John Cole (1637–1677) was born in Plymouth, Massachsetts, USA and died in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Cole 1637–1677

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 21 Nov 1637 · Plymouth, Massachsetts, USA

Died 7 Jun 1677 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Father James Cole Coales

Mother Mary Lobel Tibbs

Siblings Daniel Cole, Ephraim Cole, Hugh Cole Coales, James Cole, John Cole, Mary Cole, Moses Cole

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Cole Coales

Mary Lobel Tibbs

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Children

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Biography

In 1637, John Cole entered the world in Plymouth, Massachsetts, USA, born to james cole coales and mary lobel tibbs. John Cole passed away in 1677 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

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Birth of John Cole in Plymouth, Massachsetts, USA

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1677

Death of John Cole in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Cole

This ancestor line traces from Enniskillen, , Sligo, Ireland (1570) to Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1637) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Cole (1637–1677) was born in Plymouth, Massachsetts, USA and died in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 3 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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