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Rodger Cornett 1805–1885

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 Rodger Cornett in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 6 Jan 1805 · Bull Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA
Died 27 Sep 1885 · Cornettsville, Perry, Kentucky, USA
Father William Cornett (1761–1836)
Mother Rhoda Gilliam
Siblings Archibald Cornett, Elizabeth Cornett, John Cornett, Lucy Cornett, Nancy Cornett, Nathaniel Woleary Cornett, Robert Bustard Cornett, Samuel Cornett, William Cornett

Researchers connected through Rodger Cornett 1805–1885

and 1 more tree owner connected with Rodger Cornett 1805–1885

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Rodger Cornett began in 1805 in Bull Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA. Rodger Cornett passed away in 1885 in Cornettsville, Perry, Kentucky, USA.

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Life Timeline

1805
Birth of Rodger Cornett in Bull Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA
Birth
1885
Death of Rodger Cornett in Cornettsville, Perry, Kentucky, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rodger Cornett

This ancestor line traces from Chelmsford, Essex, England (1550) to Bull Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA (1805) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Rodger Cornett (1805–1885) was born in Bull Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA and died in Cornettsville, Perry, Kentucky, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Rodger 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 9 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.

Rodger Cornett's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Rodger Cornett PTP
1805–1885
Bull Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA
Parents
William Jesse Cornett PTP
1761–1836
Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Rodger Cornett's Descendants

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Rodger Cornett PTP 1805–1885