Thomas Cornell 1674–1728
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Cornell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 20 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, with linked records
Researchers connected through Thomas Cornell 1674–1728
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1674, Thomas Cornell entered the world in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA, born to thomas cornell and susannah lawton. Thomas Cornell married martha freeborn. Thomas Cornell passed away in 1728 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
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1Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Cornell
This ancestor line traces from Rouen, Seine Inferieure, Normandy, France (1000) to Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA (1674) across 20 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Thomas Cornell (1674–1728) was born in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA and died in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, 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 Thomas 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 20 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records
Thomas Cornell's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record