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John Canute CORNETT 1712–1776

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

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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 John CORNETT in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 02 May 1712 · Southampton, Hampshire, , England
Died 22 Feb 1776 · Elk Creek, Grayson, Virginia, United States
Father Earl John Canute Cornett
Mother Ann Canute Hewlett
Spouse Mary Jesse Benham
Children John Cornett

Researchers connected through John CORNETT 1712–1776

and 1 more tree owner connected with John CORNETT 1712–1776

Biography

John Canute CORNETT was born in 1712 in Southampton, Hampshire, England, the child of earl john canute cornett and ann canute hewlett. John Canute CORNETT married mary jesse benham, and had children including john cornett. John Canute CORNETT passed away in 1776 in Elk Creek, Grayson, Virginia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1712
Birth of John Canute CORNETT in Southampton, Hampshire, England
Birth
1776
Death of John Canute CORNETT in Elk Creek, Grayson, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John CORNETT

This ancestor line traces from Southampton, Hampshire, England (1669) to Southampton, Hampshire, , England (1712) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John CORNETT (1712–1776) was born in Southampton, Hampshire, , England and died in Elk Creek, Grayson, Virginia, 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 John 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 3 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.

John CORNETT's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Canute CORNETT PTP
1712–1776
Southampton, Hampshire, , England
Parents
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Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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John CORNETT's Descendants

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John Canute CORNETT PTP 1712–1776