Cornell Title and Abstract Company provides a full gamut of services including lein searches, abstract updates, and loan closings. Located in Spirit Lake, in Northwest Iowa, Cornell Abstract Company has been compiling written property record history since 1918. Established in 1918 as the Dickinson County Abstract Company by H. E. Ilsley, H. E. Narey, C. E. Narey and others, the business name changed to Brainard Abstract Company in 1933 when W. A. Brainard purchased the company.
Robert R. Cornell joined Brainard Abstract Company in April of 1946 as a trainee following service work in the Navy. He was paid $90.00 per month from the federal government under the G.I. Bill and $15.00 per month from Brainard. Cornell purchased the business from Brainard in 1953.
Tom Underwood joined Brainard Abstract in May, 1976, and acquired one-half interest in the business in 1978. The name was changed to Cornell Abstract Company in May, 1986, as a tribute to Bob Cornell’s longevity with the company.
CORNELL TITLE & ESCROW
We would also like to take this opportunity to introduce and welcome you to Cornell Title & Escrow. Cornell Title & Escrow was born out of the requests of our current clients asking us to provide full-service closing and escrow services. We will be performing closings for purchases, refinances and witness closings. We will also be offering escrow services and 1031 tax-free exchange intermediary services. Robin Kollasch will be the main closer for Cornell Title & Escrow and will draw heavily on her experience closing loans for a local bank. Along with Robin, Dallas Brown and Tom Underwood will be assisting in closing loans, performing escrow services and assisting in 1031 tax-free exchanges.
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