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Benjamin Cole 1717–1794

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Cole in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 03 Feb 1717 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Died 01 Apr 1794 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Spouse Mary Beverly
Children Esther Cole, Lydia Cole, Mary Cole, Mehitable Cole, Patience Cole, Roby Cole

Researchers connected through Benjamin Cole 1717–1794

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Biography

The story of Benjamin Cole began in 1717 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. Benjamin Cole married mary beverly, and had children including esther cole, lydia cole, mary cole, mehitable cole, patience cole, roby cole. Benjamin Cole passed away in 1794 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1717
Birth of Benjamin Cole in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1794
Death of Benjamin Cole in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Cole

This ancestor line traces from Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England (1425) to Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1717) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Cole (1717–1794) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Benjamin Cole's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Cole PTP
1717–1794
Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Benjamin Cole's Descendants

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Benjamin Cole PTP 1717–1794