John Cole (1660–1748) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth Co, Massachusetts, USA and died in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Cole 1660–1748

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 May 1660 · Plymouth, Plymouth Co, Massachusetts, USA

Died 25 Jun 1748 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Father Hugh James Cole

Mother Mary Foxwell

Spouse Sarah Cornell

Children Benjamin Cole, Ebenezer COLE, Edward Cole, Elizabeth Cole, Experience Cole, Hannah Cole, Hezekiah Cole, John Cole Jr, Joseph Cole, Mary Cole, Samuel Cole, Susannah Cole, Thomas Cole

Siblings Ann Bacon, Anna Cole, Benjamin Cole, Ebenezer Cole, Elizabeth Cole, Experience Cole, Hugh Cole, Infant Cole, James Cole, John Cole, John Coles, Joseph Cole, Martha Cole, Mary Cole, Mercy Cole, Ruth Cole

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Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Sons of the American … Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and … Warwickshire, England, Church of England … Maryland, Compiled Census and Census …

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Biography

John Cole was born in 1660 in Plymouth, Plymouth Co, Massachusetts, USA, the child of hugh james cole and mary foxwell. John Cole married sarah cornell, susanna gray, and had children including benjamin cole, ebenezer cole, edward cole, elizabeth cole, experience cole, hannah cole, hezekiah cole, john cole jr, joseph cole, mary cole, samuel cole, susannah cole, thomas cole. John Cole passed away in 1748 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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Marriage Records Warwickshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials
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Census Maryland, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

Life Timeline

1660

Birth of John Cole in Plymouth, Plymouth Co, Massachusetts, USA

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1748

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

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Cole

This ancestor line traces from Nottinghamshire, England, UK (1470) to Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1660) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Cole (1660–1748) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth Co, Massachusetts, USA and died in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 6 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, 6 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 8 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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