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 1696 - 1781 (84 years)
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| Name |
Earl (Cornett) Canute |
| Suffix |
The Immigrant |
| Birth |
12 May 1696 |
Southhampton, Hampshire, England  [1, 2, 3] |
| Gender |
Male |
| Immigration |
1740 [3] |
| Death |
1781 |
Henrico County, Virginia [1] |
| Alt Death |
1782 |
Elk Creek, Grayson County, Virginia [3] |
| Person ID |
I31501 |
The Hennessee Family |
| Last Modified |
20 Dec 2018 |
| Family |
Ann Canute, b. ~ 1697, (Southhampton, England) d. 1767, Henrico County, Virginia Colony (Age ~ 70 years) |
| Marriage |
1723 |
Southhampton, England [1, 3] |
| Children |
| | 1. James C. Cornett, b. 1729, Henrico County, Virginia d. 1796, Comers Rock, Grayson County, Virginia (Age 67 years) |
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| Family ID |
F11430 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Last Modified |
30 Apr 2023 |
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- Earl John Cornett aka Canute
Born 12 May 1696 in Southampton, Hampshire, England
ANCESTORS ancestors
Son of Erin Canute Cornett and Elizabeth C. (Cornutt) Cornett
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of Anne (Canute) Cornett — married [date unknown] [location unknown]
DESCENDANTS descendants
Father of John L. Cornett and John Canute Cornett
Died about 1782 in Elk Creek, Grayson County, Virginia, USA [uncertain]
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Biography
Earl John Cornett was born on 12 May 1696, in Southampton, Hampshire, England. He was the son of Erin Cornett and Elizabeth Cornutt. He married Anne Hewlett in 1723 in Southampton, England. He passed away in 1781 in Elk Creek, Grayson County, Virginia.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
Cornett Family History
It is believed by some that the Cornett family is descended from King Canutte II of Denmark. King Canutte II of Denmark "Canute the Great" (995-1035). He was the first Danish King of England. Under his rule Norway was conquered. He was the son of Sweyn, King of Denmark. On the other hand, if the Cornetts were of French origin, as others researchers believe, it is likely that the family came across the English Channel with William the Conqueror - see separate story on the meaning and origins of the name Cornett by Dr. D.D. McTavish..
Erin Cornett was born in 1676 in Northumberland, England; he raised sheep. There is no record of his wife's name. Some researchers claim that Erin Cornett was the son of William Carnute, born 1606 in Trinity, England. He supposedly graduated from Cambridge University in 1626. His college application says his ancestors came from Denmark with the Vikings when they invaded England in 1029. William would have been 70 years old when Erin was born..
Erin's son, Earl John Cornett , was born in Southampton, England in 1696. He was a farmer and a member of the Church of England. He had seven sons: John, Roger, George, Francis, Frank, Jesse, and James. John Cornett ...born in Southampton ,England in 1727. In 1740, he sailed to the Colonies with six of his brothers. They worked as indentured servants on an English lord's farm near Philadelphia, Pa. After gaining his freedom, John went to Henrico, County, Virginia (near Richmond) and raised tobacco for a living. He was taxed for land there on March 24,1747... His will lists that he had six sons and no daughters. His second wife was Elizabeth Bacon Mosby.She was a widow with one son... John died about 1776 at Elks Creek, Va. He was a member of St. John Episcopal Church. Four of his sons fought in the Revolutionary War (another source says six2). These four were later given land grants for their war service.William and Sam settled on Line Fork... Nathaniel and Roger settled in Benge, Clay Co.4 "[He] died about 1776 in Elm Creek, Virginia... his children were Rebecca Canute Cornett; David Cornett, born about 1750; James Canute Cornett, born about 1755; John Samuel Cornett, born about 1759; Nathanial Cornett born about 1760; William Jesse Cornett, born in 1761 in Henrico County, Virginia; and Roger Cornett, born about 1768..[8][9][10]
Earl was born about 1696. Earl Cornett ... He passed away about 1781. [11]
Earl John (Canute) Cornett. [12][13][14][15] Cornett. Canute.
John Cornett. [16] Found multiple versions of name. Using Earl John (Canute) Cornett.
Residence 1740 Militia, Cecil County, MD. [17]
File Format: jpg. Direct Line modified. Format: jpg. Immigrant from England. Format: jpg. Immigrant2 Format: jpg. CORNETT Format: jpg. Direct Line.
Sources
? https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/L5TH-GKP
? http://www.thehennesseefamily.com/getperson.php?personID=I31501&tree=hennessee
? https://sproton.net/genealogy/cornett.html
? http://genealogy.kathihill.com/Person/family_group/426523
? http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/9086312/person/24007541141
? http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/46028481/person/6935311753
? http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/5168672/person/5091477995
? Mark S. Carroll/ Cornett
? Dr. D.D. McTavish
? http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/29991405/person/12402374350/story/0078707d-d646-4cfb-93cf-17d15c97b73e?src=search
? Entered by Anita Stickler, Saturday, October 26, 2013.
? Source: #S-903935536
? Source: #S-904264394
? Source: #S-903691775 London Metropolitan Archives, Saint Mary At Lambeth, Register of marriages, P85/MRY1, Item 389
? Source: #S-903972483
? Source: #S-903691787 London Metropolitan Archive; Reference Number: COL/CHD/FR/02/0794-0-801
? Source: #S-903935536
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Acknowledgments
Thank you to Anita Stickler for creating Cornett-239 on 26 Oct 13. Click the Changes tab for the details on contributions by Anita and others.
No sources. The events of Earl's life were either witnessed by Anita Stickler or Anita plans to add sources here later.
Source: S-903691775 Repository: #R-1274706077 London, England, Marriages and Banns, 1754-1921 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.
Repository: R-1274706077 Ancestry.com
Source: S-903691787 Repository: #R-1274706077 London, England, Freedom of the City Admission Papers, 1681-1925 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.
Source: S-903935536 Repository: #R-1274706077 Maryland, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1772-1890 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations Inc
Source: S-903972483 Repository: #R-1274706077 England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.
Source: S-904264394 Repository: #R-1274706077 Family Data Collection - Deaths Edmund West, comp. Publication: Ancestry.com Operations Inc
Source: S-904681126 Repository: #R-1274706077 Ancestry Family Trees Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members. Note: Ancestry Family Tree http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/AMTCitationRedir.aspx?tid=42463438&pid=263
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- Earl Cornett
Also Known As: "Earl Canutte", "Earl Cornett", "Earl Canute"
Birthdate: May 12, 1696
Birthplace: Southampton, England
Death: Died 1788 in Virginia or Pennsylvania, United States
Immediate Family:
Son of Erin/Aaron Canute/Cornett and Elizabeth Canute Cornett
Husband of Elizabeth A. Mosely and Ann Cornett
Father of John Canute Cornett; John L. Cornett, I; James C. Cornett, I; George Cornett; Francis Cornett and 3 others
Brother of John Cornett
Managed by: Private User
Last Updated: July 15, 2016
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- Earl Cornett
Also Known As: "Earl Canutte", "Earl Cornett", "Earl Canute"
Birthdate: May 12, 1696
Birthplace: Southampton, England
Death: Died 1788 in Virginia or Pennsylvania, United States
Immediate Family:
Son of Erin/Aaron Canute/Cornett and Elizabeth Canute Cornett
Husband of Elizabeth A. Mosely and Ann Cornett
Father of John Canute Cornett; John L. Cornett, I; James C. Cornett, I; George Cornett; Francis Cornett and 3 others
Brother of John Cornett
Managed by: Private User
Last Updated: July 15, 2016
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Additional Curator's Notes:
"Earl" was not commonly used as a given name in the 1600's. The use here is based on family websites. No documents have turned up to prove or disprove the name. I have seen the surname Canute used by one researcher, but most use the Cornett name.
Family lore also has it that his father was named Erin Canute, and that he was a sheepherder from Northumberland, England. "Erin" was also not commonly used as a given name. It is more likely that his name was Aaron. The story says that the family is descended from Danish King Canute. A few researchers believe that Erin/Aaron also emigrated to America, bringing with him the Canute coat of arms. Sheepherders are not generally granted a coat of arms. From what I can tell, the Cornett family, while prosperous in America, gave no inkling of a royal descent.
Where no documents are found, I am noting that items are "family lore." Where documents can be found, they will be attached as sources or discussed on the overview tab.
Maria Edmonds-Zediker, Volunteer Curator, July 24, 2013
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According to family lore, Earl Cornett was the first of his name to come to the New World. He was born in England, but the dates given for his birth vary widely among researchers, but was probably about 1696. He died c.1788 in either Virginia or Pennsylvania, but most likely in Henrico County, Virginia. He had seven sons.
Son John was born in Virginia in 1726, which places Earl's emigration prior to that date.
Sources say that either married Ann Canute/Cornett, daughter of William Canute/Cornett, or that he married Elizabeth Mosley. No records have been found for either marriage. The more probable wife is Ann, daughter of William. This would have been a cousin marriage. It took place in England c. 1723, prior to emigration to America.
Children of Earl Cornett/Canute:
John L. Sr. Cornett was born on 2 May 1724/1727. He died about 1776.
James C. Cornett was born in 1729. He died in 1796/1797.
George Canute was born about 1732. He died in 1776.
Francis Canute was born about 1734.
Franklin Canute was born about 1735.
William Jesse Canute was born about 1737.
Roger Canute was born about 1739. He died in 1817 in Clay County,Kentucky.
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It is believed by some that the Cornett family is descended from King Canutte II of Denmark. King Canutte II of Denmark "Canute the Great" (995-1035). He was the first Danish King of England. Under his rule Norway was conquered. He was the son of Sweyn, King of Denmark. On the other hand, if the Cornetts were of French origin, as others researchers believe, it is likely that the family came across the English Channel with William the Conqueror - see separate story on the meaning and origins of the name Cornett by Dr. D.D. McTavish..
Erin Cornett was born in 1676 in Northumberland, England; he raised sheep. There is no record of his wife's name. Some researchers claim that Erin Cornett was the son of William Carnute, born 1606 in Trinity, England. He supposedly graduated from Cambridge University in 1626. His college application says his ancestors came from Denmark with the Vikings when they invaded England in 1029. William would have been 70 years old when Erin was born..
Erin's son, Earl, was born in Southampton, England in 1696. He was a farmer and a member of the Church of England. He had seven sons: John, Roger, George, Francis, Frank, Jesse, and James. John Cornett ...born in Southampton ,England in 1727. In 1740, he sailed to the Colonies with six of his brothers. They worked as indentured servants on an English lord's farm near Philadelphia, Pa. After gaining his freedom, John went to Henrico, Co.Va. (near Richmond) and raised tobacco for a living. He was taxed for land there on March 24,1747... His will lists that he had six sons and no daughters. His second wife was Elizabeth Bacon Mosby.She was a widow with one son... John died about 1776 at Elks Creek, Va. He was a member of St. John Episcopal Church. Four of his sons fought in the Revolutionary War (another source says six2). These four were later given land grants for their war service.William and Sam settled on Line Fork... Nathaniel and Roger settled in Benge, Clay Co.4 "[He] died about 1776 in Elm Creek, Virginia... his children were Rebecca Canute Cornett; David Cornett, born about 1750; James Canute Cornett, born about 1755; John Samuel Cornett, born about 1759; Nathanial Cornett born about 1760; William Jesse Cornett, born in 1761 in Henrico County, Virginia; and Roger Cornett, born about 1768..
Sources: Mark S. Carroll/ Cornett Ancestry, Dr. D.D. McTavish, other ancestry.com family trees, and genealogy message boards..
All seven of his sons came to Colonial America as indentured servants. They all completed their time and moved to various parts of the USA.
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