Laura (Stone) Cornish (1799 - 1890)

Born 18 Jun 1799 in Royalton, Windsor, Vermont, United States

Ancestors

Wife of Aaron Cornish — married 2 Mar 1823 in New York

Descendants

Died 28 Apr 1890 at age 90 in Waterford, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

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Laura Stone was the wife of Rev. Aaron Cornish and the daughter of Nathan Stone and Clarissa Smith Stone.

U.S. Navy Mother's Claim for Pension No. Nav.WO.3,166, declaration made by Mrs. Laura Cornish on 14 December 1883 states that son George Cornish volunteered about 15 August 1863. Goes on to list other children, names of their spouses, and where they live. Explains that they were dependent on George to work the land, since the other children were married and gone. With George dead, Albert helped his parents, and was eventually deeded their land in return for his help. She states that her husband had no fixed salary as a Minister for over twenty years prior to his death in 1872.

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US Census Collection

Burial

Inscription:
Laura, wife of Aaron Cornish, Born June 18, 1799, Died Apr 28, 1890

Waterford Cemetery
Waterford (Erie County)
Erie County
Pennsylvania, USA

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Sources

1. ↑ Laura Stone Cornish Photograph - FindAGrave Memorial #44893587
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} The history and genealogy of the Cornish families in America By Joseph Edward Cornish 1907
3. ↑ FindAGrave Memorial #44893587

Acknowledgements

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