Elizabeth Ross

F, b. 18 December 1809, d. 6 August 1887
FatherWilliam Ross b. b 1774, d. b 26 Aug 1826
     Elizabeth was born on Monday, 18 December 1809 in Wayne Township, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. Elizabeth married John Cornelius circa 1825 in Wayne Township, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. 8 August 1850, Elizabeth and her husband, John, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Henderson Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. Enumerated in this household were John Cornelius [48 Pennsylvania], his wife: Elizabeth [40 Pennsylvania], children: John [21 Pennsylvania], Matheu [20 Pennsylvania], James [18 Pennsylvania], Mary [15 Pennsylvania], Delilah [13 Pennsylvania], Eliza [11 Pennsylvania], Martha [8 Pennsylvania], David [6 Pennsylvania], Catherine [5 Pennsylvania], Taylor [3 Pennsylvania].1 8 August 1870, John and Elizabeth was listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Wayne Township, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. Enumerated in this household were John Cornelius [68 Pennsylvania], Elizabeth [61 Pennsylvania], John [11 Pennsylvania].2 Elizabeth's husband, John, died on 6 October 1880 in Wayne Township leaving her a widow. Elizabeth departed this life on Saturday, 6 August 1887 in Wayne Township at age 77 years, 7 months and 19 days. She was buried there in Wayne Cemetery.

Family

John Cornelius b. 2 Mar 1802, d. 6 Oct 1880

Citations

  1. [S674] 1850 United States Federal Census: Henderson Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania - sheet 140, line 5
    - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.
  2. [S676] 1870 United States Federal Census: Wayne Township, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania - Sheet , line 5 - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.