John Huntington Crane Coffin

1815–1890 (age 75)

Merchant or maritime professional

Biography

John Huntington Crane Coffin's life on the Atlantic as a merchant and maritime professional gave him a seasoned outlook on the tides of commerce and the crews who sailed them.

He guided young sailors with steady counsel, protected voyages with careful planning, and is now laid to rest in Oak Hill Cemetery, leaving a legacy of quiet leadership.