She was born at Springfield, Ohio in 1829. She came of loyal Revolutionary stock, bother her maternal and paternal grandfathers having fought with honor in the revolution and her father in the war of 1812.

She crossed the plains in an early day and her reminiscences of those pioneer days, full of hardship and toil, were of the keenest interest to her listeners whenever she could be persuaded to recount them. Her patience and loving forethought for her family and friends in those days made her beloved by all. Of late years, although vigorous in mind, she could not go about much owing to an accident to her ankle, about three years ago. Although far from well, her death at this time was entirely unexpected.

The services will be held from the Coffin residence on Grove street Tuesday at 2:30 o'clock. The favor of no flowers is requested.

IDAHO DAILY STATESMAN (Boise, Idaho), Monday, 10 June 1907, p.4