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William Coffin 1726–1815

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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.

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
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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 3 Jul 1726 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 18 Oct 1815 · Concord, Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States
Father John Coffin
Mother Judith Greenleaf (1692–1772)
Siblings Abigail Coffin, Anne Coffin, Apphia Coffin, Capt Peter Coffin, Judith Coffin, Mary Coffin, Nathaniel Dr Coffin, Richard Coffin, Samuel Coffin, Sarah Coffin, Son Coffin

Researchers connected through William Coffin 1726–1815

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

William Coffin was born in 1726 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of john coffin and judith greenleaf. William Coffin passed away in 1815 in Concord, Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States.

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Life Timeline

1726
Birth of William Coffin in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1815
Death of William Coffin in Concord, Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Coffin

This ancestor line traces from Alwington, Devonshire, England (1336) to Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1726) across 15 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Coffin (1726–1815) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Concord, Merrimack, New Hampshire, 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 William 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.

William Coffin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Coffin PTP
1726–1815
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Judith Greenleaf PTP
1692–1772
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Abigail Somerby PTP
1669–1713
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

William Coffin's Descendants

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William Coffin PTP 1726–1815