Obituary for Elias Cornell, Imlay City, Lapeer County, Michigan

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ELIAS CORNELL OBITUARY
 
 Obituary:       Part 1, Page 2, Wed. Nov 21, 1934, LAPEER COUNTY PRESS 
 
 "ELIAS CORNELL OBITUARY 
        Elias Cornell was born in Chatham, Canada on July 19, 1837, and died Nov
 9, 1934 at the home of his son, Fred, at Melanies Corners.  At the age of
 21 he came to the United States, settling in Imlay City and lived in Lapeer
 County over 75 years. 
        In 1865 he married Nancy Greenman who preceded him in death 59 years ago. 
 Since that time he never married.  To this union five children were born,
 four of whom are now living; Mrs. Staley of Capac, Mrs. James Logan of 
 Port Huron, Frank of Flint and Fred at Melanies Corners, with whom he made
 his home. 
        Mr. Cornell lived on a farm south-east of Imlay City for many years. 
 About 25 years ago he went to northern Michigan and later moved to Hunters
 Creek, after which he moved onto the farm where he died.  He leaves to
 mourn his loss, four children, 30 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren
 and six great-great-grandchildren, besides a host of friends and relatives.
 
        Rev. William Smith of Lum officiated at the funeral with burial at Webster
 cemetery." 
 
 Death:  State of Michigan, County of Lapeer, Township of Arcadia; Liber E,
 p 412.  Birthplace listed as Canada, Informant: Fred Cornell of Attica 
 (son). 
 Burial:  Information received from his grand-daughter, Mary Ethel Cornell
 Rawley, of Birch Run, Michigan. 
 
 
 


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