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Rufus Cole 1854–1892 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 May 1854

Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 15 October 1892

Death Location: Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Valentine Cole

Mother: Mariah Cole

Spouse(s): Frankey Cole, Nancy Perkins

Children(s): Adam Cole, Coon Cole, Pearlie Cole, Eve Cole, Mariah Cole, Jefferson Cole, Narcisses Cole

In 1854, Rufus Cole entered the world in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to Valentine Tiney Cole And Mariah Cole. In 1860, Rufus Cole resided in Licking Station, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA. In 1870, Rufus Cole resided in Precinct 1, Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA. Rufus Cole married Frankey Cole, Nancy Jane Perkins, and had children including Adam R Cole, Coon Cole, Eve Cole, Jefferson Cole, Mariah Cole, Narcisses Cole, Pearlie Cole. Rufus Cole passed away in 1892 in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1854, Rufus Cole entered the world in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to Valentine Tiney Cole And Mariah Cole.
  • In 1860, Rufus Cole resided in Licking Station, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1870, Rufus Cole resided in Precinct 1, Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA.
  • Rufus Cole married Frankey Cole, Nancy Jane Perkins, and had children including Adam R Cole, Coon Cole, Eve Cole, Jefferson Cole, Mariah Cole, Narcisses Cole, Pearlie Cole.
  • Rufus Cole passed away in 1892 in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rufus Cole's Ancestors

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Rufus Cole
1854–1892
Birth Place: Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
Valentine Tiney Cole
1812–1903
Kentucky, United States of America
Mariah Cole
1816–1890
Burning Fork, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
William Cole
1791–1885
Lincoln North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
Obedience\ ("Biddy") Collins
1804–1839
Madison, Kentucky, USA
Jackson ("Jack") Cole
1787–1864
Buncombe Co, North Carolina, USA
Margaret Higgins
1800–1864
Richmond, Wise, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Cole
1760–1862
Cuzzie Anderson
1760–1833
Valentine Collins
1768–1854
Dicey Gibson
1770–1844
John Cole
1760–1862
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jack Cole
1735–1764
Andrew Anderson
1854–1780
Obedience Watkins
1720–1825
Samuel Jr
1734–1790
Mary Minge
1740–1820
Thomas Gibson
1718–1788
Susannah Burton
1745–1784
Jack Cole
1735–1764

Rufus Cole's Descendants

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Rufus Cole (7 May 1854–15 October 1892) m. Frankey Cole (18 May 1859–10 Oct 1918) m. Nancy (Jane) Perkins (13 Jan 1853–)
  1. 1. Adam (R.) Cole 1875–
  2. 2. Coon Cole 1879–1960
  3. 3. Pearlie Cole 1888–1915
  4. 4. Eve Cole 1882–
  5. 5. Mariah Cole 1886–
  6. 6. Jefferson Cole 1873–
  7. 7. Narcisses Cole 1879–

Rufus Cole's Timeline

5 Records

1854
7 May 1854
Birth of Rufus Cole in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
1860
1860
Age 6
Rufus Cole resided here in Licking Station, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Licking Station, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 16
Rufus Cole resided here in Precinct 1, Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 1, Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 26
Rufus Cole resided here in Burning Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Burning Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1892
15 October 1892
Age 38
Death of Rufus Cole in Kentucky, United States of America
Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 May 1854
    Event Place: Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Licking Station, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Burning Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 October 1892
    Event Place: Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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