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Willis C. Cole 1888–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Aug 1888

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 2 Jun 1916

Death Location: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee

Father: Joseph Cole

Mother: M Williams

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In 1888, Willis C. Cole entered the world in Tennessee, born to Joseph J Cole And M E Williams. In 1900, Willis C. Cole resided in Civil District 12, Benton, Tennessee, USA. In 1910, Willis C. Cole resided in Civil District 5, Benton, Tennessee, USA. Willis C. Cole passed away in 1916 in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Willis C. Cole entered the world in Tennessee, born to Joseph J Cole And M E Williams.
  • In 1900, Willis C. Cole resided in Civil District 12, Benton, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1910, Willis C. Cole resided in Civil District 5, Benton, Tennessee, USA.
  • Willis C. Cole passed away in 1916 in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee.

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Willis Cole's Ancestors

Self
Willis Cole
1888–1916
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Joseph J. Cole
1851–1922
Benton, Tennessee, United States
M (E) Williams
1854–1924
Henry, Tennessee
Grandparents
Willis (Howard) COLE
1818–1899
Marks Creek, Wake, North Carolina
Matilda Cole
1817–1898
, Wake, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Loyd Cole
1773–1850
Elizabeth Hobbs
1775–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Colonel Cole
1747–1808
Elizabeth Burt
1747–1806

Willis Cole's Timeline

4 Records

1888
11 Aug 1888
Birth of Willis C. Cole in Tennessee
Tennessee
1900
1900
Age 12
Willis C. Cole resided here in Civil District 12, Benton, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 12, Benton, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
Willis C. Cole resided here in Civil District 5, Benton, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 5, Benton, Tennessee, USA
1916
2 Jun 1916
Age 28
Death of Willis C. Cole in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Aug 1888
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 12, Benton, Tennessee; Roll: 1557; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 1241557
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 5, Benton, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1490; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 1375503

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 12, Benton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 12, Benton, Tennessee; Roll: 1557; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 1241557

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 5, Benton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 5, Benton, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1490; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 1375503

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Jun 1916
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee

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