David Cole (1777–1861) was born in Washington, Rappahannock County, Commonwealth of Virginia, USA and died in Clinton, Hickman County, Commonwealth of Kentucky, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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David Mason Cole 1777–1861

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

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 9 NOV 1777 · Washington, Rappahannock County, Commonwealth of Virginia, USA

Died 3 MAR 1861 · Clinton, Hickman County, Commonwealth of Kentucky, USA

Father Sampson Cole

Mother Keziah Cole

Siblings Keziah Cole, Samuel Cole

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sampson Cole

Keziah Cole

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of David Mason Cole began in 1777 in Washington, Rappahannock County, Commonwealth of Virginia, USA. David Mason Cole passed away in 1861 in Clinton, Hickman County, Commonwealth of Kentucky, USA.

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Life Timeline

1777

Birth of David Mason Cole in Washington, Rappahannock County, Commonwealth of Virginia, USA

Birth

1861

Death of David Mason Cole in Clinton, Hickman County, Commonwealth of Kentucky, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from David Cole

This ancestor line traces from Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British North America (1681) to Washington, Rappahannock County, Commonwealth of Virginia, USA (1777) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: David Cole (1777–1861) was born in Washington, Rappahannock County, Commonwealth of Virginia, USA and died in Clinton, Hickman County, Commonwealth of Kentucky, 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 David 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 4 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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