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Mary Jane (Coffin) Farquharson (abt. 1839 - 1895)

Mary Jane Farquharson formerly Coffin
Born about in Savage Harbour, Prince Edward Island, Canadamap
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Daughter of and
Sister of , , , , , , , , , and
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died at about age 56 in Vernon River, Prince Edward Island, Canadamap
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Biography

Mary Jane Coffin is the daughter of William Coffin (1800-1858) and Catherine (Webster) Coffin (abt.1805-1876) [1].

Mary Jane married Benjamin Farquharson on 6 Aug 1862 [2]. Together, Mary Jane and Benjamin had five children. Four of them appear in the 1891 census [3]. The fifth child, Mary Catherine had left the home to marry Charles Boyer.

Children

  1. Elizabeth Olive
  2. Mary Catherine
  3. Franklin Charles
  4. Dorinda Ann
  5. Charlotte Jane

Sources

  1. ↑ The Coffin Family, Nantucket Historical Association, 1962, Seventh Generation -Line C of James, page 219, citing children and spouses and dates: 1)William md Margaret Ann Dingwell, 3.22.1860, b 7.8.1827; 2) Elizabeth M, b 1829; 3) Kimble, b 1831, d 1.1861; 4) Edward md Selina Webster, 5.8.1876, b 1833; 5) Nathan D md Rachel Wetherby, 8.18.1874, b 1835; 6) Robert J, b 1837, d 1859; 7) Mary J md B. Farquharson, 7.1861, b 1839; 8) Francis, b 1841, d 5.1867; 9) Douglas, b 1843, d 7.14.1870; 10) Charles, b 1845; 11) Dorinda md Daniel Wetherby, 1872, b 1847; 12) Lorenzo, b 1849.
  2. ↑ Prince Edward Island Provincial Archives; Prince Edward Island, Canada; Marriages 1862-1867; Series Number: 14-0307; 2015-02-26 14:44:26; dsclark; Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers, 1832-1888 - FSI; DGS: 004594919; FHL Roll 001630093: Name: Mary Jane Coffin Gender: Female Marriage Date: 6 Aug 1862 Marriage Place: Prince Edward Island, Canada Spouse: Benjamin Farquharson
  3. ↑ 1891 Census of Canada, Enumeration District: 133: Household Members Age Relationship Benjamin Farquharson 63 Head Mary Jane Farquharson 50 Wife Elizabeth Alive Farquharson 27 Daughter Francis Farquharson 23 Son Dorenda Anne Farquharson 18 Daughter Lottie Jane Farquharson 9 Daughter




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