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John Coffin 1673–1747

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Coffin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 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 2 independent trees

Born 10 Feb 1673 · Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA
Died 1 Jul 1747 · Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA
Father James Coffin
Mother Mary Severance (1645–1720)
Spouse Hope Gardner
Children Francis Coffin, Richard Coffin
Siblings Abigail Coffin, Benjamin Coffin, Deborah Coffin, Dinah Coffin, Ebenezer Coffin, Elizabeth Coffin, Experience Coffin, Hannah Coffin, James Coffin, Jonathan Coffin, Joseph Coffin, Mary Coffin, Nathaniel Coffin, Ruth Coffin, Samuel Coffin, Tristram Coffin

Researchers connected through John Coffin 1673–1747

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Biography

John Coffin was born in 1673 in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA, the child of james coffin and mary severance. John Coffin married hope gardner, and had children including francis coffin, richard coffin. John Coffin passed away in 1747 in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

Life Timeline

1673
Birth of John Coffin in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1747
Death of John Coffin in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Coffin

This ancestor line traces from Alwington, Devonshire, England (1336) to Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA (1673) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Coffin (1673–1747) was born in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA and died in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA. 2 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, 2 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 13 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
1673–1747
Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Mary Severance PTP
1645–1720
Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Abigail Kimball PTP
1617–1658
Rattlesden, Suffolk, England

John Coffin's Descendants

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John Coffin PTP 1673–1747