Elizabeth Ross
F, b. 18 December 1809, d. 6 August 1887
Elizabeth was born on Monday, 18 December 1809 in Wayne Township, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of William Ross. 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.