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Benjamin Cornell 1831–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 July 1831

Birth Location: Lewis, Ritchie, West Virginia, United States

Death Date: 18 August 1890

Death Location: Buffalo, Putnam, WV

Father: John Cornell

Mother: Sarah Parks

Spouse(s): Nancy Workman

Children(s): Mary Cornell

In 1831, Benjamin Cornell entered the world in Lewis, Ritchie, West Virginia, United States, born to John Cornell And Sarah Katherine Katie Parks. In 1870, Benjamin Cornell resided in Buffalo, Putnam, West Virginia, USA. In 1880, Benjamin Cornell resided in Buffalo, Putnam, West Virginia, USA. Benjamin Cornell married Nancy Jane Workman, and had children including Mary Annie Cornell. Benjamin Cornell passed away in 1890 in Buffalo, Putnam, WV.

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Biography

  • In 1831, Benjamin Cornell entered the world in Lewis, Ritchie, West Virginia, United States, born to John Cornell And Sarah Katherine Katie Parks.
  • In 1870, Benjamin Cornell resided in Buffalo, Putnam, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Cornell resided in Buffalo, Putnam, West Virginia, USA.
  • Benjamin Cornell married Nancy Jane Workman, and had children including Mary Annie Cornell.
  • Benjamin Cornell passed away in 1890 in Buffalo, Putnam, WV.

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Benjamin Cornell's Ancestors

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Benjamin Cornell
1831–1890
Birth Place: Lewis, Ritchie, West Virginia, United States
Parents
John Cornell
1788–1860
Virginia, USA
Sarah (Katherine "Katie") Parks
1790–1877
Harrison, Pleasants, West Virginia, United States
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Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Cornell's Descendants

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Benjamin Cornell (29 July 1831–18 August 1890) m. Nancy (Jane) Workman (1842–27 Feb 1879)
  1. 1. Mary (Annie) Cornell 1862–1939 m. George (Washington) Utt 1853–1931
    1. 1. Clarence (Albert) Utt 1894–1970
    2. 2. Lawrence Utt 1896–1896
    3. 3. Frances (Ellen (Fanny)) Utt 1888–1888
    4. 4. Mary (Virginia) Utt 1883–1904
    5. 5. Robert (E.) Utt 1897–1897
    6. 6. Mamie (Marie) Utt 1900–1970 m. Arthur (Levi) McGrew 1894–1965
      1. 1. Lawrence (Delbert) McGrew 1921–1980 m. Florence (Maxine) Huffman 1922–1990 m. Ruby (Frances) White 1922–1966
        1. 1. Thomas (Roger) McGrew 1949–2011 m. Karon (Faye) Flowers 1950–2025
        2. 2. Marshall (Allen) Huffman 1942–2008 m. Sandra (Lucille) Huffman 1941–2013
        3. 3. Dorothy Huffman 1944–2013
      2. 2. Velma (Leona) McGrew 1924–1946
      3. 3. Louena (Marie) McGrew 1922–1982 m. Howard (Webb) Wilcox 1931–1985
      4. 4. Shadie (Oaren) McGrew 1918–1989
    7. 7. Malindia (Emiline) Utt 1883–1948 m. John (Henry) Ruley 1863–1924
    8. 8. Nettie (Florence) Utt 1886–1965 m. Henry (W) Rymer 1872–
      1. 1. Mary Allen 1915–1999
    9. 9. Andrew (Columbus) Utt 1888–1962 m. Mary (E) Utt 1884–
      1. 1. Charles (A) Utt 1920–
      2. 2. Nettie Utt 1924–
    10. 10. Olive (A) Utt 1891–1969

Benjamin Cornell's Timeline

4 Records

1831
29 July 1831
Birth of Benjamin Cornell in Lewis, Ritchie, West Virginia, United States
Lewis, Ritchie, West Virginia, United States
1870
1870
Age 39
Benjamin Cornell resided here in Buffalo, Putnam, West Virginia, USA
Buffalo, Putnam, West Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 49
Benjamin Cornell resided here in Buffalo, Putnam, West Virginia, USA
Buffalo, Putnam, West Virginia, USA
1890
18 August 1890
Age 59
Death of Benjamin Cornell in Buffalo, Putnam, WV
Buffalo, Putnam, WV

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 July 1831
    Event Place: Lewis, Ritchie, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Buffalo, Putnam, West Virginia; Roll: 1412; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 109
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Buffalo, Putnam, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1698; Page: 251A; Family History Library Film: 553197
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Buffalo, Putnam, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Buffalo, Putnam, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1698; Page: 251A; Family History Library Film: 553197

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Buffalo, Putnam, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Buffalo, Putnam, West Virginia; Roll: 1412; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 109

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 August 1890
    Event Place: Buffalo, Putnam, WV
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

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