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Abigail Cornell 1732–1806

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail Cornell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 2 Dec 1732 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Died 17 Feb 1806 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Father William Cornell
Mother Hannah Thurston
Siblings Abigail Cornell, Elizabeth Cornell, Hannah Cornell, Samuel Cornell, Sarah Cornell, Susannah Cornell, Thomas Cornell, William Cornell

Researchers connected through Abigail Cornell 1732–1806

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1732, Abigail Cornell entered the world in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States, born to william cornell and hannah thurston. Abigail Cornell passed away in 1806 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States.

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Life Timeline

1732
Birth of Abigail Cornell in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Birth
1806
Death of Abigail Cornell in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Cornell

This ancestor line traces from Sanderstead, Surrey, England (1460) to Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States (1732) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Abigail Cornell (1732–1806) was born in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States and died in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Abigail Cornell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Abigail Cornell PTP
1732–1806
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Abigail Cornell's Descendants

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Abigail Cornell PTP 1732–1806