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Louis Cornelis was born in Belgium, April 3, 1843.
When young, went to England, but returned to Belgium and finished his studies
for the ministry at Loudain College. In 1865 he came to
America and for two years was curate of St. Peter's church at Keokuk,
Iowa; taught for two years and for three years traveled in Europe. Upon his
return to this country he engaged in mission work in Wisconsin and Minnesota,
and during the time built a convent at Stevens' Point, Wisconsin; also completed
churches at Lanesboro and Preston, Minnesota. In 1881 he assumed charge of the
colony at Minneota.
Source : (collective work) : History of the Minnesota Valley, including the
Explorers and pioneers of Minnesota; Minneapolis: North Star Pub. Co., 1882,
1021 pgs.
