Gideon Cornell
Gideon Cornell | |
|---|---|
| 1st Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court | |
| In office May 1747 – January 1749 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Joshua Babcock |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 July 1710 |
| Died | 1766 (aged 55–56) |
| Spouse | Rebecca Vaughan |
| Children | Gideon, Rebecca |
| Parent(s) | Thomas Cornell and Martha Freeborn |
| Occupation | Deputy, assistant, chief justice |
Gideon Cornell (1710–1766) was a farmer, trader and judge who became the first Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court, serving from 1747 to 1749.