Lydia Coffin 1697–1749
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia 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 3 independent trees
Researchers connected through Lydia Coffin 1697–1749
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1697, Lydia Coffin entered the world in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States, born to nathaniel coffin and damaris gayer. Lydia Coffin passed away in 1749 in Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Coffin
This ancestor line traces from Alwington, Devonshire, England (1336) to Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States (1697) across 14 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Lydia Coffin (1697–1749) was born in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States and died in Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States. 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 Lydia 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.
Lydia Coffin's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record