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Descendants of John Canute Cornett

Fourth Generation

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197. Benton Cornett 1 (Nathaniel Woolery , William Jesse , John Canute ) was born about 1854 in Big Branch, Troublesome Creek, Perry Co., KY. He died before 1887 in Big Branch, Troublesome Creek, Perry Co., KY. He was buried in Neil Cornett Cemetery, mouth of Big Branch, Knott Co., KY.

Benton married Polly Ann "Pop" Davidson 1 on 13 Jan 1880 in Perry Co., KY. Polly was born in 1859 in Perry Co., KY. She died after 1920.

They had the following children:

+ 723 F i Rachel Cornett was born on 13 Jun 1879. She died on 12 May 1936.
+ 724 M ii Marion Cornett was born on 28 Feb 1881. He died on 18 Oct 1946.
+ 725 M iii Andrew Cornett was born in 1886. He died on 20 Nov 1944.

199. Robert S. "Robin" Cornett 1 (Nathaniel Woolery , William Jesse , John Canute ) was born 2 on 3 Mar 1857 in Big Branch or Troublesome, Perry Co., KY. He died 3 on 30 Mar 1913 in Big Branch or Troublesome, Perry Co., KY. He was buried in Neil Cornett Cemetery, Knott Co., KY. Robert was counted in a census in 1900 in Knott Co., KY #204-209, age 43, md. #2-11 yrs. He was counted in a census on 3 May 1910 in Knott Co., KY, Pct.1, Dist.82, #125, age 52 (2m.20yrs).

Robert married (1) Caroline Justice 1 about 1877.

They had the following children:

  726 F i Mary Cornett 1 was born in May 1878 in Perry Co., KY. Mary was counted in a census in 1900 in Knott Co., KY #204-209, age 22.
        Mary married Robert Combs 1 in 1906. Robert was born about 1870.
+ 727 M ii George Cornett was born on 6 Aug 1880. He died on 23 Jun 1957.
+ 728 M iii Samuel S. Cornett was born in Oct 1883. He died after 1971.
  729 F iv Sarah Sally Cornett 1 was born in Jan 1885 in Knott Co., KY. She died after 1971. Sarah was counted in a census in 1900 in Knott Co., KY #204-209, age 15.
        Sarah married John Walker 1.

Robert married (2) Susan Smith 1 on 15 Aug 1888 in Knott Co., KY. Susan was born in Jun 1867 in VA. Susan was counted in a census in 1900 in Knott Co., KY #204-209, age 33. She was counted in a census on 3 May 1910 in , , , Dist.82, #125, age 43 (Susa, 1m.20yrs, 8 children 5 l.

They had the following children:

  730 F v Clare Cornett.
  731 M vi William "Banjo Bill" Cornett 1 was born on 2 Jul 1890 in Knott Co., KY. He died on 12 Jan 1960 in Frankfort, KY. He was buried in Neil Cornett Cemetery, Knott Co., KY. William was counted in a census in 1900 in Knott Co., KY #204-209, age 9. He was counted in a census on 3 May 1910 in Knott Co., KY, Pct.1, Dist.82, #125, age 19.
        William married Malissa Combs 1 on 25 Oct 1913. Malissa was born on 16 Jul 1896 in KY. She died on 3 Apr 1972. Malissa was counted in a census on 9 Jun 1900 in Hindman, Knott Co., KY Dist.43, #117-122, age 3. She was counted in a census on 13 May 1910 in Knott Co., KY Dist.1/82, #47-289, age 13.
  732 F vii Martha Cornett 1 was born on 31 Jan 1893 in Knott Co., KY. Martha was counted in a census in 1900 in Knott Co., KY #204-209, age 7. She was counted in a census on 3 May 1910 in Knott Co., KY, Pct.1, Dist.82, #125, age 17.
        Martha married Thomas "Buck" Fugate 1 on 6 Jun 1914 in Knott Co., KY.
  733 M viii Daniel Cornett 1 was born on 1 Nov 1895 in Knott Co., KY. He died on 26 Apr 1977 in Hazard Co., KY. Daniel was counted in a census in 1900 in Knott Co., KY #204-209, age 4. He was counted in a census on 3 May 1910 in Knott Co., KY, Pct.1, Dist.82, #125, age 14.
        Daniel married Rhoda Martin 1 on 16 Feb 1918 in Knott Co., KY.
  734 M ix Cornelius Cornett 1 was born on 21 May 1898 in Knott Co., KY. He died on 3 Jul 1971 in Hindman, Knott Co., KY. He was buried in Neil Cornett Cemetery, Knott Co., KY. Cornelius was counted in a census in 1900 in Knott Co., KY #204-209, age 2. He was counted in a census on 3 May 1910 in Knott Co., KY, Pct.1, Dist.82, #125, age 12.
        Cornelius married Maggie Combs 1 on 7 Nov 1915 in Knott Co., KY.
  735 M x John Wesley Cornett 1 was born on 4 Feb 1901 in Hindman, Knott Co., KY. He died on 12 Sep 1978 in Hindman, Knott Co., KY. He was buried in Neil Cornett Cemetery, Knott Co., KY. John was counted in a census on 3 May 1910 in Knott Co., KY, Pct.1, Dist.82, #125, age 9 (John W.).

200. John B. Cornett 1 (Joseph Enoch "Judge" , William Jesse , John Canute ) was born on 16 Dec 1838 in KY. He died on 1 Oct 1910 in Letcher Co., KY. He was buried in Jim Brown Cemetery, Uz, KY (west of the mouth of Dry fork above Jim Brown house). John was counted in a census on 10 Sep 1850 in Letcher Co., KY Dist.2, HH #193, age 12. He was counted in a census in 1860 in Federal, LC, KY, Reel # M653-381, Pg. 665, HH# 2, age 22. He was counted in a census on 5 May 1910 in West Whitesburg, LC, KY, Dist.144, #186, age 72 (1m.41yrs). He was employed as in Farm Laborer.

John married Elizabeth Hayes on 10 Feb 1869 in Letcher Co., KY. Elizabeth was born on 28 Nov 1847 in VA. She died on 1 Apr 1923 in Letcher Co., KY. She was buried in Jim Brown Cemetery, Uz, KY (west of the mouth of Dry fork above Jim Brown house). Elizabeth was counted in a census on 5 May 1910 in , , , Dist.144, #186, age 62 (1m.41yrs, 10 children 10 livi.

They had the following children:

+ 736 F i Susanna Cornett was born on 21 Jan 1871. She died on 30 Apr 1943.
+ 737 M ii Joseph E. Cornett was born on 29 Oct 1872. He died on 21 Jun 1933.
  738 F iii Atha Cornett was born on 19 Oct 1874 in Letcher Co., KY. She died on 7 Feb 1911. She was buried in Jim Brown Cemetery, Uz, KY (west of the mouth of Dry fork above Jim Brown house). Atha was counted in a census on 5 May 1910 in West Whitesburg, LC, KY, Dist.144, #186, age 32 single.
+ 739 M iv John H. Cornett was born on 5 Nov 1876. He died on 12 May 1942.
  740 M v Henry D. Cornett was born about 1883 in Letcher Co., KY. Henry was counted in a census on 5 May 1910 in West Whitesburg, Letcher Co., KY, Dist.144, #186, age 27.
  741 F vi Mary A. Cornett was born about 1886 in Letcher Co., KY. Mary was counted in a census on 5 May 1910 in West Whitesburg, Letcher Co., KY, Dist.144, #186, age 24.
+ 742 M vii Watson G. Cornett was born on 16 Jul 1891. He died on 13 Apr 1972.

201. Samuel A. Cornett (Joseph Enoch "Judge" , William Jesse , John Canute ) was born on 20 Jul 1840 in Letcher Co., KY. He died on 13 May 1921. He was buried in Morgan Cemetery, Hazard, KY 41702. Samuel was counted in a census on 10 Sep 1850 in Letcher Co., KY Dist.2, HH #193, age 10. He was counted in a census in 1860 in Letcher Co., KY # 2, age 20. He was counted in a census on 26 Jun 1880 in Millstone, Letcher Co., KY Dist.63, #547/551, age 41. He was employed as in Blacksmith.

Samuel married (1) Lourania Whitaker. Lourania was born about 1839 in Martin, NC.

They had the following children:

+ 743 F i Sarah Sally Cornett was born about 1861. She died on 24 Feb 1919.
+ 744 F ii Harriett Cornett was born about 1863.
  745 M iii John W.B. Cornett was born about 1865 in Letcher Co., KY. John was counted in a census on 26 Jun 1880 in M, LC, KD, #547/551, age 15 (HH of Father and Step-Mother).
  746 F iv Elizabeth Cornett was born about 1871 in Letcher Co., KY. Elizabeth was counted in a census on 26 Jun 1880 in M, LC, KD, #547/551, age 9 (HH Father and Step-Mother).

Samuel married (2) Susannah Shepherd on 25 Mar 1877 in Letcher Co., KY. Susannah was born about 1858 in VA. Susannah was counted in a census on 26 Jun 1880 in Millstone, Letcher Co., KY Dist.63, #547/551, age 22.

They had the following children:

  747 M v Sampson Cornett was born about 1878 in Letcher Co., KY. Sampson was counted in a census on 26 Jun 1880 in Millstone, Letcher Co., KY Dist.63, #547/551, age 2.
+ 748 M vi Ira Cornett was born in Mar 1880.

204. Rachel Cornett 1 (Joseph Enoch "Judge" , William Jesse , John Canute ) was born on 22 Feb 1845 in KY. She died on 17 Nov 1889. She was buried 2 in Back and Caudill Cemetery, Jeremiah, KY (at mouth of Spring Branch at Hisey Caudill's old home). She was counted in a census on 10 Sep 1850 in Letcher Co., KY Dist.2, HH #193, age 4. She was counted in a census in 1860 in Federal, LC, KY, Reel # M653-381, Pg. 665, HH# 2, age 14.

Rachel married (1) James C. Back 1, 2. James was born 3 on 15 Dec 1843 in Letcher Co., KY. He died on 14 Jan 1915. He was buried 4 in Back and Caudill Cemetery, Jeremiah, KY (at mouth of Spring Branch at Hisey Caudill's old home). James was counted in a census in 1850 in Letcher Co., KY Dist. 1, HH # 21, age 6. He was counted in a census in 1860 in Federal Census, Letcher Co., KRM, Pg. 710, HH# 282, age 16. He was counted in a census on 8 Jun 1900 in River, Letcher Co., KY, Dist.78, #65, age 56 (Widowed).

They had the following children:

+ 749 F i Mary Ann Back was born on 9 Nov 1876. She died on 1 Apr 1960.
  750 M ii Joseph Back 1 was born on 10 Apr 1878 in Letcher Co., KY. He died on 22 Jul 1942. He was buried in Back and Caudill Cemetery, Jeremiah, KY (at mouth of Spring Branch at Hisey Caudill's old home).
        Joseph married Martha Dixon 1. Martha was born on 29 Sep 1877. She died on 16 Dec 1956. She was buried in Back and Caudill Cemetery, Jeremiah, KY (at mouth of Spring Branch at Hisey Caudill's old home).
  751 M iii David M. Back 1 was born on 21 May 1880 in Letcher Co., KY. He died on 17 Mar 1960. He was buried in Back and Caudill Cemetery, Jeremiah, KY (at mouth of Spring Branch at Hisey Caudill's old home). David was counted in a census on 8 Jun 1900 in River, Letcher Co., KY, Dist.78, #65, age 20.
  752 F iv Sarah F. Back 1 was born on 4 May 1882 in Letcher Co., KY. She died on 19 Sep 1900. She was buried in Back and Caudill Cemetery, Jeremiah, KY (at mouth of Spring Branch at Hisey Caudill's old home). Sarah was counted in a census on 8 Jun 1900 in River, Letcher Co., KY, Dist.78, #65, age 18.
  753 M v Samuel C. Back 1 was born on 7 Jul 1884 in Letcher Co., KY. He died on 3 Oct 1900. He was buried in Back and Caudill Cemetery, Jeremiah, KY (at mouth of Spring Branch at Hisey Caudill's old home). Samuel was counted in a census on 8 Jun 1900 in River, Letcher Co., KY, Dist.78, #65, age 15.

Rachel married (2) James Black on 20 Feb 1875.

205. Benjamin Cornett 1, 2 (Joseph Enoch "Judge" , William Jesse , John Canute ) was born on 18 Nov 1848 in KY. He died on 13 Mar 1905. Benjamin was born on 18 Nov 1848. He resided 3 in Dry fork, near Whitesburg, KY. He was counted in a census on 10 Sep 1850 in Letcher Co., KY Dist.2, HH #193, age 2. He was counted in a census in 1860 in Federal, LC, KY, Reel # M653-381, Pg. 665, HH# 2, age 10. He was counted in a census on 12 Jun 1900 in Whitesburg, LC, KY, Dist.74, #174, age 35 (m. 15yrs).

Benjamin married (1) Leodicy "Dicey" Roberts on 30 Mar 1871 in Letcher Co., KY. Leodicy was born in 1854. She died in 1883.

They had the following children:

+ 754 F i Elizabeth Cornett was born in Feb 1873.

Benjamin married (2) Abby Jane Mullins 1 about 1885. Abby was born 2 on 10 Mar 1867 in Wise Co., KY. She died on 29 Mar 1926. She was buried in Jim Brown Cemetery, Uz, KY (west of the mouth of Dry fork above Jim Brown house). Abby was counted in a census on 12 Jun 1900 in W, LC, KY, Dist.74, #174, age 33 (5 children 4 living). She was counted in a census on 16 Jan 1920 in , , , Pct.1, Dist.58, #315/316, age 47 (widowed, HH of son .

They had the following children:

  755 M ii David C. Cornett 1 died in As a child.
+ 756 F iii Artie Cornett.
+ 757 M iv Henry Cornett was born on 9 Mar 1888.
  758 M v Lewell Cornett 1 was born in Apr 1890 in KY. Lewell was counted in a census on 9 Jun 1900 in Whitesburg, Letcher Co., KY, Dist.74, #174, age 10.
        Lewell married Belle Roark 1.
  759 F vi Arminta Cornett 1 was born on 6 Dec 1892 in KY. She died on 23 May 1974. Arminta was counted in a census in Jun 1900 in Whitesburg, Letcher Co., KY, Dist.74, #174, age 7.
        Arminta married Shermon Ison 1 son of Elijah Ison and Martha Patsy Polly. Shermon was born on 20 Jul 1885. He died on 31 Aug 1960.
+ 760 M vii Troy Cornett was born on 7 Jul 1896. He died in 1976.

206. Mary Cornett 1 (Joseph Enoch "Judge" , William Jesse , John Canute ) was born in 1852 in Letcher Co., KY. She died in 1918. She was buried in Campbell Cemetery, Crown, KY, (located on top of point on west side of Rock House Creek at mouth of Camp ). Mary was counted in a census in 1860 in Federal, LC, KY, Reel # M653-381, Pg. 665, HH# 2, age 7. She was counted in a census on 9 Jun 1880 in Indian Bottom, Letcher Co., KY, Dist.64, #182, age 29. She was counted in a census on 5 May 1910 in , , , Dist.144, #188, age 58 (1m.40yrs, 11 children 6 livin.

Mary married Hiram Whitaker 1 on 21 Apr 1870 in Letcher Co., KY. Hiram was born about 1845 in KY. He died in 1918. He was buried in Campbell Cemetery, Crown, KY, (located on top of point on west side of Rock House Creek at mouth of Camp ). Hiram was counted in a census on 9 Jun 1880 in Indian Bottom, Letcher Co., KY, Dist.64, #182, age 36. He was counted in a census on 5 May 1910 in West Whitesburg, LC, KY, Dist.144, #188, age 63 (1m.40yrs).

They had the following children:

  761 F i Sarah Whitaker was born about 1869 in Letcher Co., KY. Sarah was counted in a census on 9 Jun 1880 in Indian Bottom, Letcher Co., KY, Dist.64, #182, age 11.
+ 762 M ii John Whitaker was born about 1871. He died after 5 Apr 1930.
  763 M iii Joseph Whitaker was born about 1873 in Letcher Co., KY. Joseph was counted in a census on 9 Jun 1880 in Indian Bottom, Letcher Co., KY, Dist.64, #182, age 7. He was counted in a census on 28 Jun 1900 in , , , Dist.78, #214, age 25 (Joseph, brother, born 5 1875, .
  764 F iv Harriett Whitaker was born about 1875 in Letcher Co., KY. Harriett was counted in a census on 9 Jun 1880 in Indian Bottom, Letcher Co., KY, Dist.64, #182, age 5.
  765 F v Rachel Whitaker was born about 1877 in Letcher Co., KY. Rachel was counted in a census on 9 Jun 1880 in Indian Bottom, Letcher Co., KY, Dist.64, #182, age 3.
  766 M vi Esquire Whitaker 1 was born about Feb 1880 in Letcher Co., KY. He died in 1905. He was buried in Campbell Cemetery, Crown, KY, (located on top of point on west side of Rock House Creek at mouth of Camp ). Esquire was counted in a census on 9 Jun 1880 in Indian Bottom, Letcher Co., KY, Dist.64, #182, age 4/12.
  767 M vii Henry Whitaker was born about 1892 in Letcher Co., KY. Henry was counted in a census on 5 May 1910 in West Whitesburg, Letcher Co., KY, Dist.144, #188, age 18.

209. Nancy Ann "Sally" Cornett 1 (Joseph Enoch "Judge" , William Jesse , John Canute ) was born on 22 Feb 1857 in Letcher Co., KY. She died 2 on 14 Nov 1897 in Holla Bend or Carden bottoms, Pope Co., AR. The cause of death was Typhoid. She was buried 3 in Galla Rock Cemetery, Atkins, So. of Pottsville, Pope Co., AR. Nancy was counted in a census in 1860 in Federal, LC, KY, Reel # M653-381, Pg. 665, HH# 2, age 3. She was counted in a census on 3 Jun 1880 in Cumberland, Letcher Co., KY Dist.63 #39/40, age 22.

Nancy married Elihu Emory Maggard 1 on 4 Sep 1876 in Letcher Co., KY. Elihu was born 2, 3 on 22 Aug 1855 in Cumberland River, Letcher Co., KY. He died 4 on 22 Feb 1923 in Pope Co., AR. He was buried 5 in Ball Hill Cemetery, Pope, Co., AR. Elihu was counted in a census on 26 Jun 1860 in Whitesburg, Letcher Co., KY, # 223, age 4. He was counted in a census on 25 Aug 1870 in Partridge, Letcher Co., KY Pct.6, #58, age 14. He was counted in a census on 3 Jun 1880 in , , , age 24 (Occupation, Stone Mason, 9th door from David . He was counted in a census on 23 Apr 1910 in Pope Co., AR, Allen Twp., Dist.76, #51, age 54 (2m.9yrs).

They had the following children:

+ 768 F i Sarah Sally Maggard was born in Jul 1878. She died about 1936.
  769 F ii Mary Maggard was born about 1879 in KY. She died in KY. She was counted in a census on 3 Jun 1880 in Cumberland, Letcher Co., KY Dist.63 #39/40, age 1.
+ 770 M iii Joseph (Joe) Enoch Maggard was born on 29 Nov 1880. He died in 1933.
  771 F iv Rachel Maggard was born about 1881. She died in KY.
  772 M v David Maggard was born on 13 Oct 1886. He died 1 in Mar 1913 in Pope Co., AR. He was buried 2 in Ball Hill Cemetery, Pope Co., AR.
+ 773 M vi James Irvin Maggard was born on 22 Dec 1887. He died on 15 Aug 1938.
+ 774 F vii Susannah (Susie) Maggard was born on 11 Apr 1890. She died on 7 Jul 1968.
+ 775 M viii Riley Cullen Maggard was born on 22 Aug 1893. He died on 6 Jul 1923.
  776 F ix Frances (Fannie) Maggard was born 1 about 1897. She died 2 in 1899. She was buried in Galla Rock Cemetery, Atkins, So. of Pottsville, Pope Co., AR.

212. Stephen J. (Twin) Cornett 1 (Joseph Enoch "Judge" , William Jesse , John Canute ) was born on 20 Mar 1860. He died on 6 Jan 1896. Stephen was counted in a census in 1860 in Federal, LC, KY, Reel # M653-381, Pg. 665, HH# 2, age 2/12.

Stephen married Betty Ann Mullins 1.

They had the following children:

+ 777 F i Martha Cornett died on 3 Dec 1959.
  778 F ii Liza Jane Cornett 1.
  779 F iii Becky Cornett 1.
        Becky married Will Hall 1.
  780 M iv Henry Cornett 1.
+ 781 F v Sarah Jane Sally Cornett was born on 3 Mar 1882. She died on 9 Jun 1944.
  782 M vi Willie Cornett 1 was born on 25 May 1887. He died on 3 Aug 1977. He was buried in Jim Brown Cemetery, Uz, KY (west of the mouth of Dry fork above Jim Brown house).
        Willie married Dora Brown 1. Dora was born on 17 Mar 1887. She died on 20 Feb 1977. She was buried in Jim Brown Cemetery, Uz, KY (west of the mouth of Dry fork above Jim Brown house).

214. Samuel Cornett 1 (Isaac , Roger , John Canute ) was born in 1840 in Clay Co. KY. He died in 1897 in Clay Co. KY. Samuel was counted in a census on 16 Jun 1880 in Pigeon Roost, Clay Co., KY Dist.23 #233/257, age 38.

Samuel married Sarah Sallie Ann Benge on 8 May 1862 in Clay Co., KY. Sarah was born on 22 Feb 1845 in Clay Co. KY. She died on 15 Jun 1909 in Clay Co. KY. Sarah was born 1 in Mar 1844 in KY. She was counted in a census on 18 Jul 1860 in Manchester, Clay Co. KY #886, age 15. She was counted in a census on 16 Jun 1880 in Pigeon Roost, Clay Co., KD#2, age 34 (Sallie). She was counted in a census on 28 Jun 1900 in Cornett, Clay Co., KD, #434/436, age 56 (Sallie, Widowed).

They had the following children:

  783 F i Louise Cornett was born about 1863 in KY. Louise was counted in a census on 16 Jun 1880 in Pigeon Roost, Clay Co., KY Dist.23 #233/257, age 17.
  784 F ii Martha Cornett was born about 1865 in KY. Martha was counted in a census on 16 Jun 1880 in Pigeon Roost, Clay Co., KY Dist.23 #233/257, age 15.
  785 F iii Catherine Cornett was born about 1867 in KY. Catherine was counted in a census on 16 Jun 1880 in Pigeon Roost, Clay Co., KY Dist.23 #233/257, age 13.
  786 F iv Lucy Cornett was born about 1871 in KY. Lucy was counted in a census on 16 Jun 1880 in Pigeon Roost, Clay Co., KY Dist.23 #233/257, age 9.
  787 M v Marshall Cornett was born in May 1874 in KY. Marshall was counted in a census on 16 Jun 1880 in Pigeon Roost, Clay Co., KY Dist.23 #233/257, age 6 (Marsh). He was counted in a census on 28 Jun 1900 in Cornett, Clay Co., KY Dist.29, #434/436, age 26.
  788 F vi Christine Cornett was born about 1876 in KY. Christine was counted in a census on 16 Jun 1880 in Pigeon Roost, Clay Co., KY Dist.23 #233/257, age 4.
  789 M vii Frank Cornett was born in Sep 1878 in KY. Frank was counted in a census on 16 Jun 1880 in Pigeon Roost, Clay Co., KY Dist.23 #233/257, age 1. He was counted in a census on 28 Jun 1900 in Cornett, Clay Co., KY Dist.29, #434/436, age 21.
+ 790 M viii Stephen Cornett was born on 6 Oct 1885. He died on 15 Dec 1960.

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