Family History Research: by Lorna Flint Laughton

Frances ARLESS

Female 1832 - 1909  (76 years)


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  • Name Frances ARLESS  [1, 2, 3
    Birth 9 Oct 1832  Montr?al, Lower Canada, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Christening 7 Sep 1833  Montr?al, Lower Canada, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Gender Female 
    Baptism 7 Sep 1833  Montr?al, Lower Canada, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    by Rev. Edward I Rodwell, Minister, Christ Church Cathedral, Anglican 
    • She was baptised "privately".
    Frances Arless was baptised on September 7, 1833.
    Frances Arless was baptised on September 7, 1833.
    Quebec Canada Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection). Christ Church Cathedral, Anglican, Montr?al.
    Frances Arless was born October 9, 1932.
    Frances Arless was born October 9, 1932.
    Quebec Canada Vital and Church Records, Drouin Collection. Dhrist Church Cathedral, Anglican, Montr?al.
    Census 14 Jan 1861  Toronto, York County, Canada West, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    • Frances was enumerated as age 29, born in Montreal, Lower Canada (Quebec), wife of John Corner, and a member of the Church of England. She was living with her husband John H. Corner (29), daughter Helen Corner (2) and mother Elizabeth Arless (73) in a frame one-story house on the north side of Adelaide Street.
    Family of John Corner on January 14, 1861.
    Family of John Corner on January 14, 1861.
    1861 Census of Canada West (Ontario), January 14, 1861. St. Andrews Ward, Schedule 3, Toronto, York County, page 609, lines 1 to 4.
    Family of John Corner on January 14, 1861.
    Family of John Corner on January 14, 1861.
    1861 Census of Canada West (Ontario). St. Andrew's Ward schedule 3, Toronto, York County, page 609, lines 1 to 4.
    Census 2 Apr 1871  Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    • Maria Frances [Arless] Corner was enumerated as a female, aged 39, born in Quebec, a Congregationalist, of English origin, and married. She was living with her husband John Corner (38) and their children Ellen E. (11), Maria F. (10), Charles James (8, Emily Ann (6), Sarah (4), and William John (8 months).
    At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
    At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
    At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
    Census 8 May 1891  Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    • Frances was enumerated as age 56, a widow, born in Quebec, and a member of the "F. M. Baptist" [?] religion. Her mother and her father were both born in England. She was living with her children Maria (28), Emily (25), Sarah (22), William (19), Alice (17) and Florence (15 or 13).
    At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
    At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
    Census 31 Mar 1901  Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    • Frances was enumerated as age 69, born on October 9, 1833 in Quebec, and a Baptist. Her parents were both of English origin. She was living with her children Maria F. (39), William J. (30), and Florence (25). [They were likely living on Major Street.]
    At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
    At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
    At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
    Death 24 May 1909  Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    aged 77 years, of general paralysis, which she had for two weeks, according to her physician, L. Hamilton Evans, 
    Frances [Arless] Corner died May 24, 1909.
    Frances [Arless] Corner died May 24, 1909.
    Ontario Canada Vital Registrations: Deaths. Registration #1909-003110 Toronto, York County.
    Frances [Arless] Corner died May 24, 1909.
    Frances [Arless] Corner died May 24, 1909.
    Ontario Canada Vital Registrations: Deaths. Registration #1909-003110 Toronto, York County. Detail.
    Death 24 May 1909  Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    at age 77 years of general paralysis 
    • Her physician was Dr. L. H. Evans.
    John Corner died on November 10, 1894.
    Frances (Arless) Corner died on May 24, 1909.
    Mary Ann Loss' researcher with Mount Pleasant Cemetery Group, Toronto, June 2006. Page 6 of 8.
    Residence 24 May 1909  Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    at 191 Major [?] Drive 
    Death 24 May 1909  Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8, 9
    Death registration 25 May 1909  Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    was made by her doctor, L. Hamilton Evans 
    Burial 26 May 1909  Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Plot M Section 46 Lot 13 
    • The funeral home was Craig and Sons. At the Mount Pleasant Cemeteries group, her general number was 24963.
    Funeral 26 May 1909  Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    was conducted by Reverend McNeil 
    • The funeral home was Craig and Sons.
    Nearest Relative 26 May 1909  Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    listed on the Mount Pleasant Cemetery book was Charles J. Corner [her son] 
    • Charles J. Corner lived at 630 Dovercourt Road, Toronto.
    Name Maria Frances Arless  [5
    Reference Number 25.5 
    _FSLINK https://familysearch.org/tree/#view=ancestor&person=LYP7-P28 
    _UID 1526AF2B8AEC476CAA192377297915B7098D 
    Burial 26 May 1909  Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    Person ID I9462  Everyone
    Last Modified 31 Mar 2019 

    Father Newark ARLESS,   b. 1790, Keelby, Lincolnshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mother Elizabeth ASHTON,   b. Abt 1786, Beverley, Yorkshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Dec 1870, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 84 years) 
    Marriage England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F324  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family John CORNER,   b. Abt 1832, Yamaska, Lower Canada, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Nov 1879, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 47 years) 
    Marriage 28 Jan 1858  Montr?al, Canada East, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10
    Marriage 28 Jan 1858  Montr?al, Canada East, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10
    took place in St. Luke's Anglican Church, by Rev. F. B. Tate, by licence 
    Marriage witnesses 28 Jan 1858  Montr?al, Canada East, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10
    were Richard Flint and Fanny? Martin 
    Children 
     1. Helen CORNER,   b. Abt 1859, Montr?al, Lower Canada, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
     2. Maria CORNER,   b. 31 Aug 1861, Canada West, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
     3. Charles James CORNER,   b. Abt 1864, Toronto, York County, Canada West, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
     4. Emily Ann CORNER,   b. Abt 1865, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Dec 1892, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 27 years)
     5. S. CORNER
     6. William John CORNER,   b. 8 Aug 1870, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 27 Apr 1905, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 34 years)
     7. Ellen E. CORNER,   b. Abt 1872, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Aug 1894, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 22 years)
     8. Alice CORNER,   b. Abt 1874, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
     9. F. CORNER
    Family ID F3025  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 30 Nov 2017 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 14 Jan 1861 - Toronto, York County, Canada West, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 2 Apr 1871 - Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 8 May 1891 - Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 31 Mar 1901 - Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - aged 77 years, of general paralysis, which she had for two weeks, according to her physician, L. Hamilton Evans, - 24 May 1909 - Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - at age 77 years of general paralysis - 24 May 1909 - Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - at 191 Major [?] Drive - 24 May 1909 - Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 24 May 1909 - Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath registration - was made by her doctor, L. Hamilton Evans - 25 May 1909 - Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Plot M Section 46 Lot 13 - 26 May 1909 - Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsFuneral - was conducted by Reverend McNeil - 26 May 1909 - Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsNearest Relative - listed on the Mount Pleasant Cemetery book was Charles J. Corner [her son] - 26 May 1909 - Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 26 May 1909 - Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S1140] Registrar General, Government of Ontario, Canada, Canada. Ontario. Vital Registrations: A. Births, Registration 1870-019352 Toronto, York County. William John Corner was born August 8, 1870. (Reliability: 3).

    2. [S1187] Drouin Collection, Canada. Quebec. Vital and Church Records., Christ Church Cathedral, Anglican, Montr?al. Baptisms 1833. Frances Arless was baptized on September 7, 1833. (Reliability: 3).

    3. [S975] Registrar General, Government of Ontario, Canada, Canada. Ontario. Vital Registrations: B. Marriages, Registration 1886-013611 Toronto, York County. Charles James Corner married Mary Graham on March 10, 1886. (Reliability: 3).

    4. [S1181] Canada Census 1861. Canada West (Ontario), St. Andrew's Ward section 3 [South side of Queen St to north side of Adelaide, east of Peter St, west of Simcoe St], Toronto, York County, page 609, lines 1 to 4. Family of John Corner. (Reliability: 3).

    5. [S1201] Canada Census 1871. Ontario, District 46 West Toronto, Sub-district B No. 3 Division. Page 24 lines 16 to 20 and page 25 lines 1 to 3. Family of JOHN CORNER. (Reliability: 3).

    6. [S1195] Canada Census 1891. Ontario, District 119 Toronto West Sub-district H St. Patrick's Ward, page 114, lines 5 to 11. Family of Frances [Arless] Corner. (Reliability: 3).

    7. [S1197] Canada Census 1901. Ontario, Toronto West, District 118, Sub-district 59B, Ward 4, page 6, family 62, lines 32 to 35. Family of Frances (Arless) Corner. (Reliability: 3).

    8. [S1142] Registrar General, Government of Ontario, Canada, Canada. Ontario. Vital Registrations: C. Deaths, Registration #1909-003110 Toronto, York County. Frances [Arless] Corner died May 24, 1909. (Reliability: 3).

    9. [S1189] Loss, Mary Ann, Family Researcher. Arless. Mary Ann Loss, Research material from Mount Pleasant Cemetery Group, Toronto, June 2006. Page 6 of 8. Information on death and burial of John Corner and Frances (Arless) Corner. (Reliability: 3).

    10. [S1187] Drouin Collection, Canada. Quebec. Vital and Church Records., Marriages: Montreal, Anglican. 1858, page 3. Frances Arless married John Henry Corner on January 28, 1858. (Reliability: 3).



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