I was able to make contact Duwayne and he has a wonderful book. I went to Wells and took lots of pictures of the resources there. I was shocked at how much research was available on site as to property maps and the like. Do you still need someone to go there to get information for you? I live in Maine and it is about 2 hours away, but I would be willing to make the trip if the historical society is still open these days.

Shawn

My boys are 14th generation from William! Where can I buy the book? Was your DNA search helpful? His mother was a cole but he is not- so I know the paternal DNA is not an option there.

Thanks,

Shawn 

Randy, I share your interest in the Coles of Wells, ME. I'm related through Samuel Cole 1683-1749 Son of Thomas Cole killed between York and Wells 24 June 1696. Thomas was the son of Nicholas who ran the ferry at Cape Porpus and most sources say the son of a William Cole.

I also have speculated about a link between the Saunders (Sanders) and our Cole line. I also believe there is a link to Richard Vines and Thomas Cole of Winter Harbor 1617. Nicholas had such an interesting life. My line seems to have avoided records as much as possible by staying on the edge of civilization and moving inland as cities and towns were established.

I have been in search of a living relative of my great grandparents in the hopes of having them do a DNA test before I lose the opportunity.

I'm related to the Coles through my grandmother so I'm afraid I'm not much help other than I am seeking the same needle in the haystack.

I will let you know if I find a Cole relative so you can see if you are related.

I know my great grandfather's relatives moved to Palmyra, ME from Buxton, ME after the war of 1812. Those are the cousins I'm looking for.

Good luck in the search,

Shawn 

Hi Randy.  I don't come to this site very often any longer, but I always keep you in mine while I am searching.  I found a new site that is just starting up.  It's on face book.  Come and join' its The Early New England Families after The Great Migration (1641-1700) You will have to put to tittle into the search on facebook, but it should come right up.  Sorry I can't get you a full link.  I do think this group will be very exciting.  Luck to ya.  Hope to see you in the facebook group :-)