Background
III, Marcus Marion Cornelius, was born on December 30, 1938 in Cedartown, Georgia, United States. Son of Marcus Marion II and Edna (Harwell) C.
III, Marcus Marion Cornelius, was born on December 30, 1938 in Cedartown, Georgia, United States. Son of Marcus Marion II and Edna (Harwell) C.
Bachelor of Science in Business, Stetson University, 1961. Master of Business Administration, Georgia Southern University, 1974. Juris Doctor, Antioch College of Law, 1977.
Commander company United States Army, advanced through grades to lieutenant colonel. Assistant manager for expense accounting General Electric Company, 1964-1966. Stockbroker Albert Gallatin Edwards and Sons, New York City, 1966-1971.
President, chief executive officer Leon Wood Preserving division Mark-Ked, Tallahassee, 1971-1973. Sole practice, 1977-1981. Assistant public defender 7th Judicial Circuit, St. Augustine, Florida, 1981-1984.
Staff judge advisory to adjunct general Florida National Guard, since 1984. Investigator subcommittee federal spending practices United States Senate, Florida, 1976. Adjunct professor business Truett McConnell College, Cleveland, Georgia, 1977-1980.
Adjunct professor criminal justice Piedmont College, Demorest, Georgia, 1979-1980. Adjunct professor business and business law St. Johns River Junior College, Palatka, Florida, 1983-1984. Judge City of Clarksville, Georgia, 1978-1981.
Member vestry Grace Calvary Episcopal Church, Clarkesville, Georgia, 1978-1981. Member American Bar Association (general practice section), Georgia Bar Association, Florida Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, Association Trial Lawyers American, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, Chamber of C., Junior Chamber of Commerce, Wilderness Society, Sierra, Scabbard and Blade, Sigma Nu (treasurer). Lodges: Kiwanis, Lions.
Married Diana Morris, September 5, 1961. 1 child, Marcus Marion IV.