Cyrus C. Cornatzer, 73, a pioneer citizen of Vinita, died at his home, 130 South 4th St..
He is the son of Samuel M. and Caroline Cornatzer, whom died only months apart, born on 100-mile Creek in Kansas Territory. He was a member of the Shawnee Indian, and his tribe name was See-Tah-Way-See-Cah. He belonged to the Rabbie Clan.
He was married to Lydia J. Boggan, March 23, 1871. To this union 4 children were born, two of whom, Walter and Cornelius, and their mother preceded him in death. The surviving children are Mrs. Earl Galbraith and Mrs. R.L. Madison, of Big Cabin.
On Oct. 11, 1911, Mr. Cornatzer and Miss Kate Zimmerman were joined in wedlock and Mrs. Cornatzer, who is deputy county assessor, survives him.
Mr. Cornatzer was educated in Johnson County, Kansas schools. He was one time chief of the Shawnee Indians and Solicitor of Delaware district for a number of years. He was a member of the Shawnee Council from Coo-Soo-Wee district in 1895. He was a lover of standard bred horses and is known all over the middle west by running horses and attending the big racing circuits. He was loved and respected by his many friends and relatives. He was kind and considerate and his long, useful life will dwell in the hearts of those who knew him.
He is the son of Samuel M. and Caroline Cornatzer, whom died only months apart, born on 100-mile Creek in Kansas Territory. He was a member of the Shawnee Indian, and his tribe name was See-Tah-Way-See-Cah. He belonged to the Rabbie Clan.
He was married to Lydia J. Boggan, March 23, 1871. To this union 4 children were born, two of whom, Walter and Cornelius, and their mother preceded him in death. The surviving children are Mrs. Earl Galbraith and Mrs. R.L. Madison, of Big Cabin.
On Oct. 11, 1911, Mr. Cornatzer and Miss Kate Zimmerman were joined in wedlock and Mrs. Cornatzer, who is deputy county assessor, survives him.
Mr. Cornatzer was educated in Johnson County, Kansas schools. He was one time chief of the Shawnee Indians and Solicitor of Delaware district for a number of years. He was a member of the Shawnee Council from Coo-Soo-Wee district in 1895. He was a lover of standard bred horses and is known all over the middle west by running horses and attending the big racing circuits. He was loved and respected by his many friends and relatives. He was kind and considerate and his long, useful life will dwell in the hearts of those who knew him.
Cyrus C. Cornatzer, 73, a pioneer citizen of Vinita, died at his home, 130 South 4th St..
He is the son of Samuel M. and Caroline Cornatzer, whom died only months apart, born on 100-mile Creek in Kansas Territory. He was a member of the Shawnee Indian, and his tribe name was See-Tah-Way-See-Cah. He belonged to the Rabbie Clan.
He was married to Lydia J. Boggan, March 23, 1871. To this union 4 children were born, two of whom, Walter and Cornelius, and their mother preceded him in death. The surviving children are Mrs. Earl Galbraith and Mrs. R.L. Madison, of Big Cabin.
On Oct. 11, 1911, Mr. Cornatzer and Miss Kate Zimmerman were joined in wedlock and Mrs. Cornatzer, who is deputy county assessor, survives him.
Mr. Cornatzer was educated in Johnson County, Kansas schools. He was one time chief of the Shawnee Indians and Solicitor of Delaware district for a number of years. He was a member of the Shawnee Council from Coo-Soo-Wee district in 1895. He was a lover of standard bred horses and is known all over the middle west by running horses and attending the big racing circuits. He was loved and respected by his many friends and relatives. He was kind and considerate and his long, useful life will dwell in the hearts of those who knew him.
He is the son of Samuel M. and Caroline Cornatzer, whom died only months apart, born on 100-mile Creek in Kansas Territory. He was a member of the Shawnee Indian, and his tribe name was See-Tah-Way-See-Cah. He belonged to the Rabbie Clan.
He was married to Lydia J. Boggan, March 23, 1871. To this union 4 children were born, two of whom, Walter and Cornelius, and their mother preceded him in death. The surviving children are Mrs. Earl Galbraith and Mrs. R.L. Madison, of Big Cabin.
On Oct. 11, 1911, Mr. Cornatzer and Miss Kate Zimmerman were joined in wedlock and Mrs. Cornatzer, who is deputy county assessor, survives him.
Mr. Cornatzer was educated in Johnson County, Kansas schools. He was one time chief of the Shawnee Indians and Solicitor of Delaware district for a number of years. He was a member of the Shawnee Council from Coo-Soo-Wee district in 1895. He was a lover of standard bred horses and is known all over the middle west by running horses and attending the big racing circuits. He was loved and respected by his many friends and relatives. He was kind and considerate and his long, useful life will dwell in the hearts of those who knew him.
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