McCormick, Corneal

Submitted by Tamara Kincaide

CORNEAL MCCORMICK born 1830 in Henderson KY to a Scotch Irish family. Orphaned at a early age overcame his early childhood difficulties to become an industrious and talented man. He acquired a classical education with a love of music that lasted his lifetime. He organized an orchestra of young people who met in his grocery business. His handmade violins were said to be true and exact copies of the genuine old Cremona. He became famous for his violin craft His band of young musicians was in demand a public gatherings. He died in 1904 and is buried at Rose Hill.