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Vernon Cole 1897–1979 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 June 1897

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: February 1979

Death Location: Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Jasper Cole

Mother: Barbara Callis

Spouse(s): Lydia Herridge

Children(s): Lucille Cole, Ray Cole, Virginia Cole

The story of Vernon Cole began in 1897 in Kentucky. In 1935, Vernon Cole resided in Paducah, Kentucky. In 1940, Vernon Cole resided in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. Vernon Cole married Lydia Sonora Herridge, and had children including Lucille Jane Cole, Ray V Cole, Virginia M Cole. Vernon Cole passed away in 1979 in Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Vernon Cole began in 1897 in Kentucky.
  • In 1935, Vernon Cole resided in Paducah, Kentucky.
  • In 1940, Vernon Cole resided in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
  • Vernon Cole married Lydia Sonora Herridge, and had children including Lucille Jane Cole, Ray V Cole, Virginia M Cole.
  • Vernon Cole passed away in 1979 in Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Vernon Cole's Ancestors

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Vernon Cole
1897–1979
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Jasper Logan Cole
1833–1913
Montgomery, Tennessee, United States
Barbara (Jane) Callis
1858–1924
Graves County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Samuel (James) Cole
1795–1870
North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth Holcomb
1795–1878
North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Wesley Cole
1812–1899
Margaret Craig
1816–1896
John Holcomb
1785–1851
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaiah Cole
1777–1857
Nancy Wilson
1786–1860
Samuel Craig
1778–1825
Martha KIRKLAND
1781–1871
George HOLCOMBE
1745–1845

Vernon Cole's Descendants

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Vernon Cole (9 June 1897–February 1979) m. Lydia (Sonora) Herridge (7 October 1896–12 Sep 1976)
  1. 1. Lucille (Jane) Cole 1924–1995
  2. 2. Ray (V) Cole 1919–
  3. 3. Virginia (M) Cole 1921–

Vernon Cole's Timeline

4 Records

1897
9 June 1897
Birth of Vernon Cole in Kentucky
Kentucky
1935
1935
Age 38
Vernon Cole resided here in Paducah, Kentucky
Paducah, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 43
Vernon Cole resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1979
February 1979
Age 82
Death of Vernon Cole
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 June 1897
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T627_965; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 103-1439
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Paducah, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T627_965; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 103-1439

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T627_965; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 103-1439

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: February 1979
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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