Coan, Titus, 1801-1882

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Birth 1801-02-01
Death 1882-12-01
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Biographical notes:

Presbyterian missionary to Hawaii. Born in Killington, Connecticut, studied at the Auburn Theological Seminary, N.Y., and ordained in 1833. Sent to Patagonia as a missionary from 1833-34. Married Fidelia Church (1810-1872) upon his return to the United States in 1834. Went to Hawaii in 1835 where he lived and worked the rest of his life.

From the description of Papers, 1830-1872. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58660720

Presbyterian clergyman and missionary.

From the description of Titus Coan family papers, 1818-1923 (bulk 1832-1882). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70979850

Biographical Note

1801, Feb. 1 Born, Killingworth, Conn. 1819 1826 Taught school in Connecticut 1826 1830 Taught school, Riga, N.Y. 1828 Received into Presbyterian church, Riga, N.Y. 1831 1933 Attended Auburn Theological Seminary, Auburn, N.Y. 1833 Licensed as a minister by Cayuga County, N.Y. Presbytery Ordained a missionary by American Board of Foreign Missions 1833 1834 Went on missionary expedition to Patagonia 1834 Married Fidelia Church (1810-1872) 1834 Sailed for Hawaii 1834 1882 Missionary, Hilo, Hawaii 1836 Birth of son, Titus Munson Coan (died 1921) 1839 Birth of daughter, Harriet Fidelia Coan (died 1906) 1843 Birth of daughter,Sarah Eliza Coan (died 1916) 1846 Birth of son, Samuel Latimer Coan (died 1887) 1860 1867 Made voyages to Marquesas Islands for Hawaiian Missionary Society 1870 1871 Visited the United States 1873 Married Lydia Bingham (died 1915) 1880 Published Adventures in Patagonia. New York; Dodd, Mead 1882 Published Life in Hawaii. New York: A. D. F. Randolph 1882, Dec. 1 Died, Hilo, Hawaii

From the guide to the Titus Coan Family Papers, 1806-1923, (bulk 1832-1882), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)

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Subjects:

  • Religion
  • Presbyterian Church
  • Hawaiians
  • Missionaries
  • Missionaries' spouses
  • Missions
  • Missions
  • Missions
  • Missions
  • Patagonians
  • Volcanoes
  • Volcanoes

Occupations:

  • Clergy
  • Missionaries

Places:

  • Patagonia (Argentina and Chile) (as recorded)
  • Hawaii--Hilo (as recorded)
  • Hawaii (as recorded)
  • Kilauea Volcano (Hawaii) (as recorded)
  • Kilauea Volcano (Hawaii) (as recorded)
  • Patagonia (Argentina and Chile) (as recorded)
  • French Polynesia--Marquesas Islands (as recorded)
  • Hawaii (as recorded)

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