OBIT: Jesse S. CORNELIUS, 1907, New Castle, Lawrence County, PA
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Jesse S. Cornelius Buried Today
At his home at No. 5 Bluff Street, where he had resided tor many years,
death came Saturday evening, July 6, to Jesse S. Cornelius, a well
known resident of the city. Mr. Cornelius had been an invalid for
about 11 years, but about four months ago, became much worse, and had
since that time been confined to his bed. His death was caused by
uremic poisoning. Deceased was 71 years of age. He was born near
McKees Rocks, but had resided in New Castle for many years past. He
was formerly tax collector, but for a number of years past, had been
unable to engage in active business life on account of ill health. He
was a Veteran of the Civil war, having served with Company D, 14th
Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry. He also belonged to a
number of orders and secret societies, among them the G.A.R., Knights
of Pythias, Protected Home Circle, and the A.O.U.W.. He was a member
of the Central Presbyterian Church at the time of his death. For many
years he was a member of the Westfield Presbyterian Church, during the
pastorate of the late Reverend William Taylor. He is survived by his
wife and the following children: Mrs. John Atkinson of this city, Mrs.
Robert Atkinson of Union township, Maxwell Cornelius. Mrs. George R.
Dufford and Samuel M. Cornelius, all of this city. Three brothers and
five sisters are living also. They are Reverend Samuel A. Cornelius of
Oil City, William of Youngstown, James C. of Minier, Illinois; Mrs.
Elizabeth Lemon of Pittsburgh; Mrs. Jennie Whislor of Mackanaw,
Illinois; Mrs. Mary Thompson of Youngstown, 0hio; Mrs. Margaret
Austin of Los Angeles, California; and Mrs. Martha Fox of Colton,
Colorado. Funeral services Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late
residence, and interment at Greenwood Cemetery.
News Castle News, New Castle, Pa., July 10, 1907, page 12