Dead At 92

Cornelius Quintal, Pitcairner

THE death has occurred on Norfolk Island, at the age of 92, of Cornelius Quintal, who was a direct descendant of one of the “Bounty” mutineers, who settled on Pitcairn Island, 150 years ago.

He was born on June 17, 1841, and was generally known as “Uncle Cornish.”

Of the 194 Pitcairners who were brought from Pitcairn Island to Norfolk Island by the “Morayshire,” in 1856, only two now survive—Mrs. Selina Buffet, aged 77; and Mr. Packin Christian, aged 80. Mrs. Rachael Taylor (nee Quintal) died last August, aged 84; and Mr. Cor nelius Quintal, on February 10.