The Family of Nathaniel COFFIN & Damaris GAYER

Nathaniel COFFIN (b. 1671, Dover, New Hampshire; d. 29 Aug 1721) m. Damaris Gayer, dt. William Gayer & Dorcas STARBUCK, niece of Sr. John Gayer, 17 Aug 1692; they had:

William COFFIN (b. 1 Dec 1699) m. Anna Holms of Boston; grandparents of Admiral Sir Isaac; became proprietor of the "Bunch of Grapes" tavern in 1731 on the corner of King Street and Mackeral Lane in Boston (now Exchange Building at State and Killey Streets) between 1640-1760.

Dorcas COFFIN (b. 22 Jul 1693; d. 7 May 1778) m. John Soley, Charleston, Mass.

Christian COFFIN (b. 8 Apr 1695) 1m. John Edwards, Hartford, Ct.; 2m. Timothy Williamson.

Lydia COFFIN (b. 5 May 1697) m. Joseph Chase of the Vineyard, 16 Jul 1714.

Charles COFFIN (b. 1 Mar 1702) m. Mary Barrett, Boston, 12 Jul 1722.

Benjamin COFFIN (b. 3 Jul 1705; d. 3 Nov 1780) 1m. Jedida Hussey (d. 6 Aug 1759), dt. Bachelor & Abigail, 5 Feb 1726; they had:

Reueben COFFIN (b. 21 Jan 1727; 26 Sep 1804) m. Mary Joy, dt. David.

Nathaniel COFFIN (b. 27 Jan 1729; d. 26 Sep 1804) 1m. Abial Hussey, dt. Obed & Margaret; 2m. Rebecca Coleman, dt. Barnabas & Rachel.

William COFFIN (b. 13 Dec 1730; d. 2- Sep 1816) 1m. Hepsabeth Barney, dt. Benjamin & Lydia; 2m. Lydia GARDNER, dt. Zaccheus and Jemina; 3m. Elizabeth Moorey, dt. Alex.

Benjamin COFFIN (b. 26 Sep 1732; d. 9 Dec 1789) m. Elizabeth Hussey, dt. Benjamin & Sarah, 4 Feb 1753

Micajah COFFIN (b. 18 Aug 1734; d. 25 May 1827); m. Abigail COLEMAN, dt. Elihu & Jemima, 6 Jan 1757; 2m. Priscilla MACY Ray, dt. Zaccheus and Hepzibah, 8 Dec 1808; they had:

Isaiah COFFIN (b. 9 Nov 1757; d. 9 Nov 1757) m. Sarah FOLGER, dt. Christopher & Abigail.

Gilbert COFFIN (b. 1 Aug 1759; d. 11 Sep 1848) m. Phebe BARNARD, dt. William and Mary, 30 Nov 1780.

Jedida COFFIN (b. 5 Jul 1761; d. 11 Nov 1792) m. Francis Joy, s. Francis and Phebe

Zenas COFFIN (b. 3 Jun 1764) m. Abial GARDNER, dt. David & Provided, 28 Sep 1786.

Abigail COFFIN (b. 24 Oct 1736; d. 31 Aug 1758) m. Matthew MACY, s. Jabez & Sarah.

Joseph COFFIN (b. 25 Dec 1738; d. 11 Jan 1739)

Anna COFFIN (b. 28 Jun 1740) m. Charles Clasby, s. William & Abigail

Seth COFFIN (b. 31 May 1742; d. 10 Jan 1816) m. Lydia BARNARD, dt. William and Margaret

Paul COFFIN (b. 21 Nov 1744; d. 13 May 1828) m. Ruth Pinkham, dt. Shubael and Eunice; 2m. Mary Coleman, widow of Tristram

Elihu COFFIN (b. 4 Oct 1746; d. 30 Jun 1825) m. Jedida Hussey, dt. Paul & ? Frye

Isiah COFFIN (b. 8 Dec 1748; d. 8 May 1749)

Abraham COFFIN (b. 5 Sep 1740) m. Hannah Gashill

Abner COFFIN (b. 28 Mar 1753; d. 15 Feb 1802) m. Elizabeth GARDNER, dt. Peleg & Eunice.

Infant son lived one hour (b. 13 Mar 1755).

Benjamin COFFIN 2m. Deborah Macy, dt. Thomas & Deborah; she was age 36, he was 57; Benjamin had a total of 19 children -- they had:

A stillborn child, (b. 28 Aug 1763)

Isaac COFFIN (b. 1 Sep 1764; d. 24 Jan 1842) m. Margaret Swain, dt. Francis & Lydia.

Thomas COFFIN (b. 5 Sep 1766; d. 16 Feb 1815) m. Anna FOLGER, dt. William and Ruth

Lucretia COFFIN (b. 1793, Nantucket; d. 1880) m. James Mott; they had 6 children (5 lived to adulthood)

Deborah COFFIN (b. 25 Aug 1768; d. single, insane, 18 Jan 1808)

Gayer COFFIN (b. 24 May 1709) m. Rebecca Parker of Rhode Island

Nathaniel COFFIN (b. 19 Jul 1711; d. 10 Jun 1810) m. Mary Sheffield of Newport, RI

Catharine COFFIN (b. 23 Jun 1715; d. 14 Oct 1798) m. Bathuel GARDNER, s. Joseph and Ruth.

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Last Updated: 20 October 2008