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Ebenezer Coffin¹

M, #95201, b. 30 March 1678, d. 17 October 1730

Parents

Father	Hon. James Coffin b. 12 August 1640, d. 28 July 1720
Mother	Mary Severans b. 5 August 1645, d. 28 July 1720

Relationships	8th great-uncle of David Arthur Walker
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Birth	Ebenezer Coffin was born on 30 March 1678, in Nantucket, MassachusettsG.¹
Marriage	He married Eleanor Barnard daughter of Nathaniel Barnard, on 12 December 1700.¹
Death	Ebenezer Coffin died on 17 October 1730 in Nantucket, MassachusettsG.¹

Child with Eleanor Barnard

Son	Cromwell Coffin+

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.

Eleanor Barnard¹

F, #95202

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Parents

Father

Nathaniel Barnard

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Name	Eleanor Barnard was also known as Eleanor Coffin.¹
Marriage	She married Ebenezer Coffin son of Hon. James Coffin and Mary Severans, on 12 December 1700.¹

Child with Ebenezer Coffin b. 30 March 1678, d. 17 October 1730

Son	Cromwell Coffin+

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.

Nathaniel Barnard¹

M, #95203

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Child

Daughter

Eleanor Barnard+

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.

Joseph Coffin¹

M, #95204, b. 4 February 1680, d. 14 July 1719

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Parents

Father	Hon. James Coffin b. 12 August 1640, d. 28 July 1720
Mother	Mary Severans b. 5 August 1645, d. 28 July 1720

Relationships	8th great-uncle of David Arthur Walker
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Birth	Joseph Coffin was born on 4 February 1680, in Nantucket, MassachusettsG.¹
Marriage	He married Bethia Macy.¹
Death	He died on 14 July 1719 in Nantucket, MassachusettsG.¹

Partner with Bethia Macy

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.

Bethia Macy¹

F, #95205

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Name	Bethia Macy was also known as Bethia Coffin.¹
Marriage	She married Joseph Coffin son of Hon. James Coffin and Mary Severans.¹

Partner with Joseph Coffin b. 4 February 1680, d. 14 July 1719

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.

Elizabeth Coffin¹

F, #95207, d. 30 March 1769

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Parents

Father	Hon. James Coffin b. 12 August 1640, d. 28 July 1720
Mother	Mary Severans b. 5 August 1645, d. 28 July 1720

Relationships	8th great-aunt of David Arthur Walker
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Name	Elizabeth Coffin was also known as Elizabeth Bunker.¹
Name	She was also known as Elizabeth Clark.¹
Birth	She was born, in Nantucket, MassachusettsG.¹
Marriage	She married Jonathan Bunker.¹
Marriage	She married Thomas Clark.¹
Death	She died on 30 March 1769 in Nantucket, MassachusettsG.¹

Partner with Jonathan Bunker

Partner with Thomas Clark

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.

Jonathan Bunker¹

M, #95208

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Marriage

Jonathan Bunker married Elizabeth Coffin daughter of Hon. James Coffin and Mary Severans.¹

Partner with Elizabeth Coffin d. 30 March 1769

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.

Thomas Clark¹

M, #95209

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Marriage

Thomas Clark married Elizabeth Coffin daughter of Hon. James Coffin and Mary Severans.¹

Partner with Elizabeth Coffin d. 30 March 1769

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, #95212, b. 28 August 1683

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Parents

Father	Hon. James Coffin b. 12 August 1640, d. 28 July 1720
Mother	Mary Severans b. 5 August 1645, d. 28 July 1720

Relationships	8th great-uncle of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Birth

Benjamin Coffin was born on 28 August 1683, in Nantucket, MassachusettsG.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.

Ruth Coffin¹

F, #95213, d. 28 May 1748

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Parents

Father	Hon. James Coffin b. 12 August 1640, d. 28 July 1720
Mother	Mary Severans b. 5 August 1645, d. 28 July 1720

Relationships	8th great-aunt of David Arthur Walker
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Name	Ruth Coffin was also known as Ruth Gardner.¹
Birth	She was born, in Nantucket, MassachusettsG.¹
Marriage	She married Joseph Gardner.¹
Death	She died on 28 May 1748 in Nantucket, MassachusettsG.¹

Child with Joseph Gardner

Son	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.

Joseph Gardner¹

M, #95214

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Marriage

Joseph Gardner married Ruth Coffin daughter of Hon. James Coffin and Mary Severans.¹

Child with Ruth Coffin d. 28 May 1748

Son	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.

Abigail Coffin¹

F, #95217, d. 15 March 1709

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Parents

Father	Hon. James Coffin b. 12 August 1640, d. 28 July 1720
Mother	Mary Severans b. 5 August 1645, d. 28 July 1720

Relationships	8th great-aunt of David Arthur Walker
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Name	Abigail Coffin was also known as Abigail Gardner.¹
Birth	She was born, in Nantucket, MassachusettsG.¹
Marriage	She married Nathaniel Gardner son of Richard Gardner and Sarah.¹
Death	Abigail Coffin died on 15 March 1709 in Nantucket, MassachusettsG. she was the first person buried in the Gardner's burial ground.¹

Child with Nathaniel Gardner

Son	Abel 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.

Nathaniel Gardner¹

M, #95218

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Parents

Father	Richard Gardner
Mother	Sarah

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Marriage

Nathaniel Gardner married Abigail Coffin daughter of Hon. James Coffin and Mary Severans.¹

Child with Abigail Coffin d. 15 March 1709

Son	Abel 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.

Jonathan Coffin¹

M, #95220, b. 28 August 1692, d. 3 February 1773

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Parents

Father	Hon. James Coffin b. 12 August 1640, d. 28 July 1720
Mother	Mary Severans b. 5 August 1645, d. 28 July 1720

Relationships	8th great-uncle of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Birth	Jonathan Coffin was born on 28 August 1692, in Nantucket, MassachusettsG.¹
Marriage	He married Hepzibah Harker.¹
Death	He died on 3 February 1773 in Nantucket, MassachusettsG.¹

Partner with Hepzibah Harker

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.

Hepzibah Harker¹

F, #95221

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Name	Hepzibah Harker was also known as Hepzibah Coffin.¹
Marriage	She married Jonathan Coffin son of Hon. James Coffin and Mary Severans.¹

Partner with Jonathan Coffin b. 28 August 1692, d. 3 February 1773

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.

Dorcas Coffin¹

F, #95223, b. 22 July 1693, d. 7 May 1778

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Parents

Father	Nathaniel Coffin b. 1671, d. 29 August 1721
Mother	Damaris Gayer

Relationships	1st cousin 8 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	23 September 2006 00:00:00

Name	Dorcas Coffin was also known as Dorcas Soley.¹
Birth	She was born on 22 July 1693.¹
Marriage	She married John Soley, of Charlestown, Massachusetts.¹
Death	She died on 7 May 1778.¹

Partner with John Soley, of Charlestown, Massachusetts

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.

John Soley, of Charlestown, Massachusetts¹

M, #95224

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Marriage

John Soley, of Charlestown, Massachusetts, married Dorcas Coffin daughter of Nathaniel Coffin and Damaris Gayer.¹

Partner with Dorcas Coffin b. 22 July 1693, d. 7 May 1778

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

F, #95225, b. 8 April 1695

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Parents

Father	Nathaniel Coffin b. 1671, d. 29 August 1721
Mother	Damaris Gayer

Relationships	1st cousin 8 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	23 September 2006 00:00:00

Name	Christian Coffin was also known as Christian Edwards.¹
Name	She was also known as Christian Williamson.¹
Birth	She was born on 8 April 1695.¹
Marriage	She married John Edwards, of Hartford, Connecticut.¹
Marriage	She married Timothy Williamson.¹

Partner with John Edwards, of Hartford, Connecticut

Partner with Timothy Williamson

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.

John Edwards, of Hartford, Connecticut¹

M, #95226

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Marriage

John Edwards, of Hartford, Connecticut, married Christian Coffin daughter of Nathaniel Coffin and Damaris Gayer.¹

Partner with Christian Coffin b. 8 April 1695

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.

Timothy Williamson¹

M, #95227

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Marriage

Timothy Williamson married Christian Coffin daughter of Nathaniel Coffin and Damaris Gayer.¹

Partner with Christian Coffin b. 8 April 1695

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.

Lydia Coffin¹

F, #95228, b. 6 May 1697

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Parents

Father	Nathaniel Coffin b. 1671, d. 29 August 1721
Mother	Damaris Gayer

Relationships	1st cousin 8 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	23 September 2006 00:00:00

Name	Lydia Coffin was also known as Lydia Chase.¹
Birth	She was born on 6 May 1697.¹
Marriage	She married Joseph Chase, of the Vineyard.¹

Partner with Joseph Chase, of the Vineyard

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.

Joseph Chase, of the Vineyard¹

M, #95229

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Marriage

Joseph Chase, of the Vineyard, married Lydia Coffin daughter of Nathaniel Coffin and Damaris Gayer.¹

Partner with Lydia Coffin b. 6 May 1697

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.

William Coffin¹

M, #95230, b. 1 December 1699, d. June 1775

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Parents

Father	Nathaniel Coffin b. 1671, d. 29 August 1721
Mother	Damaris Gayer

Relationships	1st cousin 8 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Birth	William Coffin was born on 1 December 1699, in Nantucket, MassachusettsG.^2,1
Marriage	He married Anna Holmes, of Boston, daughter of Ebenezer Holmes, on 3 September 1722, in Boston, MassachusettsG.^3,1
Death	William Coffin died in June 1775.³

Children with Anna Holmes, of Boston d. August 1775

Son	William Coffin+ b. 11 April 1723
Son	Nathaniel Coffin+ b. 24 July 1725, d. 20 June 1780
Son	John Coffin+ b. 19 August 1729, d. 25 September 1808
Daughter	Anne Coffin b. 15 December 1730, d. 24 June 1807
Daughter	Rebecca Coffin b. 1 March 1732, d. 3 August 1732
Son	Ebenezer Coffin b. 29 August 1733, d. 20 December 1733
Daughter	Rebecca Coffin b. 10 October 1734, d. 1 October 1735
Son	Isaac Coffin b. 3 July 1738, d. 4 September 1739
Daughter	Rebecca Coffin b. 22 November 1739, d. 26 January 1763
Daughter	Elizabeth Coffin b. 20 September 1741, d. 17 June 1822
Son	Isaac Coffin b. 22 January 1743, d. 13 March 1743

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.

Anna Holmes, of Boston¹

F, #95231, d. August 1775

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Father

Ebenezer Holmes

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13 September 2017 00:00:00

Name	Anna Holmes, of Boston, was also known as Anna Coffin.¹
Marriage	She married William Coffin son of Nathaniel Coffin and Damaris Gayer, on 3 September 1722, in Boston, MassachusettsG.^2,1
Death	Anna Holmes, of Boston, died in August 1775.²

Children with William Coffin b. 1 December 1699, d. June 1775

Son	William Coffin+ b. 11 April 1723
Son	Nathaniel Coffin+ b. 24 July 1725, d. 20 June 1780
Son	John Coffin+ b. 19 August 1729, d. 25 September 1808
Daughter	Anne Coffin b. 15 December 1730, d. 24 June 1807
Daughter	Rebecca Coffin b. 1 March 1732, d. 3 August 1732
Son	Ebenezer Coffin b. 29 August 1733, d. 20 December 1733
Daughter	Rebecca Coffin b. 10 October 1734, d. 1 October 1735
Son	Isaac Coffin b. 3 July 1738, d. 4 September 1739
Daughter	Rebecca Coffin b. 22 November 1739, d. 26 January 1763
Daughter	Elizabeth Coffin b. 20 September 1741, d. 17 June 1822
Son	Isaac Coffin b. 22 January 1743, d. 13 March 1743

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

Charles Coffin¹

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

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Parents

Father	Nathaniel Coffin b. 1671, d. 29 August 1721
Mother	Damaris Gayer

Relationships	1st cousin 8 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Birth	Charles Coffin was born on 1 January 1702, in Nantucket, MassachusettsG.²
Alt-Birth Date	An alternate recorded birth date is on 1 March 1702.¹
Marriage	He married Mary Barrett, of Boston, daughter of Samuel Barrett, on 12 July 1722, in Boston, MassachusettsG.^3,1
Death	Charles Coffin died in 1747.³

Children with Mary Barrett, of Boston d. 14 July 1753

Son	Samuel Coffin b. 12 May 1725, d. Before 1784
Son	Charles Coffin b. 13 May 1726
Daughter	Mary Coffin b. 16 May 1727, d. 7 March 1804
Son	Nathaniel Coffin b. 30 September 1728, d. 8 June 1729
Son	James Coffin b. 28 August 1729, d. Before 1784
Daughter	Sarah Coffin b. 16 May 1732, d. 25 March 1811
Daughter	Catherine Coffin b. 3 September 1733
Daughter	Lydia Coffin b. 14 August 1736, d. 22 May 1831
Daughter	Susanna Coffin b. 9 August 1738
Daughter	Mercy Coffin b. 4 July 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.

Mary Barrett, of Boston¹

F, #95233, d. 14 July 1753

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Father

Samuel Barrett

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Name	Mary Barrett, of Boston, was also known as Mary Coffin.¹
Marriage	She married Charles Coffin son of Nathaniel Coffin and Damaris Gayer, on 12 July 1722, in Boston, MassachusettsG.^2,1
Death	Mary Barrett, of Boston, died on 14 July 1753.²

Children with Charles Coffin b. 1 January 1702, d. 1747

Son	Samuel Coffin b. 12 May 1725, d. Before 1784
Son	Charles Coffin b. 13 May 1726
Daughter	Mary Coffin b. 16 May 1727, d. 7 March 1804
Son	Nathaniel Coffin b. 30 September 1728, d. 8 June 1729
Son	James Coffin b. 28 August 1729, d. Before 1784
Daughter	Sarah Coffin b. 16 May 1732, d. 25 March 1811
Daughter	Catherine Coffin b. 3 September 1733
Daughter	Lydia Coffin b. 14 August 1736, d. 22 May 1831
Daughter	Susanna Coffin b. 9 August 1738
Daughter	Mercy Coffin b. 4 July 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). Hereinafter cited as Gatherings Toward a Genealogy of the Coffin Family.

Benjamin Coffin¹

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

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Parents

Father	Nathaniel Coffin b. 1671, d. 29 August 1721
Mother	Damaris Gayer

Relationships	1st cousin 8 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Birth	Benjamin Coffin was born on 3 June 1705, in Nantucket Island, MassachusettsG.¹
Marriage	He 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 1780.¹

Children with Jedida Hussey d. 6 August 1759

Son	Reuben Coffin b. 21 January 1727, d. 26 September 1804
Son	Nathaniel Coffin b. 27 January 1729, d. 26 September 1804
Son	William Coffin b. 13 December 1730, d. 20 September 1816
Son	Benjamin Coffin, Jr. b. 26 September 1732, d. 9 December 1789
Son	Micajah Coffin+ b. 18 August 1734, d. 25 May 1827
Daughter	Abigail Coffin b. 24 October 1736, d. 31 August 1758
Son	Joseph Coffin b. 25 December 1738, d. 11 January 1739
Daughter	Anna Coffin b. 28 June 1740
Son	Seth Coffin b. 31 May 1742, d. 10 January 1816
Son	Paul Coffin b. 21 November 1744, d. 13 May 1828
Son	Elihu Coffin b. 4 October 1746, d. 30 June 1825
Son	Isaiah Coffin b. 8 December 1748, d. 8 May 1749
Son	Abraham Coffin b. 5 September 1750
Son	Abner Coffin b. 28 March 1753, d. 15 February 1802
Son	Infant Coffin b. 15 March 1755

Children with Deborah Macy b. 1726

Child	stillborn Coffin b. 28 August 1763
Son	Isaac Coffin b. 1 September 1764, d. 24 January 1842
Son	Thomas Coffin+ b. 5 September 1766, d. 16 February 1815
Daughter	Deborah Coffin b. 25 August 1768, d. 18 January 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.

Jedida Hussey¹

F, #95235, d. 6 August 1759

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Parents

Father	Bachelor Hussey
Mother	Abigail --

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Name	Jedida Hussey was also known as Jedida Coffin.¹
Marriage	She married Benjamin Coffin son of Nathaniel Coffin and Damaris Gayer, on 1 February 1726.¹
Death	Jedida Hussey died on 6 August 1759.¹

Children with Benjamin Coffin b. 3 June 1705, d. 3 November 1780

Son	Reuben Coffin b. 21 January 1727, d. 26 September 1804
Son	Nathaniel Coffin b. 27 January 1729, d. 26 September 1804
Son	William Coffin b. 13 December 1730, d. 20 September 1816
Son	Benjamin Coffin, Jr. b. 26 September 1732, d. 9 December 1789
Son	Micajah Coffin+ b. 18 August 1734, d. 25 May 1827
Daughter	Abigail Coffin b. 24 October 1736, d. 31 August 1758
Son	Joseph Coffin b. 25 December 1738, d. 11 January 1739
Daughter	Anna Coffin b. 28 June 1740
Son	Seth Coffin b. 31 May 1742, d. 10 January 1816
Son	Paul Coffin b. 21 November 1744, d. 13 May 1828
Son	Elihu Coffin b. 4 October 1746, d. 30 June 1825
Son	Isaiah Coffin b. 8 December 1748, d. 8 May 1749
Son	Abraham Coffin b. 5 September 1750
Son	Abner Coffin b. 28 March 1753, d. 15 February 1802
Son	Infant Coffin b. 15 March 1755

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.

Bachelor Hussey¹

M, #95236

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Marriage

Bachelor Hussey married Abigail --.¹

Child with Abigail --

Daughter

Jedida Hussey+ d. 6 August 1759

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 --¹

F, #95237

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Name	Abigail -- was also known as Abigail Hussey.¹
Marriage	She married Bachelor Hussey.¹

Child with Bachelor Hussey

Daughter

Jedida Hussey+ d. 6 August 1759

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.

Deborah Macy¹

F, #95238, b. 1726

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Parents

Father	Thomas Macy
Mother	Deborah Coffin d. 23 September 1760

Relationships	2nd cousin 8 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	24 September 2006 00:00:00

Name	Deborah Macy was also known as Deborah Coffin.¹
Birth	She was born in 1726.¹
Marriage	She married Benjamin Coffin son of Nathaniel Coffin and Damaris Gayer, on 29 April 1762.¹

Children with Benjamin Coffin b. 3 June 1705, d. 3 November 1780

Child	stillborn Coffin b. 28 August 1763
Son	Isaac Coffin b. 1 September 1764, d. 24 January 1842
Son	Thomas Coffin+ b. 5 September 1766, d. 16 February 1815
Daughter	Deborah Coffin b. 25 August 1768, d. 18 January 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.

Gayer Coffin¹

M, #95239, b. 24 May 1709

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Parents

Father	Nathaniel Coffin b. 1671, d. 29 August 1721
Mother	Damaris Gayer

Relationships	1st cousin 8 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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Birth	Gayer Coffin was born on 24 May 1709, in Boston, MassachusettsG.^1,2
Marriage	He married Rebecca Parker, of Rhode Island, on 10 May 1733.^3,1

Children with Rebecca Parker, of Rhode Island

Daughter	Rebecca Coffin b. 10 December 1733
Daughter	Dorcas Coffin b. 27 July 1735
Daughter	Ursula Coffin b. 7 April 1737
Daughter	Anne Coffin b. 22 January 1739
Son	Benjamin Coffin b. 1744
Daughter	Katharine Coffin b. 4 July 1746
Daughter	Mary Coffin b. 4 April 1750
Daughter	Tabitha Coffin b. 14 July 1751

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.

Mary Sheffield, of Newport, Rhode Island¹

F, #95240

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Name	Mary Sheffield, of Newport, Rhode Island, was also known as Mary Coffin.¹
Marriage	She married Nathaniel Coffin son of Nathaniel Coffin and Damaris Gayer.¹

Partner with Nathaniel Coffin b. 19 July 1711, d. 10 June 1810

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.

Nathaniel Coffin¹

M, #95241, b. 19 July 1711, d. 10 June 1810

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Parents

Father	Nathaniel Coffin b. 1671, d. 29 August 1721
Mother	Damaris Gayer

Relationships	1st cousin 8 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	23 September 2006 00:00:00

Birth	Nathaniel Coffin was born on 19 July 1711.¹
Marriage	He married Mary Sheffield, of Newport, Rhode Island.¹
Death	He died on 10 June 1810.¹

Partner with Mary Sheffield, of Newport, Rhode Island

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.

Rebecca Parker, of Rhode Island¹

F, #95242

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Name	Rebecca Parker, of Rhode Island, was also known as Rebecca Coffin.¹
Marriage	She married Gayer Coffin son of Nathaniel Coffin and Damaris Gayer, on 10 May 1733.^2,1

Children with Gayer Coffin b. 24 May 1709

Daughter	Rebecca Coffin b. 10 December 1733
Daughter	Dorcas Coffin b. 27 July 1735
Daughter	Ursula Coffin b. 7 April 1737
Daughter	Anne Coffin b. 22 January 1739
Son	Benjamin Coffin b. 1744
Daughter	Katharine Coffin b. 4 July 1746
Daughter	Mary Coffin b. 4 April 1750
Daughter	Tabitha Coffin b. 14 July 1751

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

Catharine Coffin¹

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

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Parents

Father	Nathaniel Coffin b. 1671, d. 29 August 1721
Mother	Damaris Gayer

Relationships	1st cousin 8 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	23 September 2006 00:00:00

Name	Catharine Coffin was also known as Catharine Gardner.¹
Birth	She was born on 23 June 1715.¹
Marriage	She married Bathuel Gardner son of Joseph Gardner and Ruth Coffin.¹
Death	Catharine Coffin died on 14 October 1798.¹

Partner with 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.

Bathuel Gardner¹

M, #95244

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Parents

Father	Joseph Gardner
Mother	Ruth Coffin d. 28 May 1748

Relationships	1st cousin 8 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	23 September 2006 00:00:00

Marriage

Bathuel Gardner married Catharine Coffin daughter of Nathaniel Coffin and Damaris Gayer.¹

Partner with Catharine Coffin b. 23 June 1715, d. 14 October 1798

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.

Reuben Coffin¹

M, #95245, b. 21 January 1727, d. 26 September 1804

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Parents

Father	Benjamin Coffin b. 3 June 1705, d. 3 November 1780
Mother	Jedida Hussey d. 6 August 1759

Relationships	2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	24 September 2006 00:00:00

Birth	Reuben Coffin was born on 21 January 1727.¹
Marriage	He married Mary Joy.¹
Death	He died on 26 September 1804.¹

Partner with Mary Joy

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.

Mary Joy¹

F, #95246

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Name	Mary Joy was also known as Mary Coffin.¹
Marriage	She married Reuben Coffin son of Benjamin Coffin and Jedida Hussey.¹

Partner with Reuben Coffin b. 21 January 1727, d. 26 September 1804

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.

Nathaniel Coffin¹

M, #95248, b. 27 January 1729, d. 26 September 1804

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Parents

Father	Benjamin Coffin b. 3 June 1705, d. 3 November 1780
Mother	Jedida Hussey d. 6 August 1759

Relationships	2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	24 September 2006 00:00:00

Birth	Nathaniel Coffin was born on 27 January 1729.¹
Marriage	He married Abial Hussey.¹
Marriage	He married Rebecca Coleman.¹
Death	He died on 26 September 1804.¹

Partner with Abial Hussey

Partner with Rebecca Coleman

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.

Abial Hussey¹

F, #95249

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Name	Abial Hussey was also known as Abial Coffin.¹
Marriage	She married Nathaniel Coffin son of Benjamin Coffin and Jedida Hussey.¹

Partner with Nathaniel Coffin b. 27 January 1729, d. 26 September 1804

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.