Born c1859 in Temple parish, the son of Charles Cole and the brother and Alfred and George Cole II (81C, 91C).
| 1881 | Labourer, 6 Church Street, Temple parish (21), he was living with his parents and siblings (81C). |
| 1884 | 13 Aug. Redcliff Backs, St Mary Redcliffe parish (25) the son of Charles Cole a printer he married Rebecca Parker (28) of 17 Guinea Street (RPR). |
| 1891 | Labourer in pottery, 28 Wellington Street, St Mary Redcliffe parish (32), living with his wife Rebecca (36), born in St Mary Redcliffe parish, and children Ernest (8), born in Bedminster, Bertie (3) and Elsie (2 mths), both born in St Mary Redcliffe parish (91C). |
| 1901 | Potter’s labourer, 3 Somerset Street, St Mary Redcliffe parish (42), living with his wife Rebecca (45) and children including Harry (8) and Lily (5), both born in Bristol (01C). |
| 1911 | Out of work, general labourer, 11 Somerset Street, St Mary Redcliffe parish, living with his wife and children (11C). |