Who was Elizabeth Cole?

Elizabeth Cole (1657–1682) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 4 generations of this lineage.

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Elizabeth Cole 1657–1682

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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 6 independent trees

Born 16 Feb 1657 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Died 4 Jan 1682 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Father James Cole Jr

Mother Mary Tilson

Siblings Elizabeth Cole, Ephraim Cole, Hannah Cole, James Cole, Joan Cole, Joanna Joan Cole, Joanna Cole, John Cole, Martha Cole, Martha Cole Howland, Mary Cole, Mary Lothrop, Nathaniel Cole, Sarah Podunk

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Cole Jr

Mary Tilson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1657, Elizabeth Cole entered the world in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, born to james cole jr and mary tilson. Elizabeth Cole passed away in 1682 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

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1657

Birth of Elizabeth Cole in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

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1682

Death of Elizabeth Cole in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Cole

This ancestor line traces from Enniskillen, , Sligo, Ireland (1570) to Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1657) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elizabeth Cole (1657–1682) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth 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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