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Cornelius Metcalf 1760–1840

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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)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Cornelius Metcalf in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 23 Feb 1760 · Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 16 Jul 1840 · Stoughton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Metcalf
Mother Abigail Fisher
Siblings Abigail Metcalf, David Metcalf, Esther Metcalf, Meletiah Metcalf, Olive Metcalf, Timothy Metcalf

Researchers connected through Cornelius Metcalf 1760–1840

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

Cornelius Metcalf was born in 1760 in Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States, the child of john metcalf and abigail fisher. Cornelius Metcalf passed away in 1840 in Stoughton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1760
Birth of Cornelius Metcalf in Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1840
Death of Cornelius Metcalf in Stoughton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Cornelius Metcalf

This ancestor line traces from Winston, Cambridge, England (1604) to Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States (1760) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cornelius Metcalf (1760–1840) was born in Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Stoughton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, 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 Cornelius 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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.

Cornelius Metcalf's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Cornelius Metcalf PTP
1760–1840
Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
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Cornelius Metcalf's Descendants

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Cornelius Metcalf PTP 1760–1840