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Ida Belle Cornelius 1885–1970

Public Tree Person

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Ida Cornelius in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 May 1885 · Remlap, Blount, Alabama
Died 8 May 1970 · Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama
Father Thomas Benton Cornelius
Mother Elliott Florence Ellie Carlisle
Spouse Jesse Phillips
Children Beulah Phillips
Siblings John Marion Cornelius, Lula Naomi Cornelius, Mary A Cornelius, Thomas M Cornelius

Researchers connected through Ida Cornelius 1885–1970

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Biography

In 1885, Ida Belle Cornelius entered the world in Remlap, Blount, Alabama, born to thomas benton cornelius and elliott florence ellie carlisle. In 1900, Ida Belle Cornelius resided in Chepultepec, Blount, Alabama. In 1910, Ida Belle Cornelius resided in Jefferson, Alabama. Ida Belle Cornelius married jesse phillips, and had children including beulah phillips. Ida Belle Cornelius passed away in 1970 in Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama.

Sources

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1885
Birth of Ida Belle Cornelius in Remlap, Blount, Alabama
Birth
1900
Ida Belle Cornelius resided here in Chepultepec, Blount, Alabama
Residence
1910
Ida Belle Cornelius resided here in Jefferson, Alabama
Residence
1970
Death of Ida Belle Cornelius in Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ida Cornelius

This ancestor line traces from Charles City, Charles, Virginia, United States (1677) to Remlap, Blount, Alabama (1885) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ida Cornelius (1885–1970) was born in Remlap, Blount, Alabama and died in Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Ida in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Ida Cornelius's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ida Belle Cornelius PTP
1885–1970
Remlap, Blount, Alabama
Parents
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Grandparents
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Ida Cornelius's Descendants

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Ida Belle Cornelius PTP 1885–1970