TRISTRAM COFFIN, LIEUTENANT, ESQ. (Tristram1) was born in Brixton, England, in 1632 and became a merchant tailor at Newbury, Mass., serving his apprenticeship under Henry Somerby whose widow he married there March 2, 1653, Judith Greenleaf. Mr. Coffin was very active in church and civil … Continue reading Silhouette: Tristram Coffin (1632-1704 )
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Silhouette: John Greenleaf Whittier (1807 – 1892)
John Greenleaf Whittier, son of John Whittier and Abigail Hussey Whittier, was born December 17, 1807 near Haverhill. The poet's paternal great grandmother was Sarah Greenleaf, of Newbury, third cousins to my direct ancestors, James Coffin and Sarah Greenleaf who shared great-great grandparents were Edmund … Continue reading Silhouette: John Greenleaf Whittier (1807 – 1892)
Buckley Surname
Although I'm not a blood relative of the Buckley's, I've enjoyed putting together a family history album for my Step-dad, Ron Buckley. This information was taken from family history compiled by his sister, Louise. "Buckley surname is a place name of ancient English origin and … Continue reading Buckley Surname
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