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Infant Coffin¹

M, #95303, b. 15 March 1755

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

Infant Coffin was born on 15 March 1755. this last child of Benjamin and Jedida lived only for one hour.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.

stillborn Coffin¹

U, #95304, b. 28 August 1763

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Parents

Father	Benjamin Coffin b. 3 June 1705, d. 3 November 1780
Mother	Deborah Macy b. 1726

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

Birth

Stillborn Coffin was born on 28 August 1763.¹

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.

Isaac Coffin¹

M, #95305, b. 1 September 1764, d. 24 January 1842

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Parents

Father	Benjamin Coffin b. 3 June 1705, d. 3 November 1780
Mother	Deborah Macy b. 1726

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

Birth	Isaac Coffin was born on 1 September 1764.¹
Marriage	He married Margaret Swain.¹
Death	He died on 24 January 1842.¹

Partner with Margaret Swain

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.

Margaret Swain¹

F, #95306

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Name	Margaret Swain was also known as Margaret Coffin.¹
Marriage	She married Isaac Coffin son of Benjamin Coffin and Deborah Macy.¹

Partner with Isaac Coffin b. 1 September 1764, d. 24 January 1842

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 Coffin¹

M, #95309, b. 5 September 1766, d. 16 February 1815

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Thomas Coffin (1765-1815), youngest brother of Micajah.

Parents

Father	Benjamin Coffin b. 3 June 1705, d. 3 November 1780
Mother	Deborah Macy b. 1726

Relationships	2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	21 January 2014 00:00:00

Birth	Thomas Coffin was born on 5 September 1766.¹
Marriage	He married Anna Folger daughter of William Folger and Ruth, in March 1790, in Nantucket, MassachusettsG.^1,2
Death	Thomas Coffin died on 16 February 1815.¹

Child with Anna Folger b. 1773, d. 1844

Daughter

Lucretia Coffin b. 1793, d. 1880

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.
[S2482] The Massachusetts Magazine - Magazine Marriage & Death Notices 1789-1796, Cj. Stevens, compiler, (New Orleans: Polyanthos, 1978), Page 29. Hereinafter cited as The Massachusetts Magazine - Magazine Marriage & Death Notices 1789-1796.

Anna Folger¹

F, #95310, b. 1773, d. 1844

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Anna (Folger) Coffin (1773-1844).

Parents

Father	William Folger
Mother	Ruth

Last Edited

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Name	Anna Folger was also known as Anna Coffin.¹
Birth	She was born in 1773.¹
Marriage	She married Thomas Coffin son of Benjamin Coffin and Deborah Macy, in March 1790, in Nantucket, MassachusettsG.^1,2
Death	Anna Folger died in 1844.¹

Child with Thomas Coffin b. 5 September 1766, d. 16 February 1815

Daughter

Lucretia Coffin b. 1793, d. 1880

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.
[S2482] The Massachusetts Magazine - Magazine Marriage & Death Notices 1789-1796, Cj. Stevens, compiler, (New Orleans: Polyanthos, 1978), Page 29. Hereinafter cited as The Massachusetts Magazine - Magazine Marriage & Death Notices 1789-1796.

William Folger¹

M, #95311

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Marriage

William Folger married Ruth.¹

Child with Ruth

Daughter

Anna Folger+ b. 1773, d. 1844

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.

Ruth¹

F, #95312

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Name	Ruth was also known as Ruth Folger.¹
Marriage	She married William Folger.¹

Child with William Folger

Daughter

Anna Folger+ b. 1773, d. 1844

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 Coffin¹

F, #95313, b. 25 August 1768, d. 18 January 1808

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Parents

Father	Benjamin Coffin b. 3 June 1705, d. 3 November 1780
Mother	Deborah Macy b. 1726

Relationships	2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	18 September 2016 00:00:00

Birth	Deborah Coffin was born on 25 August 1768.¹
Death	She died on 18 January 1808. she died single, insane.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.

Isaiah Coffin¹

M, #95314, b. 9 November 1757, d. 17 April 1813

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Parents

Father	Micajah Coffin b. 18 August 1734, d. 25 May 1827
Mother	Abigail Coleman

Relationships	3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	24 September 2006 00:00:00

Birth	Isaiah Coffin was born on 9 November 1757.¹
Marriage	He married Sarah Folger.¹
Death	He died on 17 April 1813.¹

Partner with Sarah Folger

Citations

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

Sarah Folger¹

F, #95315

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Name	Sarah Folger was also known as Sarah Coffin.¹
Marriage	She married Isaiah Coffin son of Micajah Coffin and Abigail Coleman.¹

Partner with Isaiah Coffin b. 9 November 1757, d. 17 April 1813

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.

Gilbert Coffin¹

M, #95318, b. 1 August 1759, d. 11 September 1843

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Parents

Father	Micajah Coffin b. 18 August 1734, d. 25 May 1827
Mother	Abigail Coleman

Relationships	3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	24 September 2006 00:00:00

Birth	Gilbert Coffin was born on 1 August 1759.¹
Marriage	He married Phebe Barnard daughter of William Barnard and Mary, on 30 November 1780.¹
Death	Gilbert Coffin died on 11 September 1843.¹

Partner with Phebe 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.

Phebe Barnard¹

F, #95319

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Parents

Father	William Barnard
Mother	Mary

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Name	Phebe Barnard was also known as Phebe Coffin.¹
Marriage	She married Gilbert Coffin son of Micajah Coffin and Abigail Coleman, on 30 November 1780.¹

Partner with Gilbert Coffin b. 1 August 1759, d. 11 September 1843

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 Barnard¹

M, #95320

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Marriage

William Barnard married Mary.¹

Child with Mary

Daughter

Phebe 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.

Mary¹

F, #95321

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Name	Mary was also known as Mary Barnard.¹
Marriage	She married William Barnard.¹

Child with William Barnard

Daughter

Phebe 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.

Jedida Coffin¹

F, #95322, b. 5 July 1761, d. 11 November 1792

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Parents

Father	Micajah Coffin b. 18 August 1734, d. 25 May 1827
Mother	Abigail Coleman

Relationships	3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	24 September 2006 00:00:00

Name	Jedida Coffin was also known as Jedida Joy.¹
Birth	She was born on 5 July 1761.¹
Marriage	She married Francis Joy.¹
Death	She died on 11 November 1792.¹

Partner with Francis 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.

Francis Joy¹

M, #95323

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Last Edited

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Marriage

Francis Joy married Jedida Coffin daughter of Micajah Coffin and Abigail Coleman.¹

Partner with Jedida Coffin b. 5 July 1761, d. 11 November 1792

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.

Zenas Coffin¹

M, #95326, b. 3 June 1764, d. 8 May 1828

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Parents

Father	Micajah Coffin b. 18 August 1734, d. 25 May 1827
Mother	Abigail Coleman

Relationships	3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Birth	Zenas Coffin was born on 3 June 1764, in Nantucket Island, MassachusettsG.¹
Marriage	He married Abial Gardner daughter of David Gardner and Provided, on 28 September 1786.¹
Death	Zenas Coffin died on 8 May 1828.¹
Alt-Death	An alternate death date is on 6 July 1828.¹

Children with Abial Gardner

Daughter	Eunice Coffin b. 13 March 1788, d. 12 June 1843
Daughter	Lydia Coffin b. 16 February 1793, d. 13 July 1823
Daughter	Mary Coffin b. 15 February 1799, d. 3 July 1827
Son	Charles G. Coffin+ b. 23 October 1801, d. 13 April 1882
Son	Frederick G. Coffin b. 14 February 1804, d. 6 July 1817
Son	Henry Coffin+ b. 17 March 1807, d. 6 March 1900

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 Gardner¹

F, #95327

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Parents

Father	David Gardner
Mother	Provided

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Name	Abial Gardner was also known as Abial Coffin.¹
Marriage	She married Zenas Coffin son of Micajah Coffin and Abigail Coleman, on 28 September 1786.¹

Children with Zenas Coffin b. 3 June 1764, d. 8 May 1828

Daughter	Eunice Coffin b. 13 March 1788, d. 12 June 1843
Daughter	Lydia Coffin b. 16 February 1793, d. 13 July 1823
Daughter	Mary Coffin b. 15 February 1799, d. 3 July 1827
Son	Charles G. Coffin+ b. 23 October 1801, d. 13 April 1882
Son	Frederick G. Coffin b. 14 February 1804, d. 6 July 1817
Son	Henry Coffin+ b. 17 March 1807, d. 6 March 1900

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.

David Gardner¹

M, #95328

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Marriage

David Gardner married Provided.¹

Child with Provided

Daughter

Abial 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.

Provided¹

F, #95329

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Name	Provided was also known as Provided Gardner.¹
Marriage	She married David Gardner.¹

Child with David Gardner

Daughter

Abial 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.

Eunice Coffin¹

F, #95330, b. 13 March 1788, d. 12 June 1843

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Parents

Father	Zenas Coffin b. 3 June 1764, d. 8 May 1828
Mother	Abial Gardner

Relationships	4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	24 September 2006 00:00:00

Name	Eunice Coffin was also known as Eunice Macy.¹
Birth	She was born on 13 March 1788.¹
Marriage	She married Thomas Macy.¹
Death	She died on 12 June 1843.¹

Partner with Thomas 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.

Thomas Macy¹

M, #95331

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Marriage

Thomas Macy married Eunice Coffin daughter of Zenas Coffin and Abial Gardner.¹

Partner with Eunice Coffin b. 13 March 1788, d. 12 June 1843

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, #95334, b. 16 February 1793, d. 13 July 1823

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Parents

Father	Zenas Coffin b. 3 June 1764, d. 8 May 1828
Mother	Abial Gardner

Relationships	4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	25 September 2006 00:00:00

Name	Lydia Coffin was also known as Lydia Crosby.¹
Birth	She was born on 16 February 1793.¹
Marriage	She married Matthew Crosby son of Sylvanus Crosby and Hulda, on 1 February 1813.¹
Death	Lydia Coffin died on 13 July 1823.¹

Partner with Matthew Crosby

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.

Matthew Crosby¹

M, #95335

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Parents

Father	Sylvanus Crosby
Mother	Hulda

Last Edited

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Marriage

Matthew Crosby married Lydia Coffin daughter of Zenas Coffin and Abial Gardner, on 1 February 1813.¹

Partner with Lydia Coffin b. 16 February 1793, d. 13 July 1823

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.

Sylvanus Crosby¹

M, #95336

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Marriage

Sylvanus Crosby married Hulda.¹

Child with Hulda

Son	Matthew Crosby

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.

Hulda¹

F, #95337

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Name	Hulda was also known as Hulda Crosby.¹
Marriage	She married Sylvanus Crosby.¹

Child with Sylvanus Crosby

Son	Matthew Crosby

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 Coffin¹

F, #95338, b. 15 February 1799, d. 3 July 1827

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Parents

Father	Zenas Coffin b. 3 June 1764, d. 8 May 1828
Mother	Abial Gardner

Relationships	4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	25 September 2006 00:00:00

Name	Mary Coffin was also known as Mary Swift.¹
Birth	She was born on 15 February 1799.¹
Marriage	She married Henry Swift.¹
Death	She died on 3 July 1827.¹

Partner with Henry Swift

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.

Henry Swift¹

M, #95339

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Last Edited

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Marriage

Henry Swift married Mary Coffin daughter of Zenas Coffin and Abial Gardner.¹

Partner with Mary Coffin b. 15 February 1799, d. 3 July 1827

Citations

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

Charles G. Coffin¹

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

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

Parents

Father	Zenas Coffin b. 3 June 1764, d. 8 May 1828
Mother	Abial Gardner

Relationships	4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Birth	Charles G. Coffin was born on 23 October 1801, in Nantucket Island, MassachusettsG.¹
Marriage	He married first Eliza McArthur daughter of Arthur McArthur and Elizabeth, on 12 January 1824.¹
Marriage	Charles G. Coffin married second Susan Folger daughter of John Folger, on 18 June 1858.¹
Death	Charles G. Coffin died on 13 April 1882.¹

Children with Eliza McArthur

Daughter	Lydia Coffin b. 11 November 1824, d. 26 July 1864
Son	Frederick G. Coffin b. 18 January 1827
Son	Zenas Coffin b. 13 April 1829, d. 3 June 1829
Son	Zenas Coffin b. 3 May 1830, d. 26 October 1874
Son	Charles Henry Coffin b. 29 November 1832
Daughter	Jane Coffin b. 26 March 1835
Son	Arthur Coffin b. 21 August 1837, d. 27 May 1860
Daughter	Mary Elizabeth Coffin b. 20 December 1839, d. 6 August 1928
Son	Everett Coffin b. 26 October 1842, d. 3 March 1869
Son	Abbott Coffin b. 28 January 1845

Partner with Susan Folger

Citations

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

Eliza McArthur¹

F, #95342

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Parents

Father	Arthur McArthur
Mother	Elizabeth

Last Edited

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Name	Eliza McArthur was also known as Eliza Coffin.¹
Marriage	She married Charles G. Coffin son of Zenas Coffin and Abial Gardner, on 12 January 1824.¹

Children with Charles G. Coffin b. 23 October 1801, d. 13 April 1882

Daughter	Lydia Coffin b. 11 November 1824, d. 26 July 1864
Son	Frederick G. Coffin b. 18 January 1827
Son	Zenas Coffin b. 13 April 1829, d. 3 June 1829
Son	Zenas Coffin b. 3 May 1830, d. 26 October 1874
Son	Charles Henry Coffin b. 29 November 1832
Daughter	Jane Coffin b. 26 March 1835
Son	Arthur Coffin b. 21 August 1837, d. 27 May 1860
Daughter	Mary Elizabeth Coffin b. 20 December 1839, d. 6 August 1928
Son	Everett Coffin b. 26 October 1842, d. 3 March 1869
Son	Abbott Coffin b. 28 January 1845

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.

Arthur McArthur¹

M, #95343

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Marriage

Arthur McArthur married Elizabeth.¹

Child with Elizabeth

Daughter

Eliza McArthur+

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.

Elizabeth¹

F, #95344

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Name	Elizabeth was also known as Elizabeth McArthur.¹
Marriage	She married Arthur McArthur.¹

Child with Arthur McArthur

Daughter

Eliza McArthur+

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.

Susan Folger¹

F, #95345

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Parents

Father

John Folger

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Name	Susan Folger was also known as Susan Coffin.¹
Name	She was also known as Susan Macy.¹
Marriage	She married first Reuben Macy.¹
Marriage	She married second Charles G. Coffin son of Zenas Coffin and Abial Gardner, on 18 June 1858.¹

Partner with Reuben Macy

Partner with Charles G. Coffin b. 23 October 1801, d. 13 April 1882

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 Folger¹

M, #95346

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Child

Daughter

Susan Folger

Citations

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

Reuben Macy¹

M, #95347

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Marriage

Reuben Macy married Susan Folger daughter of John Folger.¹

Partner with Susan Folger

Citations

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

Frederick G. Coffin¹

M, #95348, b. 14 February 1804, d. 6 July 1817

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Parents

Father	Zenas Coffin b. 3 June 1764, d. 8 May 1828
Mother	Abial Gardner

Relationships	4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	25 September 2006 00:00:00

Birth	Frederick G. Coffin was born on 14 February 1804.¹
Death	He died on 6 July 1817. he drowned in the harbour when his sailboat upset.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.

Henry Coffin¹

M, #95349, b. 17 March 1807, d. 6 March 1900

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Henry Coffin (1807-1900), portrait by William Swain.

Parents

Father	Zenas Coffin b. 3 June 1764, d. 8 May 1828
Mother	Abial Gardner

Relationships	4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Birth	Henry Coffin was born on 17 March 1807, in Nantucket Island, MassachusettsG.¹
Marriage	He married Eliza Starbuck daughter of Levi Starbuck and Elizabeth, on 14 November 1833.¹
Death	Henry Coffin died on 6 March 1900.¹

Children with Eliza Starbuck d. 1903

Son	Charles Frederick Coffin b. 8 April 1835, d. 12 March 1916
Daughter	Lydia Coffin b. 8 December 1836, d. 3 August 1871
Daughter	Susan Coffin b. 22 December 1839, d. 20 May 1894
Son	Henry Coffin b. 21 August 1842, d. 25 September 1847
Son	Levi Coffin b. 3 June 1844, d. 24 January 1932
Daughter	Eunice Coffin b. 4 December 1845
Son	Orville Coffin b. 13 February 1849, d. 15 April 1850
Daughter	Mary Swift Coffin b. 14 August 1851, d. 12 May 1935
Daughter	Cornelia Coffin b. 5 July 1854, d. 11 August 1861

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.

Eliza Starbuck¹

F, #95350, d. 1903

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Parents

Father	Levi Starbuck
Mother	Elizabeth

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Name	Eliza Starbuck was also known as Eliza Coffin.¹
Marriage	She married Henry Coffin son of Zenas Coffin and Abial Gardner, on 14 November 1833.¹
Death	Eliza Starbuck died in 1903.¹

Children with Henry Coffin b. 17 March 1807, d. 6 March 1900

Son	Charles Frederick Coffin b. 8 April 1835, d. 12 March 1916
Daughter	Lydia Coffin b. 8 December 1836, d. 3 August 1871
Daughter	Susan Coffin b. 22 December 1839, d. 20 May 1894
Son	Henry Coffin b. 21 August 1842, d. 25 September 1847
Son	Levi Coffin b. 3 June 1844, d. 24 January 1932
Daughter	Eunice Coffin b. 4 December 1845
Son	Orville Coffin b. 13 February 1849, d. 15 April 1850
Daughter	Mary Swift Coffin b. 14 August 1851, d. 12 May 1935
Daughter	Cornelia Coffin b. 5 July 1854, d. 11 August 1861

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.