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John Coit 1670–1744

Public Tree Person

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Coit in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Dec 1670 · New London, New London, Connecticut, USA
Died 22 Oct 1744 · New London, New London, Connecticut, USA
Father Joseph Coit
Mother Martha Harris
Spouse Mehitable Chandler
Children Elizabeth Coit, John Coit, Joseph Coit, Joshua Coit, Martha Coit, Samuel Coit, Thomas Coit
Siblings Daniel Coit, Elizabeth Coit, H C Coit, Joseph Coit, Rev Joseph Coit, Solomon Coit, William Coit
Records
North America, Family Histories
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Researchers connected through John Coit 1670–1744

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1670, John Coit entered the world in New London, New London, Connecticut, USA, born to joseph coit and martha harris. John Coit married mehitable chandler, and had children including elizabeth coit, john coit, joseph coit, joshua coit, martha coit, samuel coit, thomas coit. John Coit passed away in 1744 in New London, New London, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

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    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1670
Birth of John Coit in New London, New London, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1744
Death of John Coit in New London, New London, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Coit

This ancestor line traces from Pritwell, Essex, , England (1445) to New London, New London, Connecticut, USA (1670) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Coit (1670–1744) was born in New London, New London, Connecticut, USA and died in New London, New London, Connecticut, USA. 3 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, 3 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 9 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

Joseph Coit
Father
Martha Harris
Mother

John Coit's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Coit PTP
1670–1744
New London, New London, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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John Coit's Descendants

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John Coit PTP 1670–1744