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Re: Leslie Cole of Duplin County NC

chatterchit — 2009-11-07 03:42:21Z

Godwin/Godward/Godfrey could have been his middle name or Leslie could have been his middle name. I would still get his death certificate, or SS application or other records to make completely sure. Also, I guess he could have also CHANGED his name later, either legally or not legally...

Re: Leslie Cole of Duplin County NC

mdcole144 — 2009-11-06 21:53:49Z

The only thing i still don't get is why he became Leslie, Sr.!! Thats so weird to me.

I guess now i have to do another membership to trace back his family!

Re: Leslie Cole of Duplin County NC

chatterchit — 2009-11-06 19:39:34Z

Really? That's great! You can see him in the 1920 and 1930 US Census then. One time he's Godwin and one time he's Godfrey. :)

Glad to help! I love these little mysteries! :)

Re: Leslie Cole of Duplin County NC

chatterchit — 2009-11-06 19:37:42Z

Ohhhhh! OK, I get it now! I'm getting the two Leslies mixed up! :)

Re: Leslie Cole of Duplin County NC

mdcole144 — 2009-11-06 19:13:50Z

Oh, and you are definitely right about Godward. My Mom re members now that Lucy was his Mom. i so appreciate all you have done!

Re: Leslie Cole of Duplin County NC

mdcole144 — 2009-11-06 19:12:46Z

Unknown could not be Jackie, because "unknown baby" is Les Cole Sr's bro/sis. Jackie was my father Les Cole Jr's bro. He was 17 when he died. i have birth and death info for him.1951-1969

Melungeons - Cherokee

JoannePezzu08 — 2009-11-06 18:39:29Z

Cole

http://www.historical-melungeons.com/chief_cole.html

http://www.historical-melungeons.com/colegen.html

http://www.historical-melungeons.com/mag_indians.html

Documenting the Melungeons
http://www.historical-melungeons.com/index.html

Joanne

Re: Leslie Cole of Duplin County NC

chatterchit — 2009-11-06 18:37:29Z

Unknown Cole was listed in the NC Birth Index. They might not have named him yet (in the old days they sometimes waited) OR he could have been stillborn. Why couldn't Unknown = Jackie? What was Jackie's birth date? It should be in his obit.

I don't know if the Veromi info is current. It compiles public records over several years. Note: It does not include designations like cousins or aunts -- I'm assuming those since they were living together in the same house at some time.

You could try calling information and try to find Jonas Wayne Cole, Jr. in Plymouth. Maybe he's still there...? Maybe he'd be willing to share info re: the family genealogy....?

Re: Leslie Cole of Duplin County NC

mdcole144 — 2009-11-06 17:07:00Z

Wow! i guess you're right! It is the exact birthdate! So weird that Leslie, Sr is Godward more than likely. I guess Leslie was his middle name and he dropped the Godward? i think I got you confused for a minute though. Jackie, is my father, Les Cole, Jr's deceased bro. So maybe unknown Cole was a baby that was stillborn.

Is the info about Frances, Les, and Jonas, jr. living together current?

I cant thank you enough for your help!!

Re: Leslie Cole of Duplin County NC

chatterchit — 2009-11-06 15:40:26Z

Yes, Jimmy is a nickname for James.

In Jackie's obit, does it have siblings? or parents?

By piecing together info from the NC Birth Index and the US Census info, I have this:

Descendants of Lucy Jane Williams

1 Lucy Jane Williams b: Abt. 1903
.. +James Edward Cole b: Abt. 1892
........ 2 Godward Cole b: 21 October 1919
........ 2 Nathan Cole b: 06 November 1921
........ 2 Rettie May Cole b: Abt. 1924
........ 2 James R. Cole b: Abt. 1926
........ 2 Bertha L. Cole b: Abt. 1928
........ 2 Unknown Cole b: 28 May 1931
........ 2 Jonas Wayne Cole b: 04 June 1940
............ +Dianna Asby
................... 3 Jonas Wayne Cole b: 1969

The Unknown Cole could have been Jackie. What's his birth date in his obit?

Also, Jonas Wayne Cole, Jr. is shown as living with Frances G. Cole and Leslie Cole, Jr. (i.e. his aunt and cousin.) at veromi.net If they are cousins, their fathers, Jonas Wayne Cole, Sr. and Leslie Cole, Sr. are brothers whose parents are James Edward Cole and Lucy Jane Williams.

Leslie Cole, Sr., Nathan Cole, James R. Cole were all buried at:
Hillside Memorial Gardens Inc.
213 Roanoke Ave
Plymouth, NC 27962
Telephone Number (252)793-2513

Also, their funeral arrangements were all handled by:
Horner-Walker Funeral Home
216 Washington Street
Plymouth, NC 27962
Phone Number: (252) 793-2132

Call or write the cemetery and funeral home and ask for copies of the death certificates for the Coles. Make sure you tell them that you are looking for your grandfather. They are usually very helpful towards family members.

Re: Leslie Cole of Duplin County NC

mdcole144 — 2009-11-06 14:50:51Z

I do not know if my father is alive. i am assuming so, since i havent seen an obit yet. His mom (Les, Sr's wife) is Frances Gibbs Cole. I was able to trace her family back to England. There is one Brother of my father named Jimmy. Do not know if that is a nickname or if it is James. I cannot find him in this site either. There was another bro named Jackie that I have an obit for. My father had 2 more kids Catherine and Micheal, but I find nothing but birth records for them. I do not know if Les, Sr had siblings. Again, i do not know this side of my family, so I am going by what my mom can remember. I did talk to Frances 5 yrs ago, but have had no further contact.

you could be right about Godward, but from what I have found on google, Duplin County is full of Coles, so i still think it could be a fam member.

Re: Leslie Cole of Duplin County NC

chatterchit — 2009-11-06 14:18:14Z

I'm assuming your father has passed away...? Do you have his obituary? It might give clues to other family members.

Did you father have any siblings? Are they still living? If they could remember an aunt or uncle's name (if any) you might be able to track down family members.

I still think that Leslie may be "Godward" (actually listed as Godwin in 1920 Census and Godfrey in the 1930 Census) since they have the same birth date.

What was Leslie Sr's wife's name? If their marriage record is located, it may show their parents' names....

Re: Leslie Cole of Duplin County NC

chatterchit — 2009-11-06 14:07:10Z

To order his SS application, go to:
http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/

Type in his info and when you get his listing, click on SS-5 letter. It will automatically generate a letter for you. Cut and paste it into a word processing program, add your name, address and phone number. Mail it off with a check.

See this page re: ordering military records:
http://www.archives.gov/genealogy/military/

Daniel T Cole from Bollinger County

gfann002 — 2009-11-06 14:03:04Z

I am looking for information on Daniel T Cole who lived in Bollinger County Mo with wife, Delphinia Smith. They had at least eight children. One of which was my husband's great grandmother Naomi Jane, sometimes spelled Neoma. She is listed on one census spelled wrongly as Leona. Any help would be be very much appreciated. He was born abt 1830.

Can't find his parents. The one possiblity I have found would link him to three wives, two of which he would have been married to at the same time in two different states. Can someone help me to sort this out.

Family rumor has him related to or being friends with, possibly riding with Jesse James.

Please help!!!!

Sandra F

Re: COLE, Colby, b. 1816 VA>MO

gfann002 — 2009-11-06 13:58:20Z

I am looking for information on Daniel T Cole who lived in Bollinger County. I am at brick wall as to who his parents were. census says he was born in MO, married to Delphenia Smith. Eight children that I know of.

Re: Leslie Cole of Duplin County NC

mdcole144 — 2009-11-06 00:38:51Z

Hi!

This is my father's father. i never got to know this side of the family. I do know that my father was Leslie Cole, Jr. No middle name. So as far as I know Leslie Cole sr doesnt have one either. I found all the info you had, but like you said no census records, which I find so strange! i am going to assume that that this is not his family. Or maybe a cousin?

I will try to order the social info...I had the number but didnt know what to do with it! Do you know how i go about ordering military records?

Thanks soso much for your help!!

Re: Leslie Cole of Duplin County NC

chatterchit — 2009-11-05 23:48:06Z

I think that Nathan is likely to be his brother. His obit is similar and he his buried in the same cemetery:

News & Observer, The (Raleigh, NC) - February 6, 2008
Deceased Name: NATHAN COLE , SR.
NATHAN COLE , SR., 86, Feb. 4. Graveside 11 a.m., Thursday, Hillside Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Walker Funeral Home.

Re: Leslie Cole of Duplin County NC

chatterchit — 2009-11-05 23:38:06Z

Did he have a brother or half brother Jonus (or Jonas) Wayne Cole? Jonus' parents were Edward Cole and Lucy Jane Williams, according to the NC Birth Index.

(I found a Jonus Wayne Cole listed as a possible family member/roomate with a Leslie Cole in Plymouth at veromi.net.)

There's a Godward Cole listed in the North Carolina Birth Index, born Oct 21, 1919 in Onslow County, NC. His parents were James C. Cole and Lucy Williams. Could this be Leslie? Perhaps Leslie was his middle name?

James C might actually be James Edward. There's a Nathan Cole born 1921 with parents James Edward Cole and Lucy Williams in the NC Birth Index.

Any of these sound familiar?

Consider Cole (Joseph5, John4, John3, James2, James1)

pamrthompson — 2009-11-05 17:12:49Z

Tammy,

Before I tackle this, can you answer a couple of questions?

1. Who is "Ebon"? The author of James Cole of Plymouth is Ernest Byron Cole. Are you referring to this book?

2. If you are referring to the James Cole book, I can't find a marriage of James Cole and Mercy Tilson or their child Hezekiah b. 1743 you mention. What page is it on?

--Pam

Re: Cole Family in 1800s

LRaths2 — 2009-11-04 21:17:25Z

Brenda
I am looking for family photo of William and Zenobia Coles, children. I have alot of picture and I am trying to find out who is who. There are picture from my husband side and they are mix with other lines. I do have picture of William and Zenobia but I would like to see if some of these picture are of their children.Thanks
Laurae Raths

Re: HELP PLEASE TO FIND BIRTH CERITIFICATE -DEATH CERITIFICATE ARMY RECORDS FRANCIS COLE MAY BE KNOWN AS FRANK COLE

dan1neil2 — 2009-11-02 17:00:26Z

Thank you. Could you advise me please where do I look for the other information you said you have given me. I am new to this site and just working around myself around. Thanks again.

HELP PLEASE TO FIND BIRTH CERITIFICATE -DEATH CERITIFICATE ARMY RECORDS FRANCIS COLE MAY BE KNOWN AS FRANK COLE

dan1neil2 — 2009-11-02 10:11:04Z

I am one of those new people to this site so please forgive me if I am typing this request in the wrong place. If there is anyone out there who has the time to help me, thank you. My grand father Francis Cole on some senus lists Frank Cole or Coles on others. Married Annie Collins 1903 Saint Pancras Middlesex on the marriage certificate he stated father Micheal Cole - Carmen. I have traced Michael Cole born around 1832-34 born in Cambridgeshire (if this is the correct father). This Michael Cole married twice 1st Wife Mary Ann Wybrow, 2nd Wife Elizabeth Nicolas. Michaels father was John Cole, Michael died around 1900. What I cannot trace is Francis correct birth dates and reference of the birth registed. Marriage certificate states his age 30 so this would be 1871. On - 1901 census birth 1878. On -1911 census 1873, baptism was done with Michael Cole and Elizabeth not his mother Mary Ann this states birth date 1867. I have applied for five birth certificates and information comes back no match. I cannot trace his death records, although I think his wife lied about their address when he died so he could be placed somewhere else. Annie Collins (COLE HIS WIFE) is located at Finchley London. My father the youngest of 15 children was born 1920 my fathers name Leonard Samuel Cole, so Frank went through the war. I understand he was in the Black Watch I cannot get information on this because I do not have birth details. I think Frank died late 1930's his name is not on my fathers marriage certificate my father married 1942.In 1901 Francis was living with his older brother Charles if this is the correct reference it states he was born in Shoreditch, Francis older sister Elizabeth was born in this area. Francis states his name as Frank Cole on marriage certificate born St.Pancras. At the time of getting married he was living with Annie Collins at little George Street. At one time they lived at Drummond Street, Somers Town, Euston London. This is the house my father took me to as a child. I did meet my grand mother she died some time in the 1960's I have no idea what my grand father looks like, only information I have is that he wore his kilt all the time. The colours of the Black Watch. The Cole family all lived in the area of Euston - Camden and Islington, a large family. My grand mother sold flowers outside Euston Station, this may have been called St.Pancras station. Annie also sold flowers in Camden High Street and she had a stall outside a hospital. I understand other members of the family sold fruit and veg, this continued for some years. There was a butchers shop in Queens Cresecent Market Kentish Town called Coles the sign for this shop is still there and this can be seen on the internet when I do a trace, the shop today sells 2nd hand office furnitue, the sign stating Coles is very clear to read.This shop is not owned by the Cole family now. Annie and Franks oldest daughter also called Annie married into the Woodal family, this daughter took over the role of selling the flowers. I have information this also continued with Annie Woodals daughter, I think this daughter was called Sheila - Sheila married into the Barrott family. As you can read I have done research on the family. I cannot find Francis/Frank correct birth references, the death certificate and information on army references. If anyone out there can help me or you are a member of this family through marriage, please contact me. Thank you to anyone reading this long email, and of course thank you for your time. Christine

John Brown Cole b 1805 Middlesex England

cole1123 — 2009-10-30 18:57:35Z

Looking for any info on the family of John Brown Cole b 1805 in St Clements Middlesex England - married (Feb 1828) Mary Ann Maria Meech b Shoreditch 1807.

Thanks

Re: Photos from Carter / Plymouth, Massachusetts

Ycole41 — 2009-11-04 00:15:37Z

What a wonderful experience! Are you going to put any of this on Find A Grave? My husband line is: James, Hugh, Hugh, Hugh, Joseph, Sampson, Jesse, Benjamin, Joseph, Andrew Gathe and Afton Gerald. I am making genealogy cd's to pass on to our kids and would love the information and photos that you have. My email is elocjayco@hotmail.com. Thank you so very much and God Bless,
Yvonne Cole

Benjamin Cole

kayesstuff_1 — 2009-10-29 08:25:37Z

I am researching Benjamin Cole born in Pennsylvania abt 1790 and died in LeSueur, Minnesota in 1865. Married to Ruth Fagin from Clermont, Ohio. They raised their family in Bigger, Jennings, Indiana and then moved to Minnesota. This is all I know. I am trying to find Benjamin Cole's Parents. I have the Censuses on Benjamin's family. Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks

Re: Cole Family in Arkansas & Tennessee pre 1850's

BarbaraAdams41 — 2009-11-04 06:20:46Z

Thanks for your input, but if that is the middle name there are no other of my family members using that name.
Barb

Re: HELP PLEASE TO FIND BIRTH CERITIFICATE -DEATH CERITIFICATE ARMY RECORDS FRANCIS COLE MAY BE KNOWN AS FRANK COLE

Merice46 — 2009-11-02 16:20:21Z

Hi,
Birth registration was not compulsory until the early 1870's so thats more than likely why his birth was not registered.Have sent you other into,which gives you his birth.

Regards

Sandra

Re: HELP PLEASE TO FIND BIRTH CERITIFICATE -DEATH CERITIFICATE ARMY RECORDS FRANCIS COLE MAY BE KNOWN AS FRANK COLE

Merice46 — 2009-11-02 19:09:05Z

Hi,
Here it is again,don't know where the first one went!

Baptisms and births.

Francis Cole born 9.03.1869 Bap.30.05.1880

James John Cole born 28.12.1866 Bap.30.05.1880

Charles born 5.05.1872 Bap.30.05.1880

Says father Michael Cole carman mother Elizabeth

Abode 9 Upper Gower Mews

Michael Cole was deceased on the marriage cert.of Frank and Annie,and his brother Charles was a witness.

Regards

Sandra

All descendants of James Cole b. 1600 of Plymouth Ma.

tammyokcity — 2009-11-03 04:04:13Z

Do you think it would be a great Idea to have a reunion for all of us that can prove relation to James?

Just a thought, If there is already one please let me know I will bring my family and ask my other Cole family to come.

Re: Cole Hill

tammyokcity — 2009-11-03 03:57:00Z

Just as a note, I ran across two separate families in Rhode Island and Maine one being emigrated to the area from England in the 1700's and the other were my line they were direct relation to James of Ebon's book, that moved back to the Ma. area. They are two separate lines but some did marry into my line, but it was not direct so I did not list, I think it was Polly, but can recall exactly.

Just as a note, look at the Ship records and you will find it.

Tammy

Re: James Cole and Mary Tibbes, not Lobel

tammyokcity — 2009-11-03 03:50:28Z

I am descended from the same line twice

My 4th generation grandparents were
Consider Cole
and
Abigail Vaughn

Consider was the Grandson to John Cole and Patience Barber and Abigail Vaughn was the Great granddaughter of John Cole and Patience Barber. Making them 1st cousins once removed according to the auto cousin calculator.

I do have an issue with the book....
Why dose Ebon only list
James Cole 1718 son of John and Patience
And wife
Mercy Tilson 1716
Only having one child in the book? They had another. Waitstill Cole born 1746
The book only listed Hezekia born in 1743 why would he not list the other children?
Waitstill is mentioned in the book, but no reference to her parents only her and her husband whom is Samuel Vaughn parents to Abigail.

I descend from both Abigail and Consider the tree for my 4th generation grandfather is almost straight with the exception of the Vaughns or as Ebon would say Vaughts, Ransom, and Tilson families, which of course have all their histories in Plymouth.

Anyway, please update and add and please reply. When will you have your book done? Just asking.

I am a member of the NEHGS I can help look up all New England records as far back as they exist for you if you need help.

By the Way Considers family moved to Maine for a short wile and then came back to Ma. some of the kids stayed in Maine though but most of my line came back to Ma.

Riley's wife ( Riley is the son of Henry, son of Consider and Abigail) was descended from the famous Putnam family in Salem Ma. She also had almost a straight tree at her 1 Gr grandmother marring her cousin, that woman was the famous Sarah Ann Putnam from the Salem witch trials.

My family line threw these two are very interesting!

Tammy
the.posts.mt@gamil.com

Anyone can Email me with questions or additional information, please on any Surnames that I have in my tree. I have over 3,800 people so far back to the 1500's on a lot of the families in my tree.
mainly -Cole,Putnam,Franklin,Vaughn,VanNess,Post,Crippen,Sims,Dromgoole,Post

Re: Cole's in Alabama

fromwtcole1234 — 2009-11-02 03:05:52Z

nope only Harold I know b. 1962
Father (William) was born in sylacagua, AL in 1934 "Halloween"

Re: Cole Family in Arkansas & Tennessee pre 1850's

cnjm_1 — 2009-11-03 17:15:47Z

say Barbara, I didn't think of this before but if your giles is somewhere in my family past unaware to me it might help. The "M' in my Cole family usually stand for Manson--&--Marion. My ggf was Manson Marion, My gf was Rufus Manson, My uncle was Ronald Marion and my brother was Robert Manson. So these names must be back somewhere further. You might try it and see
Best Wishes, Carol

Re: Photos from Carter / Plymouth, Massachusetts

lizburnside1 — 2009-11-03 19:43:47Z

Jessica, I'm going to reply here as well as by email...I would so love to see these photos, being a Cole descendant (Daniel Cole) Thanks!

Send to mike_lizburnside@msn.com

Re: Cole Family in Arkansas & Tennessee pre 1850's

gfann002 — 2009-11-04 14:17:36Z

My husband's Cole family lived in MO, there is probably a connection there. I have not been able to place these MO Coles. Email me please
gfann002@charter.net

Sandra F

Re: James Cole and Mary Tibbes, not Lobel

gfann002 — 2009-11-04 13:53:38Z

I sent you an email it was returned as undeliverable. Trying to connect my husband's Daniel Cole to the rest of the Cole tree. Please email me at gfann002@charter.net

thanks
Sandra F

Re: All descendants of James Cole b. 1600 of Plymouth Ma.

gfann002 — 2009-11-04 13:27:03Z

I would just like to be able to prove that my husband is related. Can't get him past Daniel T Cole.

Sandra F

Delphenia Smith Cole and Daniel

gfann002 — 2009-11-01 20:44:25Z

I am looking for info on Delphenia Smith Cole and her husband Daniel Taylor Cole. They lived in Bollinger County MO

Thanks

COLE Raleigh Briggs 1876 1961

t42GreenAcres_JohnsonCoTX — 2009-10-27 22:01:14Z

COLE Raleigh Briggs 1876 1961

The Johnson County Genealogical Society photographed this gravestone in the Green Acres Cemetery, Cleburne, Johnson Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 209,237 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here, instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

COLE Annie Lee 1892 1976

t42GreenAcres_JohnsonCoTX — 2009-11-03 14:34:48Z

COLE Annie Lee 1892 1976

The Johnson County Genealogical Society photographed this gravestone in the Green Acres Cemetery, Cleburne, Johnson Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 209,237 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here, instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: will of stephen cole chester county pa 1744

SteveCole3358 — 2009-10-29 02:46:38Z

Do you have further information on Stephen's sons William and John?

Leslie Cole of Duplin County NC

mdcole144 — 2009-11-05 21:20:37Z

Looking for info on my Grandfathers family. He was born In Duplin County NC in 1919 and died in Washington County NC in 1997, but can't find any other info! Thanks!

Re: Leslie Cole of Duplin County NC

chatterchit — 2009-11-05 22:59:53Z

I couldn't find him in the 1920 or 1930 US Census.

Did he have a middle name?

Re: Leslie Cole of Duplin County NC

chatterchit — 2009-11-05 22:30:02Z

Here's his burial info:

Name: Leslie Cole
Service Info.: US MARINE CORPS WORLD WAR II
Birth Date: 21 Oct 1919
Death Date: 5 Apr 1997
Cemetery: Hillside Memorial Gardens
Cemetery Address: Plymouth, NC 27962

You could ask the cemetery if they have additional info, (They might have a longer obit, for example) plus you could order his military record....

Re: Leslie Cole of Duplin County NC

chatterchit — 2009-11-05 22:25:17Z

OBIT:
News & Observer, The (Raleigh, NC) - April 7, 1997
Deceased Name: Plymouth LESLIE COLE SR.
Plymouth LESLIE COLE SR., 77, April 5. Arrangements by Horner-Walker Funeral Home.

SS DEATH INFO:
Name: Leslie Cole
SSN: 237-24-7966
Last Residence: 27962 Plymouth, Washington, North Carolina, United States of America
Born: 21 Oct 1919
Died: 5 Apr 1997
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina (Before 1951)

NC DEATH INFO:

Name: Leslie Cole Sr
Gender: Male
Race: White
Hispanic Origin: Non-Hispanic
Marital Status: Married
Social Security Number: 237247966
Father's Last Name: Cole
Age: 77 Years
Date of Birth: 21 Oct 1919
Birth County: Duplin
Birth State: North Carolina
Residence County: Washington
Residence State: North Carolina
Residence Zip Code: 27962
Education: 12th grade
Occupation: Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
Industry: Construction
Date of Death: 5 Apr 1997
Death County: Washington
Death State: North Carolina
Cause Of Death: Other forms of chronic ischemic heart disease: Chronic ischemic heart disease, unspecified
Other Cause of Death: Heart failure: Heart failure, unspecified
Autopsy: Autopsy Not Performed
Autopsy Findings: Autopsy findings were not considered in determining cause of death
institution: Residence
Attendant: Physician
Burial Location: Burial in-state
Recorded Date: 9 Apr 1997
Source Vendor: North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics

You should order his Social Security Application and his death certificate. Those would list his parents.

I'll see if I can find anything else.....

Re: Julius J. Cole, Benton County, TN

kbmidura — 2009-10-27 19:20:23Z

Julius Jackson Cole Sr was the son of Loyd Cole. A big group of Coles moved from Wake County NC to the Humphreys County TN area about 1826. Loyd was the son of John Cole of Hillsborough, Wake County who was the son of Mark Cole who was a miller in Fayetteville. His father was Stephen Cole of Chester, PA.

Julius Jackson also had a son Julius Jackson Cole Jr.

(I am a descendant of Julius Sr. through his son Calvin Cole.)

john cole son of mark cole cumberland county nc

kbmidura — 2009-10-27 19:11:52Z

Thought I would pass along that I found a Cumberland County NC deed, dated 12 Sept 1804 (Cumberland County Deed Book 20, p. 355a) in which John Cole refers to "my father and mother Mark and Anna Cole." The original deed can be seen as a PDF on this website: http://www.ccrod.org/.

This is key information for anyone researching that particular line because as far as I know, Mark Cole left no will identifying his children. Mark Cole can be traced back to Stephen Cole of Chester, PA, and beyond that, to England.

I am pretty sure that Anna Cole was born Anna McKay, the daughter of a local Scottish planter.

At least two (Loyd and Thomas), and possibly four, of John's children went west to Humphrey's/Benton county TN about 1826.

will of john cole wake county nc 1803

kbmidura — 2009-10-27 18:57:24Z

Here is the will of John Cole Sr., grandson of Stephen Cole of Chester PA. I didn't transcribe it myself, just found it online and thought it might come in handy on this board.

John's son Loyd took his one shilling and lit out for Humphreys County TN about 1826 with his brother Thomas, and possibly John Jr. and sister Gilly (married to Burwell Bagwell.) That part of Humphreys county later became Benton county, where dozens and dozens of their descendants can be found on later censuses.

In the name of God Amen, I John Cole Sen. Of Wake County and State of North Carolina being in sound and perfect mind and memory blessed be God do this sixth day of August in the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight Hundred and three. Make and publish this my last will and testament in the following manner.

Following Viz: First I will and bequeath to my beloved wife Elizabeth, all my goods and cattles stock and property to her use and benefit, excepting one horse I will and bequeath to my son Mark.

To my sons I will and bequeath to my sons namely: Thomas, John and Loyd and my a part of my daughters namely Barbery, Milberry to them severally I will and bequeath one shilling apiece with the other two daughters Rebecca and Gilly I will and bequeath one shilling a piece to my daughters Betsy, Mary and Fady one cow a piece. To my daughter Fanny I will and bequeath one cow and one feather bed.

To my son Mark Cole I will and bequeath all my working tools and everything that my beloved wife leaves at her death: the cows and feather beds that is to my children severally is to be to the discretion of my wife whether she thinks at any time to let them have them but she has everything to her use and benefit her life time or during her widowhood.

Ratifying and confirming the above in the name of God Amen I make and ordain by these presents my executor my wife Elizabeth. I make and ordain by these presents in the willing of mind my beloved son Thomas Cole my executor of this my last will and testament in witness where of I the said John Cole Sen. have to this my last will and testament set my hand and affixes my seal this day and date above written.

will of stephen cole chester county pa 1744

kbmidura — 2009-10-27 18:47:49Z

I have been researching this line and here's my attempt at a transcription of Stephen Cole's will in case anyone else can use it. (Stephen's son Mark Cole was my ancestor.)

Will of Stephen Cole 26 December 1744

Be it Remembered that Stephen Cole of the Burrough of Chester and Province of Pensylvania Yeoman being weak of Body but of a sound and Disposing mind and memory thanks be to God. Therefore calling to minde of uncertainty of time here and that it is appointed of all men once to Dye do make and ordain this my last will and Testament in manner and from following viz

First, it is my will and mind that all my Just Debts and funerall expences be paid as Soon as Conveniently Can be after my deseace by my Executors herein after named.
I give unto my beloved wife Martha Cole all of my Corner Lott of Land Lying and being in the Burrough of Chester and laid out for a marked place Containing in Breadth forty feet and in length about 80 foot to her, her Heirs and Assigns for Ever.

I give and bequeath to my said Beloved Wife Martha Cole Twenty Pounds money of Pensylvania to be paid her by my Excrs hereafter named and of the first money ariseing out of my Estate after the payment of all my Just Debts.

I give and bequeath to her my Said Wife one Horse and Sadle and one Milk Cow of her own Choyce out of my Stock and also Beds, Bedding and Furniture and __ __ Chest of Drawers standing and Being in my Room Below Stairs in the House where I was living and what so other (?) Iron Potts and one Skillet to her her her Heirs and Assigns for Ever.

I give to my Said Wife all the wheat __ __ Growed in my field IBought of Joseph Hoskins Caled Ship Creek for the maintenance of her Children (?)

I give and Bequeath to my sone Stephen Cole all of my field or lott of Land in Chester lying along the road leading to Midleton which purchased of Thomas Morgan containing about 12 acres to him and Heirs of his Body Lawfully Begotten and in Default of Such issue to be Equally divided amongst my widow and Children each an Equall Share.

I give the mean profits or yearly Income of said Field unto my Said Wife untill my said sone Stephen Cole arrives at the Age of 21 years.

I give unto my said Sone Stephen Cole Ten Pounds to be paid him by my Excrs hereafter named when he arrives at the Age of 21 years.

I give and bequeath unto my Sones John Cole, James Cole, Wm Cole and Mark Cole, and my Daughter Eliza Cole my two Lotts lying on a Street leading from the Chester Bridge to the Market House and three of my Lotts I bought of Jno Minshal (?) lying over against the lower part of the workhouse in Chester adjoining to some Lotts of Jno Baldwin to be divided amongst them as followeth (viz) my oldest Sone John shall have Which of said Lotts he shall Chuse when he arrives at the age of 21 years and my Second Child James shall have his Choyce of the remaining when he arrives at the age of 21 years and my daughter Eliza shall have her Choyce when she arrives at the age of Eighteen Years, and my two younger Sons William and Mark shall have Each their Choyce of remaining Lotts as they arrive at the Age of 21 years Respectively but if any of my said Children should dye before they arrive at the respective ages mentioned and leave no Issue then it is my Will and Minde the respective Share of the Child so dying shall be Equally Divided amongst my Widdow and Surviving Children.

It is my Will and Minde if all the residue and Remaining part of my Estate whether Reall or Personall shall be Sold by my Excrs hereafter Named and the money ariseing therefrom after payment of my Just Debts shall be put out to Interest and be Equaly Divided Amongst my Widdows Five Children viz my Sones Jno Cole, James Cole, William Cole and Mark Cole and my Daughter Eliza Cole my Sones shares to be paid them when they arrive at the ages of 21 years respectively and my Daughter's share when she arrives at the age of 18 years and the Interest of respective Shares Till They Arrive at the respective Ages I give to my Widdow to Enable her to bring up my Said Children in a Suitable manner which I Hereby Order and appoint shall be done by my said Widdow and my Sones put out to good trades by her with the consent of Other Excrs as Arrive at propper Ages without any Other Consideration or Charge brought against them than the mean Proffits already given.

It is my will and minde I thereby give power and Authority to my Excrs hereafter named to Sell the aforementioned Remaining portion of my Estate with full Power to Convey make over and Execute all Deeds and Conveyances Necessary for the Sure and good Conveyance of all the Land they shall Sell.

And Lastly I Nominate Constitute and Appoint my dear and well beloved wife Martha Cole and my Trusty Friend Thomas Cummings and my Trusty and Beloved friend the Rever. Rich. Backhouse of Chester to be joynt Executors of this my last Will and Testament hereby Revoking and making Null and Void all other Wills and Testaments heretofore made by me in witness thereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seall this 26 day of Dec 1744.

(Signed by Stephen Cole)

Signed Sealed Published pronounced and Declared by Said Stephen Cole to be his last Will and Testament in the presence of
John Mather
James Mather

Memorandum this third day of January 1744* I Stephen Cole of Chester being in perfect and sound mind and memory add to this last will and testiment above viz I give and Bequeath to my son Stephen Cole all of my forty foot Lott of Land I bought of John M_________ (?) lying over against the workhouse adjoining to one of those I have already given to my other Children. I desire this my codicil may be taken as a part of my last will as much if it had been in the Body thereof. In witness I have set my hand and seal this 3 of Jan 1744.

Stephen Cole (his mark)

*I am pretty sure this should be 1745.

Re: will of stephen cole chester county pa 1744

kbmidura — 2009-10-31 23:04:31Z

The 1763 tax list for Anson County NC shows a William and a John as well as a Mark and Stephen. I believe that the Stephen is Mark's brother Stephen, and it is quite possible the other two are his brothers as well. It's hard to say because the names are so common, but it wasn't unusual for whole sets of family members to move together like that.