Milton P. Coffin - Obituary

The death of Milton P. Coffin occurred at his home on the River road, five miles north of this village, Saturday afternoon. He had been in declining health from a complication of diseases for about a year and had been confined to his bed since Christmas. He was of Dutch rescent (I think this was mistyped in the obit), was born in Deerfield May 18, 1850, and was a son of Allen and Elizabeth Coffin. He was twice married, the first time about 25 years ago and by this marriage there were three children: Harry Coffin and Mrs. Bessie Lewis of Herkimer and Lee Coffin of Mohawk. About 15 years ago he was married to his present wife, who, with two daughters, Olive and Ruth, survives him. He also leaves two brothers, William and Allen Coffin of Little Falls, and two sisters, Mrs. William Metz of Salisbury and Mrs. Addison Brown of Syracuse. Mr. Coffin and family came to Camden a little over two years ago from Holland Patent, and settled on his farm, where he became known as a prosperous and successful farmer, and was respected by all who knew him. His family have much sympathy in their great loss.

The funeral was held at his late residence, on the River road, at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Rev. Frederick Maunder officiating. The bearers were members of the family and were Lee and Harry Coffin, Fred Hubbard, Wm. VonDauber. Interment was made in the Forest Park Cemetery. Those present from out of town were as follows: Mrs. Lewis of Herkimer, Mr. Coffin and sister of Little Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Coffin of Herkimer, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Von Dauber, Mrs. Wm. Von Dauber, Mrs. Fred Von Dauber, Mrs. Augustine of Taberg, Fred! Hubbard of Watertown and George Gaylor of Rome.