Pioneers and Prominet Men of Utah page 814

Coffin, Nathan Harrison (son of William Barney Cofin, born Feb 27, 1809 in North Carolina and Abigail Starbuck, born June 1, 1813, in Indiana; married Sept 21, 1833). He was born Sept. 28, 1840, Richmond, Ind. Came to Utah, 1852 Captain Cutler company.

Married Chestina McMurtrey Dec. 7, 1863 (daughter of Samuel McMurtrey and Julia Ann Morris, pioneers 1849). She was born Jan 27, 1847. their children: Ester Vernetta b. Oct. 16, 1864, died; Amanda b. Sept 26, 1866. m. John D. Kent Nov. 20 1884; Eliza Ellen b. Nov. 21, 1868, m. Joseph A. Brim Jan 12, 1886; Nathan Samuel b. Sept 11, 1870, m. Margaretta Cooper Aug. 26, 1892; Jesse Thomas b. June 12, 1873, died; Effie May b. Oct 11, 1875, m. Charles Johnson June 13, 1900; Henry Clay b. Nov 25, 1878, m. Phoebe Richardson Oct. 10, 1900; William Barney b. June 4, 1880 m. Anna Johnson Nov 14, 1901; Julia Abigail b. Nov 15, 1882; Ella Lucile b. June 10, 1884, died; Mary b. June 13, 1881, m. Morgan Evans Oct. 8, 1906: Hattie b. March 20, 1890, died.

High Councilor. Road supervisor: Justice of Peace.