YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Priscilla H Coffin 1839–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Dec 1839

Birth Location: Jay, Indiana, United States

Death Date: 9 Aug 1928

Death Location: Monmouth, Polk, Oregon, USA

Father: Jesse Coffin

Mother: Harriet Goodson

Spouse(s): James Dewitt

Children(s): Mary Dewitt, James Dewitt, Sarah Dewitt, Margaret Dewitt, Laura Dewitt, Martha Dewitt, Jesse Dewitt, N Dewitt

In 1839, Priscilla H Coffin entered the world in Jay, Indiana, United States, born to Jesse Greenberry Coffin And Harriet L Goodson. Priscilla H Coffin married James Porter Dewitt, and had children including Emily Dewitt, Gwendolyn A Dewitt, James Franklin Dewitt, Jesse Porter Dewitt, Laura Augusta Dewitt, Margaret Priscilla Dewitt, Martha Ellen Dewitt, Mary Mariah Dewitt, Matthew Dewitt, N M Dewitt, Sarah J L Dewitt. Priscilla H Coffin passed away in 1928 in Monmouth, Polk, Oregon, USA.

Find more search results for Priscilla Coffin
PC

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1839, Priscilla H Coffin entered the world in Jay, Indiana, United States, born to Jesse Greenberry Coffin And Harriet L Goodson.
  • Priscilla H Coffin married James Porter Dewitt, and had children including Emily Dewitt, Gwendolyn A Dewitt, James Franklin Dewitt, Jesse Porter Dewitt, Laura Augusta Dewitt, Margaret Priscilla Dewitt, Martha Ellen Dewitt, Mary Mariah Dewitt, Matthew Dewitt, N M Dewitt, Sarah J L Dewitt.
  • Priscilla H Coffin passed away in 1928 in Monmouth, Polk, Oregon, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Priscilla Coffin's Ancestors

Self
Priscilla Coffin
1839–1928
Birth Place: Jay, Indiana, United States
Parents
Jesse Greenberry Coffin
1805–1868
Montgomery Co., Virginia
Harriet (L.) Goodson
1818–1906
North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
William Coffin
1771–1846
New Garden, Guilford, North Carolina
Mary (Elizabeth Duncan Coffin) DNA
1776–1826
, Fauquier Co., Virginia
Bennett Goodson
1790–1865
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Libni Coffin
1745–1844
Hepsibah Starbuck
1749–
John Duncan
1741–1833
Elizabeth Holtzclaw
1745–1818
Solomon Goodson
1775–1830
Hannah Forkam
1782–1805
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Coffin
1720–1803
Priscilla Paddock
1722–1803
Joseph Starbuck
1723–1760
Ruth Macy
1723–1760
John* Duncan
1730–1788
Dinah* Bradford
1726–1768
Johann Holtzclau
1707–1750
Katherine Russell
1713–
Amandus Goodson
1750–1825

Priscilla Coffin's Descendants

1.
PC
Priscilla (H) Coffin (21 Dec 1839–9 Aug 1928) m. James (Porter) Dewitt (11 October 1833–14 February 1899)
  1. 1. Mary (Mariah) Dewitt 1859–1909 m. John (A) Pitcher 1857–1931
    1. 1. S. (L.) Pitcher 1879–
    2. 2. James (Franklin "Frank") Pitcher 1886–1967 m. Helene (Louise) Wegner 1880–1921 m. Daisey (E) Hughes 1887–1975
      1. 1. John (Henry) Pitcher 1906–
      2. 2. Jess (F) Pitcher 1908–
      3. 3. Orval (A) Pitcher 1911–
      4. 4. Otha (R) Pitcher 1920–
      5. 5. Mary Stogdill 1914–1992 m. Clive (Morgan) Stogdill 1911–1993
        1. 1. Morgan Stogdill 1938–2011
        2. 2. Janice Maloney 1936–2014
        3. 3. Douglas (Eugene) Stogdill 1944–2012
        4. 4. Thomas (Vern) Stogdill 1943–2001
        5. 5. Shirley (Elaine) Stogdill 1935– m. Larry (Earnest) Smith 1936–1993
  2. 2. James (Franklin) Dewitt 1858–1944
  3. 3. Sarah (J L) Dewitt 1867–1940
  4. 4. Margaret (Priscilla) Dewitt 1869–1951
  5. 5. Laura (Augusta) Dewitt 1875–1959
  6. 6. Martha (Ellen) Dewitt 1878–
  7. 7. Jesse (Porter) Dewitt 1880–1960
  8. 8. N (M) Dewitt 1873–

Priscilla Coffin's Timeline

2 Records

1839
21 Dec 1839
Birth of Priscilla H Coffin in Jay, Indiana, United States
Jay, Indiana, United States
1928
9 Aug 1928
Age 89
Death of Priscilla H Coffin in Monmouth, Polk, Oregon, USA
Monmouth, Polk, Oregon, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Dec 1839
    Event Place: Jay, Indiana, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Aug 1928
    Event Place: Monmouth, Polk, Oregon, USA

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE