Who was William Cole?

William Cole (1667–1715) was born in West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA and died in Hickory Hills, Anne Arundel, MD. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 4 generations of this lineage.

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William Cole 1667–1715

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

Born 20 Oct 1667 · West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA

Died 24 Jun 1715 · Hickory Hills, Anne Arundel, MD

Father Thomas William Cole

Mother Hannah Priscilla Galloway

Siblings John Cole, Robert Cole, Sarah Cole

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas William Cole

Hannah Priscilla Galloway

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Children

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Biography

The story of William Cole began in 1667 in West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA. William Cole passed away in 1715 in Hickory Hills, Anne Arundel, MD.

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Birth of William Cole in West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA

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1715

Death of William Cole in Hickory Hills, Anne Arundel, MD

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Cole

This ancestor line traces from Tillingham, Essex, , England (1570) to West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA (1667) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Cole (1667–1715) was born in West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA and died in Hickory Hills, Anne Arundel, MD. 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 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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