Cornelius English, Jr., was born 27 Nov 1805 in Tattnall County, Georgia son of Cornelius Sr. and Nancy English. He appears to have married twice, though descendants aver he was married only once. The first marriage was 21 August 1827 in Thomas County, to Mrs. Nancy Barrentine. The second marriage was in 1829 to Abegail, born 1805 in Bryan County, daughter of Rev. Matthew Albritton. By the last marriage nine children were born.

Cornelius English, Jr. after marriage, lived in Thomas County and over in Florida in Jefferson County a few years, then moved back to Georgia and located in that portion of Lowndes County that was made in Brooks in 1858. He lived there until about 1845, when he removed to Florida. He lived in Taylor County, Fla., and was County Commissioner of that county, 1857-1859. Then in 1867, he sold out and moved to Hillsboro County, Fla., locating where Plant City is now situated, He died there Nov. 30, 1881.

His wife, Abegail, died Aug. 12, 1868. She was buried in Seffner Cemetery about five miles from Plant City, while her husband was buried in Mount Enon Cemetery near Plant City.

Children of Cornealius English Jr. & Abegail:

1.) William English was born 1830. He married Nancy Devane, the daughter of Benjamin Devane & Mary Rodgers. Nancy was born 14 Sep 1824.
2.) Nancy English was born 1834. She never married, and died in 1915.
3.) Matthew J. English was born 183-, he married Flora Margaret Blanton, born 30 Aug 1840 she was the daughter of James Andrews Blanton and Catherine McDonald.

4.) John Redding English was born 183-, and he married Mary Ann Smith.
5.) Susannah J. English was born 1840. She never married and died 31 May 1868.
6.) Mary English was born in 1842. She married William Clavell and she died in 1915.
7.) Sarah English was born 1844 and married Lewis M. Ballard.
8.) Cornelius W. English was born in 1848. He married Matilda Hooker, the daughter of James T. Hooker.
9.) Henry Hack English was born in 1850. He married Tissie Fortner, the daughter of M.G. Fortner.