Eliab was born about 1753. He was the son of Shubael Coffin and Abigail (Paddack) Coffin.[1]
He married Mary Jenkins, daughter of Joseph and Ruth Jenkins, on 26d 12m 1782 [26 Dec 1782].[1] The following excerpt is from the records of the Nine Partners monthly meeting:[1]
Nine Partners Twenty Sixth day of the twelvth month one Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty two [1782].
Whereas Eliab Coffin son of Shubel … County of Dutchess … and of Abigail his Deceased wife and Mary Jinkins Daughter of Joseph Jinkins and of Ruth his wife of the County … aforesd. … declared their Intention of Marriage … in the Ninepartners … consent of Parents … allowed of by s’d Meeting … [signed] Eliab Coffin Mary Coffin …
witnesses …
Phebe Jinkins
Deborah Coffin
Sarah Coffin
Mary Macy
Jemima Thorn
Joseph Jinkins
Tripp Mosher
James Sowle
Ammiel Coffin
Shubel Coffin
Wm. Mitchel
Tristram Russel[l]
Francis Jinkins
He died on 24 May 1841.
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