Who was Ralph Coulson?

Ralph Coulson (1697–1773) was born in Hartlepool, Durham, England and died in Hartlepool, Durham, England. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Ralph in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 2 generations of this lineage.

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Ralph Coulson 1697–1773

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 10 Jan 1697 · Hartlepool, Durham, England

Died 8 Oct 1773 · Hartlepool, Durham, England

Father James Coulson

Mother Isabell Mensforth

Siblings Elizabeth Coulson, George Coulson, James Coulson, John Coulson

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Coulson

Isabell Mensforth

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Children

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Biography

Ralph Coulson was born in 1697 in Hartlepool, Durham, England, the child of james coulson and isabell mensforth. Ralph Coulson passed away in 1773 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.

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1697

Birth of Ralph Coulson in Hartlepool, Durham, England

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1773

Death of Ralph Coulson in Hartlepool, Durham, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Ralph Coulson

This ancestor line traces from Hartlepool, Durham, , England (1668) to Hartlepool, Durham, England (1697) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Ralph Coulson (1697–1773) was born in Hartlepool, Durham, England and died in Hartlepool, Durham, England. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Ralph 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.
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