Ancestral Trails Genealogy ~ Life in the Past Lane

Anne Coffin¹

F, #108254, b. 15 December 1730, d. 24 June 1807

Pedigree

Father

William Coffin¹ b. 1 Dec 1699, d. Jun 1775

Mother

Anna Holmes of Boston¹ d. Aug 1775

Relationship

2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

12 Sep 2017

Birth*

Anne Coffin was born on 15 December 1730 in Boston, Massachusetts

.¹

She was the daughter of William Coffin and Anna Holmes of Boston.¹

Marriage*

Anne Coffin married Gilbert Deblois on 17 February 1750.¹

Death*

Anne Coffin died on 24 June 1807, at age 76.¹

Family: Anne Coffin and Gilbert Deblois

Citations

[S2499] W.S. Appleton, Gatherings Toward a Genealogy of the Coffin Family (Boston; reprinted in 1984 by the Amundsen Publishing Co., Decorah, Iowa: David Clapp & Son, 1896). Hereinafter cited as Gatherings Toward a Genealogy of the Coffin Family.

Anne Coffin¹

F, #108284, b. 22 January 1739

Pedigree

Father

Gayer Coffin¹ b. 24 May 1709

Relationship

2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Last Edited

13 Sep 2017

Birth*

Anne Coffin was born on 22 January 1739 in Boston, Massachusetts

.¹

She was the daughter of Gayer Coffin.¹

Marriage*

Anne Coffin married James Caruthers on 5 January 1760.¹

Family: Anne Coffin and James Caruthers

Citations

[S2499] W.S. Appleton, Gatherings Toward a Genealogy of the Coffin Family (Boston; reprinted in 1984 by the Amundsen Publishing Co., Decorah, Iowa: David Clapp & Son, 1896). Hereinafter cited as Gatherings Toward a Genealogy of the Coffin Family.

Annie Coffin¹

F, #103722, b. circa 1853, d. 18 October 1888

Pedigree

Father

Benjamin Elisha Coffin² b. 29 Jan 1801

Mother

Caroline Sterns² b. c 1814, d. 27 Apr 1896

Relationship

2nd cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Braddock & Ellen Whywall
Descendants of John Clark & Elizabeth Hannah Braddock
Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember (#1)
Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember (#2)
Descendants of Richard Whewall & Elena Cook
Descendants of William Whieldon & Elizabeth

Last Edited

31 Dec 2018

Birth*

Annie Coffin was born circa 1853 in Savage Harbour, Kings County, Prince Edward Island

.¹

She was the daughter of Benjamin Elisha Coffin and Caroline Sterns.²

Marriage*

Annie Coffin married James Richard Clark, son of George Joseph Clark and Margaret Mutch, on 16 March 1875. In Rocklin House, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.^1,3

Death*

Annie Coffin died on 18 October 1888.¹

Burial*

She was buried in St. John's United Church Cemetery, Mount Stewart, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.⁴

Children of Annie Coffin and James Richard Clark

Greta Love Clark¹ b. 1876, d. 2 Jun 1876
Ella May Clark¹ b. 30 Jul 1877
Alice F. Clark⁵ b. 1879
Florence Addie Clark⁵ b. 1 Jun 1879
Jim John Clark¹ b. c 1880
Minnie Alice Clark⁶ b. 27 Jun 1881
Freeman Clark¹ b. 17 May 1885, d. c 1970
Lewis Henry Davis Clark¹ b. 9 Dec 1887

Citations

[S2317] Marion Clark, "Marion Clark, personal communication," e-mail message to David A. Walker. Hereinafter cited as "Marion Clark, personal communication."
[S2354] Fulton Underhay, online http://www.islandregister.com. (PEI), downloaded May 2006, Page 8.
[S8917] Barry MacLean, "Descendants of Francis Clark & Janet Galloway" (http://www.islandregister.com/clark1.html). . Hereinafter cited as "Descendants of Francis Clark & Janet Galloway."
[S11963] Cemetery Transcript, Mount Stewart, St. John's United People's Cemetery, transcription, Library of Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
[S8575] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, St. John's United Church, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 28, (24 December 1883). Hereinafter cited as PARO Baptismal Index.
[S8574] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, St. John's United Church, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Pages 28, (24 December 1883). Hereinafter cited as PARO Baptismal Index.

Annie Coffin¹

F, #110329, b. 8 December 1894

Pedigree

Father

Artemas William Coffin¹ b. 12 Oct 1865, d. 18 Apr 1952

Mother

Margaret Agnes McLaughlin¹ b. 2 Jul 1868, d. 23 Feb 1937

Relationship

4th cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

21 Dec 2018

Birth*

Annie Coffin was born on 8 December 1894 in Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

She was the daughter of Artemas William Coffin and Margaret Agnes McLaughlin.¹

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Annie Coffin was enumerated on the census of 26 April 1901 in the household of Artemas Coffin, as a daughter, in Lot 37, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

. Enumerated in the household of Artemas Coffin (age 35) were his wife Agnes McLaughlin (age 33), their daughter Annie (age 7), his mother Mary Coffin (age 61), now widowed. Artemas was a farmer. Artemas and his mother were Presbyterian. Agnes and Annie were Catholic.¹

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Annie Coffin was enumerated on the census of 10 June 1911 in the household of Artemas Coffin, as a daughter, in Lot 37, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

. Enumerated in the household of Artemas Coffin (age 47) were his wife Agnes McLaughlin (age 39), their daughter Annie (age 7), their son James (age 4), his mother Mary Coffin (age 72) and his aunt Fanny Anderson (age 93). Artemas was a farmer. Artemas, his mother and aunt were Presbyterian. Agnes and the children were Catholic.²

Citations

[S13584] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 37, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, of Artemas Coffin household #54, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 37, Queens County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 6. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S13585] 1911 Canada Census, Lot 37, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, of Artemas Coffin household #23, 10 June 1911, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 37, Queens County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-20326 to T-20460, Page 3. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Apphia Coffin¹

F, #108362, b. 4 September 1704, d. 14 July 1706

Pedigree

Father

Peter Coffin¹ b. 27 Jul 1667, d. 19 Jan 1747

Mother

Apphia Dole¹ d. 14 Apr 1725

Relationship

2nd cousin 8 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

16 Sep 2017

Birth*

Apphia Coffin was born on 4 September 1704 in Newbury, Massachusetts

.¹

She was the daughter of Peter Coffin and Apphia Dole.¹

Death*

Apphia Coffin died on 14 July 1706, at age 1 year, 10 months and 10 days, in Newbury, Massachusetts

.¹

Citations

[S2499] W.S. Appleton, Gatherings Toward a Genealogy of the Coffin Family (Boston; reprinted in 1984 by the Amundsen Publishing Co., Decorah, Iowa: David Clapp & Son, 1896), page 5. Hereinafter cited as Gatherings Toward a Genealogy of the Coffin Family.

Apphia Coffin¹

F, #108363, b. 9 May 1707

Pedigree

Father

Peter Coffin¹ b. 27 Jul 1667, d. 19 Jan 1747

Mother

Apphia Dole¹ d. 14 Apr 1725

Relationship

2nd cousin 8 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

16 Sep 2017

Birth*

Apphia Coffin was born on 9 May 1707 in Newbury, Massachusetts

.¹

She was the daughter of Peter Coffin and Apphia Dole.¹

Marriage*

Apphia Coffin married Benjamin Jaques of Newbury on 20 May 1725.¹

Family: Apphia Coffin and Benjamin Jaques of Newbury

Citations

[S2499] W.S. Appleton, Gatherings Toward a Genealogy of the Coffin Family (Boston; reprinted in 1984 by the Amundsen Publishing Co., Decorah, Iowa: David Clapp & Son, 1896), page 5. Hereinafter cited as Gatherings Toward a Genealogy of the Coffin Family.

Artemas William Coffin¹

M, #110324, b. 12 October 1865, d. 18 April 1952

Pedigree

Father

Elisha K. Coffin¹ b. 18 May 1820, d. 14 Apr 1892

Mother

Mary May Jane Coffin¹ b. 17 Feb 1840, d. 30 Dec 1914

Relationship

3rd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

23 Dec 2018

Name-Com

Artemas William Coffin is commonly known as Artemas Coffin.²

Birth*

He was born on 12 October 1865 in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island

.¹

He was the son of Elisha K. Coffin and Mary May Jane Coffin.¹

Baptism

Artemas William Coffin was baptized on 20 February 1866 in Trinity United Church (First Methodist), Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island

; the officiating clergyman was Rev. M. Richey.¹

Marriage*

He married Margaret Agnes McLaughlin, daughter of Daniel McLaughlin and Jane McAuley, on 26 February 1900. In Prince Edward Island, Canada

. Artemas was a bachelor, living in Mount Stewart. Agnes was a spinster, living in Mount Stewart.³

Census HeadHousehold*

Artemas Coffin was head of the household in the census of 26 April 1901 in Lot 37, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 10 June 1911 in Lot 37, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 1921 in Lot 37, Mount Stewart, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

. Enumerated in the household of Artemas Coffin (age 55) were his wife Agnes McLaughlin (age 53), their son James (age 13). Artemas was a farmer. Artemas and his Presbyterian. Agnes and James were Catholic.⁶

Death*

He died on 18 April 1952, at age 86, in residence, Mount Stewart, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.²

Burial*

He was buried in St. Andrews Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Andrews, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.⁷

Children of Artemas William Coffin and Margaret Agnes McLaughlin

Annie Coffin⁴ b. 8 Dec 1894
James Coffin⁵ b. Apr 1907

Citations

[S13580] Baptismal record, Artemas William Coffin, Trinity United (First Methodist) Church Records, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Record Book Number 2; Record Book Page 123, (20 February 1866). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal record.
[S13583] Death Record, Artemas Coffin entry. PARO, RG19/s2/ss6; Death Registration Books, 1952; Entry Number 1499. Hereinafter cited as Death Record.
[S13582] Artemas William Coffin & Agnes McLaughlin, (26 February 1900), Marriage Record, RG19, Series 3, Subseries 4 , Marriage License, 1900. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.
[S13584] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 37, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, of Artemas Coffin household #54, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 37, Queens County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 6. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S13585] 1911 Canada Census, Lot 37, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, of Artemas Coffin household #23, 10 June 1911, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 37, Queens County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-20326 to T-20460, Page 3. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S13586] 1921 Canada Census, Lot 37, Mount Stewart, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, of Artemas Coffin household #91, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 103; Census Place: Mount Stewart, Queens County, Prince Edward Island; Page 8. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S2354] Fulton Underhay, online http://www.islandregister.com. (PEI), downloaded May 2006, Page 28.

Arthur Coffin¹

M, #95374, b. 21 August 1837, d. 27 May 1860

Pedigree

Father

Charles G. Coffin¹ b. 23 Oct 1801, d. 13 Apr 1882

Mother

Eliza McArthur¹

Relationship

5th cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

25 Sep 2006

Birth*

Arthur Coffin was born on 21 August 1837.¹

He was the son of Charles G. Coffin and Eliza McArthur.¹

Death*

Arthur Coffin died on 27 May 1860, at age 22.¹

Citations

[S2468] Will Gardner, The Coffin Saga ~ Nantucket's Story, from Settlement to Summer Visitors (Nantucket Island, Massachusetts: Whaling Museum Publications, 1949). Hereinafter cited as The Coffin Saga.

Capt. Bartlett Coffin¹

M, #94570, d. September 1793

Pedigree

Relationship

7th great-grandfather of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Ancestors of David Arthur Walker

Last Edited

9 Aug 2017

Marriage*

Capt. Bartlett Coffin married Judith Bunker.¹

Death*

Capt. Bartlett Coffin died in September 1793, in Nantucket, Massachusetts

.²

Child of Capt. Bartlett Coffin and Judith Bunker

Rebecca Coffin+¹

Citations

[S2351] My Father's Shoes - Our Coffin Story, Ross Coffin, compiler, (North Gower: Self published, 2006). Hereinafter cited as My Father's Shoes - Our Coffin Story.
[S2482] The Massachusetts Magazine - Magazine Marriage & Death Notices 1789-1796, Cj. Stevens, compiler, (New Orleans: Polyanthos, 1978), Page 179. Hereinafter cited as The Massachusetts Magazine - Magazine Marriage & Death Notices 1789-1796.

Benjamin Coffin¹

M, #94399, b. 20 October 1772, d. 14 September 1863

Pedigree

Father

Capt. Elisha Coffin Sr.¹ b. 21 Mar 1740, d. 29 Oct 1785

Mother

Eunice Myrick¹ b. 30 Jun 1738, d. 19 Jan 1814

Relationship

4th great-grandfather of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Ancestors of David Arthur Walker
Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

21 Dec 2018

Birth*

Benjamin Coffin was born on 20 October 1772 in Nantucket, Massuchusetts

; his baptism record shows a birth date of 2 October 1771.^2,3

He was the son of Capt. Elisha Coffin Sr. and Eunice Myrick.¹

Baptism

Benjamin Coffin was baptized in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, 46.355952,-63.124992

; the officiating clergyman was T. Desbrisay.⁴

Marriage License*

Benjamin Coffin and Catherine Sanderson obtained a marriage license on 6 October 1793. Fee paid 10 pounds. Catherine's surname was spelled Saunders, not Sanderson, on the license.⁵

Marriage*

Benjamin Coffin married Catherine Sanderson, daughter of Charles Sanderson and Margaret Mayne, on 22 October 1794. In Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island

.^1,6

Death*

Benjamin Coffin died on 14 September 1863, at age 90, in Savage Harbour, Prince Edward Island

.^3,6

Children of Benjamin Coffin and Catherine Sanderson

Mary Coffin⁷ b. 19 Apr 1792
Margaret Coffin+¹ b. 16 Sep 1794, d. 1870
Elisha Coffin⁸ b. 5 Nov 1801
Joseph Coffin⁹ b. 27 Dec 1803
Benjamin B. Coffin⁶ b. 20 Nov 1805, d. 7 May 1858
Elizabeth Coffin¹⁰ b. 29 Nov 1805
Jane Coffin+¹¹ b. 6 Sep 1809, d. a 1849

Citations

[S425] Ed. Orlo Jones and Doris Haslam, An Island Refuge, Loyalists and Disbanded Troops on the Island of Saint John (Prince Edward Island, Canada: UELAC - Abegweit Branch, 1983). Hereinafter cited as An Island Refuge.
[S425] Ed. Orlo Jones and Doris Haslam, An Island Refuge, Loyalists and Disbanded Troops on the Island of Saint John (Prince Edward Island, Canada: UELAC - Abegweit Branch, 1983), page 73-74. Hereinafter cited as An Island Refuge.
[S2308] LDS - Family Group Record - Elisha Coffin, online http://www.familysearch.org. Hereinafter cited as LDS - Family Group Record - Elisha Coffin.
[S13222] Baptismal Record, St. Paul's Anglican Church Records, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Book 3, Page 22. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
[S3878] Marriage License - Benjamin Coffin and Catherine Sanderson, Benjamin Coffin and Catherine Sanderson marriage, 6 October 1793, PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.23533,-63.12547. R.G. 19 Vital Statistics, Series 3 Marriage Records, Subseries Marriage Licenses Book 1787-1805.
[S2354] Fulton Underhay, online http://www.islandregister.com. (PEI), downloaded May 2006.
[S2354] Fulton Underhay, online http://www.islandregister.com. (PEI), downloaded May 2006, Page 4.
[S13223] Baptismal Record, St. Paul's Anglican Church Records, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Book 3, Page 55. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
[S13225] Baptismal Record, St. Paul's Anglican Church Records, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Book 3, Page 63. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
[S13224] Baptismal Record, St. Paul's Anglican Church Records, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Book 3, Page 75. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
[S2354] Fulton Underhay, online http://www.islandregister.com. (PEI), downloaded May 2006, Page 21.

Benjamin Coffin¹

M, #94405, b. 16 November 1718, d. 28 December 1793

Pedigree

Father

James Coffin² b. 9 Jul 1664, d. 2 Oct 1741

Mother

Ruth Gardner²

Relationship

6th great-grandfather of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Ancestors of David Arthur Walker
Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

9 Aug 2017

Birth*

Benjamin Coffin was born on 16 November 1718 in Nantucket Island, Massachusetts

.²

He was the son of James Coffin and Ruth Gardner.²

(First) Marriage*

Benjamin Coffin married first Rebecca Coffin, daughter of Capt. Bartlett Coffin and Judith Bunker, on 22 March 1738/39.^1,3

(Second) Marriage*

Benjamin Coffin married second Hannah Bunker, daughter of Jabez Bunker and Hannah, on 3 April 1766.⁴

Death*

Benjamin Coffin died on 28 December 1793, at age 75.²

Children of Benjamin Coffin and Rebecca Coffin

Capt. Elisha Coffin Sr.+¹ b. 21 Mar 1740, d. 29 Oct 1785
Rebekah Coffin³ b. 21 Feb 1741
Benjamin Coffin Jr.³ b. 1 Sep 1744, d. Jan 1794
Lurana Coffin³ b. 1 Sep 1746
Susanna Coffin³ b. 25 Aug 1748
Seth Coffin³ b. 25 Jun 1753

Family: Benjamin Coffin and Hannah Bunker

Citations

[S425] Ed. Orlo Jones and Doris Haslam, An Island Refuge, Loyalists and Disbanded Troops on the Island of Saint John (Prince Edward Island, Canada: UELAC - Abegweit Branch, 1983). Hereinafter cited as An Island Refuge.
[S2351] My Father's Shoes - Our Coffin Story, Ross Coffin, compiler, (North Gower: Self published, 2006). Hereinafter cited as My Father's Shoes - Our Coffin Story.
[S2475] Alexander Starbuck, The History of Nantucket ~ County, Island and Town Including Genealogies of First Settlers (Salem, Massachusetts: Higginson Books, 1924/1992), Page 715. Hereinafter cited as The History of Nantucket ~ County, Island and Town Including Genealogies of First Settlers.
[S2475] Alexander Starbuck, The History of Nantucket ~ County, Island and Town Including Genealogies of First Settlers (Salem, Massachusetts: Higginson Books, 1924/1992), Page 704. Hereinafter cited as The History of Nantucket ~ County, Island and Town Including Genealogies of First Settlers.

Benjamin Coffin¹

M, #95162, b. 23 August 1683

Pedigree

Father

Lieutenant John Coffin¹ b. 20 Oct 1647, d. 5 Sep 1711

Mother

Deborah Austin¹ d. 4 Feb 1718

Relationship

1st cousin 9 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

4 Oct 2006

Birth*

Benjamin Coffin was born on 23 August 1683 in on Nantucket, Massachusetts

.^1,2

He was the son of Lieutenant John Coffin and Deborah Austin.¹

Citations

[S2468] Will Gardner, The Coffin Saga ~ Nantucket's Story, from Settlement to Summer Visitors (Nantucket Island, Massachusetts: Whaling Museum Publications, 1949). Hereinafter cited as The Coffin Saga.
[S2475] Alexander Starbuck, The History of Nantucket ~ County, Island and Town Including Genealogies of First Settlers (Salem, Massachusetts: Higginson Books, 1924/1992), Page 702.. Hereinafter cited as The History of Nantucket ~ County, Island and Town Including Genealogies of First Settlers.

Benjamin Coffin¹

M, #95212, b. 28 August 1683

Pedigree

Father

Hon. James Coffin¹ b. 12 Aug 1640, d. 28 Jul 1720

Mother

Mary Severans¹ b. 5 Aug 1645, d. 28 Jul 1720

Relationship

7th great-granduncle of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

23 Sep 2006

Birth*

Benjamin Coffin was born on 28 August 1683 in Nantucket, Massachusetts

.¹

He was the son of Hon. James Coffin and Mary Severans.¹

Citations

[S2468] Will Gardner, The Coffin Saga ~ Nantucket's Story, from Settlement to Summer Visitors (Nantucket Island, Massachusetts: Whaling Museum Publications, 1949). Hereinafter cited as The Coffin Saga.

Benjamin Coffin¹

M, #95234, b. 3 June 1705, d. 3 November 1780

Pedigree

Father

Nathaniel Coffin¹ b. 1671, d. 29 Aug 1721

Mother

Damaris Gayer¹

Relationship

1st cousin 8 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember (#1)
Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember (#2)

Last Edited

25 Sep 2006

Birth*

Benjamin Coffin was born on 3 June 1705 in Nantucket Island, Massachusetts

.¹

He was the son of Nathaniel Coffin and Damaris Gayer.¹

Marriage*

Benjamin Coffin married Jedida Hussey, daughter of Bachelor Hussey and Abigail, on 1 February 1726.¹

Marriage*

Benjamin Coffin married Deborah Macy, daughter of Thomas Macy and Deborah Coffin, on 29 April 1762.¹

Death*

Benjamin Coffin died on 3 November 1780, at age 75.¹

Children of Benjamin Coffin and Jedida Hussey

Reuben Coffin¹ b. 21 Jan 1727, d. 26 Sep 1804
Nathaniel Coffin¹ b. 27 Jan 1729, d. 26 Sep 1804
William Coffin¹ b. 13 Dec 1730, d. 20 Sep 1816
Benjamin Coffin Jr.¹ b. 26 Sep 1732, d. 9 Dec 1789
Micajah Coffin+¹ b. 18 Aug 1734, d. 25 May 1827
Abigail Coffin¹ b. 24 Oct 1736, d. 31 Aug 1758
Joseph Coffin¹ b. 25 Dec 1738, d. 11 Jan 1739
Anna Coffin¹ b. 28 Jun 1740
Seth Coffin¹ b. 31 May 1742, d. 10 Jan 1816
Paul Coffin¹ b. 21 Nov 1744, d. 13 May 1828
Elihu Coffin¹ b. 4 Oct 1746, d. 30 Jun 1825
Isaiah Coffin¹ b. 8 Dec 1748, d. 8 May 1749
Abraham Coffin¹ b. 5 Sep 1750
Abner Coffin¹ b. 28 Mar 1753, d. 15 Feb 1802
Infant Coffin¹ b. 15 Mar 1755

Children of Benjamin Coffin and Deborah Macy

stillborn Coffin¹ b. 28 Aug 1763
Isaac Coffin¹ b. 1 Sep 1764, d. 24 Jan 1842
Thomas Coffin+¹ b. 5 Sep 1766, d. 16 Feb 1815
Deborah Coffin¹ b. 25 Aug 1768, d. 18 Jan 1808

Citations

[S2468] Will Gardner, The Coffin Saga ~ Nantucket's Story, from Settlement to Summer Visitors (Nantucket Island, Massachusetts: Whaling Museum Publications, 1949). Hereinafter cited as The Coffin Saga.

Benjamin Coffin¹

M, #97023

Pedigree

Last Edited

7 Nov 2009

Marriage*

Benjamin Coffin married Unus Coffin on 29 January 1828. Benjamin Coffin /B/ and Unus Coffin /S/ both of Savage Harbour, by Robert Douglas Esq., J.P.¹

Family: Benjamin Coffin and Unus Coffin

Citations

[S3905] Marriage Record - Benjamin Coffin & Unus Coffin, PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.23533,-63.12547. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record - Benjamin Coffin & Unus Coffin.

Benjamin Coffin¹

M, #108286, b. 1744

Pedigree

Father

Gayer Coffin¹ b. 24 May 1709

Relationship

2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Last Edited

13 Sep 2017

Birth*

Benjamin Coffin was born in 1744 in Boston, Massachusetts

.¹

He was the son of Gayer Coffin.¹

Citations

[S2499] W.S. Appleton, Gatherings Toward a Genealogy of the Coffin Family (Boston; reprinted in 1984 by the Amundsen Publishing Co., Decorah, Iowa: David Clapp & Son, 1896). Hereinafter cited as Gatherings Toward a Genealogy of the Coffin Family.

Benjamin Coffin¹

M, #108343, b. 14 June 1710

Pedigree

Father

Stephen Coffin¹ b. 18 Aug 1664, d. 31 Aug 1725

Mother

Sarah Atkinson¹ d. 20 Jan 1725

Relationship

2nd cousin 8 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

13 Sep 2017

Birth*

Benjamin Coffin was born on 14 June 1710 in Newbury, Massachusetts

.¹

He was the son of Stephen Coffin and Sarah Atkinson.¹

Citations

[S2499] W.S. Appleton, Gatherings Toward a Genealogy of the Coffin Family (Boston; reprinted in 1984 by the Amundsen Publishing Co., Decorah, Iowa: David Clapp & Son, 1896), page 4. Hereinafter cited as Gatherings Toward a Genealogy of the Coffin Family.

Benjamin Coffin¹

M, #109960, b. 22 July 1806

Pedigree

Father

Andrew Coffin¹ b. 17 Jul 1774, d. 16 Dec 1853

Mother

Frances Sanderson¹ b. c 1777, d. 23 Aug 1844

Relationship

1st cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

7 Oct 2018

Birth*

Benjamin Coffin was born on 22 July 1806 in Prince Edward Island

; the baptismal record has a baptism date of 3 March 1806, so either the birth year or baptism year is incorrect.¹

He was the son of Andrew Coffin and Frances Sanderson.¹

Baptism

Benjamin Coffin was baptized in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, 46.355952,-63.124992

; the officiating clergyman was T. Desbrisay.¹

Citations

[S13221] Baptismal Record, St. Paul's Anglican Church Records, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Book 3, Page 83. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.

Benjamin Coffin¹

M, #109964, b. 28 March 1804

Pedigree

Father

Joseph Coffin¹ b. 14 Jul 1778, d. 1863

Mother

Isabella McKie¹ b. 1782, d. 13 Feb 1853

Relationship

1st cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

7 Oct 2018

Birth*

Benjamin Coffin was born on 28 March 1804.¹

He was the son of Joseph Coffin and Isabella McKie.¹

Baptism

Benjamin Coffin was baptized on 23 January 1805 in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, 46.355952,-63.124992

; the officiating clergyman was T. Desbrisay.¹

Citations

[S13226] Baptismal Record, St. Paul's Anglican Church Records, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Book 3, Page 72. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.

Benjamin B. Coffin¹

M, #107318, b. 20 November 1805, d. 7 May 1858

Pedigree

Father

Benjamin Coffin¹ b. 20 Oct 1772, d. 14 Sep 1863

Mother

Catherine Sanderson¹ b. c 1770, d. b 1818

Relationship

3rd great-granduncle of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

7 Oct 2018

Birth*

Benjamin B. Coffin was born on 20 November 1805 in Savage Harbour, Kings County, Prince Edward Island

.¹

He was the son of Benjamin Coffin and Catherine Sanderson.¹

Marriage*

Benjamin B. Coffin married Sarah Mary Louisa Holland, daughter of Frederick Braham Holland and Charlotte Elizabeth Guthe, on 18 September 1849. They were married by Rev. James Allen.¹

Death*

Benjamin B. Coffin died on 7 May 1858, at age 52, in Savage Harbour, Kings County, Prince Edward Island

.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Community Cemetery, West St. Peters, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.²

Family: Benjamin B. Coffin and Sarah Mary Louisa Holland

Citations

[S2354] Fulton Underhay, online http://www.islandregister.com. (PEI), downloaded May 2006.
[S11391] Cemetery Transcripts, Community Cemetery, West St. Peters, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcription, Library of David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.

Benjamin D. Coffin¹

M, #110413, b. January 1889, d. 23 April 1889

Pedigree

Father

David Douglas Coffin¹ b. 23 May 1855, d. 18 Aug 1929

Mother

Emily Maria Douglas¹ b. c 1865, d. 1 Jan 1889

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

26 Dec 2018

Birth*

Benjamin D. Coffin was born in January 1889.¹

He was the son of David Douglas Coffin and Emily Maria Douglas.¹

Death*

Benjamin D. Coffin died on 23 April 1889.¹

(Interred) Burial

He was buried in the plot of David Coffin, in Community Cemetery, West St. Peters, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

Citations

[S11391] Cemetery Transcripts, Community Cemetery, West St. Peters, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcription, Library of David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.

Benjamin Douglas Coffin¹

M, #110419, b. 3 July 1896

Pedigree

Father

William Henry Coffin² b. 2 Mar 1870, d. 31 Oct 1947

Mother

Etta Harriett Douglas² b. 18 Aug 1874, d. 3 Oct 1955

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

27 Dec 2018

Birth*

Benjamin Douglas Coffin was born on 3 July 1896 in residence, Head of Hillsborough, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; the 1901 census has an incorrectly recorded birth year of 1897.¹

He was the son of William Henry Coffin and Etta Harriett Douglas.²

Baptism

Benjamin Douglas Coffin was baptized on 29 September 1896 in St. John's United Church, Mount Stewart, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; the officiating clergyman was Rev. A. Craise.¹

Name-Com

He is commonly known as Benjamin Coffin, in 1901.²

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

He was enumerated on the census of 26 April 1901 in the household of William Henry Coffin, as a son, in Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

. Enumerated in the household of Henry Coffin (age 31) were his wife Etta Douglas (age 26), their sons. Benjamin (age 4), Clarence (age 3) & Wilfred (age 1), and Henry's mother, Annabella Douglas (age 77). Henry was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.²

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

Douglas Coffin was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of William Henry Coffin, as a son, in Lot 38, Cherry Hill, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

. Enumerated in the household of Henry Coffin (age 41) were his wife Etta Douglas (age 36), their children, Douglas (age 14), Clarence (age 13), Wilfred (age 11), Harold (age 8), Clifford (age 6) & Marion (age 2) and Henry's mother, Annabella Douglas (age 88). Henry was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.³

Name-Com

Benjamin Douglas Coffin is commonly known as Douglas Coffin, in 1911.³

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

He was enumerated on the census of 4 June 1921 in the household of William Henry Coffin, as a son, in Cherry Hill, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

. Enumerated in the household of Henry Coffin (age 51) were his wife Etta Douglas (age 46), their children, Douglas (age 24), Wilfred (age 20), Harold (age 18), Clifford (age 16), Marion (age 12) & Willard (age 2). Henry, Douglas, Harold & Clifford were farmers. Wilfred was a labourer. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁴

Citations

[S13624] Baptismal Record, Benjamin Douglas Coffin, St. John's United Church Records, Mount Stewart, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Book 2, Page 18. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
[S13622] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, of Henry W. Coffin household #55, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 6. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S13630] 1911 Canada Census, Cherry Hill, Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, of W. Henry Coffin household #12, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Cherry Hill, Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-20326 to T-20460, Page 1. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S13631] 1921 Canada Census, Lot 38, Cherry Hill, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, of Henry Coffin household #25, 4 June 1921, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 103; Census Place: Cherry Hill, Kings County, Prince Edward Island; Page 3. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Benjamin Elisha Coffin¹

M, #110461, b. 29 January 1801

Pedigree

Father

Elisha Coffin Jr.¹ b. 9 Oct 1763, d. 14 Sep 1851

Mother

Jane Robbins¹

Relationship

1st cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

31 Dec 2018

Birth*

Benjamin Elisha Coffin was born on 29 January 1801 in Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island

.²

He was the son of Elisha Coffin Jr. and Jane Robbins.¹

Marriage*

Benjamin Elisha Coffin married Caroline Sterns, daughter of Benjamin Stearns and Mehitabel Symonds.³

Child of Benjamin Elisha Coffin and Caroline Sterns

Annie Coffin+³ b. c 1853, d. 18 Oct 1888

Citations

[S2354] Fulton Underhay, online http://www.islandregister.com. (PEI), downloaded May 2006, Page 2.
[S2354] Fulton Underhay, online http://www.islandregister.com. (PEI), downloaded May 2006, Page 2, 8.
[S2354] Fulton Underhay, online http://www.islandregister.com. (PEI), downloaded May 2006, Page 8.

Benjamin Coffin Jr.¹

M, #95264, b. 26 September 1732, d. 9 December 1789

Pedigree

Father

Benjamin Coffin¹ b. 3 Jun 1705, d. 3 Nov 1780

Mother

Jedida Hussey¹ d. 6 Aug 1759

Relationship

2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

24 Sep 2006

Birth*

Benjamin Coffin Jr. was born on 26 September 1732.¹

He was the son of Benjamin Coffin and Jedida Hussey.¹

Biographical Note*

Benjamin and Seth moved to New Garden, Guilford County, North Carolina, before the Revolutionary War, in October 1773. Benjamin had a family oif six, and Seth a family of three. Later many of the families moved to Indiana.¹

Death*

Benjamin Coffin Jr. died on 9 December 1789, at age 57.¹

Citations

[S2468] Will Gardner, The Coffin Saga ~ Nantucket's Story, from Settlement to Summer Visitors (Nantucket Island, Massachusetts: Whaling Museum Publications, 1949). Hereinafter cited as The Coffin Saga.

Benjamin Coffin Jr.¹

M, #95437, b. 1 September 1744, d. January 1794

Pedigree

Father

Benjamin Coffin¹ b. 16 Nov 1718, d. 28 Dec 1793

Mother

Rebecca Coffin¹

Relationship

5th great-granduncle of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

16 Oct 2006

Birth*

Benjamin Coffin Jr. was born on 1 September 1744.¹

He was the son of Benjamin Coffin and Rebecca Coffin.¹

Marriage*

Benjamin Coffin Jr. married Judith Macy, daughter of Francis Macy and Judith, on 4 February 1773.¹

Death*

Benjamin Coffin Jr. died in January 1794, at age 49, in Nantucket, Massachusetts

.²

Family: Benjamin Coffin Jr. and Judith Macy

Citations

[S2475] Alexander Starbuck, The History of Nantucket ~ County, Island and Town Including Genealogies of First Settlers (Salem, Massachusetts: Higginson Books, 1924/1992), Page 715. Hereinafter cited as The History of Nantucket ~ County, Island and Town Including Genealogies of First Settlers.
[S2482] The Massachusetts Magazine - Magazine Marriage & Death Notices 1789-1796, Cj. Stevens, compiler, (New Orleans: Polyanthos, 1978). Hereinafter cited as The Massachusetts Magazine - Magazine Marriage & Death Notices 1789-1796.

Benoni Coffin¹

M, #95411

Pedigree

Father

James Coffin¹ b. 9 Jul 1664, d. 2 Oct 1741

Relationship

6th great-granduncle of David Arthur Walker

Last Edited

3 Oct 2006

Benoni Coffin was the son of James Coffin.¹

Citations

[S2475] Alexander Starbuck, The History of Nantucket ~ County, Island and Town Including Genealogies of First Settlers (Salem, Massachusetts: Higginson Books, 1924/1992). Hereinafter cited as The History of Nantucket ~ County, Island and Town Including Genealogies of First Settlers.

Bertha May Coffin¹

F, #110408, b. 26 December 1898

Pedigree

Father

David Douglas Coffin² b. 23 May 1855, d. 18 Aug 1929

Mother

Priscilla May Coffin² b. 21 Jun 1872, d. 12 Aug 1907

Relationship

4th cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

26 Dec 2018

Name-Com

Bertha May Coffin is commonly known as Bertha Coffin.^2,3

Birth*

She was born on 26 December 1898 in residence, Head of Hillsborough, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.^1,2

She was the daughter of David Douglas Coffin and Priscilla May Coffin.²

Baptism

Bertha May Coffin was baptized on 3 September 1899 in St. John's United Church, Mount Stewart, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; the officiating clergyman was Rev. A. Craise.¹

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 24 April 1901 in the household of David Douglas Coffin, as a daughter, in Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

. Enumerated in the household of David D. Coffin (age 45) were his second wife, Priscilla Coffin (age 28), son by his first marriage to Emily Douglas, Alban (age 15), children by his second marriage to Priscilla, Linda (age 3), Bertha (age 2) and Ida (age 5 months). David was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.²

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Bertha Coffin was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of David Douglas Coffin, as a daughter, in Lot 38, Head of Hillsborough, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

. Enumerated in the household of David D. Coffin, now widowed, (age 54) were his children by his second wife, Ralph (age 7), Roy (age 6), Linda (age 13), Bertha (age 11), Ida (age 10), Ada (age 8) and Fannie (age 5). David was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.³

Citations

[S13614] Baptismal Record, Bertha May Coffin, St. John's United Church Records, Mount Stewart, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Book 2, Page 22. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
[S13612] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, of David D. Coffin household #44, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 4. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S13613] 1911 Canada Census, Head Hillsborough, Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, of David D. Coffin household #28, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Head Hillsborough, Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-20326 to T-20460, Page 3. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Bessie Eveline Coffin¹

F, #110374, b. circa 1872

Pedigree

Father

Erasmus F. Coffin¹ b. 26 Sep 1840, d. 14 Mar 1917

Mother

Mary Ann Anderson¹ b. c 1845, d. 28 May 1918

Relationship

3rd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

25 Dec 2018

Name-Com

Bessie Eveline Coffin is commonly known as Bessie Coffin.²

Birth*

She was born circa 1872 in Prince Edward Island

.^1,3

She was the daughter of Erasmus F. Coffin and Mary Ann Anderson.¹

Baptism

Bessie Eveline Coffin was baptized on 3 April 1872 in St. John's United Church, Mount Stewart, Queens County, Prince Edward Island

; the officiating clergyman was Rev. William Frame.¹

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Erasmus F. Coffin, as a daughter, in Lot 39, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

. Enumerated in the household of Erasmus Coffin (age 40), were his wife, Mary Anderson (age 36), their children, Etta Maria (age 11), Bessie (age 9), Herbert (age 4), Ernest (age 3), and Elizabeth Davidson (age 68), mother of Erasmus. Erasmus was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.³

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Bessie Coffin was enumerated on the census of 17 April 1891 in the household of Erasmus F. Coffin, as a daughter, in Lot 39, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

. Enumerated in the household of Erasmus Coffin (age 50), were his wife, Mary Anderson (age 46), their children, Etta (age 20), Bessie (age 19), Wesley (age 14), Ernest Leigh (age 12), James (age 8) and William (age 6). Erasmus was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.²

Citations

[S13595] Baptismal record, Bessie Eveline Coffin, St. John's United Church Records, Mount Stewart, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Record Book Number 2; Record Book Page 2, (3 April 1872). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal record.
[S13601] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 39, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, of Erasmus Coffin household #97, 17 April 1891, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 39, Kings County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reel T-6382, Page 22-23. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S13597] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 39, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, of Erasmus Coffin household #93, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 39, Kings County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reel C-13164, Page 23. Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Caroline Coffin¹

F, #110233, b. 14 April 1840

Pedigree

Father

Kemble Coffin² b. 2 Mar 1804, d. 12 Sep 1862

Mother

Ann Nancy Stearns² b. 17 Mar 1801, d. 21 Mar 1889

Relationship

2nd cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

14 Dec 2018

Birth*

Caroline Coffin was born on 14 April 1840.¹

She was the daughter of Kemble Coffin and Ann Nancy Stearns.²

Marriage*

Caroline Coffin married Robert Farquharson on 3 November 1860.¹

Child of Caroline Coffin and Robert Farquharson

Ida May Coffin Farquharson¹ b. 15 Mar 1864

Citations

[S2354] Fulton Underhay, online http://www.islandregister.com. (PEI), downloaded May 2006, Page 72.
[S2354] Fulton Underhay, online http://www.islandregister.com. (PEI), downloaded May 2006, Page 16.

Caroline Coffin¹

F, #110271, b. 18 May 1842

Pedigree

Father

James Coffin¹ b. 13 Apr 1803, d. 5 May 1854

Mother

Margaret Mary Helen Webster¹ b. 28 Oct 1819, d. 19 Aug 1911

Relationship

2nd cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

14 Dec 2018

Birth*

Caroline Coffin was born on 18 May 1842.¹

She was the daughter of James Coffin and Margaret Mary Helen Webster.¹

Citations

[S2354] Fulton Underhay, online http://www.islandregister.com. (PEI), downloaded May 2006, Page 9.

Caroline Mabel Coffin¹

F, #110291, b. 25 April 1886, d. 2 June 1963

Pedigree

Father

William Albert Coffin² b. 7 Jan 1854, d. 28 Mar 1927

Mother

Nancy Eva Coffin² b. 13 Feb 1857, d. 15 Apr 1892

Relationship

3rd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

19 Dec 2018

Name Variation

Caroline Mabel Coffin is also known as Mabel Carolina Coffin.²

Birth*

She was born on 25 April 1886 in Prince Edward Island, Canada

.^2,3

She was the daughter of William Albert Coffin and Nancy Eva Coffin.²

Baptism

Caroline Mabel Coffin was baptized on 26 August 1886 in St. John's United Church, Mount Stewart, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; the officiating clergyman was Rev. A.B. McLeod.¹

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 22 April 1891 in the household of William Albert Coffin, as a daughter, in Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

. Enumerated in the household of Albert Coffin (age 37) were his wife Anne Eva Coffin (age 35), their children Mabel Carolina (age 5) and William Russel (age 2). Albert was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.²

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Caroline Coffin was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of William Albert Coffin, as a daughter, in Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

. Enumerated in the household of Albert Coffin (age 47) were his second wife Grace MacDonald (age 40), his children by his first marriage, Ellen (age 17), Caroline (age 14) and William (age 12). Albert was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.³

Name-Com

Caroline Mabel Coffin is commonly known as Caroline Coffin, in 1901.³

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of William Albert Coffin, as a daughter, in Lot 38, Cherry Hill, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

. Enumerated in the household of Albert Coffin (age 57) were his second wife Grace MacDonald (age 53), his children by his first marriage, Maria (age 27), Mabel (age 25) and Russel (age 22). Albert was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁴

Name-Com

Caroline Mabel Coffin is commonly known as Mabel Coffin, in 1911.⁴

Marriage*

She married William S. Crawford.⁵

Death*

Caroline Mabel Coffin died on 2 June 1963, at age 77.⁵

Burial*

She was buried in Community Cemetery, West St. Peters, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.⁵

Family: Caroline Mabel Coffin and William S. Crawford

Citations

[S13545] Baptismal record, Caroline Mable Coffin, St. John's United Church Records, Mt. Stewart, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Record Book Number 2; Record Book Page 11, (26 aug 1886). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal record.
[S13544] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, of Albert Coffin household #121, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reel T-6381, Page 27. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S13547] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, of Albert W. Coffin household #56, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 6. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S13548] 1911 Canada Census, Cherry Hill, Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, household of Albert Coffin, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Cherry Hill, Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-20326 to T-20460, Page 2. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S11391] Cemetery Transcripts, Community Cemetery, West St. Peters, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcription, Library of David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.

Catharine Coffin¹

F, #95243, b. 23 June 1715, d. 14 October 1798

Pedigree

Father

Nathaniel Coffin¹ b. 1671, d. 29 Aug 1721

Mother

Damaris Gayer¹

Relationship

1st cousin 8 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

23 Sep 2006

Birth*

Catharine Coffin was born on 23 June 1715.¹

She was the daughter of Nathaniel Coffin and Damaris Gayer.¹

Marriage*

Catharine Coffin married Bathuel Gardner, son of Ruth Coffin.¹

Death*

Catharine Coffin died on 14 October 1798, at age 83.¹

Family: Catharine Coffin and Bathuel Gardner

Citations

[S2468] Will Gardner, The Coffin Saga ~ Nantucket's Story, from Settlement to Summer Visitors (Nantucket Island, Massachusetts: Whaling Museum Publications, 1949). Hereinafter cited as The Coffin Saga.

Catherine Coffin¹

F, #108273, b. 3 September 1733

Pedigree

Father

Charles Coffin¹ b. 1 Jan 1702, d. 1747

Mother

Mary Barrett of Boston¹ d. 14 Jul 1753

Relationship

2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

13 Sep 2017

Birth*

Catherine Coffin was born on 3 September 1733 in Boston, Massachusetts

.¹

She was the daughter of Charles Coffin and Mary Barrett of Boston.¹

Died Young*

Catherine Coffin died young.¹

Citations

[S2499] W.S. Appleton, Gatherings Toward a Genealogy of the Coffin Family (Boston; reprinted in 1984 by the Amundsen Publishing Co., Decorah, Iowa: David Clapp & Son, 1896). Hereinafter cited as Gatherings Toward a Genealogy of the Coffin Family.

Charles Coffin¹

M, #95232, b. 1 January 1702, d. 1747

Pedigree

Father

Nathaniel Coffin¹ b. 1671, d. 29 Aug 1721

Mother

Damaris Gayer¹

Relationship

1st cousin 8 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

13 Sep 2017

Birth*

Charles Coffin was born on 1 January 1702 in Nantucket, Massachusetts

.²

He was the son of Nathaniel Coffin and Damaris Gayer.¹

Alt-Birth Date

An alternate recorded birth date is on 1 March 1702.¹

Marriage*

Charles Coffin married Mary Barrett of Boston, daughter of Samuel Barrett, on 12 July 1722. In Boston, Massachusetts

.^3,1

Death*

Charles Coffin died in 1747.³

Children of Charles Coffin and Mary Barrett of Boston

Samuel Coffin³ b. 12 May 1725, d. b 1784
Charles Coffin³ b. 13 May 1726
Mary Coffin³ b. 16 May 1727, d. 7 Mar 1804
Nathaniel Coffin³ b. 30 Sep 1728, d. 8 Jun 1729
James Coffin³ b. 28 Aug 1729, d. b 1784
Sarah Coffin³ b. 16 May 1732, d. 25 Mar 1811
Catherine Coffin³ b. 3 Sep 1733
Lydia Coffin³ b. 14 Aug 1736, d. 22 May 1831
Susanna Coffin³ b. 9 Aug 1738
Mercy Coffin³ b. 4 Jul 1739, d. 1786

Citations

[S2468] Will Gardner, The Coffin Saga ~ Nantucket's Story, from Settlement to Summer Visitors (Nantucket Island, Massachusetts: Whaling Museum Publications, 1949). Hereinafter cited as The Coffin Saga.
[S2499] W.S. Appleton, Gatherings Toward a Genealogy of the Coffin Family (Boston; reprinted in 1984 by the Amundsen Publishing Co., Decorah, Iowa: David Clapp & Son, 1896), page 42. Hereinafter cited as Gatherings Toward a Genealogy of the Coffin Family.
[S2499] W.S. Appleton, Gatherings Toward a Genealogy of the Coffin Family (Boston; reprinted in 1984 by the Amundsen Publishing Co., Decorah, Iowa: David Clapp & Son, 1896). Hereinafter cited as Gatherings Toward a Genealogy of the Coffin Family.

Charles Coffin¹

M, #108214, b. say 30 April 1773

Pedigree

Father

John Coffin¹ b. 19 Aug 1729, d. 25 Sep 1808

Mother

Isabella Child¹

Relationship

3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

7 Sep 2017

Birth*

Charles Coffin was born say 30 April 1773 in Boston, Massachusetts

.¹

He was the son of John Coffin and Isabella Child.¹

Citations

[S2499] W.S. Appleton, Gatherings Toward a Genealogy of the Coffin Family (Boston; reprinted in 1984 by the Amundsen Publishing Co., Decorah, Iowa: David Clapp & Son, 1896), page 44. Hereinafter cited as Gatherings Toward a Genealogy of the Coffin Family.

Charles Coffin¹

M, #108266, b. 13 May 1726

Pedigree

Father

Charles Coffin¹ b. 1 Jan 1702, d. 1747

Mother

Mary Barrett of Boston¹ d. 14 Jul 1753

Relationship

2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

13 Sep 2017

Birth*

Charles Coffin was born on 13 May 1726 in Boston, Massachusetts

.¹

He was the son of Charles Coffin and Mary Barrett of Boston.¹

Citations

[S2499] W.S. Appleton, Gatherings Toward a Genealogy of the Coffin Family (Boston; reprinted in 1984 by the Amundsen Publishing Co., Decorah, Iowa: David Clapp & Son, 1896). Hereinafter cited as Gatherings Toward a Genealogy of the Coffin Family.

Charles Coffin¹

M, #110225, b. 24 July 1802, d. 22 February 1888

Pedigree

Father

Andrew Coffin¹ b. 17 Jul 1774, d. 16 Dec 1853

Mother

Frances Sanderson¹ b. c 1777, d. 23 Aug 1844

Relationship

1st cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

30 Dec 2018

Birth*

Charles Coffin was born on 24 July 1802 in Savage Harbour, Kings County, Prince Edward Island

.²

He was the son of Andrew Coffin and Frances Sanderson.¹

Marriage*

Charles Coffin married Harriet Pigot on 22 March 1832.³

Death*

Charles Coffin died on 22 February 1888, at age 85, in Savage Harbour, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.³

Children of Charles Coffin and Harriet Pigot

William Frederick Coffin+⁴ b. 5 Sep 1839, d. 1926
Hannah Blanchard Coffin+³ b. 19 Jul 1847
Jemima Coffin+⁵ b. 28 Jul 1851, d. 25 Nov 1920

Citations

[S2354] Fulton Underhay, online http://www.islandregister.com. (PEI), downloaded May 2006, Page 4.
[S2354] Fulton Underhay, online http://www.islandregister.com. (PEI), downloaded May 2006, Page 4, 22.
[S2354] Fulton Underhay, online http://www.islandregister.com. (PEI), downloaded May 2006, Page 22.
[S2354] Fulton Underhay, online http://www.islandregister.com. (PEI), downloaded May 2006, Page 41.
[S2354] Fulton Underhay, online http://www.islandregister.com. (PEI), downloaded May 2006, Page 22, 93.

Charles Carleton Coffin¹

M, #97488, b. 26 July 1823, d. 2 March 1896

Pedigree

Charles Carleton Coffin (1823-1896). Reproduced from his book entitled Following the Flag.

Charles Carleton Coffin (1823-1896). Reproduced from The Bay State Monthly, a Massachusetts Magazine of Literature, History, Biography and State Progress Vol. III, Boston, Massachusetts: John N. McClintock and Company, (1885).

C. Carleton Coffin

Charles Carleton Coffin (1823-1896), ca. 1889. Published from his book entitled Marching to Victory, the Second Year of the War of the Rebellion.

Last Edited

18 Sep 2016

Name-Com

Charles Carleton Coffin is commonly known as Carleton Coffin.²

Birth*

He was born on 26 July 1823 in Boscawen, New Hampshire, U.S.A.

.³

Death*

He died on 2 March 1896, at age 72, in Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

.³

Citations

[S4107] Charles Carleton Coffin, Following the Flag from August 1861 to November 1862 with the Army of the Potomac (New York: Hurst & Company Publishers, 1900). Hereinafter cited as Following the Flag from August 1861 to November 1862 with the Army of the Potomac.
[S4109] William Elliot Griffis, Charles Carleton Coffin, War Correspondent, Traveller, Author and Statesman (http://www.pgdp.net: Project Guttenberg, 2007). Hereinafter cited as Charles Carleton Coffin, War Correspondent, Traveller, Author and Statesman.
[S4108] Wikipedia - Charles Carelton Coffin, online http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Carleton_Coffin. Hereinafter cited as Wikipedia - Charles Carelton Coffin.

Charles Frederick Coffin¹

M, #95383, b. 8 April 1835, d. 12 March 1916

Pedigree

Father

Henry Coffin¹ b. 17 Mar 1807, d. 6 Mar 1900

Mother

Eliza Starbuck¹ d. 1903

Relationship

5th cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

25 Sep 2006

Birth*

Charles Frederick Coffin was born on 8 April 1835.¹

He was the son of Henry Coffin and Eliza Starbuck.¹

Marriage*

Charles Frederick Coffin married Eliza P. Gardner, daughter of John Gardner and Eliza.¹

Death*

Charles Frederick Coffin died on 12 March 1916, at age 80.¹

Family: Charles Frederick Coffin and Eliza P. Gardner

Citations

[S2468] Will Gardner, The Coffin Saga ~ Nantucket's Story, from Settlement to Summer Visitors (Nantucket Island, Massachusetts: Whaling Museum Publications, 1949). Hereinafter cited as The Coffin Saga.

Charles G. Coffin¹

M, #95341, b. 23 October 1801, d. 13 April 1882

Pedigree

Charles G. Coffin (1801-1882). Portait by William Swain.

Father

Zenas Coffin¹ b. 3 Jun 1764, d. 8 May 1828

Mother

Abial Gardner¹

Relationship

4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

21 Jan 2014

Birth*

Charles G. Coffin was born on 23 October 1801 in Nantucket Island, Massachusetts

.¹

He was the son of Zenas Coffin and Abial Gardner.¹

(First) Marriage*

Charles G. Coffin married first Eliza McArthur, daughter of Arthur McArthur and Elizabeth, on 12 January 1824.¹

(Second) Marriage*

Charles G. Coffin married second Susan Folger, daughter of John Folger, on 18 June 1858.¹

Death*

Charles G. Coffin died on 13 April 1882, at age 80.¹

Children of Charles G. Coffin and Eliza McArthur

Lydia Coffin¹ b. 11 Nov 1824, d. 26 Jul 1864
Frederick G. Coffin¹ b. 18 Jan 1827
Zenas Coffin¹ b. 13 Apr 1829, d. 3 Jun 1829
Zenas Coffin¹ b. 3 May 1830, d. 26 Oct 1874
Charles Henry Coffin¹ b. 29 Nov 1832
Jane Coffin¹ b. 26 Mar 1835
Arthur Coffin¹ b. 21 Aug 1837, d. 27 May 1860
Mary Elizabeth Coffin¹ b. 20 Dec 1839, d. 6 Aug 1928
Everett Coffin¹ b. 26 Oct 1842, d. 3 Mar 1869
Abbott Coffin¹ b. 28 Jan 1845

Family: Charles G. Coffin and Susan Folger

Citations

[S2468] Will Gardner, The Coffin Saga ~ Nantucket's Story, from Settlement to Summer Visitors (Nantucket Island, Massachusetts: Whaling Museum Publications, 1949). Hereinafter cited as The Coffin Saga.

Charles Henry Coffin¹

M, #95366, b. 29 November 1832

Pedigree

Father

Charles G. Coffin¹ b. 23 Oct 1801, d. 13 Apr 1882

Mother

Eliza McArthur¹

Relationship

5th cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

25 Sep 2006

Birth*

Charles Henry Coffin was born on 29 November 1832.¹

He was the son of Charles G. Coffin and Eliza McArthur.¹

Marriage*

Charles Henry Coffin married Charlotte M. Miller, daughter of William Miller and Mary Ann, on 9 December 1862.¹

Family: Charles Henry Coffin and Charlotte M. Miller

Citations

[S2468] Will Gardner, The Coffin Saga ~ Nantucket's Story, from Settlement to Summer Visitors (Nantucket Island, Massachusetts: Whaling Museum Publications, 1949). Hereinafter cited as The Coffin Saga.

Charles Leland Coffin¹

M, #110237, b. 21 December 1888, d. 15 August 1956

Pedigree

Father

David Henry Coffin² b. 4 Jul 1855, d. 1934

Mother

Amelia Ann Knight Dingwell² b. 20 Sep 1869, d. 1931

Relationship

4th cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

13 Oct 2019

Name-Com

Charles Leland Coffin is commonly known as Charles Coffin.²

Birth*

He was born on 21 December 1888 in Prince Edward Island, Canada

.^2,1

He was the son of David Henry Coffin and Amelia Ann Knight Dingwell.²

Death*

Charles Leland Coffin died on 15 August 1956, at age 67.¹

Burial*

He was buried in the Presbyterian/United Cemetery, Midgell, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.41423,-62.63374

.
Inscription: Charles Leland Coffin / December 21, 1888 / August 15, 1956 / "In My Father's House Are Many Mansions."^1,3

Tombstone, Charles Leland Coffin (1888-1956). Presbyterian/United Cemetery, Midgell, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

[S11964] Cemetery Transcript, Midgell, Presbyterian/United Church Cemetery, transcription, Library of Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
[S13528] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 39, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, of David H. Coffin household #70, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 39, Kings County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 9. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S14184] Marker, Presbyterian/United Cemetery, Midgell, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Charles Leland Coffin, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 5 August 2019.

Charlotte Coffin¹

F, #110273, b. 27 August 1846

Pedigree

Father

James Coffin¹ b. 13 Apr 1803, d. 5 May 1854

Mother

Margaret Mary Helen Webster¹ b. 28 Oct 1819, d. 19 Aug 1911

Relationship

2nd cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember (#1)
Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember (#2)

Last Edited

30 Jan 2020

Birth*

Charlotte Coffin was born on 27 August 1846.¹

She was the daughter of James Coffin and Margaret Mary Helen Webster.¹

Marriage*

Charlotte Coffin married William Frederick Coffin, son of Charles Coffin and Harriet Pigot, on 10 July 1869. In Prince Edward Island

.²

(Wife) Census HeadHousehold

Charlotte Coffin was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of William Frederick Coffin, as his wife, in Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

. Enumerated in the household of Frederick Coffin (age 42) were his wife Charlotte Coffin (age 35), their children, Esther (age 6) and Lottie (age 1). Frederick was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.³

(Wife) Census HeadHousehold

Charlotte Coffin was enumerated on the census of 14 April 1891 in the household of William Frederick Coffin, as his wife, in Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

. Enumerated in the household of Frederick Coffin (age 50) were his wife Charlotte Coffin (age 44), their children, Esther Maria (age 15), Sarah Lottie (age 11) and Chester William (age 9). Frederick was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁴

(Wife) Census HeadHousehold

Charlotte Coffin was enumerated on the census of 3 May 1901 in the household of William Frederick Coffin, as his wife, in Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

. Enumerated in the household of Frederick Coffin (age 60) were his wife Charlotte Coffin (age 55), their son Chester (age 19). Frederick was a farmer, Chester a farmer's son. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁵

(Wife) Census HeadHousehold

Charlotte Coffin was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of William Frederick Coffin, as his wife, in Lot 38, Savage Harbour, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

. Enumerated in the household of Frederick Coffin (age 71) were his wife Charlotte Coffin (age 64), their son Chester (age 29). Frederick was a farmer, Chester a farmer's son. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁶

(Wife) Census HeadHousehold

Charlotte Coffin was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of William Frederick Coffin, as his wife, in Lot 38, St. Andrews (Savage Harbour), Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

. Enumerated in the household of Frederick Coffin (age 82) were his wife Charlotte Coffin (age 75), their son Chester (age 40). Frederick was a farmer, Chester a farmer's son. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁷

Burial*

Charlotte Coffin was buried in St. John's United Church Cemetery, Mount Stewart, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.⁸

Children of Charlotte Coffin and William Frederick Coffin

Esther Harriet Maria Coffin+⁹ b. 5 Jun 1875, d. 4 Oct 1960
Sarah Lottie Coffin+¹⁰ b. 2 Dec 1879
Chester William Coffin¹¹ b. 16 Sep 1881

Citations

[S2354] Fulton Underhay, online http://www.islandregister.com. (PEI), downloaded May 2006, Page 9.
[S2354] Fulton Underhay, online http://www.islandregister.com. (PEI), downloaded May 2006, Page 41.
[S13553] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, of Frederick Coffin household #92, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reel C-13164, Page 22. Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
[S13554] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, of Frederick W. Coffin household #62, 14 April 1891, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reel T-6381, Page 15. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S13555] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, of Frederick W. Coffin household #77, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 8. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S13556] 1911 Canada Census, Savage Harbour, Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, of Frederick Coffin household #70, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Savage Harbour, Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-20326 to T-20460, Page 7. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S13557] 1921 Canada Census, St. Andrews (Savage Harbour), Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, of Fred Coffin household #4, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 103; Census Place: St. Andrews (Savage Harbour), Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island; Page 4. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S11963] Cemetery Transcript, Mount Stewart, St. John's United People's Cemetery, transcription, Library of Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
[S13552] Baptismal record, Esther Harriet Maria Coffin, St. John's United Church Records, Mt. Stewart, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Record Book Number 2; Record Book Page 5, (4 November 1875). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal record.
[S13551] Baptismal record, Sarah Lottie Coffin, St. John's United Church Records, Mt. Stewart, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Record Book Number 2; Record Book Page 8, (1 October 1880). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal record.
[S13550] Baptismal record, Chester William Coffin, St. John's United Church Records, Mt. Stewart, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Record Book Number 2; Record Book Page 9, (7 March 1882). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal record.

Chester William Coffin¹

M, #110296, b. 16 September 1881

Pedigree

Father

William Frederick Coffin¹ b. 5 Sep 1839, d. 1926

Mother

Charlotte Coffin¹ b. 27 Aug 1846

Relationship

3rd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

19 Dec 2018

Birth*

Chester William Coffin was born on 16 September 1881 in Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

He was the son of William Frederick Coffin and Charlotte Coffin.¹

Baptism

Chester William Coffin was baptized on 7 March 1882 in St. John's United Church, Mount Stewart, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; the officiating clergyman was Rev. Wm. Frame.¹

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

He was enumerated on the census of 14 April 1891 in the household of William Frederick Coffin, as a son, in Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Name-Com

Chester William Coffin is commonly known as Chester Coffin, in 1901.³

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

He was enumerated on the census of 3 May 1901 in the household of William Frederick Coffin, as a son, in Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

Chester Coffin was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of William Frederick Coffin, as a son, in Lot 38, Savage Harbour, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

Chester Coffin was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of William Frederick Coffin, as a son, in Lot 38, St. Andrews (Savage Harbour), Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Citations

[S13550] Baptismal record, Chester William Coffin, St. John's United Church Records, Mt. Stewart, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Record Book Number 2; Record Book Page 9, (7 March 1882). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal record.
[S13554] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, of Frederick W. Coffin household #62, 14 April 1891, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reel T-6381, Page 15. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S13555] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, of Frederick W. Coffin household #77, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 8. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S13556] 1911 Canada Census, Savage Harbour, Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, of Frederick Coffin household #70, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Savage Harbour, Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-20326 to T-20460, Page 7. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S13557] 1921 Canada Census, St. Andrews (Savage Harbour), Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, of Fred Coffin household #4, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 103; Census Place: St. Andrews (Savage Harbour), Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island; Page 4. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Christian Coffin¹

F, #95225, b. 8 April 1695

Pedigree

Father

Nathaniel Coffin¹ b. 1671, d. 29 Aug 1721

Mother

Damaris Gayer¹

Relationship

1st cousin 8 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

23 Sep 2006

Birth*

Christian Coffin was born on 8 April 1695.¹

She was the daughter of Nathaniel Coffin and Damaris Gayer.¹

Citations

[S2468] Will Gardner, The Coffin Saga ~ Nantucket's Story, from Settlement to Summer Visitors (Nantucket Island, Massachusetts: Whaling Museum Publications, 1949). Hereinafter cited as The Coffin Saga.

Christian Coffin¹

M, #108222, b. 1760, d. 1761

Pedigree

Father

Nathaniel Coffin¹ b. 24 Jul 1725, d. 20 Jun 1780

Mother

Elizabeth Barnes¹ d. 12 Feb 1784

Relationship

3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

7 Sep 2017

Birth*

Christian Coffin was born in 1760 in Boston, Massachusetts

.¹

He was the son of Nathaniel Coffin and Elizabeth Barnes.¹

Death*

Christian Coffin died in 1761.¹

Citations

[S2499] W.S. Appleton, Gatherings Toward a Genealogy of the Coffin Family (Boston; reprinted in 1984 by the Amundsen Publishing Co., Decorah, Iowa: David Clapp & Son, 1896), page 44. Hereinafter cited as Gatherings Toward a Genealogy of the Coffin Family.

Christian Coffin¹

M, #108224, b. 1763

Pedigree

Father

Nathaniel Coffin¹ b. 24 Jul 1725, d. 20 Jun 1780

Mother

Elizabeth Barnes¹ d. 12 Feb 1784

Relationship

3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

7 Sep 2017

Birth*

Christian Coffin was born in 1763 in Boston, Massachusetts

.¹

He was the son of Nathaniel Coffin and Elizabeth Barnes.¹

Citations

[S2499] W.S. Appleton, Gatherings Toward a Genealogy of the Coffin Family (Boston; reprinted in 1984 by the Amundsen Publishing Co., Decorah, Iowa: David Clapp & Son, 1896), page 44. Hereinafter cited as Gatherings Toward a Genealogy of the Coffin Family.

Clarence Nathaniel Coffin¹

M, #110420, b. 19 March 1898, d. 1 July 1983

Pedigree

Father

William Henry Coffin² b. 2 Mar 1870, d. 31 Oct 1947

Mother

Etta Harriett Douglas² b. 18 Aug 1874, d. 3 Oct 1955

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Last Edited

27 Dec 2018

Name-Com

Clarence Nathaniel Coffin is commonly known as Clarence Coffin.²

Birth*

He was born on 19 March 1898 in residence, Head of Hillsborough, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.^1,2

He was the son of William Henry Coffin and Etta Harriett Douglas.²

Baptism

Clarence Nathaniel Coffin was baptized on 7 August 1898 in St. John's United Church, Mount Stewart, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; the officiating clergyman was Rev. A. Craise.¹

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

He was enumerated on the census of 26 April 1901 in the household of William Henry Coffin, as a son, in Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

Clarence Coffin was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of William Henry Coffin, as a son, in Lot 38, Cherry Hill, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Marriage*

Clarence Nathaniel Coffin married Elsie Elmira Cook, daughter of Artemas C. Cook and Elmira Priscilla Clark.⁴

(son-in-law) Census HeadHousehold

Clarence Coffin was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Artemas C. Cook, as a son-in-law, in Lot 37, Pisquid, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; enumerated in the household of Artemas Cook (age 63) were his wife, Elmira Clark (age 50), their daughter, Elsie (age 23) and her husband, Clarence Coffin (age 23). Artemas and Clarence were farmers. Artemas and Elmira were Methodist, Clarence and Elsie were Presbyterian.⁵

Death*

Clarence Nathaniel Coffin died on 1 July 1983, at age 85.⁴

Burial*

He was buried in St. John's United Church Cemetery, Mount Stewart, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.⁴

Family: Clarence Nathaniel Coffin and Elsie Elmira Cook

Citations

[S13625] Baptismal Record, Clarence Nathaniel Coffin, St. John's United Church Records, Mount Stewart, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Book 2, Page 20. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
[S13622] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, of Henry W. Coffin household #55, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 6. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S13630] 1911 Canada Census, Cherry Hill, Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, of W. Henry Coffin household #12, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Cherry Hill, Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-20326 to T-20460, Page 1. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S11963] Cemetery Transcript, Mount Stewart, St. John's United People's Cemetery, transcription, Library of Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
[S13633] 1921 Canada Census, Lot 37, Pisquid, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, of Artemas Cook household #41, 4 June 1921, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 104; Census Place: Pisquid, Lot 37, Queens County, Prince Edward Island; Page 4. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Clifford Elisha Coffin¹

M, #110422, b. 29 October 1904

Pedigree

Father

William Henry Coffin¹ b. 2 Mar 1870, d. 31 Oct 1947

Mother

Etta Harriett Douglas¹ b. 18 Aug 1874, d. 3 Oct 1955

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

27 Dec 2018

Birth*

Clifford Elisha Coffin was born on 29 October 1904 in residence, Head of Hillsborough, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

He was the son of William Henry Coffin and Etta Harriett Douglas.¹

Baptism

Clifford Elisha Coffin was baptized on 16 May 1905 in St. John's United Church, Mount Stewart, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; the officiating clergyman was Rev. A. Craise.¹

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

He was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of William Henry Coffin, as a son, in Lot 38, Cherry Hill, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Name-Com

Clifford Elisha Coffin is commonly known as Clifford Coffin, in 1911.²

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

He was enumerated on the census of 4 June 1921 in the household of William Henry Coffin, as a son, in Cherry Hill, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Citations

[S13626] Baptismal Record, Clifford Elisha Coffin, St. John's United Church Records, Mount Stewart, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Book 2, Page 28. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
[S13630] 1911 Canada Census, Cherry Hill, Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, of W. Henry Coffin household #12, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Cherry Hill, Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-20326 to T-20460, Page 1. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S13631] 1921 Canada Census, Lot 38, Cherry Hill, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, of Henry Coffin household #25, 4 June 1921, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 103; Census Place: Cherry Hill, Kings County, Prince Edward Island; Page 3. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Cornelia Coffin¹

F, #95404, b. 5 July 1854, d. 11 August 1861

Pedigree

Father

Henry Coffin¹ b. 17 Mar 1807, d. 6 Mar 1900

Mother

Eliza Starbuck¹ d. 1903

Relationship

5th cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

25 Sep 2006

Birth*

Cornelia Coffin was born on 5 July 1854.¹

She was the daughter of Henry Coffin and Eliza Starbuck.¹

Death*

Cornelia Coffin died on 11 August 1861, at age 7.¹

Citations

[S2468] Will Gardner, The Coffin Saga ~ Nantucket's Story, from Settlement to Summer Visitors (Nantucket Island, Massachusetts: Whaling Museum Publications, 1949). Hereinafter cited as The Coffin Saga.