Ancestral Trails Genealogy ~ Life in the Past Lane

Mr. Coffin¹

M, #110277

Pedigree

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

15 Dec 2018

(Groom) Marriage*

Mr. Coffin married Margaret Maria Coffin, daughter of James Coffin and Margaret Mary Helen Webster.¹

Family: Mr. Coffin and Margaret Maria Coffin

Citations

[S2354] Fulton Underhay, online http://www.islandregister.com. (PEI), downloaded May 2006, Page 42.

Abbott Coffin¹

M, #95380, b. 28 January 1845

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*

Abbott Coffin was born on 28 January 1845.¹

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

Marriage*

Abbott Coffin married Agnes Sawyer, daughter of Capt. Charles Sawyer, on 1 May 1873.¹

Family: Abbott Coffin and Agnes Sawyer

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.

Abigail Coffin¹

F, #95056, b. 20 October 1657

Pedigree

Father

Peter Coffin¹ b. 1631, d. 21 Mar 1715

Mother

Abigail Starbuck¹

Relationship

1st cousin 9 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

3 Nov 2019

Birth*

Abigail Coffin was born on 20 October 1657.¹

She was the daughter of Peter Coffin and Abigail Starbuck.¹

Marriage*

Abigail Coffin married Daniel Davidson , of Ipswich, afterwards of Newbury on 16 December 1673.²

Family: Abigail Coffin and Daniel Davidson , of Ipswich, afterwards of Newbury

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.
[S2468] Will Gardner, The Coffin Saga ~ Nantucket's Story, from Settlement to Summer Visitors (Nantucket Island, Massachusetts: Whaling Museum Publications, 1949), page 309. Hereinafter cited as The Coffin Saga.

Abigail Coffin¹

F, #95217, d. 15 March 1709

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-grandaunt of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

3 Oct 2006

Birth*

Abigail Coffin was born in Nantucket, Massachusetts

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She was the daughter of Hon. James Coffin and Mary Severans.¹

Marriage*

Abigail Coffin married Nathaniel Gardner, son of Richard Gardner and Sarah.¹

Death*

Abigail Coffin died on 15 March 1709, in Nantucket, Massachusetts

; she was the first person buried in the Gardner's burial ground.¹

Child of Abigail Coffin and Nathaniel Gardner

Abel Gardner²

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 704. Hereinafter cited as The History of Nantucket ~ County, Island and Town Including Genealogies of First Settlers.

Abigail Coffin¹

F, #95275, b. 24 October 1736, d. 31 August 1758

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*

Abigail Coffin was born on 24 October 1736.¹

She was the daughter of Benjamin Coffin and Jedida Hussey.¹

Death*

Abigail Coffin died on 31 August 1758, at age 21.¹

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.

Abigail Coffin¹

F, #108336, b. 25 September 1696, d. 1777

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*

Abigail Coffin was born on 25 September 1696 in Newbury, Massachusetts

.¹

She was the daughter of Stephen Coffin and Sarah Atkinson.¹

Marriage*

Abigail Coffin married Robert Morgan.¹

Death*

Abigail Coffin died in 1777.¹

Family: Abigail Coffin and Robert Morgan

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.

Abner Coffin¹

M, #95299, b. 28 March 1753, d. 15 February 1802

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*

Abner Coffin was born on 28 March 1753.¹

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

Death*

Abner Coffin died on 15 February 1802, at age 48.¹

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.

Abner Coffin¹

M, #108340, b. 29 April 1702

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*

Abner Coffin was born on 29 April 1702 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.

Abraham Coffin¹

M, #95297, b. 5 September 1750

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*

Abraham Coffin was born on 5 September 1750.¹

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

Ada Elizabeth Coffin¹

F, #109966, b. 22 April 1902

Pedigree

Father

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

Mother

Priscilla May Coffin¹ 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

Ada Elizabeth Coffin is commonly known as Ada Coffin.²

Birth*

She was born on 22 April 1902 in residence, Head of Hillsborough, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

She was the daughter of David Douglas Coffin and Priscilla May Coffin.¹

Baptism

Ada Elizabeth Coffin was baptized on 3 January 1905 in St. John 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 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.²

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Ada Coffin was enumerated on the census of 1 June 1921 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 Coffin (age 65) were his children, Linda (age 23), Ada (age 19), Ralph (age 17) and Fannie (age 15). David and Ralph were farmers. The family religion was Presbyterian.³

Citations

[S13228] Baptismal Record, St. John United Church Records, Mount Stewart, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Book 2, Page 28. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
[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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S13619] 1921 Canada Census, Lot 38, Head of Hillsborough, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, of David Coffin household #1, 1 June 1921, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 103; Census Place: Head of Hillsborough, Kings County, Prince Edward Island; Page 1. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Alban N. Coffin¹

M, #110406, b. 10 May 1885

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*

Alban N. Coffin was born on 10 May 1885 in Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

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

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

Alban N. Coffin was enumerated on the census of 22 April 1891 in the household of David Douglas Coffin, as a son, in Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

. Enumerated in the household of David Coffin (age 35), widowed, were his son Alban (age 6), his brothers Henry (age 31) and Leonard (age 30), and their mother Annabella Douglas (age 66). David, Henry & Leonard were farmers. The family religion was Presbyetrian.²

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

Alban N. Coffin was enumerated on the census of 24 April 1901 in the household of David Douglas Coffin, as a son, 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.¹

Citations

[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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S13620] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, of David D. Coffin household #127, 22 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 28-29. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Alfred Coffin¹

M, #110417, b. circa 1863

Pedigree

Father

Andrew Coffin¹ b. c 1828, d. 15 Jan 1873

Mother

Annabella Douglas¹ b. 1822, d. 30 Dec 1911

Relationship

3rd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

27 Dec 2018

Birth*

Alfred Coffin was born circa 1863 in Prince Edward Island

.¹

He was the son of Andrew Coffin and Annabella Douglas.¹

(brother) Census HeadHousehold

Alfred Coffin was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of David Douglas Coffin as a brother, in Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; enumerated in the household of David Coffin (age 24), were his sister Margaret (age 14), brothers William (age 11) & Alfred (age 18), and their mother Annabella Douglas (age 56). Also enumerated in the household was Peter McLeod (age 25), a school teacher. David was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.¹

Citations

[S13621] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, of David Coffin household #71, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reel C-13164, Page 18. Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Alice Coffin¹

F, #110260, b. June 1904

Pedigree

Father

Kimble Herbert Coffin¹ b. 8 Aug 1861, d. 1941

Mother

Edith S. Webster¹ b. c 1875, d. c 1950

Relationship

4th cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

14 Dec 2018

Birth*

Alice Coffin was born in June 1904 in Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

She was the daughter of Kimble Herbert Coffin and Edith S. Webster.¹

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Alice Coffin was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Kimble Herbert Coffin, as a daughter, in Lot 39, Morell, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

. Enumerated in the household of Kimble Coffin (age 51) were his wife Edith Webster (age 36), their children Ethel (age 14), Layton (age 12), Roy (age 10), Alice (age 6) and Earnest (age 3). Kimble was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.¹

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Alice Coffin was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Kimble Herbert Coffin, as a daughter, in Lot 39, Morell, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

. Enumerated in the household of Kimble Coffin (age 60) were his wife Edith Webster (age 46), their children Layton (age 22), Alice (age 17) and Earnest (age 13). Kimble was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.²

Citations

[S13533] 1911 Canada Census, Morell, Lot 39, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, household of Kimble Coffin, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Morell, Lot 39, Kings County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-20326 to T-20460. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S13534] 1921 Canada Census, Morell, Bristol, Lot 39, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, household of Kimble Coffin, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 103; Census Place: Morell, Bristol, Kings County, Prince Edward Island; Page 5. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Alpheus Kemble Coffin¹

M, #110368, b. 3 October 1836

Pedigree

Father

James Coffin¹ b. 1 Mar 1810, d. 7 May 1877

Mother

Elizabeth Davidson¹ b. 6 Jun 1813, d. c 1888

Relationship

2nd cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

23 Dec 2018

Birth*

Alpheus Kemble Coffin was born on 3 October 1836.¹

He was the son of James Coffin and Elizabeth Davidson.¹

Citations

[S2354] Fulton Underhay, online http://www.islandregister.com. (PEI), downloaded May 2006, Page 17.

Andrew Coffin¹

M, #94988, b. 17 July 1774, d. 16 December 1853

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-granduncle of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

26 Dec 2018

Birth*

Andrew Coffin was born on 17 July 1774 in Nantucket, Massachusetts

.¹

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

Marriage License*

Andrew Coffin and Frances Sanderson obtained a marriage license on 12 January 1799. Fee paid, 10 pounds, Andrew Coffin and Fanny Sanderson.²

Marriage*

Andrew Coffin married Frances Sanderson, daughter of Charles Sanderson and Margaret Mayne, on 21 January 1799, in St. Peters Bay, Kings County, Prince Edward Island

.¹

Death*

Andrew Coffin died on 16 December 1853, at age 79, in Savage Harbour, Kings County, Prince Edward Island

.¹

Burial*

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

.³

Children of Andrew Coffin and Frances Sanderson

Charles Coffin+⁴ b. 24 Jul 1802, d. 22 Feb 1888
Elisha E. Coffin+⁴ b. 27 Jun 1804, d. 27 Jun 1892
Benjamin Coffin⁵ b. 22 Jul 1806

Citations

[S2354] Fulton Underhay, online http://www.islandregister.com. (PEI), downloaded May 2006.
[S3883] Marriage License - Andrew Coffin and Fanny Sanderson, Andrew Coffin and Fanny Sanderson marriage, 12 January 1799, PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. R.G. 19 Vital Statistics, Series 3 Marriage Records, Subseries Marriage Licenses Book 1787-1805.
[S11391] Cemetery Transcripts, Community Cemetery, West St. Peters, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcription, n.pub., n.p., unknown volume, Library of David Arthur Walker,.
[S2354] Fulton Underhay, online http://www.islandregister.com. (PEI), downloaded May 2006, Page 4.
[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.

Andrew Coffin¹

M, #96730, b. 7 December 1796

Pedigree

Father

Kimball Coffin¹ b. 12 Jul 1768, d. Oct 1830

Mother

Elizabeth MacEwen¹ b. 1771, d. 31 Mar 1825

Relationship

1st cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

24 Apr 2009

Birth*

Andrew Coffin was born on 7 December 1796 in Queens County, Prince Edward Island

.¹

He was the son of Kimball Coffin and Elizabeth MacEwen.¹

Baptism

Andrew Coffin was baptized on 10 March 1797 in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, 46.355952,-63.124992

; the officiating clergyman was Rev. T. Desbrisay.¹

Citations

[S3591] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Andrew Coffin, St. Paul's Anglican Church, Charlotteotown, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 3, Page 34.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Andrew Coffin.

Andrew Coffin¹

M, #110399, b. circa 1828, d. 15 January 1873

Pedigree

Father

Elisha E. Coffin² b. 27 Jun 1804, d. 27 Jun 1892

Mother

Emma Jackson² b. c 1808, d. c 1841

Relationship

2nd cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

27 Dec 2018

Birth*

Andrew Coffin was born circa 1828.¹

He was the son of Elisha E. Coffin and Emma Jackson.²

Marriage*

Andrew Coffin married Annabella Douglas.¹

Death*

Andrew Coffin died on 15 January 1873.¹

(Interred) Burial

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

.¹

Children of Andrew Coffin and Annabella Douglas

David Douglas Coffin+¹ b. 23 May 1855, d. 18 Aug 1929
Leonard Coffin³ b. c 1861
Alfred Coffin⁴ b. c 1863
Margaret Coffin⁴ b. c 1867
William Henry Coffin+³ b. 2 Mar 1870, d. 31 Oct 1947

Citations

[S11391] Cemetery Transcripts, Community Cemetery, West St. Peters, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcription, n.pub., n.p., unknown volume, Library of David Arthur Walker,.
[S2354] Fulton Underhay, online http://www.islandregister.com. (PEI), downloaded May 2006, Page 22.
[S13620] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, of David D. Coffin household #127, 22 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 28-29. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S13621] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, of David Coffin household #71, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 38, Kings County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reel C-13164, Page 18. Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Ann Coffin¹

F, #108295, b. 2 July 1755

Pedigree

Father

William Coffin¹ b. 11 Apr 1723

Mother

Mary Aston¹ d. 1 Dec 1803

Relationship

3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

13 Sep 2017

Birth*

Ann Coffin was born on 2 July 1755 in Boston, Massachusetts

.¹

She was the daughter of William Coffin and Mary Aston.¹

Marriage*

Ann Coffin married Oliver Smith on 7 June 1785.¹

Family: Ann Coffin and Oliver Smith

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 43. Hereinafter cited as Gatherings Toward a Genealogy of the Coffin Family.

Anna Coffin¹

F, #95179, d. 22 April 1740

Pedigree

Father

Stephen Coffin¹ b. 10 May 1652, d. 14 Nov 1734

Mother

Mary Bunker¹

Relationship

1st cousin 9 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

22 Dec 2019

Birth*

Anna Coffin was born in Nantucket, Massachusetts

.¹

She was the daughter of Stephen Coffin and Mary Bunker.¹

Marriage*

Anna Coffin married Solomon Gardner, son of Richard Gardner Jr. and Mary Austin.¹

Death*

Anna Coffin died on 22 April 1740, in Nantucket, Massuchusetts

.^1,2

Child of Anna Coffin and Solomon Gardner

David Gardner+³ b. c 1712

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.
[S9610] Genealogy of the Early Generations of the Coffin Family in New England, Nathaniel W. Coffin, compiler, (Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historical & Genealogical Register for 1870, 1870). Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Coffin Family.
[S9611] Correspondence with Yvonne Coleiro, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).

Anna Coffin¹

F, #95280, b. 28 June 1740

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*

Anna Coffin was born on 28 June 1740.¹

She was the daughter of Benjamin Coffin and Jedida Hussey.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.

Anne Coffin¹

F, #108212, b. 6 August 1769

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*

Anne Coffin was born on 6 August 1769 in Boston, Massachusetts

.¹

She was the daughter 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.

Anne Coffin¹

F, #108225, b. between 1764 and 1768

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*

Anne Coffin was born between 1764 and 1768 in Boston, Massachusetts

.¹

She was the daughter 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.

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

Mother

Rebecca Parker of Rhode Island¹

Relationship

2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

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 and Rebecca Parker of Rhode Island.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, n.pub., n.p., unknown volume Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker.
[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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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. Coffin+⁶ 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. 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. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record - Benjamin Coffin & Unus Coffin.

Benjamin Coffin¹

M, #108286, b. 1744

Pedigree

Father

Gayer Coffin¹ b. 24 May 1709

Mother

Rebecca Parker of Rhode Island¹

Relationship

2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

13 Sep 2017

Birth*

Benjamin Coffin was born in 1744 in Boston, Massachusetts

.¹

He was the son of Gayer Coffin and Rebecca Parker of Rhode Island.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

1 Dec 2020

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

Children of Benjamin B. Coffin and Sarah Mary Louisa Holland

Hamilton Douglas Coffin+¹ b. 7 Apr 1855, d. 16 Feb 1917
James H. Coffin¹ b. 26 Mar 1857, d. 25 Jul 1879

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, n.pub., n.p., unknown volume, Library of David Arthur Walker,.

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, n.pub., n.p., unknown volume, Library of David Arthur Walker,.

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, 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, 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, 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

(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

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, 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, 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, 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.