Multnomah County OR Archives Obituaries.....Cornell, Edward C. September 22, 1904
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Morning Oregonian September 23,1904
Edward C.Cornell Dead
Death Comes Suddenly To One Of The Founders Of Grace Church
Edward C.Cornell,one of the founders of Grace M.E.Church and a former well 
known real estate man,died at 3:45 yesterday morning after an illness of a few 
hours. The family-Mr.Cornell,his wife and son- lved in a boarding house at 174 
Thirteenth street.Mr.Cornell had been in poor health for some time,and 
Wednesday evening complained of feeling worse than usual.A short walkdid not 
relieve him,and he retired.Soon after 3 o'clock his wife,who was sleeping by 
his side,heard a moan and making a light,she saw that her husband was 
evidently dying.
Death came in a few moments,though a physician was summoned. The heart had 
been so affected that nothing could be done to prolong his life.
Eighteen years ag Mr.Cornell with a company of 100 members left the Taylor 
street M.E.Church and founded the Grace Church.From the first election until 
the time of his death he had been an officer of the church,declining to serve 
again as trustee a few days ago,though still church recorder.For a number of 
years he was a member of the firm of Parrish,Watkins & Co.,retiring from 
active business some 12 years ago.He was born in Ohio and came to Oregon in 
1854.His father,one of the pioneers of Portland,,the Cornell Road being named 
in his honor.Mr.Corenll leaves his wife and two sons,E.C.Cornell,of 
Portland,and J.R.Cornell,of Spokane.

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