The Life of Tristram Coffyn, of Nantucket, Massachusetts: Founder of the Family Line in America is a biography written by Allen Coffin and published in 1881. The book tells the story of Tristram Coffyn, who is considered to be the founder of the Coffin family line in America. Tristram Coffyn was born in England in 1605 and later emigrated to America, settling in Nantucket, Massachusetts. He became a successful businessman and landowner, and his descendants went on to become prominent members of American society. The book provides a detailed account of Tristram Coffyn's life, including his early years in England, his journey to America, his marriage and family life, and his business and political endeavors. It also explores the history of Nantucket and the role that the Coffin family played in shaping the community. The Life of Tristram Coffyn, of Nantucket, Massachusetts is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of early America and the role that individual families played in shaping the country.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.