Individual Details

Thomas Cornell

(Oct 1627 - 22 May 1673)

Was convicted of murdering his mother Rebecca Briggs. Executed based on a'vision' that his uncle, John Brigg's had of Thomas setting fire to his mother.

Events

BirthOct 1627Essex, England
Death22 May 1673Portsmouth, Newport Co., Rhode Island

Families

SpouseUnknown ( - )
ChildStephen Thomas Cornell (1653 - 1714)
SpouseSarah Earle (1640 - )
FatherThomas Cornell (1594 - 1656)
MotherRebecca (1603 - 1673)
SiblingElizabeth Cornell (1644 - 1708)