Notes:
Accused of murdering his Mother. Convicted and executed by hanging for the offense. See notes on John BRIGGS. Most likely not true! Within one year following his death the court reconvened to reconsider the case; this time they found him innocent. It is claimed that his wife named his unborn daughter at the time of her birth. A descendant of Ezra Cornell founded Cornell University, and his son became Governor of New York State. (From Broderbund, Vol VIII,Tree 0818, and from Broderbund, Disk #53, Tree #328) Accused of murdering his Mother. Convicted and executed for the offense. See notes on John BRIGGS. Most likely not true!
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