John Marion Cornelius 1881–1963
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- A 3 criteria (Strong)
- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through John Cornelius 1881–1963
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and 1 more tree owner connected with John Cornelius 1881–1963
Immediate Family
Biography
The story of John Marion Cornelius began in 1881 in Blount, Alabama. In 1900, John Marion Cornelius resided in Chepultepec, Blount, Alabama. In 1910, John Marion Cornelius resided in Remlap, Blount, Alabama. John Marion Cornelius passed away in 1963 in Pinson, Jefferson, Alabama.
Sources
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1Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1910 United States Federal Census
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3Census 1920 United States Federal Census
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4Military U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Cornelius
This ancestor line traces from Charles City, Charles, Virginia, United States (1677) to Blount, Alabama (1881) across 8 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Cornelius (1881–1963) was born in Blount, Alabama and died in Pinson, Jefferson, 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 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.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Related Records
John Cornelius's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record