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Abigail Cornish 1753–1813

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What is a Public Tree Person?

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)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail Cornish in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 11 Nov 1753 · Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut, British Colonial America
Died 5 Mar 1813 · Middlebury, Addison, Vermont, USA
Father Gabriel Cornish (1716–1753)
Mother Mercy Mary Wilcoxson Wilcox
Siblings Andrew Hilliard Cornish, Gabriel Cornish, Hannah Cornish, Keziah Cornish, Mary Cornish, Mercy Nancy Cornish, Sarah Cornish, Silas Cornish
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Children
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Biography

Abigail Cornish was born in 1753 in Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut, British Colonial America, the child of gabriel cornish and mercy mary wilcoxson wilcox. Abigail Cornish passed away in 1813 in Middlebury, Addison, Vermont, USA.

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Life Timeline

1753
Birth of Abigail Cornish in Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut, British Colonial America
Birth
1813
Death of Abigail Cornish in Middlebury, Addison, Vermont, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Cornish

This ancestor line traces from Ilfracombe, Devon, England (1560) to Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut, British Colonial America (1753) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Abigail Cornish (1753–1813) was born in Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut, British Colonial America and died in Middlebury, Addison, Vermont, USA. 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 5 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.

Related Records

Gabriel Cornish
1716–1753 · Father
Mercy Mary Wilcoxson Wilcox
Mother

Abigail Cornish's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Abigail Cornish PTP
1753–1813
Canaan, Litchfield, Connecticut, British Colonial America
Parents
Gabriel Cornish PTP
1716–1753
Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
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Abigail Cornish's Descendants

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Abigail Cornish PTP 1753–1813