John Coffee

Biography

John Coffee was a man of the early American period, living through the founding years of the nation and the westward expansion that followed. He was part of the pioneer generation that established communities and institutions in his region.

Coffee's burial at Coffee Cemetery, which bears his family name, reflects his significance to the community he helped establish. His sixty-one years of life were dedicated to building a legacy that would endure through his family and the place they called home.