Ruth Cole (1666–1718) was born in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts and died in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Ruth Cole 1666–1718

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees

Born 8 Jan 1666 · Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts

Died 17 Mar 1718 · Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts

Father Hugh Cole Sr

Mother Mary Harlow Foxwell

Siblings Benjamin Cole Sr Deacon, Ebenezer Cole, Experience Cole, Hannah Anna Cole, Hugh Cole Ii, James Cole, Joseph Cole, Martha Cole, Mary Cole, Mercy Cole

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Immediate Family

Parents

Hugh Cole Sr

Mary Harlow Foxwell

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1666, Ruth Cole entered the world in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts, born to hugh cole sr and mary harlow foxwell. Ruth Cole passed away in 1718 in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

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1666

Birth of Ruth Cole in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts

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1718

Death of Ruth Cole in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth Cole

This ancestor line traces from Enniskillen, , Sligo, Ireland (1570) to Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States (1666) across 4 generations.

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: Ruth Cole (1666–1718) was born in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts and died in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts. 8 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, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth 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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