Margaret Cornish

     Margaret was born in Tiverton, Devonshire, England. She was christened there on 9 January 1575 in St. Peter's Church.¹ She was the daughter of George Cornish and Mary Lawrence. Margaret married John Middleton on 18 November 1601 in Tiverton at St. Peter's Church.¹ Margaret's husband, John, died before 24 September 1621 leaving her a widow. Margaret married second a Mr. Levit or possibly a Mr. Libbet as she is made reference to as Margaret Levit/Libbet in her brother-in-law, Robert Reade's will of 24 September 1621. She was still living when her brother, George, wrote his will on 3 August 1655.