Category Archives: Coffin

Turf and Twig Ceremony

Posted on August 1, 2008 by

Turf and Twig, otherwise known as “Livery of Seisin”, is a ceremony performed in medieval England that effected the transfer of land from one party to another. This practice was brought to the American Colonies and continued until the late … Continue reading →

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Silhouette: Levi Coffin, Abolitionist (1798-1877)

Posted on March 10, 2007 by

Levi Coffin was born on October 28, 1798 in North Carolina. Levi descended from Tristram Coffin, Sr. through his son, John of Nantucket, MA. He was a member of The Society of Friends (Quakers) and by 15 had begun assisting … Continue reading →

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