Hugh Cole (1658–1738) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Hugh Cole 1658–1738

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 8 Mar 1658 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Died 17 Feb 1738 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Father Sgt Hugh Cole I

Mother Mary Foxwell

Siblings Benjamin Cole Deac, Ebenezer Cole, Experience Cole, Hanna Anna Cole, James Cole, John Cole, Joseph Cole, Martha Cole, Mary Cole, Mercy Cole, Ruth Cole

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sgt Hugh Cole I

Mary Foxwell

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Children

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Biography

Hugh Cole was born in 1658 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, the child of sgt hugh cole i and mary foxwell. Hugh Cole passed away in 1738 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

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1658

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

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1738

Death of Hugh Cole in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Hugh Cole

This ancestor line traces from Barnstaple, Devonshire, England (1628) to Plymouth, Massachusetts (1658) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Hugh Cole (1658–1738) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Hugh 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 2 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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