Parsons, Col. William and Shiach, W. S. "An Illustrated History of Umatilla County and of Morrow County." Spokane, WA: W. H. Lever, 1902. p. 445. CORNELIUS V. DANIEL Among the native-born citizens of Umatilla county, the man whose name initiates this paragraph stands prominent, being marked for his enterprise and industry, which have culminated in a brilliant success as a result of his efforts as an agriculturist and real estate holder within the precincts of the county. Cornelius V. is the oldest son of James R. and Catherine E. Daniel, being born on April 15, 1864, on his father's farm in this county. Umatilla county has been his home since and in its institutions he gained his educational discipline, which was materially augmented by industrious self-application to a well-chosen course of reading to which he gave his attention at nights and odd times, profiting by the example of the worthy printer philosopher, whom he emulated in a very befitting manner. His minority was spent in the invigorating and fine disciplinary activities in aiding to till his father's farm and rearing stock until 1889, when he went into operations on his own account, his first venture being to rent the old home place in partnership with his brothers, William P. and Charles F., which arrangement continued for five years. At the expiration of this time he purchased four hundred and eighty acres of land in South Cold Springs canyon, farming the same to wheat for four years, continuing the same partnership as heretofore. Succeeding this period, William P. sold his interests to his brothers and removed to Pendleton, and the business was carried on by them for three years longer, when our subject also sold his stock to Charles F. and retired from active business, Charles F. leasing the land and carrying on the farm alone. Cornelius removed to Pendleton in 1899, where he resides, enjoying the meed of his industry and wisdom, and giving his attention to enterprises and study as occasion may direct. He is affiliated with the K. of P., Damon Lodge. No. 4, and the K. O. T. M.. Umatilla Tent No. 27 both of Pendleton. During the Bannock war of 1878 there were five children at the old home place, and all were forced to sleep in the brush for twenty-one nights, hiding from the Indians, and venturing out but a few hours each day to get the necessary food, while their only weapons were an old "Mississippi Yanger" musket that their father carried in the Mexican war. he being a veteran of that struggle, and an old cap and ball six-shooter, both still in the family. It is pleasant to note that they passed the danger without loss of property or life and felt thus amply rewarded for their sufferings and hardships. Cornelius V. is still unmarried, enjoying the quiet and seclusion of a celibate life with its freedom from the cares and responsibilities of domesticity that are attendant upon the connubial relations. It is of note that he is the third white child born in the county. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in June 2012 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.