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Mercy Cole 1716–1790

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Mercy 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 2 independent trees

Born 24 Sep 1716 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Died 2 Apr 1790 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Father Joseph Cole (1668–1731)
Mother Mercy Marcy Hinckley
Siblings Joseph Cole Iii, Mary Cole

Researchers connected through Mercy Cole 1716–1790

and 1 more tree owner connected with Mercy Cole 1716–1790

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Mercy Cole began in 1716 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. Mercy Cole passed away in 1790 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1716
Birth of Mercy Cole in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1790
Death of Mercy Cole in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mercy Cole

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1716) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Mercy Cole (1716–1790) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, 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 Mercy 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.

Mercy Cole's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mercy Cole PTP
1716–1790
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Joseph Cole PTP
1668–1731
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mercy Cole's Descendants

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MC
Mercy Cole PTP 1716–1790