John Cole (1670–1746) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Cole 1670–1746

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 6 Mar 1670 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts

Died 13 Dec 1746 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts

Father John Cole

Mother Ruth Snow

Siblings Hannah Cole, John Cole, Joseph Cole, Mary Cole, Ruth Cole, Sarah Cole

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Census and … Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Sons of the American … Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, … Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate … Mayflower Deeds and Probates

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Cole

Ruth Snow

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1670, John Cole entered the world in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, born to john cole and ruth snow. John Cole passed away in 1746 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts.

Sources

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Census Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
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Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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Probate/Wills Mayflower Deeds and Probates

Life Timeline

1670

Birth of John Cole in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts

Birth

1746

Death of John Cole in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Cole

This ancestor line traces from Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom (1460) to Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America (1670) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Cole (1670–1746) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts. 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 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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