Nachkommen von David Cornies 1856.pdf

Another file has been added to the Genealogy Documents Folder.  This file was provided by Johann Cornies of Germany and details the lineage of David Cornies (b. 1856) and Anna Dyck.  This particular David Cornies is not listed in the master document Nachkommen von Martin Cornies.pdf.


At this time, it is assumed that this particular David Cornies was a son of David Cornies (b. 1794) and his second wife, Susanna Berg.  We are seeking others who may have information that could confirm this assumption.  Perhaps someone knows an individual who has records relating to the Berg lineage that could reference a child from this marriage.

Please feel free to leave a comment if you can provide helpful information.

Philip D. Cornies (1884 - 1962)

According to the information in the file Cornies lineage by JC Toews. pdf  and from information provided by Johann Cornies of Germany, Philip D. Cornies was the son of David Cornies and Anna Dueck.  This particular David Cornies was a son of David Cornies (1794 - 1853) and his second wife, Susanna Berg.  This is somewhat speculative as the documentation does not clearly present the name of his mother.  Children from this second marriage are not listed in the file Nachkommen von Martin Cornies.pdf.  


Philip Cornies was a teacher in Rosenort, Molotschna from 1911 - 1922 and was one of the main Directors of the VMSR (Verband der Mennoniten Süd-Russlands or Union of Mennonites of South Russia).  You can read more about this organization and Philip's role in the book "Lost Fatherland" by John B. Toews.  It is available online as a Google book.

Philip was a brother to Anna Cornies who emigrated to Paraguay and is the subject of the post here.

The following photograph of Philip can be found in the book "Lost Fatherland" by John B. Toews.

Philip died in Doksehetow, Kazakstan.  Please feel free to leave a comment if you have additional information particularly, concerning the name of Philip's paternal grandmother.  

David D. Cornies (1900 - 1979)

The following photograph was provided by Johann Cornies of Germany.  This is a photograph of David D. Cornies who lived in Switzerland and is assumed to be the son of David Cornies (b. 1880).  This particular David Cornies is not listed in the document Nachkommen von Martin Cornies.pdf.  JC Toews identifies David Cornies (b. 1880) as having studied and married in Switzerland (see page 20 in the document Cornies lineage by JC Toews.pdf).  David D. Cornies (1900 - 1979) is assumed to be the son.  Please feel free to add a comment if you can provide additional information.