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William Martin Cornelius 1836–1891 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 05 Mar 1836

Birth Location: Maryland, USA

Death Date: 1 December 1891

Death Location: Everett, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Cornelius

Mother: Sarah Chilcott

Spouse(s): Mary Taylor, Mary Cornelius

Children(s): Fransis Cornelius, Lydia Cornelius, Geo. Cornelius, William Cornelius, Sarah Cornelius, Lydia Cornelius, Wm. Cornelius, Rhodence Cornelius

In 1836, William Martin Cornelius entered the world in Maryland, USA, born to Benjamin Franklin Cornelius And Sarah Chilcott. William Martin Cornelius married Mary E Cornelius, Mary E Taylor, and had children including Fransis O Cornelius, Geo C Cornelius, Lydia C Cornelius, Lydia C Cornelius, Rhodence E Cornelius, Sarah J Cornelius, William C Cornelius, Wm C Cornelius. William Martin Cornelius passed away in 1891 in Everett, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1836, William Martin Cornelius entered the world in Maryland, USA, born to Benjamin Franklin Cornelius And Sarah Chilcott.
  • William Martin Cornelius married Mary E Cornelius, Mary E Taylor, and had children including Fransis O Cornelius, Geo C Cornelius, Lydia C Cornelius, Lydia C Cornelius, Rhodence E Cornelius, Sarah J Cornelius, William C Cornelius, Wm C Cornelius.
  • William Martin Cornelius passed away in 1891 in Everett, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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
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Spouses(s)

Mary Taylor
1840–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MT
Mary Cornelius
1840–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MC

Children(s)

Fransis Cornelius
1863–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
FC
Lydia Cornelius
1868–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
LC
Geo. Cornelius
1859–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
GC
William Cornelius
1870–
Birth Location: Everett, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Sarah Cornelius
1866–1935
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
SC
Lydia Cornelius
1868–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
LC
Wm. Cornelius
1870–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Rhodence Cornelius
1861–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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William Cornelius's Ancestors

Self
William Cornelius
1836–1891
Birth Place: Maryland, 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–

William Cornelius's Descendants

1.
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William (Martin) Cornelius (05 Mar 1836–1 December 1891) m. Mary (E) Taylor (1840–) m. Mary (E.) Cornelius (Abt 1840–)
  1. 1. Fransis (O.) Cornelius 1863–
  2. 2. Lydia (C) Cornelius 1868– m. D (B) Barns 1859–
    1. 1. Emmett (Sydmon) Barnes 1893–
    2. 2. Jessie Barns 1895–
    3. 3. Maude Barns 1897–
  3. 3. Geo. (C.) Cornelius 1859–
  4. 4. William (C) Cornelius 1870–
  5. 5. Sarah (J.) Cornelius 1866–1935
  6. 6. Lydia (C.) Cornelius 1868–
  7. 7. Wm. (C.) Cornelius 1870–
  8. 8. Rhodence (E) Cornelius 1861–

William Cornelius's Timeline

11 Records

1836
05 Mar 1836
Birth of William Martin Cornelius in Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
1836
4 March 1836
Birth of William Martin Cornelius
None
1836
05 Mar 1836
Birth of William Martin Cornelius in Maryland, USA
Maryland, USA
1840
1840
Age 4
William Martin Cornelius resided here in Oliver, Mifflin, Pennsylvania, USA
Oliver, Mifflin, Pennsylvania, USA
1850
1850
Age 14
William Martin Cornelius resided here in Cromwell, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
Cromwell, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 34
William Martin Cornelius resided here in West Providence, Bloody Run, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
West Providence, Bloody Run, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
1880
1880
Age 44
William Martin Cornelius resided here in Everett, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Everett, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 44
William Martin Cornelius resided here in Everett, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
Everett, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
1891
1 Dec 1891
Age 55
Death of William Martin Cornelius in Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
1891
1 December 1891
Age 55
Death of William Martin Cornelius
None
1892
4 Mar 1892
Age 56
William Martin Cornelius resided here in Everett, Pennsylvania, USA
Everett, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 05 Mar 1836
    Event Place: Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1971, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 061501-064500
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Everett, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1098; Page: 122c; Enumeration District: 221
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1304; Page: 723B
    [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
    [7] 1870 United States Federal Census, 1870 United States Federal Census
    [8] 1880 United States Federal Census, 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 March 1836

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 05 Mar 1836
    Event Place: Maryland, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Oliver, Mifflin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Oliver, Mifflin, Pennsylvania; Roll: 475; Page: 13; Family History Library Film: 0020551

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Cromwell, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 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

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: West Providence, Bloody Run, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: West Providence, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1304; Page: 723B
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Everett, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Everett, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Everett, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1098; Page: 122c; Enumeration District: 221
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 4 Dec 1891
    Event Place: Everett, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Everett Press - 4 Dec 1891 - 3, Obituary for Mart Cornellus 4 Dec 1891

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 4 Mar 1892
    Event Place: Everett, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Everett Press - 4 Mar 1892 - 3, William Martin Cornelius Home sold 4 Mar 1892

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 4 Mar 1892
    Event Place: Everett, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Everett Press; Publication Date: 4 Mar 1892; Publication Place: Everett, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Dec 1891
    Event Place: Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Everett Press; Publication Date: 4 Dec 1891; Publication Place: Everett, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.33133182,0.52767795,0.42903173&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 December 1891

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Everett, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-2012, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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