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