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Robert E CORNELIUS 1865–1938 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Mar 1865

Birth Location: Illinois

Death Date: 24 Dec 1938

Death Location: U S Crematish Co Ltd, Fresh Pond

Father: Charles CORNELIUS

Mother: Laurana (Roberson)

Spouse(s): Cora (Cornelius)

Children(s): Dorothy (Jacobs), Beatrice CORNELIUS

The story of Robert E CORNELIUS began in 1865 in Illinois. In 1870, Robert E CORNELIUS resided in Township 6 Range 2, Franklin, Illinois, USA. In 1880, Robert E CORNELIUS resided in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA. Robert E CORNELIUS married Cora B Burress Cornelius, and had children including Beatrice Fode Cornelius, Dorothy Cornelius Jacobs. Robert E CORNELIUS passed away in 1938 in U S Crematish Co Ltd, Fresh Pond.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert E CORNELIUS began in 1865 in Illinois.
  • In 1870, Robert E CORNELIUS resided in Township 6 Range 2, Franklin, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1880, Robert E CORNELIUS resided in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA.
  • Robert E CORNELIUS married Cora B Burress Cornelius, and had children including Beatrice Fode Cornelius, Dorothy Cornelius Jacobs.
  • Robert E CORNELIUS passed away in 1938 in U S Crematish Co Ltd, Fresh Pond.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles CORNELIUS
1849–1866
Birth Location: Illinois
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Laurana (Roberson)
1847–1927
Birth Location: Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
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Spouses(s)

Cora (Cornelius)
1867–1964
Birth Location: Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
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Children(s)

Dorothy (Jacobs)
1887–1965
Birth Location: Illinois
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Beatrice CORNELIUS
1888–1976
Birth Location: Raymond, Illinois
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Robert CORNELIUS's Ancestors

Self
Robert CORNELIUS
1865–1938
Birth Place: Illinois
Parents
Charles CORNELIUS
1849–1866
Illinois
Laurana (Lourana Lou ADAMS (Cornelius) (Neil) (Hough)) (Roberson)
1847–1927
Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
John CORNELIUS
1810–
Illinois
Eliza (DUNNEGAN) (Cornelius)
1817–
Illinois
Augustus*** Adams
1805–1871
Georgia
Mary*** WHITTINGTON
1814–1880
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Joseph ADAMS
1780–1830
Nancy Adams
1780–
Benjamin Jr
1775–1830
Mary (Whittington)
1776–1835
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Levi ADAMS
1754–1833
Hannah (Adams)
1753–1835
Benjamin Sr
1755–1800
Sarah Read
1754–1821
William III
1740–1819
1740–1835

Robert CORNELIUS's Descendants

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Robert (E) CORNELIUS (7 Mar 1865–24 Dec 1938) m. Cora (B BURRESS) (Cornelius) (abt 1867–26 Apr 1964)
  1. 1. Dorothy (CORNELIUS) (Jacobs) 1887–1965 m. Francis (Joseph) JACOBS 1881–
    1. 1. Walter JACOBS 1907–
  2. 2. Beatrice (Fode) CORNELIUS 1888–1976

Robert CORNELIUS's Timeline

6 Records

1865
7 Mar 1865
Birth of Robert E CORNELIUS in Illinois
Illinois
1870
1870
Age 5
Robert E CORNELIUS resided here in Township 6 Range 2, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Township 6 Range 2, Franklin, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 15
Robert E CORNELIUS resided here in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 45
Robert E CORNELIUS resided here in Manhattan Ward 12, New York, New York, USA
Manhattan Ward 12, New York, New York, USA
1938
22 Dec 1938
Age 73
Death of Robert E CORNELIUS in Kings, New York, USA
Kings, New York, USA
1938
24 Dec 1938
Age 73
Burial of Robert E CORNELIUS in U S Crematish Co Ltd, Fresh Pond
U S Crematish Co Ltd, Fresh Pond

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Mar 1865
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: 207; Page: 536C; Enumeration District: 015
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 6 Range 2, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: M593_221; Page: 178B; Family History Library Film: 545720
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Manhattan Ward 12, New York, New York; Roll: T624_1026; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 0681; FHL microfilm: 1375039
    [4] New York, New York, Index to Death Certificates, New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Death Certificates; Borough: Brooklyn; Year: 1938

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 6 Range 2, Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 6 Range 2, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: M593_221; Page: 178B; Family History Library Film: 545720

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: 207; Page: 536C; Enumeration District: 015

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Manhattan Ward 12, New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Manhattan Ward 12, New York, New York; Roll: T624_1026; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 0681; FHL microfilm: 1375039

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source: New York, New York, Index to Death Certificates, New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Death Certificates; Borough: Brooklyn; Year: 1938

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Dec 1938
    Event Place: Kings, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, New York, Index to Death Certificates, New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Death Certificates; Borough: Brooklyn; Year: 1938

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1938
    Event Place: U S Crematish Co Ltd, Fresh Pond
    Record Source: New York, New York, Index to Death Certificates, New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Death Certificates; Borough: Brooklyn; Year: 1938
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