Cornelia Ellen Stillwell1

F, b. 1890, d. 1945
Family Explorer
Cornelia E. Stillwell, wife of Howard W. Voorhies
     Cornelia Ellen Stillwell was born in 1890.2

     Cornelia married Howard Wyckoff Voorhies, son of Edmund W. Voorhies and Sarah Wyckoff, on 11 June 1914, at Kings, New York.
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Cornelia E. Stillwell to Be Bride of Howard W. Voorhies
Invitations have just been sent out for the wedding of Howard W. Voorhies of 2188 Ocean avenue, son of Public Works Commissioner E. W. Voorhies to Miss Cornelia Ellen Stillwell on June 11. Miss Stillwell is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Stillwell of 609 Neck road. The wedding will take place in the Gravesend Reformed Church, Neck road and East First street. Mr. Voorhies is in the realestate business at 26 Court street. Both of the families of the young couple are among the oldest in Gravesend, and the wedding is the culmination of a boy and girl romance.1,3,4


     Cornelia died in 1945,5 and was buried at Yaphank Cemetery, Yaphank, Suffolk, New York.5

Census

     Cornelia and Howard appeared on the 1915 New York Census of Brooklyn, Kings, New York, at East 19th Street, enumerated 1 June 1915. Howard was in the real estate business..6

     Cornelia and Howard appeared on the 1925 New York Census of Brooklyn, Kings, New York, enumerated 1 June 1925. Howard was working in real estate. They had a maid, Polly Hoffman, in the home. Their children, Donald Stillwell and Janet were also listed as living with them.7

     Cornelia and Howard appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings, New York, enumerated 28 April 1930. He owned his home, valued at $20000.00. They had a radio set Their children, Donald Stillwell and Janet were listed as living with them.8

Children of Cornelia Ellen Stillwell and Howard Wyckoff Voorhies

Last Edited=4 Feb 2020

Citations

  1. [S49] Varies, "Brooklyn Daily Eagle, The", Howard W Voorhies marriage BDE May 24 1914 Page 62.
  2. [S27] Unknown author, Marker in Cemeteries, Record Type: Headstone at cemetery, Name Of Person: Name on Headstone, Birth year on marker.
  3. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, New York, New York, Extracted Marriage Index, 1866-1937
    Name:     Howard W Voorhies Gender:     Male Marriage Date: 11 Jun 1914 Marriage Place:     Kings, New York, USA Spouse: Cornelia Stillwell
    Certificate Number: 6238.
  4. [S49] Varies, "Brooklyn Daily Eagle, The", Information from BDE May 22 914 Page 2.
  5. [S24] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial # 37878940.
  6. [S74] 1915 State Census, New York State, unknown record info, Brooklyn, New York, Page 71, line 23 and 24.
  7. [S56] State Census, [database on-line], Provo, Utah, Brooklyn, New York, Page 4, line 36 thru 40.
  8. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 26 A, line 39 thru 42.
  9. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 26 A, line 41.
  10. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 26 A, line 42.

Ida Stillwell1

F, b. 19 March 1738
Family Explorer
FatherNicholis Stillwell1
MotherAeltje Van Brunt1 b. 22 Apr 1712, d. 1 Oct 1776
Relationships
2nd cousin 6 times removed of Evelyn Marie Van Dyke
2nd cousin 6 times removed of Robert Edward Van Dyke
2nd cousin 6 times removed of John William Van Dyke
2nd cousin 6 times removed of Walter Carl Van Dyke
     Ida was baptized on 19 March 1738.1
Last Edited=23 Mar 2018

Citations

  1. [S58] A. M., Ph.D. Compiler: William B. Aitken, Distinguished Families In America ..... Jan Thomasse Van Dyke, Found on Page 197.

Jannetje Stillwell1

F, b. 19 March 1738
Family Explorer
FatherNicholis Stillwell1
MotherAeltje Van Brunt1 b. 22 Apr 1712, d. 1 Oct 1776
Relationships
2nd cousin 6 times removed of Evelyn Marie Van Dyke
2nd cousin 6 times removed of Robert Edward Van Dyke
2nd cousin 6 times removed of John William Van Dyke
2nd cousin 6 times removed of Walter Carl Van Dyke
     Jannetje was baptized on 19 March 1738.1
Last Edited=23 Jun 2018

Citations

  1. [S58] A. M., Ph.D. Compiler: William B. Aitken, Distinguished Families In America ..... Jan Thomasse Van Dyke, Found on Page 197.

Joost Stillwell1

M, b. 23 December 1742
Family Explorer
FatherNicholis Stillwell1
MotherAeltje Van Brunt1 b. 22 Apr 1712, d. 1 Oct 1776
Relationships
2nd cousin 6 times removed of Evelyn Marie Van Dyke
2nd cousin 6 times removed of Robert Edward Van Dyke
2nd cousin 6 times removed of John William Van Dyke
2nd cousin 6 times removed of Walter Carl Van Dyke
     Joost was baptized on 23 December 1742.1
Last Edited=23 Mar 2018

Citations

  1. [S58] A. M., Ph.D. Compiler: William B. Aitken, Distinguished Families In America ..... Jan Thomasse Van Dyke, Found on Page 197.

Nicholas Stillwell1

M, b. 3 January 1745
Family Explorer
FatherNicholis Stillwell1
MotherAeltje Van Brunt1 b. 22 Apr 1712, d. 1 Oct 1776
Relationships
2nd cousin 6 times removed of Evelyn Marie Van Dyke
2nd cousin 6 times removed of Robert Edward Van Dyke
2nd cousin 6 times removed of John William Van Dyke
2nd cousin 6 times removed of Walter Carl Van Dyke
     Nicholas was baptized on 3 January 1745.1
Last Edited=23 Mar 2018

Citations

  1. [S58] A. M., Ph.D. Compiler: William B. Aitken, Distinguished Families In America ..... Jan Thomasse Van Dyke, Found on Page 198.
 
Compiler: John W. Van Dyke: John W. Van Dyke