Cornelius Bennett

[noelenemary]

Cornelius lived in Shifnel, Shropshire from 1830 /1880. He was an organist and a Professor of music and a music teacher. His father was John Bennett 44 years Choral Vicar at Lichfield Cathedral. Cornelius belonged to several Birmingham Lodges. He lived in High Street and The Grove, Horse Fair. How/where did he become a Professor? Does he have a headstone? Is there a memorial in the church to him? He had many talented children born in Shifnel who all drifted to London to take up medicine, dentistry, music, law etc. Any photos or snippets of information to fill out the life of this chap please? Noelene, Somerset

[stanmapstone]

Professor is an appointment as the principle lecturer or teacher in a field of learning  at a university or college."Professor" in this context has a different meaning. "Professor of Music",  or "Music Professor" as applied to ordinary music-instructors, means they profess to teach music. At that time it was more usual for people to call themselves "Professor" of Music etc. if they wanted to impress. You can see plenty advertising in the newspapers, and in Directories in the 19th Century. In the 1881 Census there are 13 Doctors of Music, and 3,593 Professors of Music.

Stan

[SmallTownGirl]

Have you tried the local paper for any articles about him/his children?

STG

[lizdb]

To find if he had a headstone or memorial in his local church, you first need to find where he was buried.

So, first step will be to get a copy of his death cert and see where he died. Or look for a Probate index entry to see if an address is given.

[lizdb]

Sorry, didnt read your post carefully!
You  did say he was in Shifnel.

So, why not just contact the Church and ask if there is a memorial?


http://www.standrewschurchshifnal.org.uk/history.html