History of Acworth, New Hampshire From: tumbleweed@lisco.net - Sharon Franklin Surname: Source: History of Acworth with the Proceedings of the Centennial Anniversary, Genealogical Records and Register of Farms by Rev. J. L. Merrill, Town of Acworth, 1869, page 202 HENRY COFFIN came from Jaffrey previous to 1785, married Mehitable Smith, was a miller in south Acworth, and was drowned by a freshet which carried off his mill - children, I. Daniel - married Polly Currier (see Currier family); from him "Coffin Hill" takes its name; removed to Johnson, Vermont. - children, 1. Alvira married Joseph Bruce 2. Lucy 3. Arial - residence Boston 4. Martha - died young 5. Henry - died young William Markham was guardian for Moses, David and Lucy Coffin, children of Henry Coffin, in 1785. ************************************************* * * * * NOTICE: Printing the files within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged, as long as all notices and submitter information is included. Any other use, including copying files to other sites requires permission from the submitters PRIOR to uploading to any other sites. We encourage links to the state and county table of contents. * * * * The USGenWeb Project makes no claims or estimates of the validity of the information submitted and reminds you that each new piece of information must be researched and proved or disproved by weight of evidence. It is always best to consult the original material for verification.