YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free

Hannah Cornish 1749–1831

Public Tree Person

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

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Hannah 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 4 May 1749 · Canaan, CT
Died 22 Feb 1831 · Lanesboro, Berkshire, MA
Father Gabriel Cornish (1716–1753)
Mother Mercy Mary Wilcoxson Wilcox
Siblings Abigail Cornish, Andrew Hilliard Cornish, Gabriel Cornish, Keziah Cornish, Mary Cornish, Mercy Nancy Cornish, Sarah Cornish, Silas Cornish
Records
Ancestry Family Tree
Compare Tree

Researchers connected through Hannah Cornish 1749–1831

and 1 more tree owner connected with Hannah Cornish 1749–1831

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Hannah Cornish began in 1749 in Canaan, CT. Hannah Cornish passed away in 1831 in Lanesboro, Berkshire, MA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1749
Birth of Hannah Cornish in Canaan, CT
Birth
1831
Death of Hannah Cornish in Lanesboro, Berkshire, MA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Hannah Cornish

This ancestor line traces from Ilfracombe, Devon, England (1560) to Canaan, CT (1749) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Hannah Cornish (1749–1831) was born in Canaan, CT and died in Lanesboro, Berkshire, MA. 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 Hannah 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

Hannah Cornish's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Hannah Cornish PTP
1749–1831
Canaan, CT
Parents
Gabriel Cornish PTP
1716–1753
Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Hannah Cornish's Descendants

1.
HC
Hannah Cornish PTP 1749–1831