Who was James Coffin?

James Coffin (1640–1720) was born in Brixton, Devonshire, England and died in Nantucket, Massachusetts (Nantucket). 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Coffin 1640–1720

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees, with linked records

Born 12 AUG 1640 · Brixton, Devonshire, England

Died 28 JUL 1720 · Nantucket, Massachusetts (Nantucket)

Father Tristam Coffin

Mother Dionis Stevens

Spouse Mary Severance

Children Dinah Coffin, Elizabeth Coffin, John Coffin

Siblings Elizabeth Coffin, John Coffin, Mary Coffin, Peter Coffin, Tristam Coffin

Records

North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages Pedigree Resource File - LDS

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Biography

The story of James Coffin began in 1640 in Brixton, Devonshire, England. James Coffin married mary severance, and had children including dinah coffin, elizabeth coffin, john coffin. James Coffin passed away in 1720 in Nantucket, Massachusetts (Nantucket).

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Life Timeline

1640

Birth of James Coffin in Brixton, Devonshire, England

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1720

Death of James Coffin in Nantucket, Massachusetts (Nantucket)

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Coffin

This ancestor line traces from Portledge, Parish of Ilwington, England (1580) to Brixton, Devonshire, England (1640) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Coffin (1640–1720) was born in Brixton, Devonshire, England and died in Nantucket, Massachusetts (Nantucket). 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have James 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 3 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.