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Cornelius Slaght 1790–1843

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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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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Cornelius Slaght in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 25 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 ABT 05 JAN 1790 · Newton, Sussex County, New Jersey
Died 20 Mar 1843 · Townsend Township, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada
Father Job Slaght
Mother Elizabeth Johnson
Siblings Aaron Slaght, Elizabeth Slaght, Henry Slaght, Job Slaght, Job Slaght Jr, John Slaght, Mary Slaght, Sarah Slaght

Researchers connected through Cornelius Slaght 1790–1843

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Cornelius Slaght began in 1790 in Newton, Sussex County, New Jersey. Cornelius Slaght passed away in 1843 in Townsend Township, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada.

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Life Timeline

1790
Birth of Cornelius Slaght in Newton, Sussex County, New Jersey
Birth
1843
Death of Cornelius Slaght in Townsend Township, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Cornelius Slaght

This ancestor line traces from Northumberland, Denmark (1000) to Newton, Sussex County, New Jersey (1790) across 25 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cornelius Slaght (1790–1843) was born in Newton, Sussex County, New Jersey and died in Townsend Township, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada. 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 25 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.

Cornelius Slaght's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Cornelius Slaght PTP
1790–1843
Newton, Sussex County, New Jersey
Parents
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Grandparents
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Cornelius Slaght's Descendants

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Cornelius Slaght PTP 1790–1843