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Cornelius Burlew

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Cornelius Burlew

Birth
Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
24 Apr 1899 (aged 70)
District of Columbia, USA
Burial
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section G, Lot 155, Site 1
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Cornelius Burlew was the son of Daniel & Nancy (Unknown) Burlew of Pennsylvania and husband of Mary Jane Brower.

The Evening Star (Washington, D.C.)
April 26, 1899 page 2

Mr. Cornelius Burlew, who died yesterday at his late residence, No. 27 E street northwest, in the seventy-second year of his age, was one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Washington. He was a contractor for concrete work and was among the first to introduce this style of pavement in the District.

WILL OF CORNELIUS BURLEW

Wife and Son of the Deceased Named as Beneficaries.

The will of Cornelius Burlew, dated December 28, last was filed today for probate. According to its provision the deceased leaves to his son John Newman Burlew, his general contract business, tools, and a horse and buggy. To his wife, the testator leaves the remainder of his property. Upon her death, however, it is the desire of the deceased that the property shall be divided equally among the son named Joseph Milton Burlew, William Wallace Burlew, and Joseph L. Williams.
Cornelius Burlew was the son of Daniel & Nancy (Unknown) Burlew of Pennsylvania and husband of Mary Jane Brower.

The Evening Star (Washington, D.C.)
April 26, 1899 page 2

Mr. Cornelius Burlew, who died yesterday at his late residence, No. 27 E street northwest, in the seventy-second year of his age, was one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Washington. He was a contractor for concrete work and was among the first to introduce this style of pavement in the District.

WILL OF CORNELIUS BURLEW

Wife and Son of the Deceased Named as Beneficaries.

The will of Cornelius Burlew, dated December 28, last was filed today for probate. According to its provision the deceased leaves to his son John Newman Burlew, his general contract business, tools, and a horse and buggy. To his wife, the testator leaves the remainder of his property. Upon her death, however, it is the desire of the deceased that the property shall be divided equally among the son named Joseph Milton Burlew, William Wallace Burlew, and Joseph L. Williams.


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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86718909/cornelius-burlew: accessed ), memorial page for Cornelius Burlew (1 May 1828–24 Apr 1899), Find a Grave Memorial ID 86718909, citing Glenwood Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA; Maintained by Patti Smith (contributor 47230885).