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Nathaniel Coffin 1669–1748

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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.

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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)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel 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 22 Mar 1669 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 20 Feb 1748 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Tristram Coffin Jr
Mother Judith Greenleaf (1692–1772)
Spouse Sarah Brocklebank (1668–1750)
Children Apphia Coffin, Brocklebank Rev Samuel Coffin, Edmund Coffin, Enoch Coffin, Jane Coffin, John Coffin, Joseph Coffin, Moses Coffin
Siblings Deborah Coffin, Enoch Coffin, James Coffin, John Coffin, Judith Coffin, Lydia Coffin, Mary Coffin, Peter Coffin, Stephen Coffin

Researchers connected through Nathaniel Coffin 1669–1748

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Biography

The story of Nathaniel Coffin began in 1669 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Nathaniel Coffin married sarah brocklebank, and had children including apphia coffin, brocklebank rev samuel coffin, edmund coffin, enoch coffin, jane coffin, john coffin, joseph coffin, moses coffin. Nathaniel Coffin passed away in 1748 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1669
Birth of Nathaniel Coffin in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1748
Death of Nathaniel Coffin in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nathaniel Coffin

This ancestor line traces from Alwington, Devonshire, England (1336) to Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1669) across 13 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Nathaniel Coffin (1669–1748) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Newbury, Essex, 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 Nathaniel 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.

Nathaniel Coffin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Nathaniel Coffin PTP
1669–1748
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

Nathaniel Coffin's Descendants

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Nathaniel Coffin PTP 1669–1748 m. Sarah Brocklebank PTP 1668–1750
  1. 1. Jane Coffin PTP 1705–1783
  2. 2. Enoch Coffin PTP 1663–1675