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Mary Polly Cornwell 1818–1887 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1818

Birth Location: Haywood, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1887

Death Location: Macon, North Carolina, United States

Father: Eli Cornwell

Mother: Massey Stillwell

Spouse(s): Josiah Welch

Children(s): Marsey Welch, James Welch, Jesse Welch, Martha Welch, John Welch, Clingman Welch

In 1818, Mary Polly Cornwell entered the world in Haywood, North Carolina, United States, born to Eli Eley Cornwell And Massey Stillwell. In 1870, Mary Polly Cornwell resided in Welchs, Macon, North Carolina, USA. Mary Polly Cornwell married Josiah Bradshaw Welch, and had children including Clingman Welch, James Welch, Jesse Welch, John Welch, Marsey Charlotte Welch, Martha Welch. Mary Polly Cornwell passed away in 1887 in Macon, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1818, Mary Polly Cornwell entered the world in Haywood, North Carolina, United States, born to Eli Eley Cornwell And Massey Stillwell.
  • In 1870, Mary Polly Cornwell resided in Welchs, Macon, North Carolina, USA.
  • Mary Polly Cornwell married Josiah Bradshaw Welch, and had children including Clingman Welch, James Welch, Jesse Welch, John Welch, Marsey Charlotte Welch, Martha Welch.
  • Mary Polly Cornwell passed away in 1887 in Macon, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Eli Cornwell
1795–1850
Birth Location: Morgan, Buncombe Co., NC
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Massey Stillwell
1795–1850
Birth Location: Haywood, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Josiah Welch
1811–1877
Birth Location: Haywood, North Carolina, United States
JW

Children(s)

Marsey Welch
1837–1889
Birth Location: Haywood County, North Carolina, USA
MW
James Welch
1855–1925
Birth Location: Swain, North Carolina, United States
JW
Jesse Welch
1855–
Birth Location: North Carolina
JW
Martha Welch
1846–
Birth Location: North Carolina
MW
John Welch
1843–
Birth Location: North Carolina
JW
Clingman Welch
1860–
Birth Location: North Carolina
CW

Mary Cornwell's Ancestors

Self
Mary Cornwell
1818–1887
Birth Place: Haywood, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Eli (Eley) Cornwell
1795–1850
Morgan, Buncombe Co., NC
Massey Stillwell
1795–1850
Haywood, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Rachel Cresp
1765–
Jeremiah Stillwell
1750–1815
Burke, North Carolina, United States
Mary (Molly 'Polly') SWEARINGEN
1782–1800
Burke, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel III
1750–1811
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Swearingen
1724–1819
Mary Bolling
1722–1805

Mary Cornwell's Descendants

1.
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Mary (Polly) Cornwell (1818–1887) m. Josiah (Bradshaw) Welch (1811–Aug 1877)
  1. 1. Marsey (Charlotte) Welch 1837–1889 m. Franklin (Marion) Medlin 1822–1924
    1. 1. Sarah (Betty Patty (Serry) Medlin) *++ 1867–1914 m. Mark (Crisp) *++ 1852–1924
      1. 1. Wiley (F.) Crisp 1891–1975 m. Flora Crisp 1896–1975 m. Flora Cable 1896–1975
        1. 1. Mary Crisp 1927–1979 m. Neal (Cassady) Jr 1921–1968 m. Neal Cassada 1920–1968 m. Perry (Malone) Roberson 1923–1970
        2. 2. Doreless Crisp 1917–2007 m. Arthur (William) Earley 1912–1994
        3. 3. Edna (Ivalee (Ivory)) Crisp 1918–2006
        4. 4. Vivian Crisp 1921–1991
        5. 5. Phil (Ray) Crisp 1937–1989
        6. 6. Icey (Mae) Crisp 1923–2002
        7. 7. Marie Robinson 1928–2012
        8. 8. Etta Revis 1931–2000
        9. 9. Vivian Carver 1921–1991
        10. 10. Carine Puttman 1921–
        11. 11. Patty (Jo) Millsaps 1935–1995
        12. 12. Doreless Crisp 1917–
      2. 2. ADER CRISP 1905–
      3. 3. Kansas Crisp 1904–
      4. 4. Pollie Crisp 1909–
      5. 5. Harison (James) Crisp 1886–
      6. 6. Nora Crisp 1887–1959
      7. 7. Cora Crisp 1887–1921
      8. 8. Harison (T) Crisp 1889–1962
      9. 9. Orbrith Crisp 1893–1985
      10. 10. Mary Crisp 1894–1927
      11. 11. Minnie Crisp 1896–1927
      12. 12. Eliza Crisp 1898–
      13. 13. Harvy Crisp 1886–1912
      14. 14. Candice Crisp 1903–1978
      15. 15. Mathers Crisp 1909–
      16. 16. Lottie (Mary Crisp) *++ 1895–1972
      17. 17. Minnie (Crisp) *++ 1896–1982
      18. 18. Kermit (Laten Crisp) *++ 1912–1980
    2. 2. George Medlin 1874–1943 m. Tennessee Medlin 1883–
      1. 1. Frank Medlin 1909–
      2. 2. Earl Medlin 1915–
      3. 3. John Medlin 1913–
      4. 4. Rebecca (H) Medlin 1920–
      5. 5. Laura Medlin 1917–
      6. 6. Inez Medlin 1906–
    3. 3. Elisa (C.) Medlin 1865–1951
    4. 4. John Medlin 1860– m. Sallie Medlin 1862–
      1. 1. Frank (J) Medlin 1898–
      2. 2. Bessie Medlin 1905–
      3. 3. Estella Medlin 1894–
      4. 4. Ollie (May) Medlin 1902–
      5. 5. Eugene Medlin 1909–
    5. 5. Mary (J) Medline 1858–1880
    6. 6. Josiah Medlin 1854–
    7. 7. Adelia (A) Medlin 1852–
  2. 2. James Welch 1855–1925
  3. 3. Jesse Welch 1855–
  4. 4. Martha Welch 1846–
  5. 5. John Welch 1843–
  6. 6. Clingman Welch 1860–

Mary Cornwell's Timeline

5 Records

1818
1818
Birth of Mary Polly Cornwell in Haywood, North Carolina, United States
Haywood, North Carolina, United States
1836
3 Apr 1836
Age 18
Mary Polly Cornwell was married in Haywood, North Carolina, United States
Haywood, North Carolina, United States
1870
1870
Age 52
Mary Polly Cornwell resided here in Welchs, Macon, North Carolina, USA
Welchs, Macon, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 62
Mary Polly Cornwell resided here in Nantahala, Swain, North Carolina, USA
Nantahala, Swain, North Carolina, USA
1887
1887
Age 69
Death of Mary Polly Cornwell in Macon, North Carolina, United States
Macon, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1818
    Event Place: Haywood, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Nantahala, Swain, North Carolina; Roll: 983; Page: 183D; Enumeration District: 181
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Welchs, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1146; Page: 346B
    [4] North Carolina, U.S., Deaths

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 3 Apr 1836
    Event Place: Haywood, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Welchs, Macon, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Welchs, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1146; Page: 346B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Nantahala, Swain, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Nantahala, Swain, North Carolina; Roll: 983; Page: 183D; Enumeration District: 181

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1887
    Event Place: Macon, North Carolina, United States
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