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James Coffin 1640–1720

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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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 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
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7 researchers on YourRoots have James Coffin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 7 independent trees

Born 12 AUG 1640 · Brixton, Devonshire, England
Died 28 Jul 1720 · Nantucket, Massachusetts
Father Tristram Coffin
Mother Dionis Stevens Montanye 3 Way Line Merge British Immigrant
Siblings Deacon Tristram Coffyn Jr, Deborah Coffin, Elizabeth Coffin, John Coffyn, Lt John Tristram Coffin, Mary Coffin Starbuck, Peter Coffin Hon, Stephen Coffin
Records
North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages Pedigree Resource File - LDS
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of James Coffin began in 1640 in Brixton, Devonshire, England. James Coffin passed away in 1720 in Nantucket, Massachusetts.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record North America, Family Histories

  2. 2
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

  3. 3
    Record Pedigree Resource File - LDS

Life Timeline

1640
Birth of James Coffin in Brixton, Devonshire, England
Birth
1720
Death of James Coffin in Nantucket, Massachusetts
Death

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.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Coffin (1640–1720) was born in Brixton, Devonshire, England and died in Nantucket, Massachusetts. 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.

Related Records

Tristram Coffin
Father
Dionis Stevens Montanye 3 Way Line Merge British Immigrant
Mother

James Coffin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Coffin PTP
1640–1720
Brixton, Devonshire, England
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
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James Coffin's Descendants

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James Coffin PTP 1640–1720