Peter Cornwell, born in Virginia and married in Kentucky, went to Kentucky
and then came to Orange County, Indiana in 1815. This farm where he settled
belongs to some of his descendants. For many years this was called the
A.J. Pickens farm, Mr. Pickens having married Nancy Cornwell. There are
perhaps 10 graves in this neglected burial plot, only one of which has
an inscription. The stone is broken and leans against a tree, which has
grown up in the group of graves.
The following is a transcript of
data recorded by the Lost River Chapter of the DAR in the 1940's and remain
their propety. This page may be freely
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"Sacred to the memory of Peter Cornwell, who was born 12 June 1780.
Married 1 June 1802. Died 1 Oct 1842."
Elizabeth Arterburn Cornwell, wife of Peter is known to be buried there.
She died after Oct. 1842, as she is named in his will. Descendants of this
couple are buried in the Stampers Creek Church Cemetery in Paoli Township.
