Mary Cole (1862–1947) was born in Ashe, North Carolina, USA and died in Ashe, North Carolina, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Martisha Cole 1862–1947

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

Born 08 Dec 1862 · Ashe, North Carolina, USA

Died 17 Jun 1947 · Ashe, North Carolina, USA

Father David Fleming Cole

Mother Elizabeth Sluder

Spouse Joseph Roark

Children Ora Elizabeth Roark

Siblings Matilda Catherine Cole, Nancy Cole

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Mary Martisha Cole was born in 1862 in Ashe, North Carolina, USA, the child of david fleming cole and elizabeth sluder. Mary Martisha Cole married joseph roark, and had children including ora elizabeth roark. Mary Martisha Cole passed away in 1947 in Ashe, North Carolina, USA.

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Birth of Mary Martisha Cole in Ashe, North Carolina, USA

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Death of Mary Martisha Cole in Ashe, North Carolina, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Cole

This ancestor line traces from London, Middlesex, England (1102) to Ashe, North Carolina, USA (1862) across 17 generations.

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: Mary Cole (1862–1947) was born in Ashe, North Carolina, USA and died in Ashe, North Carolina, USA. 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 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 17 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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