Zion B Cornelius (1847 - 1916)

Born 12 Mar 1847 in Blount, Alabama, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Lucinda Jane (King) Cornelius — married 4 Nov 1866 in Winston Co., AL

Descendants

Died 25 Oct 1916 at age 69 in Blountsville, Blount, Alabama, United States

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Biography

Zion B Cornelius was born 12 Mar 1847, in Blount County, Alabama. He was the son of Cargil Cornelius and Nancy Blackwood. Zion married Lucinda Jane King (1840–1920) in 1860, in Alabama. Zion passed away 25 Oct 1916, at his home near Blountsville, Blount County, Alabama.^[1][2][3][4]

He met Lucinda Jane (Jennie) Keen Grigsby. Lucinda Jane (Jennie) Keen Grigsby was a widow of John H Grigsby, who also served in the Civil War and died at Gettysburg; who was a descendant of Aaron Grisgby the privateer in the American Revolutionary War.

Lucinda and John's eldest daughter was Elizabeth who married Louis. Aaron Grigsby the privateer married Phebe Harrison a daughter of Benjamin Harrison V, Signer of the Declaration of Independence of Virginia. The Grigsby's and Harrison's lived in Stafford County, Virginia.

Zion and Lucinda married after a short courtship and lived in Blount County, Alabama until Zion's death in 1916.

Following Zion's death in 1916, Lucinda continued to live in Jefferson County Alabama with her daughter Elizabeth and husband Louis Turnbow; after their deaths Lucinda lived in Jefferson County, Alabama grandsons Chrisell Turnbow, Louis and Burt until her death in 1920. Grandsons Arthur and Raymond died without married. ^[5]

Military

Corporal Zion Cornelius served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: Oct 19 1863
Mustered out: Oct 24, 1864
Side: USA
Regiment(s): Co. H, 1st Regiment, Alabama Cavalry

Civil War

Zion B. Cornelius served in the Union Army in the Civil War. Zion was born in March 12, 1847 to Cargile and Nancy C. Blackwood. Zion served in the place of an older brother. Zion was ill during most of his enlistment. He met Lucinda Jane (Jennie) Keen Grigsby. Lucinda Jane (Jennie) Keen Grigsby was a widow of John H Grigsby, who also served in the Civil War and died at Gettysburg; who was a descendant of Aaron Grisgby the privateer in the American Revolutionary War. Lucinda and John's eldest daughter was Elizabeth who married Louis Turnbow. Aaron Grigsby the privateer married Phebe Harrison a daughter of Benjamin Harrison V, Signer of the Declaration of Independence of Virginia. The Grigsby's and Harrison's lived in Stafford County, Virginia. Zion and Lucinda married after a short courtship and lived in Blount County, Alabama until Zion's death in 1916. Following Zion's death in 1916, Lucinda continued to live in Jefferson County Alabama with her daughter Elizabeth and husband Louis Turnbow; after their deaths Lucinda lived in Jefferson County, Alabama grandsons Chrisell Turnbow, Louis and Burt until her death in 1920. Grandsons Arthur and Raymond died without married. ^[6][7][8]

Zion Cornelius;

Age: 18

Rank at enlistment: Private

Company Assignment: H

10/19/1863 Enlisted, Glendale, MS

10/19/1863 Mustered In, Camp Davies, MS

10/24/1864 Mustered Out, Rome, GA

He enlisted as a private H, 1st Alabama Cavalry.^[9]

Obituary

The Southern Democrat (Oneonta, Alabama) 2 Nov 1916, Thu • Page 3^[8]

Zion Cornelius Dead

Zion B. Cornelius died very suddenly at his home near Blountsville on Oct. 25th.

While Mr. Cornelius had been in ill health for quite a while he was able to be up and had been to Blountsville on the day of his death.

The deceased was about 72 years of age and he had made his home for many years in the community where he died.

He had many friends in the county who will regret to learn of his death.

The deceased is survived by his widow, two sons and two daughters.

Mr. Cornelius had been a member of the Primitive Baptist church for 36 years.

The remains were laid to rest in Graves cemetery, near Royal, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. J. J. Herring.

Royal News. Many friends of Zion Cornelius were surprised and grieved to hear of his death Wednesday. He went to Blountville Wednesday, bought a lot of merchandise and was planning to have a working on Friday. He carried his goods into the house and sat down by the fire and was dead in a few minutes. He seemed to be all right and in his usual health when he came in.

He was a good old man and had a lot of friends. He always attended to his own affairs and bothered no one. He was a member of the Primitive Baptist church. He was buried at the Graves cemetery. Rev. Jimmie Herring conducted the funeral services. He will be greatly missed in his community. He leaves an aged wife, 5 children and a host of friends and relatives to mourn his death. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of this community.

Burial

He is buried in Graves Cemetery, Royal, Blount Co., Alabama.^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} "Find a Grave," database with images, (Find A Grave: Memorial #57364764 : accessed 8 July 2023), Memorial page for Zion B. Cornelius (12 Mar 1847-25 Oct 1916), citing Graves Cemetery, Royal, Blount County, Alabama, USA (plot: Cornelius family plot); Maintained by Tangent (contributor 47280236).
2. ↑ http://person.ancestry.com/tree/3460057/person/-1731635384/facts
3. ↑ http://person.ancestry.com/tree/3070824/person/-1779419068/facts
4. ↑ http://person.ancestry.com/tree/16033587/person/335173091/facts
5. ↑ Bio by: B Harrison via findagrave
6. ↑ bio by: B Harrison
7. ↑ http://mv.ancestry.com/viewer/2bcbe999-e205-40ee-a77d-94db07a51a4d/3460057/-1731635384?_phsrc=sau2430&usePUBJs=true
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1} "Newspapers.com," database with images, (Newspapers Clip: 39907716 : accessed 8 July 2023); citing The Southern Democrat (Oneonta, Alabama) Thu, Nov 2, 1916, page 3.
9. ↑ http://www.wikitree.com/photo/jpg/Cornelius-455

• http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/PersonMatch.aspx?tid=16033587&pid=335173091&src=m
• "1850 United States Federal Census," database with images, Ancestry Sharing Link - (Ancestry Record 8054 #17077647 : accessed 8 July 2023), Zion Cornelius (3) in Subdivision 18, Blount, Alabama, USA. Born in Alabama; citing The National Archives in Washington D.C., Record Group Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group Number 29, Series Number M432, Residence Date 1850, Home in 1850 Subdivision 18, Blount, Alabama, Roll 2, Page 102b, Line Number 8.

• "1860 United States Federal Census," database with images, Ancestry Sharing Link - (Ancestry Record 7667 #12771322 : accessed 8 July 2023), Zion B Cornelius (12) in Eastern Division, Walker, Alabama. Born in Alabama; citing The National Archives in Washington D.C., Record Group Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group Number 29, Series Number M653, Residence Date 1860, Home in 1860 Eastern Division, Walker, Alabama, Roll M653_26, Page 870, Family History Library Film 803026.

Acknowledgements

This person was created through the import of PittsPenn_2010-09-21.ged on 22 September 2010 by MG Pitts