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Found this in a book I have. I'm not related. Just passing on the info.
"Ansel Cornwall was born in Chatham, Connecticut, on the 12th day of April in 1789. He remained in his native county until the year of 1812, when he decided to seek a home for himself in what ws then denominated "away out west;" and, coming to western New York, he located in this county, where he has since remained. He brought with him those traits of New England character, energy, perseverance, integrity, etc., which, coupled with his trade, that of a carpenter and joiner, rendered hime a most useful man in the new county. He erected the first church in Pultneyville. It was the called the "Union Church". Mr Cornwall has been twice married: first to Amanda Bristol, and to his second wife in 1847. His family consisted of seven children, all deceased. In 1847 he abandoned the joiner business and retired to the quiet of country farm-life. He manifests great interest inall educational and religious matters, and gave one thousand dollars toward the erection fot he Methodist Episcopal chruch at Pultneyville, of which he is a consistent and honored member. He is the oldest man in the town, and, without doubt, the oldest Freemason in the county. Mr. Cornwall has reached his 89th yeard, and in all human probability, the sands of life are nearly run; and we trust that when the "insatiate archer" calls him home he may go peacefully."
County above is referring to "Wayne County, New York"
Town is "Pultneyville, NY".
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