Who was Richard Cole?

Richard Cole (1729–1814) was born in Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Midway, Woodford, Kentucky, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Richard James Cole 1729–1814

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 23 Apr 1729 · Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States

Died 21 Nov 1814 · Midway, Woodford, Kentucky, United States

Father John Cole

Mother Johanna Garrett

Siblings Charles Cole, Christopher Cole, Dennis Garrett Cole, Elizabeth Cole, George Cole, John Cole, Joseph Cole, Mary Cole, Matthew Cole, Samuel Cole, Sarah , Sarah Cole, Susannah Cole, Thomas Cole, William Cole

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Cole

Johanna Garrett

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Children

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Biography

Richard James Cole was born in 1729 in Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States, the child of john cole and johanna garrett. Richard James Cole passed away in 1814 in Midway, Woodford, Kentucky, United States.

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1729

Birth of Richard James Cole in Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States

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1814

Death of Richard James Cole in Midway, Woodford, Kentucky, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Cole

This ancestor line traces from Hampshire, England (1600) to Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States (1729) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Richard Cole (1729–1814) was born in Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Midway, Woodford, Kentucky, United States. 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 Richard 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 4 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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