YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

WILLIAM E. CORNELIUS 1869–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 06 APR 1869

Birth Location: Whitley, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 22 JAN 1917

Death Location: Pine Knot, McCreary, Kentucky, United States

Father: JAMES 93BW-5K7

Mother: DELILA K2YZ-QCL

Spouse(s): Susan Broyles

Children(s): Elizabeth Cornelius, Hannah Cornelius, James Cornelius, Mahala Cornelius, Mary Cornelius, Thomas Cornelius, Broyles Cornelius

In 1869, WILLIAM E. CORNELIUS entered the world in Whitley, Kentucky, USA, born to James William Cornelius 93Bw 5K7 And Delila Stephens K2Yz Qcl. In 1870, WILLIAM E. CORNELIUS resided in Marsh Creek, Whitley, Kentucky, USA. WILLIAM E. CORNELIUS married Susan Broyles, and had children including Broyles Fletcher Cornelius, Elizabeth Susan Cornelius, Hannah Cornelius, James Ben Cornelius, Mahala Ermine Cornelius, Mary Jane Cornelius, Thomas H Cornelius. WILLIAM E. CORNELIUS passed away in 1917 in Pine Knot, McCreary, Kentucky, United States.

Find more search results for WILLIAM CORNELIUS
WC

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1869, WILLIAM E. CORNELIUS entered the world in Whitley, Kentucky, USA, born to James William Cornelius 93Bw 5K7 And Delila Stephens K2Yz Qcl.
  • In 1870, WILLIAM E. CORNELIUS resided in Marsh Creek, Whitley, Kentucky, USA.
  • WILLIAM E. CORNELIUS married Susan Broyles, and had children including Broyles Fletcher Cornelius, Elizabeth Susan Cornelius, Hannah Cornelius, James Ben Cornelius, Mahala Ermine Cornelius, Mary Jane Cornelius, Thomas H Cornelius.
  • WILLIAM E. CORNELIUS passed away in 1917 in Pine Knot, McCreary, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

WILLIAM CORNELIUS's Ancestors

Self
WILLIAM CORNELIUS
1869–1917
Birth Place: Whitley, Kentucky, USA
Parents
JAMES WILLIAM CORNELIUS -- 93BW-5K7
1829–1891
Whitley Co., Kentucky
DELILA (STEPHENS *) K2YZ-QCL
1836–1880
Pine Knot, Whitley, KY, USA
Grandparents
WILLIAM ("WILL" MOSES STEPHENS *) LVNK-T2Q
1810–1900
Marsh Creek, Whitley, Kentucky, United States
MARGARET ("PATSY" "PATTY" MOORE --) KVJJ-YT9
1820–1900
NC
Great-Grandparents
MOSES *
1762–1850
BETSY LWYD-F4Q
1762–1840
francis ++
1779–1865
delila ++
1800–1876
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joshua Rev.
1735–1824
Elizabeth Dyer
1736–1824
JAMES **
1740–
SARAH **
1740–

WILLIAM CORNELIUS's Descendants

1.
WC
WILLIAM (E.) CORNELIUS (06 APR 1869–22 JAN 1917) m. Susan Broyles (19 AUG 1851–14 DEC 1927)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (Susan) Cornelius 1879–1963
  2. 2. Hannah Cornelius 1877–1959
  3. 3. James (Ben) Cornelius 1883–1969
  4. 4. Mahala (Ermine) Cornelius 1890–1905
  5. 5. Mary (Jane) Cornelius 1881–1887
  6. 6. Thomas (H) Cornelius 1893–1981
  7. 7. Broyles (Fletcher) Cornelius 1887–1981 m. Julia (Isabelle) Creekmore 1893–1975
    1. 1. Flora Cornelius 1913–1995
    2. 2. Hughland (Raymond) Cornelius 1927–1994
    3. 3. Berdell (L) Cornelius 1918–1997
    4. 4. Ova (Chester) Cornelius 1931–2006 m. Elizabeth (Madeline) Knight 1932–1997
    5. 5. Robert Cornelius 1925–2008

WILLIAM CORNELIUS's Timeline

3 Records

1869
06 APR 1869
Birth of WILLIAM E. CORNELIUS in Whitley, Kentucky, USA
Whitley, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 1
WILLIAM E. CORNELIUS resided here in Marsh Creek, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
Marsh Creek, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
1917
22 JAN 1917
Age 48
Death of WILLIAM E. CORNELIUS in Pine Knot, McCreary, Kentucky, United States
Pine Knot, McCreary, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 06 APR 1869
    Event Place: Whitley, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Marsh Creek, Whitley, Kentucky; Roll: M593_504; Page: 372B; Family History Library Film: 552003

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Marsh Creek, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Marsh Creek, Whitley, Kentucky; Roll: M593_504; Page: 372B; Family History Library Film: 552003

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 JAN 1917
    Event Place: Pine Knot, McCreary, Kentucky, United States

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE