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Joseph L Cole Sr 1716–1785

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Birth Date: May 3, 1716

Birth Location: Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: June 25, 1785

Death Location: Chilhowie, Smyth County, Virginia, United States of America

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Joseph L Cole Sr was born in 1716 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, the child of Hugh Cole Iii And Martha Luther. Joseph L Cole Sr married Freelove Mason, and had children including Lydia Cole. Joseph L Cole Sr passed away in 1785 in Chilhowie, Smyth County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Why This Is a Public Tree Person

This person was detected across multiple family trees uploaded by different tree owners in the YourRoots network. Using our proprietary algorithm and AI tools, we evaluate matching based on name, birth/death dates and locations, and parents/descendants matching.

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)

Verification checklist:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Immediate Family

No immediate family data available.

Biography

Early Life

Joseph L Cole Sr was born in 1716 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, the child of Hugh Cole Iii And Martha Luther.

Family

Joseph L Cole Sr married Freelove Mason, and had children including Lydia Cole.

Later Years

Joseph L Cole Sr passed away in 1785 in Chilhowie, Smyth County, Virginia, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots
  2. 2
    Record Annals of Southwest Virginia, 1769-1800
  3. 3
    Record The Compendium of American Genealogy, Vol. IV
  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
  5. 5
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
  6. 6
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
  7. 7
    Family Tree Ancestry Family Trees
  8. 8
    Record The descendants of James Cole of Plymouth 1633

Life Timeline

1716
Born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1738
Married in Swansea, Bristol, MA
1785
Died in Chilhowie, Smyth, Virginia, USA

Found in 3 Family Trees

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