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Blanche L Cornell 1882–1980 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Dec 1882

Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 1980

Death Location: Oliver, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Frank Cornell

Mother: Dorothea Cornell

Spouse(s): James Thomas

Children(s): Merle Sr, Dorothy Thomas

The story of Blanche L Cornell began in 1882 in Pennsylvania, USA. In 1900, Blanche L Cornell resided in South Versailles, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, Blanche L Cornell resided in Henry Clay, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA. Blanche L Cornell married James Ross Thomas, and had children including Dorothy Erda Thomas, Merle James Thomas Sr. Blanche L Cornell passed away in 1980 in Oliver, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Blanche L Cornell began in 1882 in Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1900, Blanche L Cornell resided in South Versailles, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, Blanche L Cornell resided in Henry Clay, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Blanche L Cornell married James Ross Thomas, and had children including Dorothy Erda Thomas, Merle James Thomas Sr.
  • Blanche L Cornell passed away in 1980 in Oliver, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Frank Cornell
1861–1951
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
FC
Dorothea Cornell
1863–1937
Birth Location: McKeesport, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
DC

Spouses(s)

James Thomas
1882–1948
Birth Location: Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA
JT

Children(s)

Merle Sr
1911–1962
Birth Location: Somerfield, Pennsylvania
MS
Dorothy Thomas
1907–1967
Birth Location: Versailles, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
DT

Blanche Cornell's Ancestors

Self
Blanche Cornell
1882–1980
Birth Place: Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Frank W. Cornell
1861–1951
Pennsylvania
Dorothea Cornell
1863–1937
McKeesport, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Grandparents
Henry Cornell
1831–1902
Pennsylvania
Anna Parker
1832–1909
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
Robt Cornell
1798–1835
Isabella Cornell
1802–1885
Rachel Gibson
1803–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Gray
1774–
Hannah Oliphant
1781–1849

Blanche Cornell's Descendants

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Blanche (L) Cornell (18 Dec 1882–1980) m. James (Ross) Thomas (30 Jun 1882–15 February 1948)
  1. 1. Merle (James Thomas) Sr 1911–1962 m. Anna (Mae) Adams 1914–
    1. 1. Merle (James) Thomas 1937–
  2. 2. Dorothy (Erda) Thomas 1907–1967 m. Samuel (Wesley) Romesburg 1906–

Blanche Cornell's Timeline

8 Records

1882
18 Dec 1882
Birth of Blanche L Cornell in Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 18
Blanche L Cornell resided here in South Versailles, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
South Versailles, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 28
Blanche L Cornell resided here in Henry Clay, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Henry Clay, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 38
Blanche L Cornell resided here in Henry Clay, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Henry Clay, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 48
Blanche L Cornell resided here in Uniontown, Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Uniontown, Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 53
Blanche L Cornell resided here in Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania
Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 58
Blanche L Cornell resided here in , Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
, Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1980
1980
Age 98
Death of Blanche L Cornell
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Dec 1882
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [6] Pennsylvania, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1906-1915
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Pennsylvania, U.S., County Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: South Versailles, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Henry Clay, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Henry Clay, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Uniontown, Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: , Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1980
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Oliver, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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