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Benjamin S Cornelius 1872–1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 April 1872

Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States of America

Death Date: 1 May 1926

Death Location: Canton, Stark County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: Peter Cornelius

Mother: Mary Mullen

Spouse(s): Minnie Krepps

Children(s): Herman Cornelius, Cornelius None, Archie Cornelius, Vincent Cornelius, Charles Cornelius, Bessie Cornelius, Irene Cornelius, Gertrude Cornelius, Clayton Cornelius, Lloyd Carnelius, Della Cornelius

Benjamin S Cornelius was born in 1872 in Pennsylvania, United States of America, the child of Peter S Cornelius And Mary Amanda Mullen. In 1880, Benjamin S Cornelius resided in West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United Sta. In 1900, Benjamin S Cornelius resided in Stoners, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania. Benjamin S Cornelius married Kreps, Minnie Krepps, and had children including Archie Clifford Cornelius, Bessie Cornelius, Charles Albert Cornelius, Clayton Howard Cornelius, Cornelius, Della Benadena Cornelius, Gertrude Cornelius, Herman Cornelius, Irene Cornelius, Lloyd Carnelius, Vincent Gordon Cornelius. Benjamin S Cornelius passed away in 1926 in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Benjamin S Cornelius was born in 1872 in Pennsylvania, United States of America, the child of Peter S Cornelius And Mary Amanda Mullen.
  • In 1880, Benjamin S Cornelius resided in West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United Sta.
  • In 1900, Benjamin S Cornelius resided in Stoners, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania.
  • Benjamin S Cornelius married Kreps, Minnie Krepps, and had children including Archie Clifford Cornelius, Bessie Cornelius, Charles Albert Cornelius, Clayton Howard Cornelius, Cornelius, Della Benadena Cornelius, Gertrude Cornelius, Herman Cornelius, Irene Cornelius, Lloyd Carnelius, Vincent Gordon Cornelius.
  • Benjamin S Cornelius passed away in 1926 in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Peter Cornelius
1847–1912
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
PC
Mary Mullen
1848–1895
Birth Location: Ireland
MM

Spouses(s)

Minnie Krepps
1879–
Birth Location: Westmoreland, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
MK

Children(s)

Herman Cornelius
1898–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
HC
Cornelius None
1900–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
C
Archie Cornelius
1914–1993
Birth Location: Monesson, Pennsylvania
AC
Vincent Cornelius
1918–1918
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
VC
Charles Cornelius
1908–
Birth Location: MT Clear of Ship, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
CC
Bessie Cornelius
1902–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Irene Cornelius
1904–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
IC
Gertrude Cornelius
1906–1987
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
GC
Clayton Cornelius
1900–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
CC
Lloyd Carnelius
1911–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
LC
Della Cornelius
1915–
Birth Location: Clarion, Clarion, Pennsylvania, USA
DC

Benjamin Cornelius's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Cornelius
1872–1926
Birth Place: Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parents
Peter S Cornelius
1847–1912
Pennsylvania, USA
Mary (Amanda) Mullen
1848–1895
Ireland
Grandparents
Benjamin (Franklin) Cornelius
1804–1874
Shirley, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
Sarah Chilcott
1806–1875
Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
James (P) Mallen
1818–1879
Chambersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
Harriet (A) Gairth
1826–1907
Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Peter Sr
1752–1843
Rebecca Morgan
1770–1808
Darby Chilcoat
1774–1887
Susanna Shoop
1782–1867
James Gairth
1800–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Cornelius
1730–1807
Ellenor Little
1733–1809
John Morgan
1735–1789
Catherine Morgan
1742–1785
John Chilcott
1749–1804
Sarah Ensor
1754–1813
Johann Shupp
1717–1820
Anna Boh
1722–1786

Benjamin Cornelius's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (S) Cornelius (10 April 1872–1 May 1926) m. Minnie Krepps (Aug 1879–)
  1. 1. Herman Cornelius 1898–
  2. 2. Cornelius 1900–
  3. 3. Archie (Clifford) Cornelius 1914–1993
  4. 4. Vincent (Gordon) Cornelius 1918–1918
  5. 5. Charles (Albert) Cornelius 1908–
  6. 6. Bessie Cornelius 1902–
  7. 7. Irene Cornelius 1904–
  8. 8. Gertrude Cornelius 1906–1987
  9. 9. Clayton (Howard) Cornelius 1900–
  10. 10. Lloyd Carnelius 1911–
  11. 11. Della (Benadena) Cornelius 1915–

Benjamin Cornelius's Timeline

7 Records

1872
10 April 1872
Birth of Benjamin S Cornelius in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Pennsylvania, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 8
Benjamin S Cornelius resided here in West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
1900
1900
Age 28
Benjamin S Cornelius resided here in Stoners, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
Stoners, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
1910
1910
Age 38
Benjamin S Cornelius resided here in North Belle Vernon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
North Belle Vernon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1915
abt 1915
Age 43
Benjamin S Cornelius resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 48
Benjamin S Cornelius resided here in Monessen Ward 1, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Monessen Ward 1, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1926
1 May 1926
Age 54
Death of Benjamin S Cornelius in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, United States of America
Canton, Stark County, Ohio, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 April 1872
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 088251-091500
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Monessen Ward 1, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1666; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 152
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1098; Page: 297d; Enumeration District: 233
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Stoners, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1497; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0095
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: North Belle Vernon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1431; Page: 2a; Enumeration District: 0177; FHL microfilm: 1375444
    [6] Pennsylvania, Birth Records, 1906-1910, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Birth certificates, 1906; Box Number: 156; Certificate Number Range: 065787-068658
    [7] Pennsylvania, Birth Records, 1906-1910, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Birth Certificates; Box Number: 18; Certificate Number Range: 232550-232700
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, 1900 United States Federal Census
    [10] 1880 United States Federal Census, 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1098; Page: 297d; Enumeration District: 233
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Stoners, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Stoners, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1497; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0095
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: North Belle Vernon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: North Belle Vernon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1431; Page: 2a; Enumeration District: 0177; FHL microfilm: 1375444

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1915
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Birth Records, 1906-1910, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Birth Certificates; Box Number: 18; Certificate Number Range: 232550-232700

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Monessen Ward 1, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Monessen Ward 1, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1666; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 152

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 May 1926
    Event Place: Canton, Stark County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 088251-091500
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Canton, Stark County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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