John Cole (1861–1911) was born in Magoffin, Kentucky and died in Ivyton, Magoffin, Kentucky. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Wesley Cole 1861–1911

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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 22 Feb 1861 · Magoffin, Kentucky

Died 05 Mar 1911 · Ivyton, Magoffin, Kentucky

Father Valentine Tiney Cole

Mother Mariah Cole

Siblings Adam Cole, Adam G Cole, Anderson Cole, Christinia Cole, George Cole, Jackson Cole, Jefferson Cole, Jenny Cole, Jeremiah Cole, John W Cole, John Wesley Cole, Louisa Cole, Nearcissus Cole, Paulina Jane Cole, Paulina Perlina Jane Cole, Rufus Cole, Rupley Cole, Tiney Cole, Valentine Tiney Cole, Valentine Cole, Winson Cole

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Immediate Family

Parents

Valentine Tiney Cole

Mariah Cole

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

John Wesley Cole was born in 1861 in Magoffin, Kentucky, the child of valentine tiney cole and mariah cole. John Wesley Cole passed away in 1911 in Ivyton, Magoffin, Kentucky.

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1861

Birth of John Wesley Cole in Magoffin, Kentucky

Birth

1911

Death of John Wesley Cole in Ivyton, Magoffin, Kentucky

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Cole

This ancestor line traces from Preston, Faversham, Kent, England (1597) to Magoffin, Kentucky (1861) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Cole (1861–1911) was born in Magoffin, Kentucky and died in Ivyton, Magoffin, Kentucky. 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 9 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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