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William Cole 1663–1736

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Cole in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 15 Sep 1663 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Died 15 Jun 1736 · Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Father Daniel Cole (1614–1694)
Mother Ruth Chester
Siblings Daniel Cole, Esther Cole, Hepzibah Cole, Hester Cole, Israel Cole I, James Cole, John Cole, Mary Cole, Ruth Cole, Thomas Cole

Researchers connected through William Cole 1663–1736

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1663, William Cole entered the world in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, born to daniel cole and ruth chester. William Cole passed away in 1736 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1663
Birth of William Cole in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1736
Death of William Cole in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Cole

This ancestor line traces from Duxbury, Lancashire, England (1614) to Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts (1663) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Cole (1663–1736) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, 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 William 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

William Cole's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Cole PTP
1663–1736
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Daniel Cole PTP
1614–1694
Duxbury, Lancashire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Cole's Descendants

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William Cole PTP 1663–1736