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Jane Coffin 1705–1783

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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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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5 researchers on YourRoots have Jane Coffin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 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 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 5 AUG 1705 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts
Died 19 MAY 1783 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts
Father Nathaniel Coffin
Mother Sarah Brocklebank (1668–1750)
Siblings Apphia Coffin, Brocklebank Samuel Coffin, Edmund Coffin, Enoch Coffin, John Coffin, Joseph Coffin, Moses Coffin, Sarah Dole
Records

Researchers connected through Jane Coffin 1705–1783

and 4 more tree owners connected with Jane Coffin 1705–1783

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1705, Jane Coffin entered the world in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, born to nathaniel coffin and sarah brocklebank. Jane Coffin passed away in 1783 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1705
Birth of Jane Coffin in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts
Birth
1783
Death of Jane Coffin in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jane Coffin

This ancestor line traces from Alwington, Devonshire, England (1336) to Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1705) across 14 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jane Coffin (1705–1783) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts and died in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Jane 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 14 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.

Jane Coffin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jane Coffin PTP
1705–1783
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Brocklebank PTP
1668–1750
Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Jane Coffin's Descendants

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JC
Jane Coffin PTP 1705–1783