About Us
History
On March 4, 1995 at a meeting in Wharton, New Jersey, Bylaws were approved and officers elected to establish the Cornish Heritage Society East, the only Cornish society east of Michigan at the time.
The eastern states attracted thousands of Cornish to Appalachian mines. Other 'Cornish Cousins' came to fish, farm and build ships. Prior to 1995 little was known of the Cornish presence east of Michigan or Wisconsin. CHSE has begun to change that.
We hope to search out descendants of those immigrants and have them join with us to learn about Cornish life and heritage as well as its history. Together we want to research, record and preserve the history of the Cornish in NJ, NY and New England.
Most members have done some research into their Cornish family history and plan to do more. Some are beginners and need help in learning to do research. We can offer that help. Through our newsletter, the Cornish Crier, we hope to learn more about Cornwall - its culture and traditions and our Cornish immigrants.
Contact
Lewis Penhall Bird
154 Poplar Square
Newtown Square PA 19073
feedback@cornishcrier.org
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Cornwall
Patron Saint: St. Piran, Patron Saint of Tin Miners
Designation: Duchy, as in Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall
Seat: Truro
Flag: St. Piran's white cross on a black field
Motto: Onen hag Oll - One and All
Anthem: Trelawny
Nicknames: Cousin Jacks, Cousin Jennies
Food: Cornish Pasty, figgy 'obbin, Clotted cream, Cornish cream tea, Star Gazey pie, Cornish ice cream, Saffron buns, cake, bread
Membership
Individual: $15.00
Student: $5.00
Family, within the same house: $20.00
Sponsor: $30.00
Patron: $50.00
Make checks payable to CHSE and send to:
Cornish Heritage Society East
c/o Joan Iva Wheeler
471 South Ave
Fanwood NJ 07023