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Frances Coggan 1605–1671

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 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 trees

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B Reliability
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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

10 researchers on YourRoots have Frances Coggan in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 23 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: B — verified across 10 independent trees

Born 24 Feb 1605 · Taunton, Somerset, England
Died 17 May 1671 · Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Father Henry Cogan
Mother Joanne Boridge
Siblings Grace Cogan, Henry Cogan, Jane Cogan, Johane Johanne Cogan, John Cogan, Judith Cogan, Marian Cogan, Mary Cogan, Richard Cogan

Researchers connected through Frances Coggan 1605–1671

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1605, Frances Coggan entered the world in Taunton, Somerset, England, born to henry cogan and joanne boridge. Frances Coggan passed away in 1671 in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Births

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

  3. 3
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  4. 4
    Record Millennium File

  5. 5
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  6. 6
    Record English Origins of New England Families, Second Series, Vol. I

Life Timeline

1605
Birth of Frances Coggan in Taunton, Somerset, England
Birth
1671
Death of Frances Coggan in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Frances Coggan

This ancestor line traces from Toulouse, Jura, Franche-Comte, France (1000) to Taunton, Somerset, England (1605) across 23 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Frances Coggan (1605–1671) was born in Taunton, Somerset, England and died in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. 10 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, 10 researchers on YourRoots have Frances 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 23 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.

Frances Coggan's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Frances Coggan PTP
1605–1671
Taunton, Somerset, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Frances Coggan's Descendants

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Frances Coggan PTP 1605–1671