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William Coles 1686–1711

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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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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Coles 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 2 Apr 1686 · Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Died 11 Sep 1711 · Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Children William Coale Cole Iii

Researchers connected through William Coles 1686–1711

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

William Coles was born in 1686 in Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. William Coles had children including william coale cole iii. William Coles passed away in 1711 in Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Life Timeline

1686
Birth of William Coles in Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth
1704
William Coles was married in Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Marriage
1707
William Coles was married in Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Marriage
1711
Death of William Coles in Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Coles

This ancestor line traces from Dedham, Medfield-Norfolk, Massachusetts Colony (1651) to Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States (1686) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Coles (1686–1711) was born in Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, 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 (C) 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.

Related Records

William Coles's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Coles PTP
1686–1711
Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
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William Coles's Descendants

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William Coles PTP 1686–1711