Harry Guy Cornelius Sr.

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      Sex: M

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Individual Information

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     Birth Date: 21 Jan 1927 - Lawrenceburg, Dearborn, Indiana, United States
    Christening: 
          Death: 5 Jul 2010 - , Dearborn, Indiana, United States ( at age 83)
         Burial: in Greendale Cemetery, Greendale, Dearborn, Indiana, USA
 Cause of Death: 
Find A Grave ID: 290009242

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Parents

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         Father: Guy Vanderbilt Cornelius 
         Mother: Mary Lee Hayes  {Find A Grave ID: 64940362}

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Spouses and Children

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1. *Ruth Elizabeth Lingg
       Marriage: 16 Jul 1948 - New Alsace, Dearborn, Indiana, United States
Marriage Notes 



Per The Dearborn County Register   Lawrenceburg, Indiana   7/22/1948
[photo]   Mr. and Mrs. Harry Guy Cornelius
   The rectory of St. Paul's Catholic Church, New Alsace, was the scene of a pretty wedding Friday, when Miss Ruth Lingg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Lingg, of New Alsace, became the bride of Harry Guy Cornelius, son or Mr. and Mrs. Guy Cornelius, of West High Street.
   For the occasion, the bride chose an aqua summer suit and navy blue accessories. Mrs. George Hornbach, who was the sister's bridesmaid, wore a similar suit of pale yellow with black accessories.
   The bridegroom and his best man, William Gehring, of Lawrenceburg, were attired in dark brown business suits.
   The bride is a graduate of Guilford High School. Mr. Cornelius, an alumnus of LCHS. is employed at the Lawrenceburg plant of Joseph E. Seagram and Sons, Inc. 
   The ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. Lawrence Weinzapfel in the presence of the immediate families, was followed by a reception in the Greendale Cabin.
   Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius will reside on High Street in Lawrenceburg.

Per The Lawrenceburg Press   Lawrenceburg, Indiana   7/22/1948
Cornelius-Lingg Wedding Is Eevent Of July 16; Ceremony Read In Rectory Of St. Paul Church
[photo]   Mr. and Mrs. Harry G. Cornelius
   The rectory of the St. Paul Catholic Church at New Alsace, was the scene of a wedding of charming simplicity Friday evening, July 16, when Miss Ruth Lingg, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Lingg, Sr., of New Alsace, exchanged nuptial vows with Mr. Harry Guy Cornelius, only son of Mr. and Mrs.
Guy Cornelius of Lawrenceburg. Rev. Fr. Lawrence Weinzapfel, the pastor, read the double ring ceremony at 6:30 o'clock in the presence only of the immediate families.
   The bride, a petite blonde, was attired in a smartly tailored aqua-blue Palm Beach suit. Completing her costume, were navy blue accessories including a hat of navy straw trimmed with blue and white polka dot ribbons, and white gloves. White brides roses comprised her shoulder corsage and her only jewelry was a gold choker, a gift of the bride-groom. 
   Mrs. George Hornbach of Yorkviile, sister of the bride, and her only attendant, chose a suit exactly like that of the bride's, fashioned in a brilliant shade of yellow. Her accessories were black including a straw cloche, and her corsage was of white roses.
   Mr. William S. Gehring of Lawrenceburg, was best man. Both the bridegroom and his attendant were attired in brown business suits with boutonnieres of white carnations.
   For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Lingg, selected a gray and white printed crepe dress with white accessories and Mrs. Cornelius, mother of the bridegroom, wore a black and pink printed crepe with brack accessories and
a hat trimmed with pink rosebuds. Both wore corsages of pink carnations.
   The wedding reception for about 200 relatives and friends was held afterward in the Greendale Cabin, for which the large clubroom was decorated with yellow, orchid and green streamers for the festive occasion. Centering the bride's table placed in front of the stone fireplace at the east end of the room,
was a three-tiered wedding cake topped with bridal figurines, which was cut by the couple and served with refreshments. The many handsome gifts they received were opened afterward and displayed, during the affair. 
   Following a brief wedding trip thru Kentucky, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius are residing in an apartment on West High street.
   The bride, a 1946 graduate of Guilford High school, has been employed in the office at Seagrams. Mr. Cornelius, who graduated from LCHS in 1944 and served in the Navy for two years during the war, is employed at Seagrams. 
   Among the out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Peters of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Elliott and Mr. and Mrs. Pete Hayes of Cincinnati; Mr. and
Mrs. Rocklin of Mariemont, O.; Miss Ann Thebo of Dayton; and Mr. and Mrs. Herb Hessling, Mrs. Josephine Knue and daughter, Miss Alberta and Mr. and Mrs. R. Knue and daughter, Ann, of Sayier Park, O.

       Children:
                1. Elizabeth Ann Cornelius 
                2. Robert Lee Cornelius 
                3. Kelly Joseph Cornelius 

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Notes

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General:

Per 1930 US Census 4/23/1930 202 High St., Lawrenceburg Township/City, Dearborn, Indiana
Guy Cornelius is the 37 year old white male head of household, who owns his home valued at $3,500 and a radio set. Born in Indiana, as were his parents, he works as an electrician for City Light Plant. His wife, survey respondent, is a 34 year old white female, Mary Cornelius, born in Indiana, her father in Ohio, her mother in Indiana. Age at 1st marriage was 22 for Guy and 18 for Mary. They have 3 children all born in Indiana: 7 year old daughter Frances Cornelius attends school; 3 year 2 month old son Harry Guy Cornelius; and 1 year 9 month old daughter, Phyllis Jane Cornelius.

Per 1940 US Census 5/14/1940 202 High St., Lawrenceburg Township/City, Dearborn, Indiana
Guy Cornelius is the 47 year old white male head of household, who owns his home, valued at $3,000. He and the whole family were born in Indiana, and lived in this same house in 1935. Guy, educated through 8th grade, works as an electrician for a whisky distillery, working 40 hours last week, and in 52 weeks of work earned $2,000 in 1939. His wife, 44 year old Mary Cornelius, was educated through 8th grade and does home housework. Frances Cornelius, 17 year old daughter, attends school and has finished high school. Harry Guy Cornelius, 13 year old son, attends school and has finished 7th grade. Phyllis Jane Cornelius, 11 year old daughter, attends school and has finished 5th grade.

Per U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
NameHarry G Cornelius
RaceWhite
Marital Status Single, without dependents (Single)
RankPrivate
Birth Year1927
Nativity State or CountryIndiana
CitizenshipCitizen
ResidenceDearborn, Indiana
Education4 years of high school
Civil OccupationSemiskilled chauffeurs and drivers, bus, taxi, truck, and tractor
Enlistment Date30 Apr 1945
Enlistment PlaceIndianapolis, Indiana
Service Number35989649
BranchNo branch assignment
ComponentSelectees (Enlisted Men)
SourceCivil Life
Height 00
Weight000

Per U.S., Korean War Era Draft Cards, 1948-1959
NameHarry Guy Cornelius
GenderMale
RaceWhite
Marital Status Married
Birth Date21 Jan 1927
Birth PlaceLawrenceburg, Indiana
Residence PlaceLawrenceburg, Indiana
IndustryDistiller
OccupationLaborer
EmployerSeagram
Employment PlaceLawrenceburg, Indiana
Draft Registration Date8 Sep 1948
Draft Registration PlaceLawrenceburg, Indiana
Prior Registration Board (World War 2)Local Board No. 1
Draft LocationIndiana, USA
Weight175
Height 6 Ft. 2 In.
Hair ColorBrown
Eye ColorBlue
ComplexionLight
Active Duty Date30 Apr 1945
Active Duty Service Number35989649
Active Duty BranchArmy
Active Duty UnitSignal Corp
Discharge Date9 Dec 1946
Next of Kin NameMrs Ruth Cornelius
Next of Kin Residence PlaceLawrenceburg, Indiana
Draft Registration Number12132714
Box Number25

Per 1950 US Census 4/24/1950 22 W. High St., Lawrenceburg, Dearborn, Indiana
Harry G. Cornelius is the 22 year old white male head of household, born in Indiana, works as a laborer for a whiskey distillery, working 40 hours last week. His wife, 21 year old Ruth Cornelius, was born in Indiana, keeps house. Their son, Allen Wayne Cornelius, was born last June in Ohio. Additional info on Ruth - her parents were born in the U.S., and she was educated though 12th grade.

Per Findagrave
Harry Guy Cornelius Sr. Veteran
Birth 21 Jan 1927 Dearborn County, Indiana, USA
Death 5 Jul 2010 (aged 83) Dearborn County, Indiana, USA
Burial Greendale Cemetery Greendale, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA
Memorial ID 290009242

Per U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
NameHarry Guy Cornelius
Social Security Number304-20-5669
Birth Date21 Jan 1927
Issue yearBefore 1951
Issue StateIndiana
Last Residence47025, Lawrenceburg, Dearborn, Indiana, USA
Death Date5 Jul 2010