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Mary Ann Cole 1505–1566

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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 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 trees

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B Reliability
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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
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9 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Cole in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees

Born 13 Apr 1505 · Monkleigh, Torridge District, Devon, England
Died 15 Dec 1566 · Portledge Manor, Brixton, Devon, England
Spouse Sir James Coffin Knight
Children Peter Coffin
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., Sons of the American …
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Researchers connected through Mary Cole 1505–1566

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Biography

In 1505, Mary Ann Cole entered the world in Monkleigh, Torridge District, Devon, England. Mary Ann Cole married sir james coffin knight, and had children including peter coffin. Mary Ann Cole passed away in 1566 in Portledge Manor, Brixton, Devon, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

Life Timeline

1505
Birth of Mary Ann Cole in Monkleigh, Torridge District, Devon, England
Birth
1566
Death of Mary Ann Cole in Portledge Manor, Brixton, Devon, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Cole

This ancestor line traces from Slade, Devon, England, United Kingdom (1470) to Monkleigh, Torridge District, Devon, England (1505) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Cole (1505–1566) was born in Monkleigh, Torridge District, Devon, England and died in Portledge Manor, Brixton, Devon, England. 9 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, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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 2 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.

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Mary Cole in the US Census
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Mary Cole's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Mary Ann Cole PTP
1505–1566
Monkleigh, Torridge District, Devon, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Cole's Descendants

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Mary Ann Cole PTP 1505–1566