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Thomas Cornwall 1538–1615

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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 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 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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9 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Cornwall 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees

Born 21 May 1538 · Burford, Shropshire, England
Died 21 May 1615 · Burford, Shropshire, England
Father Sir Richard Thomas Cornwall Baron Of Burford
Mother Jenet Jane Wogan
Siblings Anne Cornwall, Edmund Cornwall, John Cornewall, Lady Margery Of Elmsthorpe Cornwall, Margaret Cornwall, Robert Cornwall, Thomas Cornwall Lord Of Stropshire
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index OneWorldTree U.S., Family History Books
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Researchers connected through Thomas Cornwall 1538–1615

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Thomas Cornwall began in 1538 in Burford, Shropshire, England. Thomas Cornwall passed away in 1615 in Burford, Shropshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  3. 3
    Record OneWorldTree

  4. 4
    Record U.S., Family History Books

Life Timeline

1538
Birth of Thomas Cornwall in Burford, Shropshire, England
Birth
1615
Death of Thomas Cornwall in Burford, Shropshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Cornwall

This ancestor line traces from Burford, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom (1467) to Burford, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom (1538) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Cornwall (1538–1615) was born in Burford, Shropshire, England and died in Burford, Shropshire, England. 9 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, 9 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 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

Sir Richard Thomas Cornwall Baron Of Burford
Father
Jenet Jane Wogan
Mother
Cornwall US Census Records
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Thomas Cornwall's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Cornwall PTP
1538–1615
Burford, Shropshire, England
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
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Thomas Cornwall's Descendants

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Thomas Cornwall PTP 1538–1615