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Williamsburg Resident Marie Cole Turns A Century Old

The year 1924 saw the Statue of Liberty declared a National Monument, the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Ford Motor Company manufacturing the ten millionth automobile, and the birth of Ethel "Marie" (Kensinger) Cole born on November 9.

This past Saturday, she celebrated her 100th birthday with her family and friends.

Cole was born in Fredericksburg as the first daughter of Earl and Susie (Snowberger) Kensinger.

She had three older brothers and two younger sisters.

"We lived on a farm," Cole said. "I was always very active, as I had to keep up with my older brothers. More challenges...

 

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