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James Coffin 1659–1735

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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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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

6 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 22 Apr 1659 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 4 Mar 1735 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Tristram Coffin Jr
Mother Judith Greenleaf (1692–1772)
Spouse Florence Hooke
Children Judith Coffin
Siblings Deborah Coffin, Enoch Coffin, John Coffin, Judith Coffin, Lydia Coffin, Mary Coffin, Nathaniel Coffin, Peter Coffin, Stephen Coffin

Researchers connected through James Coffin 1659–1735

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Biography

James Coffin was born in 1659 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, the child of tristram coffin jr and judith greenleaf. James Coffin married florence hooke, and had children including judith coffin. James Coffin passed away in 1735 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record IGI - International Genealogical Index

  2. 2
    Record Pedigree Resource File - LDS

Life Timeline

1659
Birth of James Coffin in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1735
Death of James Coffin in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Coffin

This ancestor line traces from Ipswich, Suffolk Co., England (1573) to Newbury, Massachusetts (Essex) (1659) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Coffin (1659–1735) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 6 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, 6 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.

James Coffin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Coffin PTP
1659–1735
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Judith Greenleaf PTP
1692–1772
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Abigail Somerby PTP
1669–1713
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

James Coffin's Descendants

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James Coffin PTP 1659–1735
  1. 1. Judith Coffin PTP 1653–1724