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Sarah Cornell 1623–1703

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 12 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 12 trees
Death year and location consistent across 12 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

12 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Cornell 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 12 independent trees

Born 30 Mar 1623 · Saffron Walden,essex,england
Died 6 Sep 1703 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Mother Rebecca Briggs (1600–1673)
Siblings , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Records
Family Data Collection - Individual … Geneanet Community Trees Index Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index Geni World Family Tree

Researchers connected through Sarah Cornell 1623–1703

and 10 more tree owners connected with Sarah Cornell 1623–1703

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Sarah Cornell was born in 1623 in Saffron Walden,essex,england, the child of rebecca briggs. Sarah Cornell passed away in 1703 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  3. 3
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  4. 4
    Record Geni World Family Tree

Life Timeline

1623
Birth of Sarah Cornell in Saffron Walden,essex,england
Birth
1703
Death of Sarah Cornell in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Cornell

This ancestor line traces from Terling, Essex, England (1522) to Saffron Walden, Essex, , England (1623) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Cornell (1623–1703) was born in Saffron Walden,essex,england and died in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. 12 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, 12 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah 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

Rebecca Briggs
1600–1673 · Mother

Sarah Cornell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Cornell PTP
1623–1703
Saffron Walden,essex,england
Parents
Unknown
Rebecca Briggs PTP
1600–1673
London, London, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
PTP
1574–1625
St. James, Clerkenwell, Essex, England
Unknown

Sarah Cornell's Descendants

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Sarah Cornell PTP 1623–1703