Cornelius History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Cornelius or a variant listed above:

Cornelius Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

• Aaron Cornelius, who landed in New York in 1645 4
• Eleanor Cornelius, who landed in Maryland in 1651 4
• Robert Cornelius, who arrived in Virginia in 1657 4
• Margaret Cornelius, who landed in Maryland in 1658 4
• Alicia Cornelius, who arrived in Maryland in 1658 4
• ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Cornelius Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

• Christian Cornelius, who landed in New Jersey in 1730 4
• Elizabeth Cornelius, aged 20, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1733 4
• Elizabeth Cornelius to Philadelphia in 1733
• Peter Cornelius, who landed in America in 1733 4
• Vronicke Cornelius, aged 8, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1733 4
• ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Cornelius Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Francis Cornelius, who arrived in New York in 1836 4
• Christian Cornelius, who landed in Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Joh. Derhardt" 4
• Mrs. Cath. Cornelius, (nee Schraeddor), German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Joh. Derhardt"
• Miss Cath. Cornelius, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Joh. Derhardt"
• Miss Jeanette Cornelius, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Joh. Derhardt"
• ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Cornelius Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

• Miss Lily Cornelius, (b. 1877), aged 26, Cornish shop assistant travelling aboard the ship "New York" arriving at Ellis Island, New York in 1903 en route to San Francisco, California, USA 5

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Cornelius Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century

• Tecle Cornelius, who arrived in Montreal in 1661

Cornelius Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

• Mr. John Cornelius U.E. who settled in Fredericksburgh, Cataraqui township, [Greater Napanee], Ontario c. 1783 6

Cornelius Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• Mr. Richard Cornelius, British convict who was convicted in London, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Asia" on 29th September 1831, settling in New South Wales, Australia 7
• Mr. Henry Cornelius, (b. 1813), aged 21, English Labourer who was convicted in London, England for 7 years for pocket picking, transported aboard the "Henry Tanner" on 27th June 1834, settling in New South Wales, Australia, he died in 1855 8
• Miss Mary Cornelius who was convicted in Middlesex, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Edward" on 23rd April 1834, arriving in Tasmania, (Van Diemen's Land) 9
• Richard Cornelius, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Royal Admiral" in 1838 10
• Mr. John Cornelius, English sailor who was convicted in Devon, England for 15 years for assault, transported aboard the "Blundell" on 13th March 1844, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 11
• ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Cornelius Settlers in West Indies in the 17th Century

• Bernard Cornelius who sailed to Barbados in 1678
• Peals Cornelius, aged 18, who landed in Barbados in 1683 4
• Pads Cornelius, aged 18, who arrived in Barbados in 1683 4

• Thomas R. Cornelius (1827-1899), American politician and soldier, eponym of Cornelius, Oregon
• Marty Cornelius, American artist
• Samuel Cornelius, American music producer, who founded Sun Records in 1952
• Carl August Peter Cornelius (1824-1874), German composer, writer about music, poet and translator
• Alvin Robert Cornelius (1903-1991), Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan from 1960 to 1968
• Donald Cortez "Don" Cornelius (1936-2012), American television show host and producer who created and was the host of Soul Train (1971 to 1993)
• Peter Cornelius (1824-1874), German composer
• Andre Cornelius Botha (b. 1975), former Irish cricketer
• John Cornelius Moorfield QSO (1943-2018), also known as Te Murumara, a New Zealand academic, a specialist in the teaching of the Maori language
• Mr. Bernard Cornelius McCaughey C.B.E., British Director of Rehabilitation for Northern Ireland Prison Service was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire on 17th June 2017, for public service