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Family HistoryFamily History - Cornelia Helen Forman


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Cornelia Helen Forman and five of her descendants down to the third generation.


First Generation
1. Cornelia Helen Forman,1 born December 1851 in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, the daughter of Benoni Bradner Forman and Margaret Gaisley;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 died 24 February 1928 in Queens County, New York.9, 10 Cornelia married, 28 September 1876 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, George Lamprey Orpen1 (born December 1844 in New York, New York, parents not determined;1, 5, 6, 7 George died 6 January 1902 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York11). Cornelia is buried in The Evergreens Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.10

Children of Cornelia Helen Forman and George Lamprey Orpen:

 2i. Caroline A. Orpen, born 28 June 1878 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York;5, 12 died 2 February 1882 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.13
 3ii. Albert Forman Orpen, born 2 August 1882 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.14
+4iii. Walter Nicot Orpen, born 2 August 1882 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; died 29 March 1959. Married Minnie Bertha Prill.
+5iv. Maud E. Orpen, born July 1885 in New York. Married Henry F. Brownell.

  1. New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940, George Lamprey Orpen, age 32, born in New York City, father: Wm. Orpen; mother: Jemima; Cornelia Hellen Forman, age 25, born in New York City, father: Ben... B. Forman; mother: Margaret Gaisley. Married on 28 September 1876 in Brooklyn, Kings [County], New York.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Page 111, family of Benoni B. Forman (75, N.Y.); Margaret Forman (45, N.Y.); Mary E. Forman (24, N.Y., tailoress); Caroline Forman (18, N.Y.); Cornelia H. Forman (12, N.Y.).
  3. New York State Census, 1865, Kings County, Brooklyn, Ward 14, Page 37, family of Benj. [sic] B. Forman (81, Albany); wife Margaret Forman (48, Albany, 5 children); child Emely O. Forman (28, Albany, 1 child, plain sewing); child Caroline Whitney (24, Albany, 1 child); child Ann H. Forman (16, Troy); child [sic, probably grandchild] Willard F. Forman (3 6/12, Kings).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, King County, Brooklyn, Page 110, family of Wenoni [sic] Forman (87, New York, silversmith); wife Margaret Forman (57, New York); Mary Forman (33, New York, tailoress); Caroline [sic, probably is actually Cornelia] Forman (22, New York, tailoress). Living next door is their married daughter Caroline and her family: George Whitney (32, New York, silversmith); Caroline Whitney (28, New York, tailoress); Willard Whitney (7, New York); Ida O Mearah (12, New York).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 137, Page No. 25, family of Geo. Orpen (35, New York, hatter); wife Cornelia Orpen (29, New York); daughter Laura Orpen (10, New York); son George Orpen (3, New York); daughter Caroline Orpen (1, New York); Gemmima Orpen (72, New York); son Adam Orpen (38, New York, glass cutter).
  6. New York State Census, 1892, Kings County, Brooklyn, 2nd Election District of the Sixteenth Ward, Page 13, family of George Orpen (46, hat maker); Cornelia Orpen (40); Laura Orpen (21); Walter Orpen (9); Maud Orpen (6).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 224, Sheet No. 8A, family of George L. Orpen (55, New York, December 1844, hat maker); wife of 24 years Cornelia H. Orpen (48, New York, December 1851, 4 children, 2 living); son Walter N. Orpen (17, New York, August 1882, pressman); daughter Maude E. Orpen (14, New York, July 1885); daughter Laura Orpen (29, New York, July 1870).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Queens County, Woodhaven, ED No. 432, Sheet No. 7B, family of Walter N. Orpen (36, New York, electrician, Navy Yard); wife Minnie B. Orpen (32, New York); son Harold Orpen (11, New York); mother Cornelia H. Orpen (71, New York).
  9. Italian Genealogical Group, New York Death Index, Orpen, Cornielia H., 24 February 1928 in Queens County, NY; age 77; Cert# 1305.
  10. Obituary, Brooklyn Standard Union, Brooklyn, NY, 25 February 1928, Cornelia H. Orpen, died: 24 February 1928, age seventy-seven. Born: Troy, NY. Survived by: daughter Maud E. Brownell, son Walter N. Orpen, and grandson Harold L. [sic] Orpen. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery.
  11. New York Deaths and Burials, 1795-1952; George L. Orpen, died: 6 January 1902 in Brooklyn, Kings [County], New York; age: 57.
  12. New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909, Carrie A. Orpen, born: 28 June 1878 in Brooklyn, Kings [County], New York; father: George L. Orpen; mother: Cornelia Furman.
  13. Italian Genealogical Group, New York Death Index, Orpen, Carrie, 2 February 1882, Kings County, age 3 years, Cert# 1421.
  14. New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909, Albert Forman Orpen, born: 2 August 1882 in Brooklyn, Kings [County], New York; father: George Lamfrey Orpen; mother: Cornelia Helen Forman.
Second and Third Generations
4. Walter Nicot Orpen2 (Cornelia1), born 2 August 1882 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 died 29 March 1959.8 Walter married, 3 April 1907 in Kings County, New York, Minnie Bertha Prill11 (born August 1886 in New York, the daughter of Frederich Prill and Bertha _____;5, 6, 7, 9 Minnie died 27 July 195810). Walter and Minnie are buried in Linden Hill United Methodist Cemetery, Ridgewood, Queens County, New York.10, 8

Child of Walter Nicot Orpen and Minnie Bertha Prill:

 6i. Harold Frederick Orpen, born 12 January 1908 in Kings County, New York;5, 6, 12, 13 died 24 December 1934 in New York, New York.13

5. Maud E. Orpen2 (Cornelia1), born July 1885 in New York.3, 4, 14, 15, 16 Maud married, 26 June 1907 in Kings County, New York, Henry F. Brownell19 (born 30 March 1886 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, parents not determined14, 15, 16, 17, 18).

  1. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Walter Nicot Orpen, serial number: 1601; born: 2 August 1882; electrician; nearest relative: Mrs. Minnie Orpen.
  2. Draft Registration Card, World War II, Walter Nicot Orpen, serial number: U2155; born: 2 August 1882 in Brooklyn, New York.
  3. New York State Census, 1892, Kings County, Brooklyn, 2nd Election District of the Sixteenth Ward, Page 13, family of George Orpen (46, hat maker); Cornelia Orpen (40); Laura Orpen (21); Walter Orpen (9); Maud Orpen (6).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 224, Sheet No. 8A, family of George L. Orpen (55, New York, December 1844, hat maker); wife of 24 years Cornelia H. Orpen (48, New York, December 1851, 4 children, 2 living); son Walter N. Orpen (17, New York, August 1882, pressman); daughter Maude E. Orpen (14, New York, July 1885); daughter Laura Orpen (29, New York, July 1870).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Queens County, Woodhaven, ED No. 432, Sheet No. 7B, family of Walter N. Orpen (36, New York, electrician, Navy Yard); wife Minnie B. Orpen (32, New York); son Harold Orpen (11, New York); mother Cornelia H. Orpen (71, New York).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Queens County, Woodhaven, Enumeration District 35, Sheet No 11A, family of Walter M. Orpen (47, New York, electrician, electrical shop, first married age 25); wife Minnie B. Orpen (43, New York, first married age 23); son Harold Orpen (23, New York, clerk, title trust co.); mother in law Bertha Prill (71, Germany, widow, first married age 29).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Queens County, Queens Borough, Enumeration District 41-1870A, Sheet No. 13B, family of Walter Orpen (57, New York, electrician, pipes (smoking)); wife Minnie Orpen (53, New York); mother in law Bertha Prill (81, Germany, widow).
  8. Obituary, The Leader-Observer, Woodhaven, Queens, New York, 2 April 1959, Walter N. Orpen, died: 26 March 1959; born in Manhattan [sic, other more reliable records indicate he was born in Brooklyn); retired electrician for a pipe manufacturer; interment in Linden Hill Cemetery.
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 219, Sheet No. 14, family of Frederick Prill (40, Germany, April 1860); wife of 17 years Bertha Prill (40, Germany, November 1859, 3 children, 2 living); daughter Minnie Prill (13, New York, August 1886); daughter Louisa Prill (12, New York, October 1887).
  10. Obituary, The Leader-Observer, Woodhaven, Queens, New York, 31 July 1958, Minnie B. Orpen, died: 27 July 1958; born: Manhattan; survived by: husband Walter, and sister Louise Serine; interment: Linden Hill Cemetery.
  11. Italian Genealogical Group, New York City Grooms Records (with Bride information), Walter M. Orden [sic, actually Walter N. Orpen] and Minnie B. Prill, married on 3 April 1907 in Kings [County]; certificate number 8586.
  12. Italian Genealogical Group. New York City Births, Harold F Orpen, born 12 January 1908, Kings County, Cert# 3082.
  13. New York Deaths and Burials, 1795-1952; Harold Frederick Orpen, died: 24 December 1934 in New York City, Queens [County], New York; age: 25; born: 12 January 1908; father: Walter Nicoh [sic, Walter Nicot Orpen]; mother: Minnie Bertha Prill; cemetery: Linden Hill.
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Queens County, Evergreen, Borough of Queens, Enumeration District 408, Sheet No. 8B, family of Harry F. Brownell (33, New York, manager, service station); wife Maud E. Brownell (33, New York).
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Queens County, Jamaica, Enumeration District 41-320, Sheet No. 12A, family of Harry F. Brownell (44, New York, proprietor, rubber stamps, first married age 21); wife Maud Brownell (44, New York, first married age 21).
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Queens County, Queens Borough, Enumeration District 41-8138B, Sheet No. 61B, family of Harry F. Brownell (54, New York, employer, rubber stamps); wife Maud E. Brownell (54, New York).
  17. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Harry F. Brownell, serial number 1473; born: 30 March 1886; auto tire repairing; nearest relative: Mrs. H. F. Brownell.
  18. Draft Registration Card, World War II, Harry F. Brownell, serial number U1528; born: 30 March 1886 in Brooklyn, New York.
  19. Italian Genealogical Group, New York City Grooms Records (with Bride information), Henry F. Brownell and Maud Orpen, 26 June 1907, Kings [County], New York; cert# 9193.