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Samuel Coffin 1728–1818

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Coffin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 15 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 23 Nov 1728 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 29 Jun 1818 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Father John Coffin (1694–1762)
Mother Judith Greenleaf
Siblings Abigail Coffin, Anne Coffin, Apphia Coffin, Boy Coffin, Judith Coffin, Mary Coffin, Nathaniel Dr Coffin, Peter Coffin, Richard Coffin, Sarah Coffin, Son Coffin, William Coffin

Researchers connected through Samuel Coffin 1728–1818

and 1 more tree owner connected with Samuel Coffin 1728–1818

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1728, Samuel Coffin entered the world in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to john coffin and judith greenleaf. Samuel Coffin passed away in 1818 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1728
Birth of Samuel Coffin in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1818
Death of Samuel Coffin in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Coffin

This ancestor line traces from Alwington, Devonshire, England (1336) to Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1728) across 15 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Coffin (1728–1818) 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 Samuel 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.
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.

Samuel Coffin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Coffin PTP
1728–1818
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
John Coffin PTP
1694–1762
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Coffin's Descendants

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Samuel Coffin PTP 1728–1818