Benjamin P. Cornelius | |
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| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives | |
| In office 1893—1894 | |
| Constituency | Washington County |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives | |
| In office 1917—1918 | |
| Constituency | Washington County |
| 17th Mayor of Hillsboro, Oregon | |
| In office 1903—1906 | |
| Preceded by | William N. Barrett |
| Succeeded by | John Dennis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 9, 1850 Hillsboro, Oregon, US |
| Died | December 24, 1930 (aged 80) Hillsboro, Oregon, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Esther A. Barrett |
| Profession | Farmer |
Benjamin Peyton Cornelius (November 9, 1850 – December 24, 1930) was an American politician and judge in Oregon. A Republican, he served in the Oregon House of Representatives and as the mayor of Hillsboro, Oregon. The son of Thomas R. Cornelius, he was also the sheriff of Washington County and a judge in that county.