George Cornish

M, b. circa 1540, d. before 6 February 1608
FatherWalter Cornish
     George was born circa 1540 in Tiverton, Devonshire, England.1 George married Mary Lawrence circa 1563 in Tiverton. In 1569, George appears on a muster lilst as a gonner.2 On his death bed, he made a nuncupative will. George departed this life in Tiverton. He was buried there in St. Peter's Churchyard on Wednesday, 6 February 1608.1 His will was probated in 1608 at Court of the Archdeaconry, Exeter, Devonshire, England.3

Family

Mary Lawrence d. b 15 Sep 1622
Children

Citations

  1. [S2023] Robert W. Barnes, British Roots of Maryland Families II, page 61.
  2. [S2052] Fredric Z. Saunders, The Cornish Family of Tiverton, Devon, England, page 53 - A gonner was also referred to as a harquebusier. A harquebus is an ancient firearm that was about 3 feet long and weighing 10 pounds. To fire it gunpowdeer was ignited in a pan by means of a wick. It had a range of from 20 to 50 yards.
  3. [S2052] Fredric Z. Saunders, The Cornish Family of Tiverton, Devon, England, page 53.