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John Cole 1695–1758

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

5 researchers on YourRoots have John Cole in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 3 Nov 1695 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Died 16 Mar 1758 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Cole (1660–1748)
Mother Susanna Gray (1668–1727)
Siblings Benjamin Cole, Ebenezer Cole, Edward Cole, Elizabeth Cole, Experience Cole, Hannah Cole, Hezekiah Cole, Joseph Cole, Mary Cole, Samuel Cole, Susannah Cole, Thomas Cole

Researchers connected through John Cole 1695–1758

and 4 more tree owners connected with John Cole 1695–1758

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Cole began in 1695 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. John Cole passed away in 1758 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1695
Birth of John Cole in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1758
Death of John Cole in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Cole

This ancestor line traces from Enniskillen, , Sligo, Ireland (1570) to Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States (1695) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

John Cole (1695–1758) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 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 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

John Cole's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Cole PTP
1695–1758
Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
John Cole PTP
1660–1748
Plymouth, Plymouth Co, Massachusetts, USA
Susanna Gray PTP
1668–1727
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Edward Gray PTP
1628–1681
Stapleford, Hertfordshire, , England
Unknown

John Cole's Descendants

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JC
John Cole PTP 1695–1758