Cornelius was born in 1740 in Ireland, the son of unknown parents.
He died on 6 MAY 1805 in Winchester, VA.
His wife was Sarah Eliza Gibbons, who he married in ABT 1762. The place has not been found. Their six known children were Lydia (<1786-?), John (1763-?), William (1767-1856), Mary "Molly" (1768-<1862), Rachel (1770-1800) and Cornelius (1775-1885).
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| Birth | 1740 |
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| Death | 6 MAY 1805 |
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Note 1
Tradition says Cornelius Lister was born In Ireland, was studying for the priesthood when he ran away from home and travelled to America. (reported by Betty Hawley, bab@dellnet.com, a descendant of Sarah Gibbons)
Cornelius Lister Sr. will was proved 6 May 1805 at Winchester, Frederick C., Virginia.
Will book no. 8 page 84.
It mentions his children, and a grandson, but not by name.
Deed book 37, page 484
November 7, 1815, records 20 acres deeded to Sarah Lister, relict, of Cornelius and William, his son, joint heirs of Cornelius.
Baker & Shiner Genealogy names the same children. 928.289 pt 2 (SLC Gen.L
ib)