Cornelius B. Kinney (1855-1925)

Cornelious B. Kinney, son of Elizabeth and Williams C. Kinney, was born in Jefferson township, Cass county, Ind., December 20, 1855. He was united in marriage to Rosa E. Welch, December 25, 1882, who preceded him in death on September 16, 1903. To this union was born six children, two of whom are living. About 50 years of his life was spent in Cass county, afterwards moving to Lowell, where he took unto himself a second wife, Mrs. Susie Baker, on April 9, 1906.

He departed this life at the home of his son, L.A. Kinney, at Royal Center, Ind., March 9, 1925, and interment was made in the Davis cemetery at Burnettsville March 11th.

He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, Mrs. Susie Kinney; one daughter, Mrs. Ethel Miller, of Logansport; a son, Lyman A. Kinney, of Royal Center; also, three step-daughters, Mrs. Bernice Tyson, of Chicago, Mrs. Elwood Forney, of Gary, and Mrs. Georgia Coleman, of Lankershein, Cal; also, fourteen grand-children and one great-grand-child, besides a host of other relatives and friends.

Mr. Kinney made his home here until a few months ago when the condition of his health compelled him to give up his position as flagman at the Monon crossings. During his long residence here he made many warm friends who will regret to hear of his death.