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Benjamin Newton Cornelius 1890–1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Nov 1890

Birth Location: Knox, Guernsey, Ohio, USA

Death Date: 15 Feb 1946

Death Location: Otsego, Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: George Cornelius

Mother: Caroline Phelps

Spouse(s): Amanda Parks

Children(s): Paul Cornelius, George Cornelius, David Cornelius, Betty Cornelius

In 1890, Benjamin Newton Cornelius entered the world in Knox, Guernsey, Ohio, USA, born to George W Cornelius And Caroline A Phelps. In 1900, Benjamin Newton Cornelius resided in Knox, Guernsey, Ohio, USA. Benjamin Newton Cornelius married Amanda Jane Parks, and had children including Betty Lou Cornelius, David Earl Cornelius, George Washington Cornelius, Paul Eugene Cornelius. Benjamin Newton Cornelius passed away in 1946 in Otsego, Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1890, Benjamin Newton Cornelius entered the world in Knox, Guernsey, Ohio, USA, born to George W Cornelius And Caroline A Phelps.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Newton Cornelius resided in Knox, Guernsey, Ohio, USA.
  • Benjamin Newton Cornelius married Amanda Jane Parks, and had children including Betty Lou Cornelius, David Earl Cornelius, George Washington Cornelius, Paul Eugene Cornelius.
  • Benjamin Newton Cornelius passed away in 1946 in Otsego, Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Cornelius
1851–1917
Birth Location: Muskingum County, Ohio, USA
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Caroline Phelps
1849–1931
Birth Location: Stock, Monroe, Ohio, USA
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Spouses(s)

Amanda Parks
1895–1976
Birth Location: Coshocton, Coshocton, Ohio, USA
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Children(s)

Paul Cornelius
1922–1991
Birth Location: Boden, Guernsey County, Ohio, USA
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George Cornelius
1927–
Birth Location: Newcomerstown, Tuscarawas, Ohio, USA
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David Cornelius
1929–2009
Birth Location: Knox Townsip, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
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Betty Cornelius
1936–2018
Birth Location: Guernsey County, Ohio, USA
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Benjamin Cornelius's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Cornelius
1890–1946
Birth Place: Knox, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
Parents
George W Cornelius
1851–1917
Muskingum County, Ohio, USA
Caroline (A) Phelps
1849–1931
Stock, Monroe, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Elijah (H) Phelps
1801–1887
Montgomery County, Maryland, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) Staley
1812–1866
Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Phelps
1730–1820
Hester Chaney
1730–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Walter Jr
1703–1764
Mary (Bazewell)
1706–1733

Benjamin Cornelius's Descendants

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Benjamin (Newton) Cornelius (22 Nov 1890–15 Feb 1946) m. Amanda (Jane) Parks (Dec 1895–6 July 1976)
  1. 1. Paul (Eugene) Cornelius 1922–1991 m. Nancy (A) Zerbe 1933–2002 m. Lois (Jean) Everhart 1929–2018
    1. 1. Linda (Jean) Cornelius 1951–2003 m. Donald (Richard) Barnett 1947–1975
  2. 2. George (Washington) Cornelius 1927–
  3. 3. David (Earl) Cornelius 1929–2009 m. Audrey (G) Hootman 1928–1980 m. Patricia (A) Brown 1935–2016
  4. 4. Betty (Lou) Cornelius 1936–2018 m. Wilmer (Eugene) Bridges 1925–2009

Benjamin Cornelius's Timeline

10 Records

1890
22 Nov 1890
Birth of Benjamin Newton Cornelius in Knox, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
Knox, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
1900
1900
Age 10
Benjamin Newton Cornelius resided here in Knox, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
Knox, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
1910
1910
Age 20
Benjamin Newton Cornelius resided here in Knox, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
Knox, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 27
Benjamin Newton Cornelius resided here in Guernsey County, Ohio, USA
Guernsey County, Ohio, USA
1920
1920
Age 30
Benjamin Newton Cornelius resided here in Knox, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
Knox, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
1930
1930
Age 40
Benjamin Newton Cornelius resided here in Knox, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
Knox, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
1935
1935
Age 45
Benjamin Newton Cornelius resided here in Knox, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
Knox, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
1940
1940
Age 50
Benjamin Newton Cornelius resided here in Knox, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
Knox, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
1946
12 Feb 1946
Age 56
Death of Benjamin Newton Cornelius in Monroe Township, Muskingum, Ohio, USA
Monroe Township, Muskingum, Ohio, USA
1946
15 Feb 1946
Age 56
Burial of Benjamin Newton Cornelius in Otsego, Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America
Otsego, Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Nov 1890
    Event Place: Knox, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Ohio, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Obituary Index, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center; Spiegel Grove, Fremont, Ohio; Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Ohio Obituary Index, 1830s to 2011
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Knox, Guernsey, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03075; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 30-25
    [4] Ohio, Births and Christenings Index
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Knox, Guernsey, Ohio; Roll: T625_1387; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 22
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Knox, Guernsey, Ohio; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2341538
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Guernsey County
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Knox, Guernsey, Ohio; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 1241273
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Knox, Guernsey, Ohio; Roll: T624_1186; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 1375199
    [10] Ohio, Roster of Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in World War I, 1917-1918
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [13] Ohio, Soldier Grave Registrations

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1728-1998
    Event Place: Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: Ohio, Soldiers Grave Registration Cards, 1804-1958, Page 1 - Ohio, Soldiers Grave Registration Cards, 1804-1958 1728-1998

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Knox, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Knox, Guernsey, Ohio; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 1241273

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Knox, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Knox, Guernsey, Ohio; Roll: T624_1186; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 1375199

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Guernsey County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Guernsey County

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 22 Jun 1918
    Event Place: Boston, Massachusetts
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 384

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Knox, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Knox, Guernsey, Ohio; Roll: T625_1387; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 22

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Knox, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Knox, Guernsey, Ohio; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2341538

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Knox, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Knox, Guernsey, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03075; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 30-25

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Knox, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Knox, Guernsey, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03075; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 30-25

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 20 May 1953
    Event Place: Coshocton County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Tribune - 20 May 1953 - Page 7

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Birds Run, Ohio, Monroe, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Ohio, Roster of Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in World War I, 1917-1918

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cambridge, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Guernsey, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1946
    Event Place: Monroe Township, Muskingum, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Obituary Index, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center; Spiegel Grove, Fremont, Ohio; Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Ohio Obituary Index, 1830s to 2011
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Applications for Headstones for U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: A1, 2110-C; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [3] Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018, Ohio Department of Health; Columbus, Ohio; Ohio Deaths, 1945-1957
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Ohio, Soldier Grave Registrations

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1946
    Event Place: Otsego, Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Applications for Headstones for U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: A1, 2110-C; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Ohio, Soldier Grave Registrations
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