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Cornell Family History
Cornell Genealogy & Family TreeCornell is an English name from Devon, England, where the family held a seat. It referred to someone from Cornwall. Alternately, it may come from the Latin cornelius which means "horn." The earliest known ancestor--Herbert Corneilla--was recorded in 1148. Roots for this name can also be found in Scotland. The family motto is La vie durante which means "During life."
Other spellings of the name include "Cornelle," "Cornwell," "Cornwall," "Cornal," and "Cornale." Notable people with the surname include American musician Chris Cornell (Soundgarden, Audioslave, Temple of the Dog), British television writer Paul Cornell (Doctor Who, Robin Hood, Primeval), and American educator Ezra Cornell (co-founder of Cornell University). The first Cornell to come to America was Richard Cornell in Rhode Island in 1630.
Cornell Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Esther Cornell -- --, 1733 July 26, 1849 Ontario
- Thomas Cornell -- --, 1594 February 8, 1656
- William Cornell -- --, 1632 December 0, 1715
- Joshua Cornell -- --, 1631 February 8, 1631
- Robert Lloyd Cornell -- --, 1921 February 16, 1994 Indiana
Cornell Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Thomas Cornell -- --, 1820 September 2, 1867
- Johanna Cornell -- --, 1592 May 18, 1601 England
- Alice Grant Cornell -- --, 1832 October 30, 1872 New York
- Richard Cornell -- --, 1708 December 0, 1758 New York
- Thomas Cornell -- --, 1594 December 0, 1655 Essex
