YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

William Coffey 1879–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Feb 1879

Birth Location: Wayne Co., Kentucky

Death Date: 29 Nov 1942

Death Location: McCreary County, Kentucky

Father: Richard Coffey

Mother: Catherine Jones

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

William Coffey was born in 1879 in Wayne Co., Kentucky, the child of Richard Henderson Coffey And Catherine C Jones. In 1880, William Coffey resided in Sinking, Wayne, Kentucky, USA. In 1900, William Coffey resided in Sinking, Wayne, Kentucky, USA. William Coffey passed away in 1942 in McCreary County, Kentucky.

Find more search results for William Coffey
WC

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:
A
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

  • William Coffey was born in 1879 in Wayne Co., Kentucky, the child of Richard Henderson Coffey And Catherine C Jones.
  • In 1880, William Coffey resided in Sinking, Wayne, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1900, William Coffey resided in Sinking, Wayne, Kentucky, USA.
  • William Coffey passed away in 1942 in McCreary County, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Coffey's Ancestors

Self
William Coffey
1879–1942
Birth Place: Wayne Co., Kentucky
Parents
Richard Henderson Coffey
1843–1920
Wayne, KY, USA
Catherine (C.) Jones
1840–1901
Wayne Co., Kentucky
Grandparents
Nelson Coffey
1811–1878
North Carolina
Kezziah ((Kissie) R.) Watters
1810–1885
Wayne, Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
James Coffey
1790–1892
Sarah Sumpter
1792–1869
Elijah Watters
1756–1850
Nancy Rhue
1763–1829
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Reuben Coffey
1759–1842
Mildred Morris
1759–1842
James Sumpter
1759–1830
Nancy Jinkins
–1857

William Coffey's Timeline

4 Records

1879
28 Feb 1879
Birth of William Coffey in Wayne Co., Kentucky
Wayne Co., Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 1
William Coffey resided here in Sinking, Wayne, Kentucky, USA
Sinking, Wayne, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 21
William Coffey resided here in Sinking, Wayne, Kentucky, USA
Sinking, Wayne, Kentucky, USA
1942
29 Nov 1942
Age 63
Death of William Coffey in McCreary County, Kentucky
McCreary County, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1879
    Event Place: Wayne Co., Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sinking, Wayne, Kentucky; Roll: 445; Family History Film: 1254445; Page: 570A; Enumeration District: 110; Image: 0731
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sinking, Wayne, Kentucky; Roll: 554; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0130; FHL microfilm: 1240554

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Sinking, Wayne, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sinking, Wayne, Kentucky; Roll: 445; Family History Film: 1254445; Page: 570A; Enumeration District: 110; Image: 0731

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sinking, Wayne, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sinking, Wayne, Kentucky; Roll: 554; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0130; FHL microfilm: 1240554

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Nov 1942
    Event Place: McCreary County, Kentucky

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