OBITUARY: Edwin Coffin (1824-1906)
HONORED PIONEER CROSSES GREAT DIVIDE:
EDWIN COFFIN, FOR MANY YEARS ONE OF OUR MOST HIGHLY RESPECTED CITIZENS, DIED AT A RIPE OLD AGE LAST SATURDAY—FUNERAL MONDAY AFTERNOON
Edwin Coffin, one of Beaverhead County's best known, longtime residents, died at the home of his son-in-law, James Kirkpatrick, in Dillon last Saturday morning, September 22, 1906 at 9:30 o'clock. The old gentleman had been in feeble health for some months and his demise was not unexpected by his relatives. The direct cause of death was a complication of bowel and kidney trouble. Attacked by these troubles and being very feeble from age, death soon came.
The funeral was held at 2:00 o'clock Monday afternoon, September 24th, at the Methodist church, of which church he had been a very devoted member and constant attendant for many years. The funeral was conducted Rev. R.P. Smith, of Helena, and Rev. Winters, of the Methodist Episcopal church, Dr. Tilden of the Baptist church, Dr. Martin of the Presbyterian church, and Rev. Hooker of the Episcopal church. The services were very largely attended by relatives and the many friends of the deceased, not only in Dillon and vicinity, but from other parts. Floral offerings in profusion were heaped upon the bier and afterward laid upon the grave in Mountain View cemetery where interment was made.
Edwin Coffin was born in Paoli, Indiana on October 17, 1824, of Quaker parentage. When 23 years of age, or in 1847, he was married to Miss Mary Polston of Paoli, Indiana. Three years later, or in 1850, he journeyed across the plains to the California gold fields, leaving his wife and family in Indiana. After experiencing the many hardships and going through the adventures which beset the emigrant of the fifties, he arrived at the Yreka gold fields in California, and mined there and in other California gold fields two years. He then returned to his family in Indiana, making the return trip on the water, going via Panama and thence to New York City.
About 1856, Mr. Coffin left Indiana with his family and located in Mankato, Minnesota, where he followed farming until 1877. In that year he journeyed alone to Glendale, Montana, in this county, and at Glendale, he worked for the Hecla Mining Company which was then under the management of Noah Armstrong.
During the spring of 1879 his lot was cast with the settlers of Beaverhead valley, where, excepting a winter spent in the Judith basin, he has since resided.
Mr. Coffin lost his wife by death while yet a young man residing in Minnesota. Seven children blessed this union, five of whom are known to be living today. The eldest, a son, W.F. Coffin, resides in Minneapolis. Another son, T.E. Coffin, is supposed to be dead. Mrs. Anna Nutting, a daughter, died at Twin Bridges several years ago. The other children surviving are: the eldest daughter, Mrs. James Kirkpatrick of Dillon; Mrs. Walter Crowell of Sheep Creek, this county; Mrs. Lorin T. Jones of Portland, Oregon, and Mrs. H.J. Thompson of Billings, Montana.
An elder brother of the deceased, Zeno Coffin, lives in Indianapolis. A younger brother, William Coffin, resides in Mankato, Minnesota. Mrs. Caroline Mitchell, a sister, resides in Marengo, Indiana, while two brothers and a sister have preceded him to the Great Beyond.
Mr. Coffin's membership with the Methodist church in Dillon dates from 1880. During all those years he proved himself a most devoted Christian and member of the church. While a resident of this valley, he was ever popular and associated intimately with the development of both the valley and the city of Dillon. He followed the avocation of teacher in the schools of the county, minor, merchant and rancher, and in all he was faithful to his business and square with all mankind. He raised a family who moved with the most highly respected people of this community, taught his children by precept and example, the true worth of life when lived rightly. He was kind, upright and a manly man, and the entire community is better for his having lived here and lost one of its most worthy men in his death. The Dillon Tribune joins all in extending sympathy to the bereaved relatives and in expressing regret over the death of Edwin Coffin.
(Dillon Tribune, Dillon, Montana, Friday, 28 September 1906)
HONORED PIONEER CROSSES GREAT DIVIDE:
EDWIN COFFIN, FOR MANY YEARS ONE OF OUR MOST HIGHLY RESPECTED CITIZENS, DIED AT A RIPE OLD AGE LAST SATURDAY—FUNERAL MONDAY AFTERNOON
Edwin Coffin, one of Beaverhead County's best known, longtime residents, died at the home of his son-in-law, James Kirkpatrick, in Dillon last Saturday morning, September 22, 1906 at 9:30 o'clock. The old gentleman had been in feeble health for some months and his demise was not unexpected by his relatives. The direct cause of death was a complication of bowel and kidney trouble. Attacked by these troubles and being very feeble from age, death soon came.
The funeral was held at 2:00 o'clock Monday afternoon, September 24th, at the Methodist church, of which church he had been a very devoted member and constant attendant for many years. The funeral was conducted Rev. R.P. Smith, of Helena, and Rev. Winters, of the Methodist Episcopal church, Dr. Tilden of the Baptist church, Dr. Martin of the Presbyterian church, and Rev. Hooker of the Episcopal church. The services were very largely attended by relatives and the many friends of the deceased, not only in Dillon and vicinity, but from other parts. Floral offerings in profusion were heaped upon the bier and afterward laid upon the grave in Mountain View cemetery where interment was made.
Edwin Coffin was born in Paoli, Indiana on October 17, 1824, of Quaker parentage. When 23 years of age, or in 1847, he was married to Miss Mary Polston of Paoli, Indiana. Three years later, or in 1850, he journeyed across the plains to the California gold fields, leaving his wife and family in Indiana. After experiencing the many hardships and going through the adventures which beset the emigrant of the fifties, he arrived at the Yreka gold fields in California, and mined there and in other California gold fields two years. He then returned to his family in Indiana, making the return trip on the water, going via Panama and thence to New York City.
About 1856, Mr. Coffin left Indiana with his family and located in Mankato, Minnesota, where he followed farming until 1877. In that year he journeyed alone to Glendale, Montana, in this county, and at Glendale, he worked for the Hecla Mining Company which was then under the management of Noah Armstrong.
During the spring of 1879 his lot was cast with the settlers of Beaverhead valley, where, excepting a winter spent in the Judith basin, he has since resided.
Mr. Coffin lost his wife by death while yet a young man residing in Minnesota. Seven children blessed this union, five of whom are known to be living today. The eldest, a son, W.F. Coffin, resides in Minneapolis. Another son, T.E. Coffin, is supposed to be dead. Mrs. Anna Nutting, a daughter, died at Twin Bridges several years ago. The other children surviving are: the eldest daughter, Mrs. James Kirkpatrick of Dillon; Mrs. Walter Crowell of Sheep Creek, this county; Mrs. Lorin T. Jones of Portland, Oregon, and Mrs. H.J. Thompson of Billings, Montana.
An elder brother of the deceased, Zeno Coffin, lives in Indianapolis. A younger brother, William Coffin, resides in Mankato, Minnesota. Mrs. Caroline Mitchell, a sister, resides in Marengo, Indiana, while two brothers and a sister have preceded him to the Great Beyond.
Mr. Coffin's membership with the Methodist church in Dillon dates from 1880. During all those years he proved himself a most devoted Christian and member of the church. While a resident of this valley, he was ever popular and associated intimately with the development of both the valley and the city of Dillon. He followed the avocation of teacher in the schools of the county, minor, merchant and rancher, and in all he was faithful to his business and square with all mankind. He raised a family who moved with the most highly respected people of this community, taught his children by precept and example, the true worth of life when lived rightly. He was kind, upright and a manly man, and the entire community is better for his having lived here and lost one of its most worthy men in his death. The Dillon Tribune joins all in extending sympathy to the bereaved relatives and in expressing regret over the death of Edwin Coffin.
(Dillon Tribune, Dillon, Montana, Friday, 28 September 1906)
OBITUARY: Edwin Coffin (1824-1906)
HONORED PIONEER CROSSES GREAT DIVIDE:
EDWIN COFFIN, FOR MANY YEARS ONE OF OUR MOST HIGHLY RESPECTED CITIZENS, DIED AT A RIPE OLD AGE LAST SATURDAY—FUNERAL MONDAY AFTERNOON
Edwin Coffin, one of Beaverhead County's best known, longtime residents, died at the home of his son-in-law, James Kirkpatrick, in Dillon last Saturday morning, September 22, 1906 at 9:30 o'clock. The old gentleman had been in feeble health for some months and his demise was not unexpected by his relatives. The direct cause of death was a complication of bowel and kidney trouble. Attacked by these troubles and being very feeble from age, death soon came.
The funeral was held at 2:00 o'clock Monday afternoon, September 24th, at the Methodist church, of which church he had been a very devoted member and constant attendant for many years. The funeral was conducted Rev. R.P. Smith, of Helena, and Rev. Winters, of the Methodist Episcopal church, Dr. Tilden of the Baptist church, Dr. Martin of the Presbyterian church, and Rev. Hooker of the Episcopal church. The services were very largely attended by relatives and the many friends of the deceased, not only in Dillon and vicinity, but from other parts. Floral offerings in profusion were heaped upon the bier and afterward laid upon the grave in Mountain View cemetery where interment was made.
Edwin Coffin was born in Paoli, Indiana on October 17, 1824, of Quaker parentage. When 23 years of age, or in 1847, he was married to Miss Mary Polston of Paoli, Indiana. Three years later, or in 1850, he journeyed across the plains to the California gold fields, leaving his wife and family in Indiana. After experiencing the many hardships and going through the adventures which beset the emigrant of the fifties, he arrived at the Yreka gold fields in California, and mined there and in other California gold fields two years. He then returned to his family in Indiana, making the return trip on the water, going via Panama and thence to New York City.
About 1856, Mr. Coffin left Indiana with his family and located in Mankato, Minnesota, where he followed farming until 1877. In that year he journeyed alone to Glendale, Montana, in this county, and at Glendale, he worked for the Hecla Mining Company which was then under the management of Noah Armstrong.
During the spring of 1879 his lot was cast with the settlers of Beaverhead valley, where, excepting a winter spent in the Judith basin, he has since resided.
Mr. Coffin lost his wife by death while yet a young man residing in Minnesota. Seven children blessed this union, five of whom are known to be living today. The eldest, a son, W.F. Coffin, resides in Minneapolis. Another son, T.E. Coffin, is supposed to be dead. Mrs. Anna Nutting, a daughter, died at Twin Bridges several years ago. The other children surviving are: the eldest daughter, Mrs. James Kirkpatrick of Dillon; Mrs. Walter Crowell of Sheep Creek, this county; Mrs. Lorin T. Jones of Portland, Oregon, and Mrs. H.J. Thompson of Billings, Montana.
An elder brother of the deceased, Zeno Coffin, lives in Indianapolis. A younger brother, William Coffin, resides in Mankato, Minnesota. Mrs. Caroline Mitchell, a sister, resides in Marengo, Indiana, while two brothers and a sister have preceded him to the Great Beyond.
Mr. Coffin's membership with the Methodist church in Dillon dates from 1880. During all those years he proved himself a most devoted Christian and member of the church. While a resident of this valley, he was ever popular and associated intimately with the development of both the valley and the city of Dillon. He followed the avocation of teacher in the schools of the county, minor, merchant and rancher, and in all he was faithful to his business and square with all mankind. He raised a family who moved with the most highly respected people of this community, taught his children by precept and example, the true worth of life when lived rightly. He was kind, upright and a manly man, and the entire community is better for his having lived here and lost one of its most worthy men in his death. The Dillon Tribune joins all in extending sympathy to the bereaved relatives and in expressing regret over the death of Edwin Coffin.
(Dillon Tribune, Dillon, Montana, Friday, 28 September 1906)
HONORED PIONEER CROSSES GREAT DIVIDE:
EDWIN COFFIN, FOR MANY YEARS ONE OF OUR MOST HIGHLY RESPECTED CITIZENS, DIED AT A RIPE OLD AGE LAST SATURDAY—FUNERAL MONDAY AFTERNOON
Edwin Coffin, one of Beaverhead County's best known, longtime residents, died at the home of his son-in-law, James Kirkpatrick, in Dillon last Saturday morning, September 22, 1906 at 9:30 o'clock. The old gentleman had been in feeble health for some months and his demise was not unexpected by his relatives. The direct cause of death was a complication of bowel and kidney trouble. Attacked by these troubles and being very feeble from age, death soon came.
The funeral was held at 2:00 o'clock Monday afternoon, September 24th, at the Methodist church, of which church he had been a very devoted member and constant attendant for many years. The funeral was conducted Rev. R.P. Smith, of Helena, and Rev. Winters, of the Methodist Episcopal church, Dr. Tilden of the Baptist church, Dr. Martin of the Presbyterian church, and Rev. Hooker of the Episcopal church. The services were very largely attended by relatives and the many friends of the deceased, not only in Dillon and vicinity, but from other parts. Floral offerings in profusion were heaped upon the bier and afterward laid upon the grave in Mountain View cemetery where interment was made.
Edwin Coffin was born in Paoli, Indiana on October 17, 1824, of Quaker parentage. When 23 years of age, or in 1847, he was married to Miss Mary Polston of Paoli, Indiana. Three years later, or in 1850, he journeyed across the plains to the California gold fields, leaving his wife and family in Indiana. After experiencing the many hardships and going through the adventures which beset the emigrant of the fifties, he arrived at the Yreka gold fields in California, and mined there and in other California gold fields two years. He then returned to his family in Indiana, making the return trip on the water, going via Panama and thence to New York City.
About 1856, Mr. Coffin left Indiana with his family and located in Mankato, Minnesota, where he followed farming until 1877. In that year he journeyed alone to Glendale, Montana, in this county, and at Glendale, he worked for the Hecla Mining Company which was then under the management of Noah Armstrong.
During the spring of 1879 his lot was cast with the settlers of Beaverhead valley, where, excepting a winter spent in the Judith basin, he has since resided.
Mr. Coffin lost his wife by death while yet a young man residing in Minnesota. Seven children blessed this union, five of whom are known to be living today. The eldest, a son, W.F. Coffin, resides in Minneapolis. Another son, T.E. Coffin, is supposed to be dead. Mrs. Anna Nutting, a daughter, died at Twin Bridges several years ago. The other children surviving are: the eldest daughter, Mrs. James Kirkpatrick of Dillon; Mrs. Walter Crowell of Sheep Creek, this county; Mrs. Lorin T. Jones of Portland, Oregon, and Mrs. H.J. Thompson of Billings, Montana.
An elder brother of the deceased, Zeno Coffin, lives in Indianapolis. A younger brother, William Coffin, resides in Mankato, Minnesota. Mrs. Caroline Mitchell, a sister, resides in Marengo, Indiana, while two brothers and a sister have preceded him to the Great Beyond.
Mr. Coffin's membership with the Methodist church in Dillon dates from 1880. During all those years he proved himself a most devoted Christian and member of the church. While a resident of this valley, he was ever popular and associated intimately with the development of both the valley and the city of Dillon. He followed the avocation of teacher in the schools of the county, minor, merchant and rancher, and in all he was faithful to his business and square with all mankind. He raised a family who moved with the most highly respected people of this community, taught his children by precept and example, the true worth of life when lived rightly. He was kind, upright and a manly man, and the entire community is better for his having lived here and lost one of its most worthy men in his death. The Dillon Tribune joins all in extending sympathy to the bereaved relatives and in expressing regret over the death of Edwin Coffin.
(Dillon Tribune, Dillon, Montana, Friday, 28 September 1906)
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