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Hugh Cole 1706 – 1785 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Sep 1706

Birth Location: Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 4 Apr 1785

Death Location: Foster, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Father: Hugh Cole

Mother: Martha Gardner

Spouse(s): Jane 7GGM, Rebecca Lawton

Children(s): Sarah Cole, Martha Cole, Lillis Cole, Samuel Cole, Amey Cole, Peabody Cole, Richard Cole, Charles War), Sisson Cole, Richard Cole, James Cole, Hugh Cole

The story of Hugh Cole began in 1706 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. In 1772, Hugh Cole resided in Scituate, Providence County, Rhode Island. In 1772, Hugh Cole resided in Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. Hugh Cole married Jane Sisson (Cole) 7GGM, Rebecca Lawton, and had children including Sarah Cole, Martha Cole, Lillis Cole, Samuel Cole, Amey Cole, Peabody Cole, Richard Cole, Charles Cole (Rev War), Sisson Cole, Richard Cole, James Cole, Hugh Cole. Hugh Cole passed away in 1785 in Foster, Providence, Rhode Island, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Hugh Cole began in 1706 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.
  • In 1772, Hugh Cole resided in Scituate, Providence County, Rhode Island.
  • In 1772, Hugh Cole resided in Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
  • Hugh Cole married Jane Sisson (Cole) 7GGM, Rebecca Lawton, and had children including Sarah Cole, Martha Cole, Lillis Cole, Samuel Cole, Amey Cole, Peabody Cole, Richard Cole, Charles Cole (Rev War), Sisson Cole, Richard Cole, James Cole, Hugh Cole.
  • Hugh Cole passed away in 1785 in Foster, Providence, Rhode Island, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Hugh Cole's Ancestors

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Hugh Cole
1706 – 1785
Birth Place: Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Hugh Cole
1676 – 1763
Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Martha Gardner
1686 – 1763
Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Samuel Luther
1642 – 1716
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Mary Abell
1642 – 1724
Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
SAMUEL GARDINER
1654 – 1696
Swansea Bristol Massachusetts
ELIZABETH CARR
1643 – 1697
Jamestown Newport Rhode Island
Great-Grandparents
Robert Abel
1589 – 1663
Johanna Abel
1610 – 1682
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Frances Cotton
1573 – 1646
Nathaniel Foote
1593 – 1644
Elizabeth Deming
1595 – 1683

Hugh Cole's Descendants

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Hugh Cole (19 Sep 1706 – 4 Apr 1785) m. Jane (Sisson (Cole)) 7GGM (13 Aug 1710 – 1768) m. Rebecca Lawton (1700 – )
  1. 1. Sarah Cole (18 Feb 1730/31 – 21 Nov 1754/84)
  2. 2. Martha Cole (13 Feb 1734 – 1770)
  3. 3. Lillis Cole (17 Mar 1736 – 11 Jul 1768)
  4. 4. Samuel Cole (31 May 1737 – 03 Mar 1768)
  5. 5. Amey Cole (13 Jun 1739 – 17 Feb 1822)
  6. 6. Peabody Cole (26 Oct 1743 – 31 December 1767)
  7. 7. Richard Cole (1745 – 25 Feb 1841)
  8. 8. Charles (Cole (Rev) War) (1745 – 02 Sep)
  9. 9. Sisson Cole (20 Jan 1746 – 28 Mar 1845)
  10. 10. Richard Cole (1748 – 25 Feb 1841)
  11. 11. James Cole (31 Oct 1751 – 14 Jul 1836)
  12. 12. Hugh Cole (28 June 1757 – 25 Feb 1819)

Hugh Cole's Timeline

6 Records

1706
19 Sep 1706
Birth of Hugh Cole in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
1772
Abt 1772
Age 66
Hugh Cole resided here in Scituate, Providence County, Rhode Island
Scituate, Providence County, Rhode Island
1772
22 Nov 1772
Age 66
Hugh Cole resided here in Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
1785
4 Apr 1785
Age 79
Death of Hugh Cole in Foster, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Foster, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
1785
8 Apr 1785
Age 79
Hugh Cole - Probate in Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Providence, Rhode Island, USA
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 84
Hugh Cole resided here in Foster, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Foster, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Sep 1706
    Event Place: Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1772
    Event Place: Scituate, Providence County, Rhode Island
    Record Source: Rhode Island, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1582-1932, Probate Records 1781-1915 (Foster, Rhode Island); Author: Foster (Rhode Island). Town Clerk; Probate Place: Providence, Rhode Island

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 Nov 1772
    Event Place: Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: Rhode Island, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1582-1932, Probate Records 1781-1915 (Foster, Rhode Island); Author: Foster (Rhode Island). Town Clerk; Probate Place: Providence, Rhode Island

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Foster, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Foster, Providence, Rhode Island; Series: M637; Roll: 10; Page: 285; Family History Library Film: 0568150

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bristol, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: An Historical address and poem

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rhode Island
    Record Source: Rhode Island Colonial War Servicemen, 1740-62

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: Sowams : with ancient records of Sowams and parts adjacent--illustrated

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Apr 1785
    Event Place: Foster, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 8 Apr 1785
    Event Place: Providence, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: Rhode Island, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1582-1932, Probate Records 1781-1915 (Foster, Rhode Island); Author: Foster (Rhode Island). Town Clerk; Probate Place: Providence, Rhode Island

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