of Clarke County, Iowa · documented from the public record
The family in the record
Emily Coffin
parentsDr. William Coffin & Eunice Worth
Emily Coffin⚭ married husband
childrenLaura Coffin · Orange Coffin · Warren W. Coffin · Nelson C. Coffin · Mary M. Coffin
Source: Biographical and historical record of Clarke County, Iowa
Their story
What the record says
Daughter of Dr. William and Eunice (Worth) Coffin.
Married Sept 10, 1832.
Her husband was a Republican farmer and justice of the peace (8 years) in Liberty Township, Clarke County.
Methodist.
Their five children were all married with their own homes: Laura became wife of A. L. Gould.
Orange married Mary Thomas.
Warren W. married Emma, was educated for the ministry but abandoned it due to failing health.
Nelson C. married Almeda Pierson.
Mary M. became wife of Theodore Nicholson.
(Children carry mother's maiden surname as placeholder.
Father's surname unknown.).
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