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John Coffin 1660–1677

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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
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6 researchers on YourRoots have John Coffin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 8 Sep 1660 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 13 May 1677 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Tristram Coffin Jr
Mother Judith Greenleaf (1692–1772)
Siblings Deborah Coffin, Enoch Coffin, James Coffin, Judith Coffin, Lydia Coffin, Mary Coffin, Nathaniel Coffin, Peter Coffin, Stephen Coffin

Researchers connected through John Coffin 1660–1677

and 4 more tree owners connected with John Coffin 1660–1677

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1660, John Coffin entered the world in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to tristram coffin jr and judith greenleaf. John Coffin passed away in 1677 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record "A Genealogical Memoir of the Coffin Family" Compiled by N.W. Coffin, Esq. of Boston, from NEHGS website 11-18-2002

Life Timeline

1660
Birth of John Coffin in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1677
Death of John Coffin in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Coffin

This ancestor line traces from Butlers, Brixton, Devon, England (1525) to Newbury, MA (1660) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Coffin (1660–1677) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 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 John 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 6 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.

John Coffin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Coffin PTP
1660–1677
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

John Coffin's Descendants

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John Coffin PTP 1660–1677