Description:
Author Cole's narrative illuminates his characters' lives and reveal long-lost details hidden in England's archives-underutilized treasure troves of genealogical gems.
Brief description: William E. "Bill" Cole, M.A., is an internationally-known and respected family historian, genealogical researcher, and presenter. Bill's newest book, his third, Puritans, Plagues, and Promises: Cole, Clarke, and Collier in England to America, is the culmination of his eight-year English origins research project. It has revealed more than twenty historic genealogical breakthroughs.Bill has inspired many and provided a roadmap for their own research. In his genealogical quests, he has discovered ancestors born at sea, a shipwrecked rogue who survived Jamestown, two Mayflower ancestors, multiple Revolutionary War patriots on both sides, and other fascinating characters-including one involved in a California stagecoach robbery.Whether from the page or the stage, Cole's publications and presentations make him an in-demand presenter for conferences and societies. Acclaimed as a master storyteller and known as "The Passionate Genealogist," his virtual and in-person presentations are informational, impactful, and inspirational for all levels of genealogists and family historians.
Review Quotes:
Impressive research. Well done. James W. Baker, author, noted Plymouth Colony Historian.
Absolutely stunning work. As a descendant, I will always be in your debt! Jeff Record.
I'm impressed at the amount of original research you and the archivist did to discover what seemed to be impossible to discover. Frances Van Scoy.
It's such meticulous research. I commend your and Nicola's fortitude! I was especially touched by Jane Clarke's story. Jerrine A. Stanbury.
I'm blown away by the depth and quality of your research. I appreciate your focus and attention to detail. BRAVO!
Patricia M. Donohoe, former Vice President, Eastham Historical Society.
Let me acknowledge again how impressive an accomplishment they represent. New discoveries of any magnitude are hard to come by at this point. Sorting out the Collier family, including the additional connection with the Coles, seems like a big deal. Bravo!
Stephen Dandridge Cole.