Solomon William Cole
1947 - 1965 (18 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Solomon William Cole was born on 17 Jan 1947 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky (son of Solomon William Cole and Irene Brummett); died on 31 Jul 1965 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky; was buried on 3 Aug 1965 in The Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky. Notes:
Solomon William Cole II
Solomon William Cole II, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Solly W. Cole, 1823 Nicholasville Road, was killed last night in a Jefferson County traffic accident. (A more detailed account appears elsewhere in today’s Herald-Leader).
Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, Kentucky. Sunday, 1 August 1965.
Local Teenagers Killed In Sports Car Accident
Two Lexington teenagers were killed instantly about 7 o’clock last night when their late model sports car ran out of control on Interstate-64 near Middletown, hit an overpass divider and disintegrated.
Solomon William Cole II, 1923 Nicholasville Road, and Douglas Malcolm Shawk, 1012 East High Street, both 18, died of skull and neck fractures and internal injuries, Charles Proctor, Jefferson County deputy coroner reported.
Cole, a June graduate of Lafayette High School, was a son of Solly W. and Irene Brummette Cole.
Shawk, a June graduate of Henry Clay High School, was a son of G. Malcolm and Helen Thomas Shawk.
Authorities said Cole was driving west toward Louisville “at speeds of around 100 miles an hour” when the car hit the divider – throwing the engine about 300 years from the point of impact.
Jefferson County Patrolman Robert Jones quoted witnesses as saying the car “had raced at speed of around 100 miles an hour” from Frankfort.
The machine spun out of control as it neared the intersection of I064 and Ky.841, left the road and went through a median before striking the filler which supports the overpass.
One of the boys was found still strapped in a seat belt. The other was thrown behind the car, official said, adding that pieces of the vehicle were thrown over a wide area.
Cole was a native of Lexington and during his education at Lafayette High School he was a member of the band. He was enrolled in the University of Kentucky.
He was a member of The Scholars, an Eagle Scout and a a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Besides his parents, survivors include several aunts and uncles.
The body was taken to the W.R. Milward mortuary – Broadway.
Shawk was a native of Columbus, Ohio, and was a member of the Henry Clay Band. He was enrolled for the fall term at Eastern State Teachers College, Richmond, and was engage in summer work at the University of Kentucky.
He attended Faith Lutheran Church and was a member of the Greater Lexington Swim Association.
Beside his parents, survivors include two brothers, Thomas B. Shawk and Mark Allan Shawk, both of Lexington, and his paternal grandfather, Guy E. Shawk, Mansfield, Ohio.
The body was taken to the W.R. Milward Mortuary – Southland.
Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, Kentucky. Sunday, 1 August 1965, page 1.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40704798/solomon-william-cole
2. Solomon William Cole was born on 2 Jan 1902 in Fayette County, Kentucky; died on 23 Sep 1980 in Fayette County, Kentucky; was buried in The Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky. Notes:
Engagement Announced
Announcement is being made by Mrs. M.R. Warner of Hyde Park, Cincinnati, of the engagement of her daughter, Lois Miriam, to Mr. Solomon William Cole, the second son of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Cole of Lexington.
The date for the wedding is not yet mentioned.
Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, Kentucky. Sunday,8 January 1928.
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Says Announcement Of Engagement Is Mistake
Solomon William Cole called The Herald yesterday and said that the reported announcement of his engagement, which appeared in Sunday’s society column, was unauthorized by him.
Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, Kentucky. Monday,9 January 1928.
Cole
Mr. Solly W. Cole, 78, husband of the late Irene Brummette Cole and father of the late Solly W. Cole, II, 1823 Nicholasville Road, died Tuesday. He was a formerly associated with the R.M. Coons Hardware Company. He was born in Fayette County, son of the late Jefferson D. and Mary T. Perkins Cole. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Bluegrass Council #89 U.C.T., and a Kentucky Colonel. Survivors are one sister, Made M. Cole, Lexington; two brothers, John B. Cole, Lexington and Clifford P. Cole, Lexington; three nieces and six nephews. Funeral services 10 a.m. Friday at the W.R. Milward Mortuary-Broadway by Rev. Thomas Nix. Interment Lexington Cemetery. Active bearers, Dr. Lawson Smith, James B. Cole, Bill Cole, Edward Van Arsdale, Charles Finnell, Dr. Robert Polancich. Honorary bearers will be members of the Baraca Sunday School Class. Friends may call today from 5-9 p.m.
Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, Kentucky. Thursday, 15 September 1980.
Name:
son of Jefferson D. Cole and Mary T. Perkins
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40704763/solomon-william-coleSolomon married Irene Brummett. Irene (daughter of Camden Riley Brummett and Ella Arnold) was born in 1907 in Kentucky; died on 5 Sep 1967 in Fayette County, Kentucky; was buried in The Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Irene Brummett was born in 1907 in Kentucky (daughter of Camden Riley Brummett and Ella Arnold); died on 5 Sep 1967 in Fayette County, Kentucky; was buried in The Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky. Notes:
Mrs. Solomon W. Cole
Mrs. Irene B. Cole, 60, wife of Solomon (Solly) W. Cole, 1823 Nicholasville Road, died at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday at Central Baptist Hospital after an illness of five months.
She was a former Fayette County school teacher, and was one of the first teachers in the Head Start program. She had been on a leave of absence since April.
She was a native of Union County and was a daughter of the late Camden R. and Ella Arnold Brummette. She received her A.B. and did graduate work at the University of Kentucky, was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and the Mizpha Sunday School class.
She was a member of Phi Mu sorority, Fayette County Teachers’ Association, Kentucky Education Association and National Education Association.
Besides her husband, she is survived by a brother, W.J. Brummette, Denver, Colo.
The body was taken to the W.R. Milward Mortuary – Broadway, where friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
Services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the W.R. Milward Mortuary – Broadway, by the Rev. Franklin Owen. Burial will be in the Lexington Cemetery.
Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, Kentucky. Wednesday, 6 September 1967.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40704827/irene-b-coleChildren:
- 1. Solomon William Cole was born on 17 Jan 1947 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky; died on 31 Jul 1965 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky; was buried on 3 Aug 1965 in The Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky.
Generation: 3
6. Camden Riley Brummett was born on 4 Oct 1887 in Union County, Kentucky (son of William Joseph Brummett and Queen Griffin); died on 29 Aug 1951 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky; was buried on 31 Aug 1951 in Pythian Ridge Cemetery, Sturgis, Union County, Kentucky. Other Events:
- Census: 1910, Union County, Kentucky
- Census: 1920, Sturgis, Union County, Kentucky
- Census: 1930, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94701573/camden-riley-brummettCamden married Ella Arnold on 26 Dec 1905 in Union County, Kentucky. Ella was born in 1890 in Kentucky; died in 1938; was buried in Pythian Ridge Cemetery, Sturgis, Union County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Ella Arnold was born in 1890 in Kentucky; died in 1938; was buried in Pythian Ridge Cemetery, Sturgis, Union County, Kentucky. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/109835046/ella-brummettChildren:
- 3. Irene Brummett was born in 1907 in Kentucky; died on 5 Sep 1967 in Fayette County, Kentucky; was buried in The Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky.
- William Brummette was born on 1 Aug 1908 in Sturgis, Union County, Kentucky; died on 10 Dec 1995 in Jefferson County, Kentucky; was buried in Resthaven Memorial Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.
Generation: 4
12. William Joseph Brummett was born on 31 Aug 1862 in Kentucky (son of William Brummett and Cynthia Phipps); died on 1 Jan 1940 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana; was buried in Pythian Ridge Cemetery, Sturgis, Union County, Kentucky. Other Events:
- Census: 1900, Sturgis, Union County, Kentucky
- Census: 1910, Union County, Kentucky
Notes:
William J. Brummett
Morganfield, Ky., Jan. 2. – William J. Brummett, 77, retired Union county farmer, died Monday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Dora Whitledge, Evansville, Ind.
Surviving beside the daughter are: other daughters, Mrs. Pearl Jones, Sturgis, and Mrs. Rudell Raddatz, Grand Rapids, Mich.; sons, C.R. Lexington, S.R., and Arvel, Lansing, Mich.; Hanes, Evansville; Earl, Grand Rapids; a sister, Mrs. Angie Easley, Chicago; 18 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist church, Sturgis, with burial in Pythian Ridge cemetery there. The Rev.A.H. Cullen, Calvary Baptist church pastor at Evansville, and the Rev. Ernest Miller, Sturgis pastor, will officiate.
The Owensboro Messenger, Owensboro, Kentucky. Wednesday, 3 January 1940.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/123612313/william-joseph-brummettWilliam married Queen Griffin on 8 Feb 1886 in Union County, Kentucky. Queen was born on 21 May 1863 in Hopkins County, Kentucky; died on 29 Jul 1916 in Union County, Kentucky; was buried in Pythian Ridge Cemetery, Sturgis, Union County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. Queen Griffin was born on 21 May 1863 in Hopkins County, Kentucky; died on 29 Jul 1916 in Union County, Kentucky; was buried in Pythian Ridge Cemetery, Sturgis, Union County, Kentucky. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/109835075/queen-t-brummettChildren:
- 6. Camden Riley Brummett was born on 4 Oct 1887 in Union County, Kentucky; died on 29 Aug 1951 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky; was buried on 31 Aug 1951 in Pythian Ridge Cemetery, Sturgis, Union County, Kentucky.
- Sidney Raymond Brummett was born on 10 May 1889 in Kentucky; died on 2 Jun 1963 in Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.
- William Haynes Brummett was born on 21 Jun 1892 in Union County, Kentucky; died on 11 Jan 1953 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan; was buried in Delta Center Cemetery, Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan.
- William Arvel Brummett was born on 21 Mar 1894 in Union County, Kentucky; died on 19 Oct 1970 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan; was buried in Delta Center Cemetery, Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan.
- Dora Ellen Brummett was born on 7 Jan 1897 in Union County, Kentucky; died on 4 Feb 1944 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana; was buried on 7 Feb 1944 in Pythian Ridge Cemetery, Sturgis, Union County, Kentucky.
- Earl Ambrose Brummette was born on 19 Oct 1898 in Sturgeon, Owsley County, Kentucky; died on 24 Feb 1977 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico; was buried in Deepdale Memorial Park, Delta Township, Eaton County, Michigan.
- Pearl Brummett was born on 24 Jul 1900 in Kentucky; died on 1 Jul 1974.
- Rudy Brummett was born in 1904 in Sturgis, Union County, Kentucky.