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Ruth Coffin 1623–1623

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Star tree owner

5 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth Coffin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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 5 independent trees

Born 10 Sep 1623 · Brixton, Devon, , England
Died 11 Nov 1623 · Brixton, Devon, , England
Father Peter Coffin (1667–1746)
Mother Joanna Kember
Siblings Christian Bellsire Coffin, Deborah Coffin, Eunice Coffin, Joanna Agnes Coffin, Mary Coffin, Peter Coffin, Stephen Coffin, Tristram Coffin

Researchers connected through Ruth Coffin 1623–1623

and 4 more tree owners connected with Ruth Coffin 1623–1623

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Ruth Coffin began in 1623 in Brixton, Devon, England. Ruth Coffin passed away in 1623 in Brixton, Devon, England.

Sources

Life Timeline

1623
Birth of Ruth Coffin in Brixton, Devon, England
Birth
1623
Death of Ruth Coffin in Brixton, Devon, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth Coffin

This ancestor line traces from Alwington, Devonshire, England (1336) to Brixton, Devon, , England (1623) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ruth Coffin (1623–1623) was born in Brixton, Devon, , England and died in Brixton, Devon, , England. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth 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 11 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.

Ruth Coffin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ruth Coffin PTP
1623–1623
Brixton, Devon, , England
Parents
Peter Coffin PTP
1667–1746
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Judith Greenleaf PTP
1692–1772
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown

Ruth Coffin's Descendants

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Ruth Coffin PTP 1623–1623