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Record Early settlers of Nantucket : their associates and descendants
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Record Genealogy of the Greenleaf family

Life Timeline

1634

Birth of Elizabeth Coffin in Brixton, Devonshire, England

Birth

1678

Death of Elizabeth Coffin in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Coffin

This ancestor line traces from Brixton, Near Plymouth, England (1605) to Brixton, Devonshire, England (1634) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elizabeth Coffin (1634–1678) was born in Brixton, Devonshire, England and died in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 12 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, 12 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth 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 2 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.