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Julia B (née unknown) Dexter1

#27201, (1848-1902)
Pedigree Link

Children with Edwin D Dexter (b. 24 October 1846, d. 26 January 1886)

Biography

  • Julia B (née unknown) Dexter was born on 31 October 1848.1
  • She married Edwin D Dexter, son of Charles Haskell Dexter and Lydia Pierson, estimated 1870.1,2
  • In the 1880 census Julia is listed as having general debility.3
  • Julia B (née unknown) Dexter appeared on the 1880 US Federal Census of Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, enumerated on 12 June 1880, in the household of Lydia Pierson, her mother-in-law, and her husband.3
  • Julia B (née unknown) Dexter died on 25 November 1902 at age 54.1
  • She was buried in Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks, Connecticut.4

Other Information

  • Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

  1. [S4161] Find A Grave: Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Edwin D Dexter, created by Marie B, added Mar 2006, memorial number 13576602.
  2. [S204] Assumption of Researcher LSR.
  3. [S4171] 1880 US Federal Census, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Lydia P Dexter head of household, roll 100, enumeration district 0600, page 654C .
  4. [S4161] Find A Grave: Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Julia B Dexter, created by Marie B, added Mar 2006, memorial number 13576609.

Annie Dexter1

#27202, (1871-1872)
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Parents

Biography

  • Annie Dexter was born in April 1871.1
  • She died on 24 August 1872 at age 1.1

Other Information

Citations

  1. [S4161] Find A Grave: Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Edwin D Dexter, created by Marie B, added Mar 2006, memorial number 13576602.

Herbert Raymond Coffin1

#27203, (1840-1901)
Pedigree Link
Herbert Raymond Coffin
1840-1901

Children with Julia S Dexter (b. 4 November 1839, d. 6 November 1914)

Biography

  • Herbert Raymond Coffin was born on 6 August 1840 in Rindge, New Hampshire.2,3
  • Father: George S Coffin - Mother: Sarah Scovell.3
  • He graduated from Kimball Union Academy, Meridan, New Hampshire.3
  • Herbert was a clerk in the dry goods commission house of Upson, Tucker & Co in Boston MA. Later he and his father worked together, moving their business to Windsor Locks CT.3
  • He married Julia S Dexter, daughter of Charles Haskell Dexter and Lydia Pierson, estimated 1866.1,4
  • In 1867 he worked for Slar Paper Mills, which had been started by C H Dexter,his father-in-law, eventually becoming the owner of the company.3
  • Herbert Raymond Coffin and Julia appeared on the 1880 US Federal Census of Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, enumerated on 12 June 1880. Also listed with the family were Mary Curry age 25 domestic, Mary Murray age 17 domestic, George Holland age 28 servant, and Eliza A Sandfear age 52.5
  • He and Julia appeared on the 1900 US Federal Census of 181 Main St, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, enumerated on 29 June 1900. also listed with the household were Kattie age 30 servant and Meary Roach age 30 servant. They own their house free of mortgage.6
  • He died on 8 July 1901 in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, at age 60.1
  • He was buried in Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks, Connecticut.1
    Gravestone

Story



BLESSED are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours ; and their works do follow them." On July 8, 1901, Herbert R. Coffin of Windsor Locks, well known throughout the State as a manufacturer and church man, departed this life, leaving the priceless legacy of a good name which will ever endure. That he was a man of great foresight, of unflinching courage, strong will, generous nature and determination of character, is known by all who knew him, and to the possession of these qualities he was indebted to a great extent for his uniform success in life. He had the rare faculty of inspiring both affection and respect in all with whom he came in contact and his financial success was commensurate with his intrinsic worth. No one who has lived in Hartford County during the last century bore a more enviable reputation or was held in higher esteem than he. His life presents a worthy example to the rising generation, affording a practical demonstration of what can be accomplished through concentrated effort.

Mr. Coffin was born in Rindge, New Hampshire, August 6, 1840, the son of George S. and Sarah (Scovell) Coffin. He was a descendant of the old Nantucket family of that name, and his antecedents were also those of Admiral Sir Isaac Coffin of the British Navy, who in 1826 visited the island and who, in memory of his ancestors established a school, endowing the same with a fund of ten thousand dollars. George S. Coffin, the father, was a native of Royalston, Mass., and at one time was extensively engaged in the manufacture of flannels at Ludlow, Vermont, and Winchendon, Mass. Later he conducted a profitable business in grading and scouring wool at Rindge, New Hampshire, and Windsor Locks. His death occurred at Winchendon in 1877. Herbert R. Coffin received his education in the public schools of Ludlow, the Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, New Hampshire, and the Conference Academy of West Poultney, Vermont. He began his business career at the age of sixteen years as a clerk in the dry goods commission house of Upson, Tucker & Company, Boston. Three years later and for the next two years he was with W. F. Weld & Company of the same city. Then he joined his father in Rindge, where they established the firm of Herbert R. Coffin & Company to engage in the grading and scouring business. Two years later the firm removed to Windsor Locks, where Mr. Coffin sold out to his father in 1867. He entered the office of the Slar Paper Mills, established by C. H. Dexter, acting as clerk for one year and finally becoming sole proprietor of the business. He was a director of the Connecticut River Banking Company and the Medlicott Company; also Vice-President of the Connecticut River Water Company. He had years of experience in and mastered all details of the paper business and to his careful management is ascribed the wonderful development of the industry. Politically, Mr. Coffin was a Republican and although an active supporter of his party, he never sought office. For twenty-seven years he was a member of the Congregational Church and for twenty-two years acted as deacon. He was deeply devoted to religious matters and gave to them freely of his time and money. On December 4, 1866, he married Mrs. John Sargent Haskell, nee Dexter, daughter of the late C. H. Dexter, and they had three children, Arthur, Herbert R. Jr., and Grace Pierson Coffin. The sons are worthy successors of their father in business. In the words of Holy Writ, the good works of Herbert R. Coffin will follow him.


from the book: The conservative advocate: a book of biographies of Connecticut's successful ...
By Earl Leslie Chadwick

Other Information

  • Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

  1. [S4161] Find A Grave: Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Herbert Raymond Coffin, created by Marni, added May 2005, memorial number 11022217.
  2. [S4161] Find A Grave: Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Herbert Raymond Coffin, created by Marni, added May 2005, memorial number 11022217,place=Windsor Locks incorrect.
  3. [S4215] Chadwick, Earl Leslie, The Conservative Advocate: a book of biographies of Connecticut's successful men, with essays on conservatism by well known writers, Hartford, CT: The Transcript Press, 1909.
  4. [S204] Assumption of Researcher LSR.
  5. [S4171] 1880 US Federal Census, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Herbert R Coffin head of household, roll 100, enumeration district 0600, page 654C .
  6. [S4177] 1900 US Federal Census, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Herbert R Coffin head of household, roll T623_139, enumeration district 227, page 10A .

Arthur Dexter Coffin1

#27204, (1868-1940)
Pedigree Link
Arthur Dexter Coffin
1868-1940

Parents

Child with Cora Loomis Drake (b. 31 January 1870, d. 22 September 1931)

Biography

  • Arthur Dexter Coffin was born on 25 April 1868 in Windsor Locks, Connecticut.1
  • He appeared on the 1880 US Federal Census of Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, enumerated on 12 June 1880, in the household of his parents Herbert Raymond Coffin and Julia.2
  • Arthur Dexter Coffin graduated from Philips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts.3
  • He married Cora Loomis Drake estimated 1890.1,4
  • He and Cora appeared on the 1900 US Federal Census of Main St, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, enumerated on 29 June 1900. Also listed with the family was Maggie Sullivan age 23 servant. They rent their home.5
  • He started work in the grist mill run by his grandfather and later took charge of the paper mills run by his father. Eventually he became the head of the paper-making mills.3
  • He died on 20 November 1940 at age 72.1
  • He was buried in Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks, Connecticut.1
    Gravestone

Story

ARTHUR D. COFFIN

READF.RS of biography see much between the lines.. Very few men who have achieved success tell how they accomplished it. Some refrain through modesty and others find it hard to explain. All, however, remember that there was much effort, much competition, much advice, sought and unsought; and not a little worthy. Success may be compared to a valuable commod'ty in the market. It costs something to get either. The greater the aspiration the more work is involved in realizing it. A great American statesman once said that'college boys who spend study time on the grass or on the chains or on the fence are more than likely to do the same thing in later years for want of something better to do. Indeed the conduct of youthful days is almost invariably a tell-tale of the days to come and this statement is supported by the f dage "As you sow, so shall you reap." So what has been said about reading between the lines of biography may be understood by the reader. The unwritten lines would tell of patience, pluck, perservance, and, above all, upright living.

Arthur Dexter Coffin of Windsor Locks, the subject of the sketch, is one whose life has been of close application to business and he has become well-known throughout thle state, as manufacturer and financier. He was born in Windsor locks, April 25, 1868, and is, therefore in his forty-second year. He is the son of the late Herbert Raymond and Julia S. (Dexter) Coffin. He received his education in the common schools of his native town, the Hartford Public High School and the Philips' Academy of Andover. At the age of twenty he began work in the grist mill owned by C. H. Dexter & Sons and later took charge of the flour mills connected with his father's paper industry. To-day he is at the head of this great paper-making concern which numbers among its products the famous "Princess" Cover, known all over the world. Within the last few years the business has grown materially and there are mills at Windsor Locks and Suffield.

Mr. Coffin is president of the Connecticut Company at Windsor Locks, a trustee of the State Savings Bank and director of the Connecticut River Banking Company of Hartford; also a director of the Medlicott Cotnpay of .Windsor Locks. The latter company manufactures underwear on a large scale. Mr. Coffin is a member of the Nayassett Club, Farmington Country Club, Hartford Club, the Engineers' Club of New York and the Boston Athletic Association. Fraternally he belongs to the Knights Templar and Shriners. On April n, 1904, he married Cora Loomis Drake, from which union they have had two children, one of whom, Dexter Drake Coffin, is living. In politics he is a Republican and while not being an office-seeker, he takes a deep interest in all affairs of town and state.

The life of Mr. Coffin furnishes an object lesson to young men who are striving for success. It will be apparent that the good things have come to him because he had a definite object in view. His motto would seem to be "One thing at a time and that one thing well." Still a comparatively young man even bigger things may be expected of him. Without assumption he represents the noblest type of the indomitable, successful, high-minded man.

from the book: The conservative advocate: a book of biographies of Connecticut's successful ...

By Earl Leslie Chadwick.

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Other Information

Citations

  1. [S4161] Find A Grave: Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Arthur Dexter Coffin, created by Marie B, added May 2005, memorial number 13566373.
  2. [S4171] 1880 US Federal Census, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Herbert R Coffin head of household, roll 100, enumeration district 0600, page 654C .
  3. [S4215] Chadwick, Earl Leslie, The Conservative Advocate: a book of biographies of Connecticut's successful men, with essays on conservatism by well known writers, Hartford, CT: The Transcript Press, 1909.
  4. [S204] Assumption of Researcher LSR.
  5. [S4177] 1900 US Federal Census, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Arthur D Coffin head of household, roll T623_139, enumeration district 227, page 10A .

Cora Loomis Drake1

#27205, (1870-1931)
Pedigree Link

Child with Arthur Dexter Coffin (b. 25 April 1868, d. 20 November 1940)

Biography

  • Cora Loomis Drake was born on 31 January 1870.2
  • She married Arthur Dexter Coffin, son of Herbert Raymond Coffin and Julia S Dexter, estimated 1890.1,3
  • Arthur Dexter Coffin and Cora appeared on the 1900 US Federal Census of Main St, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, enumerated on 29 June 1900. Also listed with the family was Maggie Sullivan age 23 servant. They rent their home.4
  • She died on 22 September 1931 at age 61.2
  • She was buried in Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks, Connecticut.2
    Gravestone

Other Information

Citations

  1. [S4161] Find A Grave: Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Arthur Dexter Coffin, created by Marie B, added May 2005, memorial number 13566373.
  2. [S4161] Find A Grave: Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Cora Loomis Drake Coffin, created by Marie B, added Mar 2006, memorial number 13566441.
  3. [S204] Assumption of Researcher LSR.
  4. [S4177] 1900 US Federal Census, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Arthur D Coffin head of household, roll T623_139, enumeration district 227, page 10A .

Herbert Raymond Coffin1

#27206, (1871-1938)
Pedigree Link
Herbert Raymond Coffin, Jr
1871-1939

Parents

Children with Jean Warburton (b. 18 March 1870, d. 5 August 1965)

Biography

  • Herbert Raymond Coffin was born on 15 January 1871.1
  • He appeared on the 1880 US Federal Census of Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, enumerated on 12 June 1880, in the household of his parents Herbert Raymond Coffin and Julia.2
  • Herbert Raymond Coffin married Jean Warburton about 1896.3,4
  • Herbert Raymond Coffin was a paper manufacturer.4
  • He and Jean appeared on the 1910 US Federal Census of Main Street, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, enumerated on 13 May 1910. Also listed with the household were Katie T Shaughnessey age 29 servant, Daisy L Durrant age 23 Servant. They own their home.4
  • In 1920 Herbert Raymond Coffin was Vice-President of the Paper Mill.5
  • He and Jean appeared on the 1920 US Federal Census of 14 Main St, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, enumerated on 6 January 1920. Also listed with the household was Elinor Root age 16 niece.5
  • He died on 8 March 1938 at age 67.1
  • He was buried in Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks, Connecticut.1
    Gravestone

Story

BLESSED are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours ; and their works do follow them." On July 8, 1901, Herbert R. Coffin of Windsor Locks, well known throughout the State as a manufacturer and church man, departed this life, leaving the priceless legacy of a good name which will ever endure. That he was a man of great foresight, of unflinching courage, strong will, generous nature and determination of character, is known by all who knew him, and to the possession of these qualities he was indebted to a great extent for his uniform success in life. He had the rare faculty of inspiring both affection and respect in all with whom he came in contact and his financial success was commensurate with his intrinsic worth. No one who has lived in Hartford County during the last century bore a more enviable reputation or was held in higher esteem than he. His life presents a worthy example to the rising generation, affording a practical demonstration of what can be accomplished through concentrated effort.

Mr. Coffin was born in Rindge, New Hampshire, August 6, 1840, the son of George S. and Sarah (Scovell) Coffin. He was a descendant of the old Nantucket family of that name, and his antecedents were also those of Admiral Sir Isaac Coffin of the British Navy, who in 1826 visited the island and who, in memory of his ancestors established a school, endowing the same with a fund of ten thousand dollars. George S. Coffin, the father, was a native of Royalston, Mass., and at one time was extensively engaged in the manufacture of flannels at Ludlow, Vermont, and Winchendon, Mass. Later he conducted a profitable business in grading and scouring wool at Rindge, New Hampshire, and Windsor Locks. His death occurred at Winchendon in 1877. Herbert R. Coffin received his education in the public schools of Ludlow, the Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, New Hampshire, and the Conference Academy of West Poultney, Vermont. He began his business career at the age of sixteen years as a clerk in the dry goods commission house of Upson, Tucker & Company, Boston. Three years later and for the next two years he was with W. F. Weld & Company of the same city. Then he joined his father in Rindge, where they established the firm of Herbert R. Coffin & Company to engage in the grading and scouring business. Two years later the firm removed to Windsor Locks, where Mr. Coffin sold out to his father in 1867. He entered the office of the Slar Paper Mills, established by C. H. Dexter, acting as clerk for one year and finally becoming sole proprietor of the business. He was a director of the Connecticut River Banking Company and the Medlicott Company; also Vice-President of the Connecticut River Water Company. He had years of experience in and mastered all details of the paper business and to his careful management is ascribed the wonderful development of the industry. Politically, Mr. Coffin was a Republican and although an active supporter of his party, he never sought office. For twenty-seven years he was a member of the Congregational Church and for twenty-two years acted as deacon. He was deeply devoted to religious matters and gave to them freely of his time and money. On December 4, 1866, he married Mrs. John Sargent Haskell, nee Dexter, daughter of the late C. H. Dexter, and they had three children, Arthur, Herbert R. Jr., and Grace Pierson Coffin. The sons are worthy successors of their father in business. In the words of Holy Writ, the good works of Herbert R. Coffin will follow him.

from the book: The conservative advocate: a book of biographies of Connecticut's successful ...

By Earl Leslie Chadwick.

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Other Information

Citations

  1. [S4161] Find A Grave: Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Herbert Raymond Coffin, created by Marie B, added Mar 2006, memorial number 13593738.
  2. [S4171] 1880 US Federal Census, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Herbert R Coffin head of household, roll 100, enumeration district 0600, page 654C .
  3. [S4161] Find A Grave: Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Jean Warburton Coffin, created by Marie B, added Mar 2006, memorial number 13593721.
  4. [S4174] 1910 US Federal Census, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Herbert R Coffin head of household, roll T624_132, enumeration district 0246, page 30B .
  5. [S4175] 1920 US Federal Census, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Herbert Coffin head of household, roll T625_180, enumeration district 203, page 5B .

Jean Warburton1

#27207, (1870-1965)
Pedigree Link

Children with Herbert Raymond Coffin (b. 15 January 1871, d. 8 March 1938)

Biography

  • Jean Warburton was born on 18 March 1870.1
  • She married Herbert Raymond Coffin, son of Herbert Raymond Coffin and Julia S Dexter, about 1896.1,2
  • Herbert Raymond Coffin and Jean appeared on the 1910 US Federal Census of Main Street, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, enumerated on 13 May 1910. Also listed with the household were Katie T Shaughnessey age 29 servant, Daisy L Durrant age 23 Servant. They own their home.2
  • Herbert Raymond Coffin and Jean appeared on the 1920 US Federal Census of 14 Main St, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, enumerated on 6 January 1920. Also listed with the household was Elinor Root age 16 niece.3
  • She died on 5 August 1965 at age 95.1
  • She was buried in Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks, Connecticut. Plot: Herbert R Coffin, Jr family plot.4

Other Information

  • Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

  1. [S4161] Find A Grave: Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Jean Warburton Coffin, created by Marie B, added Mar 2006, memorial number 13593721.
  2. [S4174] 1910 US Federal Census, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Herbert R Coffin head of household, roll T624_132, enumeration district 0246, page 30B .
  3. [S4175] 1920 US Federal Census, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Herbert Coffin head of household, roll T625_180, enumeration district 203, page 5B .
  4. [S4161] Find A Grave: Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Jean Warburton Coffin, created by Marie Bonafonte, added Mar 2006, memorial number 13593721.

Charles Sumner Coffin1

#27208, (1898-1911)
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Parents

Biography

  • Charles Sumner Coffin was born on 4 December 1898.1
  • He appeared on the 1910 US Federal Census of Main Street, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, enumerated on 13 May 1910, in the household of his parents Herbert Raymond Coffin and Jean.2
  • Charles Sumner Coffin died on 4 May 1911 at age 12.1
  • He was buried in Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks, Connecticut.1
    Gravestone

Other Information

Citations

  1. [S4161] Find A Grave: Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Charles Sumner Coffin, created by Marie Bonafonte, added Apr 2016, memorial number 161269284.
  2. [S4174] 1910 US Federal Census, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Herbert R Coffin head of household, roll T624_132, enumeration district 0246, page 30B .

Douglas Pierson Coffin1

#27209, (1897-1961)
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Parents

Biography

  • Douglas Pierson Coffin was born in 1897 in Connecticut.1,2
  • He appeared on the 1910 US Federal Census of Main Street, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, enumerated on 13 May 1910, in the household of his parents Herbert Raymond Coffin and Jean.2
  • Douglas Pierson Coffin completed one year of college.3
  • He appeared on the 1920 US Federal Census of 14 Main St, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, enumerated on 6 January 1920, in the household of his parents Herbert Raymond Coffin and Jean.4
  • Douglas Pierson Coffin married Emma W (née unknown) Coffin about 1934.5,3
  • Douglas Pierson Coffin was a clerk in the office of a paper mill.3
  • He and Emma appeared on the 1940 US Federal Census of 1 Dexter Rd, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, enumerated in April 1940. They own their home.3
  • He died in 1961 at age ~64.1
  • He was buried in Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks, Connecticut.1
    Gravestone

Other Information

Citations

  1. [S4161] Find A Grave: Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Douglas Pierson Coffin, created by Marie Bonafonte, added Mar 2006, memorial number 13593778.
  2. [S4174] 1910 US Federal Census, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Herbert R Coffin head of household, roll T624_132, enumeration district 0246, page 30B .
  3. [S4176] 1940 US Federal Census, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Douglas P Coffin head of household, roll T627_508, enumeration district 2-270, page 10A .
  4. [S4175] 1920 US Federal Census, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Herbert Coffin head of household, roll T625_180, enumeration district 203, page 5B .
  5. [S4161] Find A Grave: Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Emma W Coffin, created by Marie Bonafonte, added Mar 2006, memorial number 13593800.

Dwight Coffin1

#27210, (1902-1902)
Pedigree Link

Parents

Biography

  • Dwight Coffin was born on 21 February 1902.1
  • He died on 21 February 1902 at age <1d as an infant.1
  • He was buried in Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks, Connecticut.1
    Gravestone

Other Information

Citations

  1. [S4161] Find A Grave: Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Dwight Coffin, created by Marie Bonafonte, added Mar 2006, memorial number 13593813.

Emma W (née unknown) Coffin1

#27211, (1888-1941)
Pedigree Link

Biography

  • Emma W (née unknown) Coffin was born in 1888 in New York.1,2
  • She completed fifth grade.2
  • She married Douglas Pierson Coffin, son of Herbert Raymond Coffin and Jean Warburton, about 1934.1,2
  • Douglas Pierson Coffin and Emma appeared on the 1940 US Federal Census of 1 Dexter Rd, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, enumerated in April 1940. They own their home.2
  • She died in 1941 at age ~53.1
  • She was buried in Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks, Connecticut.1
    Gravestone

Other Information

  • Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

  1. [S4161] Find A Grave: Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Emma W Coffin, created by Marie Bonafonte, added Mar 2006, memorial number 13593800.
  2. [S4176] 1940 US Federal Census, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Douglas P Coffin head of household, roll T627_508, enumeration district 2-270, page 10A .

Florence Dexter1

#27212, (about 1869-)
Pedigree Link

Parents

Children with William Spalding (b. about 1861)

Biography

  • Florence Dexter was born about 1869 in Connecticut.1
  • She married William Spalding on 29 May 1889 in Windsor Locks, Connecticut.2
  • William Spalding and Florence appeared on the 1900 US Federal Census of 27 Concord St, Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, enumerated on 1 June 1900. also listed with the household is Rose Clancy age 35 servant. They own their home free of mortgage.3

Other Information

Citations

  1. [S4171] 1880 US Federal Census, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Lydia P Dexter head of household, roll 100, enumeration district 0600, page 654C .
  2. [S3183] New Hampshire, Marriage Records Index, 1637-1947, online transcription database, digitized by Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011. (Original publication: New Hampshire, Marriage Records Index, 1637-1947, FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah).
  3. [S4236] 1900 US Federal Census, Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, William E Spaulding head of household, Ward 3, roll 948, enumeration district 119, page 1A .

Grace Pierson Coffin1

#27213, (1873-)
Pedigree Link

Parents

Biography

  • Grace Pierson Coffin was born in December 1873 in Connecticut.1,2
  • She appeared on the 1880 US Federal Census of Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, enumerated on 12 June 1880, in the household of her parents Herbert Raymond Coffin and Julia.1
  • Grace Pierson Coffin appeared on the 1900 US Federal Census of 181 Main St, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, enumerated on 29 June 1900, in the household of her parents Herbert Raymond Coffin and Julia.2

Other Information

Citations

  1. [S4171] 1880 US Federal Census, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Herbert R Coffin head of household, roll 100, enumeration district 0600, page 654C .
  2. [S4177] 1900 US Federal Census, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Herbert R Coffin head of household, roll T623_139, enumeration district 227, page 10A .

Herbert R Coffin1

#27214, (1900-1996)
Pedigree Link

Parents

Children with Esther Patterson (b. 6 September 1899, d. 2 July 1953)

Biography

  • Herbert R Coffin was born on 21 April 1900 in Windsor, Connecticut.1,2
  • He was also known as Raymond, and also H Raymond.3
  • He appeared on the 1910 US Federal Census of Main Street, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, enumerated on 13 May 1910, in the household of his parents Herbert Raymond Coffin and Jean.1
  • Herbert R Coffin completed two years of college.4
  • He appeared on the 1920 US Federal Census of 14 Main St, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, enumerated on 6 January 1920, in the household of his parents Herbert Raymond Coffin and Jean.3
  • Herbert R Coffin was a machinest in air craft.4
  • He married Esther Patterson on 28 September 1928 in Windsor Locks, Connecticut.5,6
  • He and Esther appeared on the 1930 US Federal Census of 14 Hillcrest Rd, Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut, enumerated on 3 April 1930. They own their home with an estimated value of $16,000. They also own a radio.5
  • Herbert R Coffin was an inspector for aircraft.7
  • He and Esther appeared on the 1940 US Federal Census of 61 Center St, Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, enumerated on 9 April 1940. Also listed with the household was Fanny Fagan age 35 sister. They rent their home for $60.4
  • He was employed by Chance Vaught as an engineer.8
  • He married Virginia Mackay on 14 January 1953.9
  • Herbert and Virginia lived at 29 Walker Rd, Trumbull, Connecticut.8
  • He died on 11 September 1996 in Stratford, Connecticut, at age 96.10,8
  • The cause of his death was caudiopulmonary arrest.10
  • He was buried in Mountain Grove Cemetery and Mausoleum, Bridgeport, Connecticut.10

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Citations

  1. [S4174] 1910 US Federal Census, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Herbert R Coffin head of household, roll T624_132, enumeration district 0246, page 30B .
  2. [S511] Dascola, Phil, compiler, family tree titled "John Root", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID philsged, updated Feb 2010, viewed Mar 2013 , .
  3. [S4175] 1920 US Federal Census, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Herbert Coffin head of household, roll T625_180, enumeration district 203, page 5B .
  4. [S4210] 1940 US Federal Census, Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Herbert Coffin head of household, roll T627_508, enumeration district 2-251, page 7A .
  5. [S4202] 1930 US Federal Census, Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, H Raymond Coffin head of household, roll 268, enumeration district 242, page 2A .
  6. [S4207] Find A Grave: Mountain Grove Cemetery and Mausoleum, Bridgeport, Connecticut, Esther R Patterson Coffin, created by Sharon O'Hara, added Dec 2005, memorial number 12660050.
  7. [S4210] 1940 US Federal Census, Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, .
  8. [S1302] Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2012, online transcription database, digitized by Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2003 www.ancestry.com. (Original publication: Connecticut Department of Health, Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2012, Hartford CT: Connecticut Department of Health, online database).
  9. [S4207] Find A Grave: Mountain Grove Cemetery and Mausoleum, Bridgeport, Connecticut, Virginia Mackay Coffin, created by Sharon O'Hara, added Dec 2005, memorial number 12660057.
  10. [S4207] Find A Grave: Mountain Grove Cemetery and Mausoleum, Bridgeport, Connecticut, Herbert Raymond Coffin III, created by Sharon O'Hara, added Dec 2005, memorial number 12660066.

Dexter Drake Coffin1,2

#27215, (1898-1966)
Pedigree Link
Dexter Drake Coffin
1898-1966

Parents

Children with Elizabeth Dorr (b. 12 August 1900, d. 19 August 1963)

Biography

  • Dexter Drake Coffin was born on 8 April 1898 in Connecticut.1,3
  • He appeared on the 1900 US Federal Census of Main St, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, enumerated on 29 June 1900, in the household of his parents Arthur Dexter Coffin and Cora.1
  • Dexter Drake Coffin graduated from Philips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts, about 1914.2
  • On 1 Oct 1918 in New Haven CT Dexter enlisted in the US Navy. He was a member of the US Naval Unit and was put on inactive duty as a Seaman in the US Naval Reserve Force 21 Dec 1918.2
  • He graduated from Yale Sheffield Scientific School, New Haven, Connecticut, in 1919.2
  • He married Elizabeth Dorr estimated 1922.4,5
  • He died on 17 August 1966 at age 68.3
  • He was buried in Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks, Connecticut.3
    Gravestone

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Citations

  1. [S4177] 1900 US Federal Census, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Arthur D Coffin head of household, roll T623_139, enumeration district 227, page 10A .
  2. [S4221] Dewey, Deborah, "Coffin Family Genealogy Forum", listserve message to GenForum from Genealogy.com, http://genforum.genealogy.com/sargent.
  3. [S4161] Find A Grave: Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Dexter Drake Coffin, created by Marie Bonafonte, added Mar 2006, memorial number 13559174.
  4. [S4161] Find A Grave: Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Elizabeth Dorr Coffin, created by Marie Bonafonte, added Mar 2006, memorial number 13559191.
  5. [S204] Assumption of Researcher LSR.

Bennet Rowland Allen1

#27216, (1838-1896)
Pedigree Link

Child with Annie P Dexter (b. 5 May 1842, d. 21 November 1919)

Biography

  • Bennet Rowland Allen was born on 17 May 1838 in Enfield, Connecticut.1,2
  • He married Annie P Dexter, daughter of Charles Haskell Dexter and Lydia Pierson, estimated 1863.1,3
  • Bennet Rowland Allen died on 11 October 1896 at age 58.1
  • He was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford, Connecticut.1
    Gravestone

Story

ALLEN, Bennet Rowland; Hartford, Insurance Agent, Stock and Bond Broker, was born in Enfield, May 17, 1838, and was educated at E Hall's classical school in Ellington, Wm C Goldthwait's in Longmeadow, Mass, and at the Connecticut State Normal School in New Britain. He become a teacher in the Ellington school, which was one of the leading classical schools in Hartford county in its day.

Subsequently he is engaged in manufacturing business at Windsor Locks, remaining there from 1861 until 1868. A portion of the time he was the manager of the Medlicott mill, which was occupied through the was in the making knit goods for the soldiers' use. Afterwards he became a member of the firm of C H Dexter & Sons, Mr. Dexter, the founder of the company, being Mr. Allen's father-in-law, and engaged in the manufacture of manilla papers.

In 1868 he removed to Hartford and became the local manager of the Hartford Fire Insurance Company, the Royal Insurance Company of England, and of the Pennsylvania Insurance Company of Philadelphia. In addition to the management of the local transactions of these companies, Mr. Allen is engaged in the business of a stock and bond broker. He is held in the highest esteem in business centres in this city, and is deserving in every way of the universal confidence felt in his ability.

He is prominently associated with Masonic interests, being a knight templar; is a member; also, of the Connecticut Society Sons of the American Revolution. Mr. Allen is a republican, politically, but has paid no attention to public office, having resolutely refrained through life from seeking public position. During the war he voluntarily sent a substitute into the service, and was thoroughly interested in the success of the Union cause. The business in which he was engaged at the time as manager of the Medlicott company made it of great importance that his service should be retained here. Mr. Allen is active and influential member of the Asylum Hill Congregational church. His family consists of a wife and son The former was Miss Annie Pierson Dexter of Windsor Locks prior to her marriage. The son occupies a responsible position in the Society for Savings on Pratt street.

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Citations

  1. [S2548] Find A Grave: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford, Connecticut, Bennet Rowland Allen, created by C Greer, date added Apr 2011, Memorial number 67797365.
  2. [S4186] Griffing, William, compiler, family tree titled "Bill Griffing", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID:2787254, , .
  3. [S204] Assumption of Researcher LSR.

Charles Dexter Allen1

#27217, (1865-1926)
Pedigree Link

Parents

Children with Frances Louise Clark (b. 11 March 1866, d. 23 May 1956)

Biography

  • Charles Dexter Allen was born on 8 May 1865 in Windsor Locks, Connecticut.1
  • He married Frances Louise Clark estimated 1890.2,3
  • Charles Dexter Allen was a bank clerk.4
  • He and Frances appeared on the 1900 US Federal Census of 5 Vernon St, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, enumerated on 5 June 1900. Also listed with the household were Alice Boardman age 36 servant and Bridget Farrell age 27 servant. They own their home with a mortgage.4
  • He and Frances appeared on the 1910 US Federal Census of 30 Gates Ave, Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey, enumerated on 5 May 1910. They rent their home.5
  • He died on 10 September 1926 at age 61.1
  • He was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford, Connecticut.1
    Gravestone

Other Information

Citations

  1. [S2548] Find A Grave: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford, Connecticut, Charles Dexter Allen, created by C Greer, date added Apr 2011, Memorial number 67797286.
  2. [S2548] Find A Grave: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford, Connecticut, Frances Louise Clark Allen, created by C Greer, date added Apr 2011, Memorial number 67797146.
  3. [S204] Assumption of Researcher LSR.
  4. [S2210] 1900 US Federal Census, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Charles D Allen head of household, roll T623_137, enumeration district 180, page 8A .
  5. [S4234] 1910 US Federal Census, Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Charles D Allen head of household, Ward 3, roll T624_883, enumeration district 0241, page 11B .

Frances Louise Clark1

#27218, (1866-1956)
Pedigree Link

Children with Charles Dexter Allen (b. 8 May 1865, d. 10 September 1926)

Biography

  • Frances Louise Clark was born on 11 March 1866 in Ohio.1,2
  • She married Charles Dexter Allen, son of Bennet Rowland Allen and Annie P Dexter, estimated 1890.1,3
  • Charles Dexter Allen and Frances appeared on the 1900 US Federal Census of 5 Vernon St, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, enumerated on 5 June 1900. Also listed with the household were Alice Boardman age 36 servant and Bridget Farrell age 27 servant. They own their home with a mortgage.4
  • Charles Dexter Allen and Frances appeared on the 1910 US Federal Census of 30 Gates Ave, Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey, enumerated on 5 May 1910. They rent their home.2
  • She appeared on the 1940 US Federal Census of 80 Gates Ave, Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey, enumerated on 10 April 1940.5
  • She died on 23 May 1956 at age 90.1
  • She was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford, Connecticut.1
    Gravestone

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  • Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

  1. [S2548] Find A Grave: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford, Connecticut, Frances Louise Clark Allen, created by C Greer, date added Apr 2011, Memorial number 67797146.
  2. [S4234] 1910 US Federal Census, Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Charles D Allen head of household, Ward 3, roll T624_883, enumeration district 0241, page 11B .
  3. [S204] Assumption of Researcher LSR.
  4. [S2210] 1900 US Federal Census, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Charles D Allen head of household, roll T623_137, enumeration district 180, page 8A .
  5. [S4235] 1940 US Federal Census, Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Frances L C Allen head of household, roll T627_2337, enumeration district 7-258, page 7B .

Sylvia Mary Allen1

#27219, (1892-1962)
Pedigree Link

Parents

Biography

  • Sylvia Mary Allen was born on 10 May 1892 in Connecticut.1,2
  • She appeared on the 1900 US Federal Census of 5 Vernon St, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, enumerated on 5 June 1900, in the household of her parents Charles Dexter Allen and Frances.2
  • Sylvia Mary Allen appeared on the 1910 US Federal Census of 30 Gates Ave, Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey, enumerated on 5 May 1910, in the household of her parents Charles Dexter Allen and Frances.3
  • In 1915 Sylvia lived at 43 S Willow St, Montclair, New Jersey.4
  • She appeared on the 1940 US Federal Census of 80 Gates Ave, Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey, enumerated on 10 April 1940, in the household of her mother Frances Louise Clark.5
  • Sylvia Mary Allen died on 22 April 1962 at age 69.1
  • She was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford, Connecticut.1
    Gravestone

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Citations

  1. [S2548] Find A Grave: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford, Connecticut, Sylvia Mary Allen, created by C Greer, date added Apr 2011, Memorial number 67797489.
  2. [S2210] 1900 US Federal Census, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Charles D Allen head of household, roll T623_137, enumeration district 180, page 8A .
  3. [S4234] 1910 US Federal Census, Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Charles D Allen head of household, Ward 3, roll T624_883, enumeration district 0241, page 11B .
  4. [S4959] larsone, Email message to Linda Sargent Reinfeld, located on the computer of Linda Sargent Reinfeld, received 2 Oct 2016.
  5. [S4235] 1940 US Federal Census, Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Frances L C Allen head of household, roll T627_2337, enumeration district 7-258, page 7B .

Louise Pierson Allen1

#27220, (1893-1897)
Pedigree Link

Parents

Biography

  • Louise Pierson Allen was born on 10 October 1893.1
  • She died on 15 April 1897 at age 3.1
  • She was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford, Connecticut.1
    Gravestone

Other Information

Citations

  1. [S2548] Find A Grave: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford, Connecticut, Louise Pierson Allen, created by C Greer, date added Apr 2011, Memorial number 67797441.

Marian Allen1

#27221, (1896-1907)
Pedigree Link

Parents

Biography

  • Marian Allen was born on 10 March 1896 in Connecticut.1,2
  • She appeared on the 1900 US Federal Census of 5 Vernon St, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, enumerated on 5 June 1900, in the household of her parents Charles Dexter Allen and Frances.2
  • Marian Allen died on 2 March 1907 at age 10.1
  • She was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford, Connecticut.1
    Gravestone

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Citations

  1. [S2548] Find A Grave: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford, Connecticut, Marian Allen, created by C Greer, date added Apr 2011, Memorial number 67797471.
  2. [S2210] 1900 US Federal Census, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Charles D Allen head of household, roll T623_137, enumeration district 180, page 8A .

Jacob Sargeant Pierson1

#27222, (1824-1827)
Pedigree Link

Parents

Biography

  • Jacob Sargeant Pierson was born on 18 April 1824.1
  • He died on 1 February 1827 at age 2.2
  • Jacob died 3 days before his younger brother Luther.2
  • He was buried in Palisado Cemetery, Windsor, Connecticut.2
    Gravestone
    Gravestone

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Citations

  1. [S4186] Griffing, William, compiler, family tree titled "Bill Griffing", published by Ancestry.com, wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, from database ID:2787254, , .
  2. [S4190] Find A Grave: Palisado Cemetery, Windsor, Connecticut, Jacob Sargeant Pierson, created by Jerri Eoff Sudderth, added Mar 2009, memorial number 35121350.

Edith Allen1

#27223, (about 1851-)
Pedigree Link

Parents

Biography

  • Edith Allen was born about 1851 in Connecticut.1
  • She appeared on the 1860 US Federal Census of Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, enumerated on 2 July 1860, in the household of her parents Samuel Howe Allen and Julia.1
  • Edith Allen appeared on the 1880 US Federal Census of Forest St, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, enumerated on 9 June 1880, in the household of her parents Samuel Howe Allen and Julia.2

Other Information

Citations

  1. [S4178] 1860 US Federal Census, Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Saml H Allen head of household, roll M653_79, page 6891 .
  2. [S1503] 1880 US Federal Census, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Samuel H Allen head of household, roll 97, enumeration district 006, page 107C .

Elizabeth Dorr1

#27224, (1900-1963)
Pedigree Link

Children with Dexter Drake Coffin (b. 8 April 1898, d. 17 August 1966)

Biography

  • Elizabeth Dorr was born on 12 August 1900.1
  • Father: Roy Linwood Dorr (b 1877) - Mother: Mary Aretta Eaton (b 1874.)1
  • She married Dexter Drake Coffin, son of Arthur Dexter Coffin and Cora Loomis Drake, estimated 1922.1,2
  • Elizabeth Dorr died on 19 August 1963 in Hartford, Connecticut, at age 63.1
  • She was buried in Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks, Connecticut.1
  • An obituary was published on 19 August 1963.1
    Obit

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  • Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

  1. [S4161] Find A Grave: Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Elizabeth Dorr Coffin, created by Marie Bonafonte, added Mar 2006, memorial number 13559191.
  2. [S204] Assumption of Researcher LSR.

David Linwood Coffin1

#27225, (1925-2012)
Pedigree Link
David Linwood Coffin
1925-2012

Parents

Children with Barbara Van Gorder

Biography

  • David Linwood Coffin was born on 15 December 1925 in Windsor Locks, Connecticut.1
  • David was in the Naval Reserve and stationed in Naples, Italy during WW II.2
  • He graduated from Kimball Union Academy, Meridan, New Hampshire, in 1944.3
  • He attended school at Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut.2
  • He received the Victory Medal, the American Theatre Medal and the European Theatre Medal.2
  • He attended school at New England College, Henniker, New Hampshire.2
  • David Linwood Coffin was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Dexter Corporation iin Windsor Locks, Connecticut.2
  • Dexter produces specialty materials for customers in five strategic global markets: aerospace, automotive, electronics, food packaging and medical. Founded in 1767, The Dexter Corp., a Fortune 500 company, is the oldest company listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

    Principal entities: Dexter Aerospace Materials, Dexter Automotive Materials, Dexter Electronic Materials, Dexter Magnetic Materials, Dexter Packaging Products, Dexter Nonwovens, Dexter S.A., Life Technologies Inc., D&S Plastics International.4

  • David wrote The History of the Dexter Corporation 1767-1967.1
  • David Coffin was the 7th and last in the family to run the Dexter Corporation since it's existence in 1767. After he retired in 1990 a non-family member became CEO, and then in 1990 the remaining portions of the business were sold.5
  • He received honorary degrees from Trinity College and Colby-Sawyer College.2
  • He died on 14 July 2012 in Hartford, Connecticut, at age 86.1
  • He was buried in Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks, Connecticut.1
    Gravestone

Obit Notice

An obituary was published in Hartford Courant on 18 July 2012

David L. Coffin of Sunapee, NH, Bloomfield, and Naples, FL, son of the late Dexter D . Coffin, Sr. and the late Elizabeth Dorr Coffin, passed away in Hartford, Saturday, (July 14, 2012). David was the retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Dexter Corporation, Windsor Locks.

Born in Windsor Locks December 15, 1925, Coffin attended Trinity College (Hartford) and New England College (New Hampshire). He joined The Dexter Corporation in 1947 in the manufacturing department and was the seventh and last generation of the family to work in the business. He held various positions in sales and as general manager. In 1958, Coffin succeeded his father as president and CEO, becoming Chairman of the Board and CEO in 1966. Coffin was a member of the Dexter board of directors from 1948 until 1994. In 1975, Coffin took the title of Chairman and CEO, the position he held until 1990 at which time he retired as CEO, maintaining his position as Chairman of the Board. In 1993, Coffin retired from The Dexter Corporation as Chairman Emeritus.

Coffin had served on the boards of the American Red Cross (Hartford), the Bank of New England Corporation, Blu-Ray, Inc., Colby-Sawyer College, Connecticut Health Systems Agency, the Connecticut Historical Society, Connecticut Bank and Trust Company, N.A., Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company, the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation, Connecticut Water Company, The Dexter Corporation, Granitech, Inc., Hasbro, Inc., the Horace Bushnell Memorial Hall, The Institute of Living (Hartford), Kimball Union Academy, Life Technologies, Inc., the Manufacturers Association of Hartford County, Milton Bradley Company, Mystic Seaport Museum and Stores, the National Association of Manufacturers, New England Colleges Fund, The New England Council, Northeast Utilities, The Old State House (Hartford), Trinity College (Hartford), and the United Way of Greater Hartford.

Coffin was stationed in Naples, Italy while serving in the U.S. Naval Reserve in World War II and was awarded the Victory Medal, the American Theatre Medal and the European Theatre Medal. He received honorary degrees from Trinity College and Colby-Sawyer College.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Marie Jeanne Cosnard des Closets Coffin of Sunapee, NH; daughter Deborah L. Coffin of Springfield, NH, son Robert G. Coffin of Canton; and four stepchildren: Henry Bissell of Atlanta, GA; Charles Bissell of Glastonbury; John Bissell of Marietta, GA; and Caroline d'Otreppe of Suffield. David was predeceased by his son David L. Coffin Jr. of Atlanta, and his brother Dexter D. Coffin Jr. of Hobe Sound, FL.

The Funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Congregational Church of Windsor Locks, 8 Main Street, Windsor Locks, followed by a service of Christian burial at Grove Cemetery with military honors. Arrangements are being handled by the Windsor Locks Funeral Home, 441 Spring Street, Windsor Locks, CT. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Antique Boat Museum, 750 Mary Street, Clayton, NY 13624. To leave an online condolence, please visit: www.windsorlocksfuneralhome.com.

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Citations

  1. [S4161] Find A Grave: Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks, Connecticut, David Linwood Coffin, created by brknhrt, added Jul 2012, memorial number 93724269.
  2. [S6878] Legacy, www.legacy.com, A collection of obituaries from newspapers and funeral parlors, David L Coffin, obituary notice, published 18 Jul 2012 Hartford Courant, viewed online Legacy.com.
  3. [S4228] Kimball Union Academy, preparatory school web site, www.hua.org, viewed Mar 2013.
  4. [S4106] Hartford Courant, Hartford, CT, Newspaper, David Linwood Coffin newspaper article, published 7 Nov 1994.
  5. [S4225] Mark Alpert, "Dexter's Dynasty", Fortune, (Fortune Magazine: New York City NY, 28 Aug 1989) , Journal Article, viewed online at CNN.com Mar 2012.