Coan, Titus, 1801-1882

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)