Who was Charles Cole?

Charles Cole (1886–1962) was born in Selma, Johnston, North Carolina, USA and died in Pittsburg, Van Buren, Iowa, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Charles Wesley Cole 1886–1962

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Grade scale

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 16 Jan 1886 · Selma, Johnston, North Carolina, USA

Died 20 Jan 1962 · Pittsburg, Van Buren, Iowa, USA

Father Elijah Shedrick Cole

Mother Georgeanna Wicks

Siblings Clyde Frederick Cole, Della Belle Cole, Edward Harvey Cole, Eliza Ann Cole, Ella May Cole, Grover Paul Cole, Harvey Moses Cole, Janetta M Cole, Letha Ruth Cole, Madeline Alvestine Cole, Minnie Cole, Morse Cole, Myrtle Edna Cole, William Elmer Cole

Records

1900 United States Federal Census

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Immediate Family

Parents

Elijah Shedrick Cole

Georgeanna Wicks

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1886, Charles Wesley Cole entered the world in Selma, Johnston, North Carolina, USA, born to elijah shedrick cole and georgeanna wicks. Charles Wesley Cole passed away in 1962 in Pittsburg, Van Buren, Iowa, USA.

Sources

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Census 1900 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1886

Birth of Charles Wesley Cole in Selma, Johnston, North Carolina, USA

Birth

1962

Death of Charles Wesley Cole in Pittsburg, Van Buren, Iowa, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Charles Cole

This ancestor line traces from Ohio, United States (1822) to Selma, Johnston, North Carolina, United States, (1886) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Charles Cole (1886–1962) was born in Selma, Johnston, North Carolina, USA and died in Pittsburg, Van Buren, Iowa, USA. 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 Charles 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 3 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.
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