Who was William Cole?

William Cole (1885–1972) was born in Etowah, McMINN , County , Tennessee, U.S.A and died in Englewood, McMinn, Tennessee, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Rass Cole 1885–1972

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 18 JUL 1885 · Etowah, McMINN , County , Tennessee, U.S.A

Died 17 AUG 1972 · Englewood, McMinn, Tennessee, USA

Father William Burton Cole

Mother Melissa Charlotte Burger

Siblings Amos Cole, Benjermine Cole, Carrie D Cole, Elbert Cole, Elbert H Cole, James Cole, Louise J Cole, Mary R Cole, Nellie A Cole, Nellie Zada Cole, Thomas Fred Cole

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Burton Cole

Melissa Charlotte Burger

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1885, William Rass Cole entered the world in Etowah, McMINN, County, Tennessee, U.S.A, born to william burton cole and melissa charlotte burger. William Rass Cole passed away in 1972 in Englewood, McMinn, Tennessee, USA.

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Life Timeline

1885

Birth of William Rass Cole in Etowah, McMINN, County, Tennessee, U.S.A

Birth

1972

Death of William Rass Cole in Englewood, McMinn, Tennessee, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Cole

This ancestor line traces from NORTH CAROLINA (1827) to Etowah, McMINN , County , Tennessee, U.S.A (1885) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Cole (1885–1972) was born in Etowah, McMINN , County , Tennessee, U.S.A and died in Englewood, McMinn, Tennessee, 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 (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 3 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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