Cornish/

Cornish ~ First Generation

1.		John CORNISH of Poughill, Cornwall, England. Born c1590. Married c1610 to Priscilla, surname unknown. She was born c1590. Vicar of Poughill. In the Clergy Database of the Church of England, there is an entry for Johannes Cornish, date 22/5/1623. Perpetual Vicar of Powghill (ref www.theclergydatabase.org.uk). Priscilla was buried 14 Mar 1650/51 at Poughill (ref parish record on Family Search Record Collection for Poughill, page 100). John was buried 28 March 1652 at Poughill (ref parish record on Family Search Record Collection for Poughill, page 101). The Will was dated (before death) 30 April 1651 and proved (after death) 15 June 1653 in London by John Cornish, PCC 169 Brent. The Will transcript states in part (proved by Barry Chapple): Transcript of Will provided by Barry Chapple: "Will of John Cornish, Vicar of Parish of Poughill. To my son Alexander Cornish 30/- and my trendell (sic) and drinking barrell (sic) which he hath in this house, and the great Chest which is in his lower room where he dwelleth. To my son Walter Cornish 30/-. To my son Phillip Cornish 30/-, and my greatest brewing pa (sic) all to be paid and given within three months of my burial. My will and pleasure that one great cupboard and presse (sic) which is at Poughill towne where Alexander Cornish now dwelleth shall remain thereto unto the longest liver of the aforesaid Alexander, Walter, William and Phillip. All the rest of my goods not formerly bequeathed or delivered I give unto unto my my grandchild John Cornish, the son of Phillip Cornish. John Cornish vicar. ("X") Timothie Davie. Barnard Davye. ("X") Robert Davye "
		Children:
	1.	Alexander CORNISH born c1610
	2.	Walter CORNISH born c1615
	3.	William CORNISH born c1617
	4.	Phillip CORNISH born c1620

Fully revised 16 Aug 2010