Background
Cornelius, Martin Phelps was born on February 14, 1883 in Saguache, Colorado, United States. Son of Charles S. and Eugenia C. (Hamilton) Cornelius.
Cornelius, Martin Phelps was born on February 14, 1883 in Saguache, Colorado, United States. Son of Charles S. and Eugenia C. (Hamilton) Cornelius.
Educated U. Chicago; Bachelor of Laws, Kent College Law.
With Continental Casualty Company, Chicago since 1909, assistant general attorney, 1910-1911, general attorney, 1917-1921, v,p., director 1921-1930, 1st vice president, 1930-1937, president 1937-1944, general attorney, 1944-1951, senior consultant, director, 1951-1952. Director Continental Assurance Company, 1924-1952. Home: 400 North. Scoville Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois.
Married Mary A. Hazzard, June 3, 1911.