John Preston CORNELIUS 1793–1861
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5 researchers on YourRoots have John 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records
Immediate Family
Biography
The story of John Preston CORNELIUS began in 1793 in Cornelius, Lincoln, North Carolina, United States. In 1830, John Preston CORNELIUS established residence. In 1840, John Preston CORNELIUS established residence. John Preston CORNELIUS married patsy everett, tebitha jane abernathy cornelius, and had children including sarah a cornelius grainger, thomas grigsby cornelius. John Preston CORNELIUS passed away in 1861 in Logan, Kentucky, United States.
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1Census 1830 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1840 United States Federal Census
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3Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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4Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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5Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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6Record Kentucky Land Grants
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John CORNELIUS
This ancestor line traces from Pontesbury, Shropshire, England (1560) to Cornelius, Lincoln, North Carolina, United States (1793) across 8 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John CORNELIUS (1793–1861) was born in Cornelius, Lincoln, North Carolina, United States and died in Logan, Kentucky, United States. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have John 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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John CORNELIUS's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record