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Wall, Cornelius J. (1874-1964)
Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1964 July 31 p. 19
Birth date: 1874 Sep 4
text of obituary:
CORNELIUS J. WALL, 89
Cornelius J. Wall, 89, was born in South Russia. At age 12 he accepted Christ, was baptized at 15. With his wife he emigrated from the Ukraine in 1903 and arrived at Rosthern, later settling in the Borden district where they established a homestead and remained there 46 1/2 years. In 1956 Mrs. Wall went to be with her Lord, and Mr. Wall stayed with his daughter and family. He suffered a stroke in 1961 and was in and out of hospital since. He died on June 17, and funeral services were held on June 17 in Borden, Sask., with the brethren I Block, A. K. Rempel, and P. J. Harder officiating.
He leaves to mourn 4 sons, 4 daughters, 39 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and a large circle of friends.