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Peter S Cornelius 1847–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jul 1847

Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 30 Dec 1912

Death Location: Alverton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Benjamin Cornelius

Mother: Sarah Chilcott

Spouse(s): Mary Mullen

Children(s): Benjamin Cornelius, Ambrose Cornelius, William Cornelius, Lillie Cornelius

Peter S Cornelius was born in 1847 in Pennsylvania, USA, the child of Benjamin Franklin Cornelius And Sarah Chilcott. Peter S Cornelius married Mary Amanda Mullen, and had children including Ambrose Alexander Cornelius, Benjamin S Cornelius, Lillie E Cornelius, William H Cornelius. Peter S Cornelius passed away in 1912 in Alverton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • Peter S Cornelius was born in 1847 in Pennsylvania, USA, the child of Benjamin Franklin Cornelius And Sarah Chilcott.
  • Peter S Cornelius married Mary Amanda Mullen, and had children including Ambrose Alexander Cornelius, Benjamin S Cornelius, Lillie E Cornelius, William H Cornelius.
  • Peter S Cornelius passed away in 1912 in Alverton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Cornelius
1804–1874
Birth Location: Shirley, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
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Sarah Chilcott
1806–1875
Birth Location: Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
SC

Spouses(s)

Mary Mullen
1848–1895
Birth Location: Ireland
MM

Children(s)

Benjamin Cornelius
1872–1926
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States of America
BC
Ambrose Cornelius
1876–1943
Birth Location: Tatesville, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
AC
William Cornelius
1870–1947
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
WC
Lillie Cornelius
1876–1906
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
LC

Peter Cornelius's Ancestors

Self
Peter Cornelius
1847–1912
Birth Place: Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Benjamin Franklin Cornelius
1804–1874
Shirley, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
Sarah Chilcott
1806–1875
Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
Grandparents
Peter (Cornelius, Sr.) Sr
1752–1843
Albermarle Co, Virginia, USA
Rebecca Morgan
1770–1808
Pennsylvania
Darby Chilcoat
1774–1887
Western Run, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Susanna (Margaretha) Shoop
1782–1867
Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
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
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Abraham Colin
1701–1783
Nancy Wendell
1705–1774
William Little
1703–1756
Eliza Little
1706–
William Morgan
1700–1780
Elizabeth Thomas
1700–
Thomas Jr
1709–1751
Mary Johnson
1718–1804
John Chilcott
1706–1780
Margaret Robinson
1722–1797
George I
1718–1771
Elizabeth AL
1721–1815
Sebastian Schipp
1678–1717
Maria Brand
1684–1719
Wendle Poh
1700–1768
Maria Bohn
1700–

Peter Cornelius's Descendants

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Peter (S) Cornelius (Jul 1847–30 Dec 1912) m. Mary (Amanda) Mullen (1848–26 Jun 1895)
  1. 1. Benjamin (S) Cornelius 1872–1926 m. Minnie Krepps 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–
  2. 2. Ambrose (Alexander) Cornelius 1876–1943
  3. 3. William (H) Cornelius 1870–1947
    1. 1. Ruth Cornelius 1905–1992
      1. 1. Mary (Ruth) Woods 1927–2014
  4. 4. Lillie (E) Cornelius 1876–1906
    1. 1. Raymond Uber 1896–1968
    2. 2. Carl (Raymond) UBER 1895–1968
      1. 1. Gertrude (Ethel) Uber 1925–2014
    3. 3. Ruth (Viola) Uber 1897–1970
      1. 1. Pearl (Elizabeth "Betty") Lankey 1916–1965

Peter Cornelius's Timeline

17 Records

1844
19 Dec 1844
Birth of Peter S Cornelius in Huntingdon, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA
Huntingdon, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA
1844
19 Dec 1844
Birth of Peter S Cornelius in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1844
19 Dec 1844
Birth of Peter S Cornelius in Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
1847
Jul 1847
Birth of Peter S Cornelius in Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania, USA
1850
1850
Age 3
Peter S Cornelius resided here in Cromwell, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Cromwell, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
1850
1850
Age 3
Peter S Cornelius resided here in Cromwell, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
Cromwell, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 13
Peter S Cornelius resided here in Springfield, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
Springfield, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
1860
1860
Age 13
Peter S Cornelius resided here in Springfield, Shirleysburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
Springfield, Shirleysburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 23
Peter S Cornelius resided here in West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
1880
1880
Age 33
Peter S Cornelius resided here in West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
1900
1900
Age 53
Peter S Cornelius resided here in Stoners, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
Stoners, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
1910
1910
Age 63
Peter S Cornelius resided here in Belle Vernon, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Belle Vernon, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 63
Peter S Cornelius resided here in Fayette, PA
Fayette, PA
1912
30 December 1912
Age 65
Death of Peter S Cornelius in Belle Vernon, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Belle Vernon, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
1912
30 Dec 1912
Age 65
Death of Peter S Cornelius in Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
1913
29 Jan 1913
Age 66
Death of Peter S Cornelius in North Belle Vernon, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
North Belle Vernon, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1913
29 January 1913
Age 66
Death of Peter S Cornelius in North Belle Vernon, Westmoreland County, United States of America
North Belle Vernon, Westmoreland County, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Dec 1844
    Event Place: Huntingdon, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA
    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: 088341-091960
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1098; Page: 297d; Enumeration District: 233
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1304; Page: 714B
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Cromwell, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania; Roll: 784; Page: 272b
    [5] Pennsylvania, U.S., CIVIL War Muster Rolls
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Dec 1844
    Event Place: Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Springfield, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1115; Page: 573; Family History

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Dec 1844
    Event Place: Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, 1910 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, 1900 United States Federal Census
    [3] Pennsylvania 1910 Miracode Index, Pennsylvania 1910 Miracode Index
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, 1850 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, 1870 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, 1860 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jul 1847
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Stoners, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1497; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0095

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Cromwell, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Cromwell, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania; Roll: 784; Page: 272b
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Cromwell, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Springfield, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Springfield, Shirleysburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Springfield, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1115; Page: 573; Family History

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1304; Page: 714B
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    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 11
    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 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Belle Vernon, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Fayette, PA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania 1910 Miracode Index, Pennsylvania 1910 Miracode Index

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; U.s., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Title: General Index to Civil War and Later Pension Files, Ca. 1949-Ca. 1949; NAI Number: 563268; Record Group Title

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 December 1912
    Event Place: Belle Vernon, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
    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: 088341-091960
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Jan 1913
    Event Place: North Belle Vernon, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 January 1913
    Event Place: North Belle Vernon, Westmoreland County, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Dec 1912
    Event Place: Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Alverton, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Alverton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990
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