Who was Girlish Cole?

Girlish Cole (1900–1970) was born in Kentucky and died in Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, United States of America. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Girlish in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 11 generations of this lineage.

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Girlish Cole 1900–1970

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

Born 10 Apr 1900 · Kentucky

Died 5 Dec 1970 · Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, United States of America

Father Garrett Cole

Mother Susan Susie Fletcher

Siblings Floyd Cole, Lonzie Cole, Nancy Cole, Ocie Cole

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Immediate Family

Parents

Garrett Cole

Susan Susie Fletcher

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1900, Girlish Cole entered the world in Kentucky, born to garrett cole and susan susie fletcher. Girlish Cole passed away in 1970 in Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Birth of Girlish Cole in Kentucky

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1970

Death of Girlish Cole in Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, United States of America

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Girlish Cole

This ancestor line traces from Preston, Faversham, Kent, England (1597) to Kentucky (1900) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Girlish Cole (1900–1970) was born in Kentucky and died in Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, United States of America. 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 Girlish 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 11 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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