1901 personal census, Colchester South Twp, Essex Co., ON, D1-12:
Cornwall John, M, Married, 2 Mar 1861, 39, born Ont, origin: English, Can, Meth, Grain Buyer;
Catherine, F, wife, Married, 8 Feb 1866, 35, born Ont, origin: English, Can, Meth;
Clarence, M, son, Single, 3 Sept 1890, 10, born Ont, Can, attended school 11 months;
Chas, M, son, Single, 18 Jan 1892, 9, born Ont, Can, attended school 11 months;
Ella, F, daughter, Single, 17 Sept 1893, 7, born Ont, Can, attended school 11 months;
Hazel, F, daughter, Single, 23 July 1896, 5, born Ont, Can;
Gordon, M, son, Single, 25 Feb 1897, 3, born Ont, Can;
Winnifred, F, daughter, Single, 7 Aug 1900, 1/12, born Ont, Can.
Obituary, H.E.I.R.S. files:
Cornwall - Harrow - A memorial service was held in the Methodist church Sunday evening last for Pte. Charles W. Cornwall, who was killed in action in France Aug. 9, 1916. Touching reference was made to his splendid Christian character and his loyalty to the old flag.
Mr. and Mrs. John Cornwall, parents of Pts. C. W. Cornwall, whose death in France was announced last week, received a warmly sympathetic letter from Rev. H. Dobson Peacock, Chaplain of the Fourth Brigade, France, giving the grief stricken parents the details. It seems the young man was hit by a rifle bullet on August 9th and instantly killed. It is a consolation to know that his remains were buried next day in Ridgewood Cemetery, Belgium, a beautiful cemetery for military use a short distance from Ypres. Chaplain Peacock in conclusion said: "It may be a comfort to learn that your boy was well liked amongst his comrades and was proving himself a good soldier under shell and rifle fire." The mournful fact that Harrow has contributed one life to the cause of the empire has lead to some discussion as to the most appropriate way of commemorating the death and deeds of valor done by our local soldiers, and it has been suggested that it take the form of a tablet to be erected in some prominent place in the village or at Erie cemetery. We are sure that such a suggestion will be met with general favor. It is not a new movement as many towns have taken this way of placing on record the unselfish heroism of native souls. No doubt such undertaking will gain force as the months go by and by the time the war is over the funds will be collected and all arrangements made for bringing the work into effect.
Charles W.
Cornwall
Sarah Ellen (Ella) Cornwall 1893
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