The eldest son of Abraham [sic, should be Thomas?] and Ann Cole, born . He was one of the inhabitants of Salem who protested against imposts in 1668. He married in Salem June 11, 1670, Sarah Davis. Savage says that he removed to Hampton, and there took the freeman's oath in 1678, and afterwards returned to Salem. In 1692 his wife Sarah was accused of witchcraft and imprisoned, but fortunately not brought to trial. She was liberated on bail furnished by her husband January 14, 1693. He was a tailor, and resided in Salem.
