YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Ray Elmer Cole 1886–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: January 3, 1886

Birth Location: La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA

Death Date: 1952

Death Location: La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin

Father: John Cole

Mother: Lorinda Stickney

Spouse(s): Anna Wolter

Children(s): Evelyn Cole, Robert Cole, Leo Cole, Nora Cole, Avery Cole, Kittie Cole, Glenn Cole, Alvin Cole, Eugene Cole, Lorinda Cole, Wesley Cole

The story of Ray Elmer Cole began in 1886 in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA. In 1900, Ray Elmer Cole resided in La Crosse Ward 15, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA. In 1905, Ray Elmer Cole resided in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA. Ray Elmer Cole married Anna Wilhelmina Kathryn Wolter, and had children including Alvin David Cole, Avery Ray Cole, Daniel Cole, Eugene Mahlon Gene Cole, Evelyn Marie Cole, Glenn Elmer Cole, Kittie Anna Cole, Leo Walter Cole, Lorinda Irene Cole, Nora Mae Cole, Robert Lee Cole, Wesley Frank Cole. Ray Elmer Cole passed away in 1952 in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Find more search results for Ray Cole
RC

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)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

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

Biography

  • The story of Ray Elmer Cole began in 1886 in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA.
  • In 1900, Ray Elmer Cole resided in La Crosse Ward 15, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA.
  • In 1905, Ray Elmer Cole resided in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA.
  • Ray Elmer Cole married Anna Wilhelmina Kathryn Wolter, and had children including Alvin David Cole, Avery Ray Cole, Daniel Cole, Eugene Mahlon Gene Cole, Evelyn Marie Cole, Glenn Elmer Cole, Kittie Anna Cole, Leo Walter Cole, Lorinda Irene Cole, Nora Mae Cole, Robert Lee Cole, Wesley Frank Cole.
  • Ray Elmer Cole passed away in 1952 in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Cole
1849–1919
Birth Location: Leroy, Boone County, Illinois, USA
JC
Lorinda Stickney
1852–1928
Birth Location: New York, USA
LS

Spouses(s)

Anna Wolter
1887–1947
Birth Location: La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
AW

Children(s)

Evelyn Cole
1909–1943
Birth Location: Providence City, Wharton, Texas, USA
EC
Robert Cole
1928–1978
Birth Location: La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
RC
Leo Cole
1925–2015
Birth Location: Kinsley, Edwards, Kansas, USA
LC
Nora Cole
1920–
Birth Location: Kinsley, Kansas
NC
Avery Cole
1918–1944
Birth Location: Kinsley, Edwards, Kansas, USA
AC
Kittie Cole
1916–1997
Birth Location: Kinsley Edwa, Kansas
KC
Glenn Cole
1913–1978
Birth Location: Garwood, Colorado, Texas, USA
GC
Alvin Cole
1911–1992
Birth Location: Providence City, Wharton, Texas, USA
AC
Eugene Cole
1923–1977
Birth Location: Kinsley Edwa, Kansas
EC
Lorinda Cole
1907–1981
Birth Location: La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
LC
Wesley Cole
1906–1996
Birth Location: La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
WC

Ray Cole's Ancestors

Self
Ray Cole
1886–1952
Birth Place: La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
Parents
John Wesley Cole
1849–1919
Leroy, Boone County, Illinois, USA
Lorinda (Irene Marie) Stickney
1852–1928
New York, USA
Grandparents
Alfred (H) Cole
1813–1876
Canada
Esther (Ann (Hester) Perkins) Paquin
1822–1911
Middletown Springs, Rutland, Vermont, USA
David Stickney
1828–1908
Canda, Middlesex Co., New Jersey
Eunice (R.) Hathaway
1831–1875
New York, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Pierre Sr
1793–1860
Catherine Hall
1796–1860
Wesley Perkins
1796–1864
Ruth McHuron
1800–1864
Simon Stickney
1797–1865
Apphia Herrick
1802–1880
Orson Hathaway
1808–1887
Lucina Call
1810–1894
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Charles Charbonneau
1753–1817
Marguerite Landry
1757–1800
Andre Hall
1768–1846
Francis Perkins
1770–
Esther Colburn
1758–1828
Lemuel Stickney
1761–1842
Martha Scovel
1760–1852
David Herrick
1766–1819
Mary Remington
1776–1850
Benjamin Hathaway
1747–1829
Elizabeth French
1768–1810

Ray Cole's Descendants

1.
RC
Ray (Elmer) Cole (January 3, 1886–1952) m. Anna (Wilhelmina Kathryn) Wolter (21 Jul 1887–Jan 1947)
  1. 1. Evelyn (Marie) Cole 1909–1943 m. John (Leo) Smith 1911–1967
    1. 1. Shirley (Ann) Smith 1931–2006 m. Joseph (Leo Hess) Sr 1930–2011
  2. 2. Robert (Lee) Cole 1928–1978
  3. 3. Leo (Walter) Cole 1925–2015 m. Wynonna (Faye "Peggy") Davis 1925–1979
    1. 1. Alice (Ann) Cole 1947–2009 m. Leman (Lee "Butch") Rushing 1944–2014
  4. 4. Nora (Mae) Cole 1920– m. Harold (Vinson) Johnson 1919–1979
    1. 1. Barry (Vinson) Johnson 1941–1983
  5. 5. Avery (Ray) Cole 1918–1944
  6. 6. Kittie (Anna) Cole 1916–1997 m. Joseph (Steve) Petrick 1913–1976
  7. 7. Glenn (Elmer) Cole 1913–1978 m. Margie (Katheryn Beier) Byer 1918–1976
  8. 8. Alvin (David) Cole 1911–1992 m. Gertrude Meier 1911–2001
  9. 9. Eugene (Mahlon " Gene") Cole 1923–1977 m. Muriel (Constance Debra) Jack 1925–1963
  10. 10. Lorinda (Irene) Cole 1907–1981 m. Lawrence (Columbus) Johnson 1907–1948
    1. 1. Lawrence (V) Johnson 1934–2012
    2. 2. Glenn (Mahlon) Johnson 1940–2006 m. Carol (Ann) Schull 1941–1991
    3. 3. Carl (Verdie) Johnson 1936–1947
    4. 4. Donald (Edward "Don") Johnson 1928–2007 m. Betty (Louise) Wilkerson 1932–2008
    5. 5. Leona (Mae) Johnson 1932–2012 m. Melvin (C.) Cohenour 1926–2010
    6. 6. Anna (Pauline) Johnson 1930–2011 m. George (Leon) Kowing 1925–1987
  11. 11. Wesley (Frank) Cole 1906–1996 m. Elizabeth Weig 1911–1991
    1. 1. Paul (Henry Cole) Sr 1934–1984
    2. 2. Darrell (Wesley) Cole 1933–1971
    3. 3. Elizabeth (Rae) Cole 1937–2014

Ray Cole's Timeline

14 Records

1886
January 3, 1886
Birth of Ray Elmer Cole in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
1900
1900
Age 14
Ray Elmer Cole resided here in La Crosse Ward 15, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
La Crosse Ward 15, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
1905
1 Jun 1905
Age 19
Ray Elmer Cole resided here in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
1907
1907
Age 21
Ray Elmer Cole resided here in La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
1910
1910
Age 24
Ray Elmer Cole resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Colorado, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Colorado, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 34
Ray Elmer Cole resided here in Kinsley, Edwards, Kansas, USA
Kinsley, Edwards, Kansas, USA
1925
1925
Age 39
Ray Elmer Cole resided here in Kinsley, Edwards, Kansas, USA
Kinsley, Edwards, Kansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 44
Ray Elmer Cole resided here in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
1934
1934
Age 48
Ray Elmer Cole resided here in La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
1935
1935
Age 49
Ray Elmer Cole resided here in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin
1940
1940
Age 54
Ray Elmer Cole resided here in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
1942
1942
Age 56
Ray Elmer Cole resided here in La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
1952
20 Feb 1952
Age 66
Death of Ray Elmer Cole in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
1952
1952
Age 66
Burial of Ray Elmer Cole in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: January 3, 1886
    Event Place: La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1925 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1925_44; Line: 3
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kinsley, Edwards, Kansas; Roll: T625_530; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 40
    [4] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Wisconsin; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2126; Box
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: La Crosse Ward 15, La Crosse, Wisconsin; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1241795
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 2342313
    [8] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04490; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 32-22
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Colorado, Texas; Roll: T624_1540; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1375553
    [10] Wisconsin, State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, Wisconsin Historical Society; Madison, Wisconsin; Census Year: 1905

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Feb 1952
    Event Place: La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Kinsley, Edwards, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1925 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1925_44; Line: 3

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1905
    Event Place: La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: Wisconsin, State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, Wisconsin Historical Society; Madison, Wisconsin; Census Year: 1905

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1907
    Event Place: La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Colorado, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Colorado, Texas; Roll: T624_1540; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1375553

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04490; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 32-22

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04490; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 32-22

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: La Crosse Ward 15, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: La Crosse Ward 15, La Crosse, Wisconsin; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1241795

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Wisconsin; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2126; Box

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Kinsley, Edwards, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kinsley, Edwards, Kansas; Roll: T625_530; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 40

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 2342313

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1952
    Event Place: La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Ray Cole

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE