Hugh Cole (1683–1753) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Hugh Cole 1683–1753

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

Born 30 May 1683 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Died 14 Jun 1753 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Father Hugh Cole

Mother Deborah Buckland

Siblings Anna Cole, Baby Mary Cole, Benjamin Cole, Bethiah Cole, Bethiah Cole Luther, Christian Baby Cole, Christian Cole, Christiana Cole, Christien Coele, Deborah Cole, Hanna Cole, James Cole, Joseph Cole, Lydia Cole

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Immediate Family

Parents

Hugh Cole

Deborah Buckland

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

The story of Hugh Cole began in 1683 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. Hugh Cole passed away in 1753 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

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1683

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

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1753

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 Enniskillen, , Sligo, Ireland (1570) to Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States (1683) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Hugh Cole (1683–1753) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, 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 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 5 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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