Cornwell of Virginia; Jasper County

Elijah Cornwell, the son of George Cornwell, was born 1760 in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, died in Jasper County, Georgia on 14 November 1827. He was found on the 1790 Rowan County, North Carolina Census, but died in Jasper County, Georgia. The Inventory and Appraisement of the Estate of Elijah Cornwell, Book P, page 9-19, inventory. Purchasers were: G. W. Cornwell, Hiram Cornwell and Obediah Cornwell. George Ramsey, executor, made a return dated 31 October 1829. Heirs: Eli, Elijah and Obediah Cornwell, William Taylor, Hiram Cornwell, James Diamond, John Henry, Absalom Cornwell, Stewart and George Ramsey. The 1850 Jasper County Census lists Elijah Cornwell, aged 56, born in North Carolina. He married in 1783 Catherine Cavender (born 1764 in Massachusetts, died 19 July 1853 in Jasper County, Georgia), a daughter of Ezekiel and Elizabeth Cavender. Wife, Catharine, born 1764 in Massachusetts, was listed with the family of her son, George W. Cornwell (1850 Jasper County). In 1810 Elijah Cornwell was one of the purchasers of the estate of Thomas Loyd Jr. in Jasper County. In 1822, Elijah and Kitty Cornwell witnessed a deed dated 2/23/1822 in Jasper County by John Matox of Jasper County to Aaron Parker of Clarke County for Lot 229 in 11th district of Henry County. Issue:[1]

Sally Cornwell married George Ramsey on 25 December 1809 in Jasper County.
Hiram Cornwell married Mahala Wyne on 28 September 1826 in Jasper County.
Obediah Cornwell, born 7 September 1805 in Georgia, died 15 June 1873. He was listed on the 1850 Jasper County Census. Wife, Mary Lane, born 1808 in South Carolina, the daughter of Rody Lane (born 1775 in North Carolina). Issue:
1. Eli Cornwell, born 1834 Georgia.
2. William Cornwell, born 1836 Georgia.
3. Joel Cornwell, born 1838 Georgia.
4. Catharine Cornwell, born 1839 Georgia.
5. Frithonia Cornwell (daughter), born 1843 Georgia.
6. Adaline Cornwell, born 1846 Jasper County.
7. Mary Cornwell, born 1849 Jasper County.
Elijah Cornwell, born 1794 in Rowan County, North Carolina, died 14 November 1827. He married Elizabeth Morris (born 1800) on 3 August 1817 in Jasper County. Issue:
1. Elizabeth Cornwell, born 1830.
2. George Cornwell, born 1833.
3. Louisa Cornwell, born 1836.
4. Emiline Cornwell, born 1838.
5. Hugh Cornwell, born 1842.
George W. Cornwell, born 8 March 1808 in Georgia, died 5 January 1863, married Eliza S. Lane on 2 January 1828 in Jasper County; listed on the 1850 Jasper County Census. Eliza was born 12 June 1808, died 16 June 1871. His LWT dated 10 December 1861, Jasper County, Will Book 14, page 186. Executors: D. S. Cornwell, H. R. Martin. Brother: Obadiah Cornwell made guardian of his daughters, Adaline and Lenora V. Cornwell. Sons, William D., Davis S. Daughters, Mary J. Key and Ann E. Allen, wife of Newkin Allen. Issue:

Gibson H. Cornwell, born 18 November 1828 Georgia, died 30 December 1856.
William D. Cornwell, born 9 June 1832, died 28 October 1868 Georgia.
Mary J. Cornwell, born 7 September 1834 Georgia, married Mr. Key.
Davis Lane Cornwell, born 26 April 1836 in Georgia.
Elizabeth Ann Cornwell, born 18 May 1839 Georgia, married Newkin Allen.
Adaline F. Cornwell, born 23 May 1845 Jasper County.
Lenora V. Cornwell, born 7 June 1851 Jasper County.