John Cole (1665–1724) was born in Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, United States and died in Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Cole 1665–1724

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 17 Jan 1665 · Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, United States

Died 14 Mar 1724 · Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Father John Thomas Cole

Mother Susanna Autumn Leaf Hutchinson

Siblings Ann Cole, Elisha John Cole, Elizabeth Cole, Francis Cole, Hannah Place, Hester Frances Cole, John Cole, Mary Cole, Samuel Cole, Susanna Cole, Thomas Cole Twin, William Cole

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Thomas Cole

Susanna Autumn Leaf Hutchinson

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Children

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Biography

The story of John Cole began in 1665 in Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. John Cole passed away in 1724 in Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

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1665

Birth of John Cole in Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, United States

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1724

Death of John Cole in Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Cole

This ancestor line traces from Greenes Norton, Northumberland, England (1420) to Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, United States (1665) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Cole (1665–1724) was born in Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, United States and died in Plympton, Plymouth, 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 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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