John Cornutt

John Cornutt* was born about 1725 – 1729 in Henrico County, VA. He had land in Henrico County. in 1747. He died about 1776 - 1779 from illness or from military service. He was wife’s name was Sarah. In about 1780 – 1782 Sarah Cornutt, widow, and 4 sons moved to Big Elk Creek Valley, Montgomery County, VA (later Wythe Co. and in 1792 Grayson County). There may have been other children.

John also had another wife named Elizabeth Bacon Mosby. I'm not sure if she is his first or second wife but I think she may have been his first if his wife since his wife Sarah moved with their 4 sons.

4 Children
David Cornutt* about 1750 – 1847 (will probate) in Grayson County
James Cornutt about 1775 – 1824 (will probate) in Grayson County
Samuel Cornutt May 7, 1759 – March 12, 1849 in Letcher County, Kentucky
William Cornutt 1761 – November 26, 1836 in Perry County, Kentucky

John Cornett about 1725 – 1729 in Henrico County, VA. His wife was Sarah “Sarry” with at least 4 sons. Evidently John died 1776 – 1779 either by an illness or by military service. The widow with 4 sons migrated to the Big Elk Creek Valley, Montgomery County, later Wythe County, and in 1792 Grayson County, VA in late 1780 or 1781 as taxes were paid by David and James in 1782.

David and James were married before leaving the East, but Samuel and William were single and were married in Washington County between 1781 and 1785 and ended up, the first in Letcher County, Kentucky and the other in Perry County, Kentucky. David and James secured grants along the Big Elk Creek, remaining in what later became Grayson County and raised families.

That started the migration from “Old Virginia” to Montgomery County and Washington County, VA in 1780 or 1781; the four sons were born in Henrico County, VA.

Note: The * is the direct linage of my family.