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     Oscar Cornelius was born circa 1903 at CO. He was the son of James Monroe Cornelius and Ada Leana Holmes.

     Paul Cornelius was born on 22 July 1922. He was the son of Benjamin N. Cornelius and Amanda Parks. Paul Cornelius died on 19 September 1991 at age 69.

     Pearl Cornelius was born in October 1894 at Arapahoe Co. (probably), CO. She was the daughter of James Monroe Cornelius and Ada Leana Holmes.

     Peter Cornelius was born circa 1765 at Baltimore, MD. He was the son of John Cornelius and Eleanor Little. Peter Cornelius married Rebecca Morgan, daughter of John Morgan and Catherine (?). Peter Cornelius died circa 1825 at Huntingdon Co., PA.

     Rachel Ann Cornelius was born in May 1843 at Muskingum Co., OH.^1,2 She was the daughter of Christopher Cornelius and Susannah Jack. Rachel Ann Cornelius married Thomas Hutchison Bragg, son of John Bragg and Rebecca Hutchison, on 1 July 1866 at Cambridge Methodist Episcopal Church, Cambridge, Guernsey Co., OH, Marriage Book "D", p.327

1900 census shows 12 children born to Rachel, 3 living as of 1900. The "3 living" is not understood -- I can account for 4 living daughters and one living son as of the 1900 census. Moreover, their marriage lasted only 16 years until Thomas died, making 12 children a stretch. Apparently the 1900 census figures were given by her second husband, John Gadd, applicable to his marriage, rather than for Rachel. DLB 2011. Rachel Ann Cornelius married John Gadd in 1896. Rachel Ann Cornelius lived in June 1900 at Cambridge Twp., Guernsey Co., OH.² She died on 1 February 1909 at Cambridge, Guernsey Co., OH, at age 65. She was buried in February 1909 at Center Baptist Cemetery, Center, Guernsey Co., OH, Findagrave #28233011.

     Rebecca Jane Cornelius was born on 7 June 1830 at Huntingdon Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Lewis Cornelius and Amelia Burns. Rebecca Jane Cornelius married George Washington Price circa 1849. Rebecca Jane Cornelius died on 25 July 1850 at Huntingdon Co., PA, at age 20.

     Occupation: Barber. Robert Henry Cornelius was born on 2 November 1894. He was the son of George W. Cornelius and Caroline M. Phelps. Robert Henry Cornelius married Anna J. Boyd on 10 July 1919. Robert Henry Cornelius was buried in August 1967 at Flat Ridge Cemetery, Guernsey Co., OH. He died on 8 August 1967 at age 72.

     Roy Cornelius was the son of Christopher Henry Cornelius and Loretta E. Surface.

     Ruth Vera Cornelius was born on 11 October 1909. She was the daughter of Lorren Ernest Cornelius and Vera Lottie Kern.

     Sarah Cornelius was born Named in 1835 lawsuit, Muskingum County. She was the daughter of Isaac Cornelius and Barbara (?)

     Sarah Surrilda Cornelius was born on 12 May 1837. She was the daughter of Christopher Cornelius and Susannah Jack. Sarah Surrilda Cornelius married George Addy on 1 December 1859. Sarah Surrilda Cornelius lived in 1880 at Benton Twp., Benton Co., IA. She died on 19 February 1901 at age 63.

     Susan C. Cornelius was born circa 1858. She was the daughter of George Cornelius and Margaret Eckelberry.

     Sylvester Hayes Cornelius was born on 31 October 1859 Birth date calculated from death date and age "28 years, 9 months, 28 days." He was the son of Morgan Simms Cornelius and Mary Ann Miller. Sylvester Hayes Cornelius died on 28 August 1888 at age 28 accidental drowning. He was buried in 1888 at Otsego Methodist Church Cemetery, Otsego, Muskingum Co., OH.

     Thelma Cornelius was born circa 1909 at Logan Co. (probably), CO. She was the daughter of James Monroe Cornelius and Ada Leana Holmes.

     Vada Cornelius was born circa December 1919. She was the daughter of Ira Jacob Cornelius and Della May Eckelberry.

     Valentine Cornelius married Flossie Blodgett. Valentine Cornelius was born in December 1864 at Muskingum Co., OH. He was the son of James W. Cornelius and Sarah Elizabeth Shryock. Valentine Cornelius married Anna J. (?) circa 1899 at Grady Co. (probably), Chickasaw Nation (now OK), No children born to this marriage as of 1900 census (she was 36.) Valentine Cornelius lived in 1900 at Chickasha, Grady Co., Chickasaw Nation (now OK).

     Vern W. Cornelius was the son of Christopher Henry Cornelius and Loretta E. Surface.

     Viola Cornelius was born on 19 May 1869 at Guernsey Co., OH. She was the daughter of Morgan Simms Cornelius and Mary Ann Miller. Viola Cornelius died on 7 June 1869 at Guernsey Co., OH.

     Viola Cornelius was born in February 1883 at Thomas Co. (probably), KS.¹ She was the daughter of Christopher Cornelius and Harriet Josephine St. Clair.¹

     Wilbur Orren Cornelius was born in November 1866 at Guernsey Co. (probably), OH.¹ He was the son of Morgan Simms Cornelius and Mary Ann Miller. Wilbur Orren Cornelius married Ida Margaret Love, daughter of Alexander Love and Ann Wells, on 1 February 1885 at Coshocton Co., OH. Wilbur Orren Cornelius died in 1943. He was buried in 1943 at Otsego Methodist Church Cemetery, Otsego, Muskingum Co., OH.

     Note: Wife and children of William Cornelius per a family Bible (info from Sherry Cornelius.) William Cornelius was born on 18 October 1800 at Huntingdon Co., PA. He was the son of Isaac Cornelius and Barbara (?) William Cornelius married Nancy McHenry on 18 March 1823 at Muskingum Co., OH, Ceremony by David Acheson. William Cornelius died on 12 February 1872 at Elkhart Twp., Noble Co., IN, at age 71. He was buried in February 1872 at Salem Cemetery, Ligonier, Noble Co., IN.

     William Cornelius was born in October 1857 at Muskingum Co., OH.^1,2 He was the son of Alexander Cornelius and Phoebe Wright.¹ William Cornelius married Agnes (?) circa 1887 at Muskingum Co. (probably), OH, both 1910 and 1920 censuses list William as married, but neither lists his wife Agnes. Her name and dates are inscribed on his headstone, she is presumed to be buried with him. DLB 2017.² William Cornelius lived on 18 May 1910 at 626 Zane Street, Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH.³ He died on 10 March 1930 at age 72. He was buried in March 1930 at Greenwood Cemetery, Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 7730004.

     William E. Cornelius was born in March 1884. He was the son of George W. Cornelius and Caroline M. Phelps. William E. Cornelius died before 1931.

     William Elmer Cornelius was born on 13 July 1913. He was the son of Lorren Ernest Cornelius and Vera Lottie Kern. William Elmer Cornelius died in January 1986 at Missouri at age 72.

     Note: Did not marry. William M. Cornelius was born on 8 July 1832. He was the son of William Cornelius and Nancy McHenry. William M. Cornelius died circa 1913.

     William Riley Cornelius was born in March 1856 Headstone gives birth year as 1853 -- it is wrong. He died 21 March 1911, age 55.¹ He was the son of James W. Cornelius and Sarah Elizabeth Shryock. William Riley Cornelius died on 21 March 1911.

     Cornelius was born Bible entry for first name illegible -- this individual was married to someone on 14 JAN 1850. She was the daughter of William Cornelius and Nancy McHenry.

     Cornelius was born on 30 May 1838 Bible entry for first name not legible. She was the daughter of William Cornelius and Nancy McHenry.

     Cornelius died on 28 March 1920. She was born on 28 March 1920. She was the daughter of Robert Henry Cornelius and Anna J. Boyd.

     Antonio Lewis Cornell was born on 7 January 1925 at Michigan. He married Barbara Jean Robinson. Antonio Lewis Cornell died on 5 February 1993 at Orange Co., FL, at age 68.