Who was Margaret COLE?

Margaret COLE (1486–1539) was born in Halifax, Yorkshire, England and died in Halifax, Yorkshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Margaret COLE 1486–1539

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

Born 1 Jan 1486 · Halifax, Yorkshire, England

Died 3 May 1539 · Halifax, Yorkshire, England

Spouse John Drake Of Exmouth And Ashe

Children Lady Sybil Cole Drake

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John Drake Of Exmouth And Ashe

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Lady Sybil Cole Drake

Biography

The story of Margaret COLE began in 1486 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England. Margaret COLE married john drake of exmouth and ashe, and had children including lady sybil cole drake. Margaret COLE passed away in 1539 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England.

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Birth of Margaret COLE in Halifax, Yorkshire, England

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Death of Margaret COLE in Halifax, Yorkshire, England

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: Margaret COLE (1486–1539) was born in Halifax, Yorkshire, England and died in Halifax, Yorkshire, England. 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 Margaret 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 1 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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Margaret COLE PTP

1486–1539

Halifax, Yorkshire, England