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What a name…

The “Illustrated London News [1]” from England, August 16, 1862, contains a report headed “Sir E.P. Coffin”. The simply last name is interesting but not terribly unusual. It’s his full hyphenated last name which intrigues. [2]

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#1 Comment By Paul Sarna On 02/13/2010 @ 8:46 pm

At least his surviving family members didn’t have to argue that much over his funeral plans.