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Roger Cornett 1805–1885

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Roger 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 3 independent trees

Born 6 Jan 1805 · Cornettsville, Perry, Kentucky, USA
Died 27 Sep 1885 · Cornettsville, Perry, Kentucky, USA
Father William Cornett (1761–1836)
Mother Mary Ann Everage
Siblings Archibald Cornett, Elizabeth Cornett, Jeff Cornett, John Cornett, Lucy Cornett, Margaret Cornett, Mary Everage, Mary Polly Cornett, Rachel Cornett, Robert Bustard Cornett, Sally Everage, Samuel Cornett
Records
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Ancestry Family Tree U.S., Family History Books
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Roger Cornett began in 1805 in Cornettsville, Perry, Kentucky, USA. Roger Cornett passed away in 1885 in Cornettsville, Perry, Kentucky, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  3. 3
    Record U.S., Family History Books

Life Timeline

1805
Birth of Roger Cornett in Cornettsville, Perry, Kentucky, USA
Birth
1885
Death of Roger Cornett in Cornettsville, Perry, Kentucky, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Roger Cornett

This ancestor line traces from Southampton, Hampshire, , England (1712) to Cornettsville, Perry, Kentucky, United States (1805) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Roger Cornett (1805–1885) was born in Cornettsville, Perry, Kentucky, USA and died in Cornettsville, Perry, Kentucky, USA. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Roger 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.

Related Records

William Cornett
1761–1836 · Father
Mary Ann Everage
Mother

Roger Cornett's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Roger Cornett PTP
1805–1885
Cornettsville, Perry, Kentucky, USA
Parents
William Jesse Cornett PTP
1761–1836
Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Roger Cornett's Descendants

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Roger Cornett PTP 1805–1885