Tintype. Seated man is Sylvan Goodrich Coffman and standing woman is his first wife, Ida (Baker) Coffman. The other couple are unknown, but might be Daniel Monroe Coffman with Romaine (Blazer) Coffman seated.
Who is the standing man and seated woman?
People in photo include: Margaret (Jones) Coffman
Sylvan Goodrich Coffman was born on December 27, 1853 in Gallia County, Ohio United States, and was the father of Sylvan Guy Coffman. Sylvan Coffman died at age 69 years old on June 1, 1923 in Sidell, Vermilion County, IL. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sylvan Goodrich Coffman.
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