What a name…

February 13, 2010 by  
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The “Illustrated London News” 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.

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  1. Paul Sarna on February 13th, 2010 8:46 pm

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

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