Mary Coffin (1725–1782) was born in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States and died in Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Coffin 1725–1782

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 4 Nov 1725 · Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States

Died 21 Aug 1782 · Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, United States

Father Josiah Coffin

Mother Elizabeth Coffin

Siblings Abigail Coffyn Coffin, Abigail Coffin, Andrew Coffin, Anna Coffin, Edward Coffin, Elizabeth Coffin, James Coffin, Jeanette Coffin, Josiah Coffin, Margaret Coffin, Priscilla Coffin, Ruth Coffin, Sarah Coffin

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Immediate Family

Parents

Josiah Coffin

Elizabeth Coffin

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1725, Mary Coffin entered the world in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States, born to josiah coffin and elizabeth coffin. Mary Coffin passed away in 1782 in Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, United States.

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1725

Birth of Mary Coffin in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States

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1782

Death of Mary Coffin in Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Coffin

This ancestor line traces from Alwington, Devonshire, England (1336) to Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA (1725) across 15 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Coffin (1725–1782) was born in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States and died in Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, United States. 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 Mary 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 15 generations of this lineage geographically.
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