Who was Garrett Cole?

Garrett Cole (1873–1966) was born in Magoffin, Kentucky, USA and died in Guage, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Garrett Cole 1873–1966

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

Born 29 Aug 1873 · Magoffin, Kentucky, USA

Died 27 Dec 1966 · Guage, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States

Father John Wesley Cole

Mother Rebecca Nickell

Spouse Alpha Roark

Children Annie Cole, Brack Cole, Fannie Fanny Cole, Floyd Cole, Girlish Cole, Lonzie Cole, Mota Cole, Nancy Cole, Ocie Cole, Samuel Homer Cole

Siblings Birdine Cole, Izana Cole, Louisa Cole, Mangum Manuel Cole, Morgan Cole, Narcissus Sissie Cole, Sylvester Cole, Wiley Cole

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In 1873, Garrett Cole entered the world in Magoffin, Kentucky, USA, born to john wesley cole and rebecca nickell. Garrett Cole married alpha roark, jeanette nettie cole, susan susie fletcher, and had children including annie cole, brack cole, fannie fanny cole, floyd cole, girlish cole, lonzie cole, mota cole, nancy cole, ocie cole, samuel homer cole. Garrett Cole passed away in 1966 in Guage, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States.

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Birth of Garrett Cole in Magoffin, Kentucky, USA

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Death of Garrett Cole in Guage, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Garrett Cole

This ancestor line traces from Preston, Faversham, Kent, England (1597) to Magoffin, Kentucky, USA (1873) across 10 generations.

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: Garrett Cole (1873–1966) was born in Magoffin, Kentucky, USA and died in Guage, Breathitt, Kentucky, 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 Garrett 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 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
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