Person:Cornelius Irwin (1)
Cornelius duBois Irwin
b.8 Oct 1825 Yagerville, Ulster Co., NY
d.31 Oct 1911 Napanoch, Ulster Co., NY
Parents and Siblings
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  1. Cornelius duBois Irwin1825 - 1911
  2. Daniel O. Irwin1828 - 1910
  3. Peter R. Irwin1831 - 1896
  4. John D. IRWIN1834 - 1917
  5. Henry O. IRWIN1839 - 1863
  6. Mariah IRWIN1839 -
Spouse and Children
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m. 6 Dec 1845
  1. William Henry Irwin1846 - 1933
  2. Hannah M Irwin1848 - 1929
  3. Frederick Eugene Irwin1850 - 1934
  4. Matthew J. IRWIN1852 - 1918
  5. Jane Ann IRWIN1854 - 1929
  6. Abram Nelson Irwin1856 - 1934
  7. Sarah Catherine IRWIN1859 - 1933
  8. Rachel IRWIN1861 - 1861
  9. Cornelia IRWIN1862 - 1865
  10. Charles Irwin1865 - 1876
  11. Clarinda IRWIN1867 - 1876
  12. George W. IRWIN1870 - 1872
  13. Samuel P. IRWIN1873 - 1876
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Facts and Events
Name Cornelius duBois Irwin
Gender Male
Birth? 8 Oct 1825 Yagerville, Ulster Co., NY
Marriage 6 Dec 1845 Lackawack, Ulster, New York, United Statesto Phebe L Atkins
Baptism[2][3] Wawarsing Reformed Dutch Church, Ulster Co., NY
Occupation? farmer
Death[1] 31 Oct 1911 Napanoch, Ulster Co., NY
Burial? 2 Nov 1911 Furman Cemetery, Yagerville, Ulster Co., NY

Military: Civil War, B Company, 156th Regiment, NY Volunteeers

Obituary from Ellenville Journal, November 2, 1911:

Cornelius B. Irwin died at Napanoch on Tuesday, at the age of 86 years, death attributed to apoplexy, though he had been confined to bed chiefly for several years. His wife died some years ago, but he had been most devotedly cared for by his daughter, Mrs. Jane Griffin. He leaves also another daughter and several sons. He was a veteran Union soldier, of the 156th regiment. He was born at Yagerville, son of Wm. Irwin. Funeral Friday, with interment at Yagerville.


Report of death from Middletown paper, Orange County Times-Press, November 7, 1911

Cornelius B. Irwin, a veteran of the 156th Regiment, N.Y.V., died at his home in Napanoch, Monday night at the age of 86 years. Mr. Irwin's death resulted from burns sustained a few days before, having set his bed on fire while smoking. Mr. Irwin had been an invalid since the close of the war in 1865, and had been confined to the bed for the past twelve years, cared for by a devoted daughter.

References
  1. ↑ Letter from Jane A. Griffin to U.S. Pension Agency.
  2. ↑ Worden, Jean. Wawarsing Reformed Dutch Church, Ulster Co., NY, 1745-1883.
  3. ↑ Minister did not record date of baptism.
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