Samuel Cole (1694–1794) was born in Wells, York, Maine, United States and died in Biddeford, York, Maine, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Samuel Cole 1694–1794

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Born 15 Nov 1694 · Wells, York, Maine, United States

Died 21 Nov 1794 · Biddeford, York, Maine, United States

Spouse Esther Brooks

Children Abigail Cole

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In 1694, Samuel Cole entered the world in Wells, York, Maine, United States. Samuel Cole married esther brooks, and had children including abigail cole. Samuel Cole passed away in 1794 in Biddeford, York, Maine, United States.

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Birth of Samuel Cole in Wells, York, Maine, United States

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Samuel Cole was married in Saco, York, Maine, USA

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Samuel Cole was married in Biddeford, York, Maine, USA

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Death of Samuel Cole in Biddeford, York, Maine, United States

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: Samuel Cole (1694–1794) was born in Wells, York, Maine, United States and died in Biddeford, York, Maine, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Samuel Cole PTP

1694–1794

Wells, York, Maine, United States