Sarah Cole (1855–1937) was born in Cherokee Co., North Carolina and died in Beaverdam, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sarah Jane Cole 1855–1937

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Jul 1855 · Cherokee Co., North Carolina

Died 15 Feb 1937 · Beaverdam, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA

Father William Cole

Mother Rebecca J Rhodes

Spouse Joseph Marion Murphy

Children Belle Murphy, Cynthie Murphy, Dregie Murphy, Elisabeth Murphy, Eustice Murphy, Hassie Murphy, Henry Lafayette Murphy, Laiel G Murphy, Lilly Ann Texas Murphy, Lloyd Murphy, Nillie Murphy, Verdie Beatrice Murphy

Records

1870 United States Federal Census 1880 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census North Carolina, Death Certificates Tennessee, Death Records North Carolina, Marriage Records North Carolina, Deaths

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Henry Lafayette Murphy

Laiel G Murphy

Lilly Ann Texas Murphy

Lloyd Murphy

Nillie Murphy

Verdie Beatrice Murphy

Biography

In 1855, Sarah Jane Cole entered the world in Cherokee Co., North Carolina, born to william cole and rebecca j rhodes. In 1870, Sarah Jane Cole resided in District 13, McMinn, Tennessee, United States. In 1880, Sarah Jane Cole resided in Beaver Dam, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA. Sarah Jane Cole married joseph marion murphy, and had children including belle murphy, cynthie murphy, dregie murphy, elisabeth murphy, eustice murphy, hassie murphy, henry lafayette murphy, laiel g murphy, lilly ann texas murphy, lloyd murphy, nillie murphy, verdie beatrice murphy. Sarah Jane Cole passed away in 1937 in Beaverdam, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA.

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Census 1870 United States Federal Census
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Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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Census 1920 United States Federal Census
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Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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Death Records North Carolina, Death Certificates
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Death Records Tennessee, Death Records
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Marriage Records North Carolina, Marriage Records
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Record North Carolina, Deaths

Life Timeline

1855

Birth of Sarah Jane Cole in Cherokee Co., North Carolina

Birth

1870

Sarah Jane Cole resided here in District 13, McMinn, Tennessee, United States

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1880

Sarah Jane Cole resided here in Beaver Dam, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA

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1900

Sarah Jane Cole resided here in Beaverdam, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA

Residence

1920

Sarah Jane Cole resided here in Beaverdam, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA

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1930

Sarah Jane Cole resided here in Beaverdam, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA

Residence

1937

Death of Sarah Jane Cole in Beaverdam, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA

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: Sarah Cole (1855–1937) was born in Cherokee Co., North Carolina and died in Beaverdam, Cherokee, North Carolina, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah 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.
: 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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