Gideon Cornell 1737–1801
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Gideon 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Gideon Cornell 1737–1801
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Immediate Family
Biography
Gideon Cornell was born in 1737 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA, the child of george cornell and hannah thurston. Gideon Cornell married susanna brownell, and had children including edward cornell, gideon cornell, latham cornell, mary cornell, millicent cornell, sarah cornell, susanna cornell, walter cornell, wanton cornell, william cornell. Gideon Cornell passed away in 1801 in Easton, New York, USA.
Sources
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1Vital Records Rhode Island, Vital Extracts
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2Census Rhode Island, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Gideon Cornell
This ancestor line traces from Sanderstead, Surrey, England (1460) to Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA (1737) across 10 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Gideon Cornell (1737–1801) was born in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA and died in Easton, New York, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Gideon 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.
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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.
Related Records
Gideon Cornell's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record