Family History Research: by Lorna Flint Laughton

John CORNER

Male Abt 1832 - 1879  (~ 47 years)


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  1. 1.  John CORNER was born about 1832 in Yamaska, Lower Canada, Canada; died on 10 Nov 1879 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 12 Nov 1879 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: John Henry Corner
    • _UID: C794178C6AE04BDE83ECB3692D62C683D482
    • Birth: Abt 1832, Yamaska, Lower Canada, Canada
    • Birth: Abt 1848, Canada
    • Census: 14 Jan 1861, Toronto, York County, Canada West, Canada
    • Registered: 17 Dec 1870, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; the birth of his son, William John Corner
    • Occupation: 17 Dec 1870, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; iron moulder
    • Residence: 17 Dec 1870, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; 161 Brock Street
    • Registered: 20 Dec 1870, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; the death of his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Arless
    • Residence: 20 Dec 1870, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; 161 Brock Street
    • Census: 2 Apr 1871, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 2 Apr 1871, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; a moulder [iron? for railway?]
    • Occupation: 9 Nov 1879, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; moulder
    • Religion: 9 Nov 1879, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; Congregationalist
    • Death: 10 Nov 1879, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
    • Death: 10 Nov 1879, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; at age 46 years of heart disease
    • Death: 10 Nov 1879, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; of heart disease, aged 46 years
    • Burial: 12 Nov 1879, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; in Necropolis Cemetery section and lot L 25, owned by Mr. Flint
    • Funeral: 12 Nov 1879, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; was conducted by Reverend Silcox
    • Death registration: 14 Nov 1879, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; was made by his physician, Dr. L. McFarlane
    • Burial: 10 Nov 1894, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; in Mount Pleasant Cemetery
    • Burial: 12 Nov 1894, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Plot M Section 46 Lot 13
    • Nearest Relative: 12 Nov 1894, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; listed on the Mount Pleasant Cemetery book was Charles J. Corner [his son]

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Since he was age 29 when the census was taken on January 14, 1861, his birth year was calculated as circa 1832.

    Birth:
    Since he died on November 10, 1894 aged 46 years, his birth year was calculated as circa 1848. [This does not seem correct - check original entry, not transcription].

    Census:
    John H. Corner was enumerated as age 29, born in Yamaska, Lower Canada (Quebec), head of the household, a moulder, and a member of the Church of England. He was living with his wife Frances [Arless] Corner (29), daughter Helen Corner (2) and mother-in-law Elizabeth Arless (73) in a frame one-story house on the north side of Adelaide Street.

    Residence:
    He registered the death of his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Arless, on this day.

    Census:
    John Corner was enumerated as a male, aged 38, born in Quebec, a Congregationalist, of Irish origin, married and a moulder. He was living with his wife Maria Frances [Arless] Corner (39), and their children Ellen E. (11), Maria F. (10), Charles James (8, Emily Ann (6), Sarah (4), and William John (8 months).

    Death:
    His physician was Dr. McFarlane.

    Funeral:
    The funeral home was Bates and Dodds.

    Burial:
    The note in pencil in the Necropolis Burial book says "Removed to Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Nov 10/94".

    Burial:
    The funeral home was Bates and Dodds. At the Mount Pleasant Cemeteries group, his general number was 9719.

    Nearest Relative:
    Charles J. Corner lived at 630 Dovercourt Road, Toronto.

    John married Frances ARLESS on 28 Jan 1858 in Montr?al, Canada East, Canada. Frances (daughter of Newark ARLESS and Elizabeth ASHTON) was born on 9 Oct 1832 in Montr?al, Lower Canada, Canada; was christened on 7 Sep 1833 in Montr?al, Lower Canada, Canada; died on 24 May 1909 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 26 May 1909 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Helen CORNER  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1859 in Montr?al, Lower Canada, Canada; and died.
    2. 3. Maria CORNER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Aug 1861 in Canada West, Canada; and died.
    3. 4. Charles James CORNER  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1864 in Toronto, York County, Canada West, Canada; and died.
    4. 5. Emily Ann CORNER  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1865 in Canada; died on 21 Dec 1892 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 24 Dec 1892 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. S. CORNER  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 7. William John CORNER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Aug 1870 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; died on 27 Apr 1905 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 29 Apr 1905 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 8. Ellen E. CORNER  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1872 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; died on 10 Aug 1894 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 12 Aug 1894 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 9. Alice CORNER  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1874 in Ontario, Canada; and died.
    9. 10. F. CORNER  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Helen CORNER Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1859 in Montr?al, Lower Canada, Canada; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: ED33C30A809B4CD095E182FC7A8BFE506B86
    • Birth: Abt 1859, Montr?al, Lower Canada, Canada
    • Census: 14 Jan 1861, Toronto, York County, Canada West, Canada

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Since she was age 2 when the census was taken on January 14, 1861, her birth year was calculated as circa 1859.

    Census:
    Helen was enumerated as age 2, born in Montreal, Lower Canada (Quebec), daughter of John Corner, and a member of the Church of England. She was living with her parents John H. Corner (29) and Frances [Arless] Corner (29), and her maternal grandmother Elizabeth Arless (73) in a frame one-story house on the north side of Adelaide Street.


  2. 3.  Maria CORNER Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 31 Aug 1861 in Canada West, Canada; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Maria F. Corner
    • _UID: 11BF72B208204F65816AE4F0E7BA812DDED9
    • Birth: 31 Aug 1861, Canada West, Canada
    • Birth: Abt 1863, Canada West, Canada
    • Census: 2 Apr 1871, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
    • Census: 8 May 1891, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
    • Census: 31 Mar 1901, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Birth:
    This information was recorded on the 1901 census.

    Birth:
    Since she was age 28 on the census taken May 8, 1891, her birth year was calculated as circa 1863.

    Census:
    Maria F. Corner was enumerated as a female, aged 10, born in Ontario, a Congregationalist, and of Irish origin. She was living with her parents John Corner (38) and Maria Frances [Arless] Corner (39), and her siblings Ellen E. (11), Charles James (8), Emily Ann (6), Sarah (4), and William John (8 months).

    Census:
    Maria was enumerated as age 28, daughter of Frances Corner, born in Ontario, and a member of the "F. M. Baptist" [?] religion. Her mother and her father were both born in Quebec. She was a book folder. She was living with her widowed mother, Frances Corner (56) and her siblings Emily (25), Sarah (22), William (19), Alice (17) and Florence (15 or 13).

    Census:
    Maria F. was enumerated as age 39, born on August 31, 1861 in Ontario, and a Baptist. She had an occupation but it was difficult to read it - possibly "feeder printing press". Her father was of Irish origin and her mother of English origin. She was living with her mother, Frances (69), and her siblings William J. (30), and Florence (25). [They were likely living on Major Street.]


  3. 4.  Charles James CORNER Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1864 in Toronto, York County, Canada West, Canada; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: FC89D815DC114DCB9E091E9EF86E579B3244
    • Birth: Abt 1864, Toronto, York County, Canada West, Canada
    • Census: 2 Apr 1871, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 10 Mar 1886, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; a plumber
    • Religion: 10 Mar 1886, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; a member of the Church of England
    • Registered: 19 Jun 1893, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; the birth of his son, Charles Harold Corner
    • Occupation: 19 Jun 1893, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; a plumber
    • Residence: 19 Jun 1893, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; 132 Northcote Avenue

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Since he was age 22 when he married on March 10, 1886, his birth year was calculated as circa 1864.

    Census:
    Charles James Corner was enumerated as a male, aged 8, born in Ontario, a Congregationalist, and of Irish origin. He was going to school. He was living with his parents John Corner (38) and Maria Frances [Arless] Corner (39), and his siblings Ellen E. (11), Maria F. (10), Emily Ann (6), Sarah (4), and William John (8 months).

    Charles married Mary GRAHAM on 10 Mar 1886 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Kershaw GRAHAM and Mary) was born about 1864 in Cardinal, Grenville County, Ontario, Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. John Harold CORNER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 May 1893 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; and died.

  4. 5.  Emily Ann CORNER Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1865 in Canada; died on 21 Dec 1892 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 24 Dec 1892 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: A60CD6766ACA45448C2785970891C22C1187
    • Birth: Abt 1865, Canada
    • Birth: Abt 1866, Canada West, Canada
    • Census: 2 Apr 1871, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
    • Census: 8 May 1891, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
    • Death: 21 Dec 1892, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; aged 27 years of heart disease according to her physician, Dr. L. H. Evans
    • Burial: 24 Dec 1892, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Plot M Section 46 Lot 13
    • Funeral: 24 Dec 1892, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; conducted by Reverend E. Harris
    • Nearest Relative: 24 Dec 1892, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; listed on the Mount Pleasant Cemetery book was Charles J. Corner [brother]

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Since she was age 27 when she died on December 21, 1892, her birth year was calculated as circa 1865.

    Birth:
    Since she was age 25 on the census taken May 8, 1891, her birth year was calculated as circa 1866.

    Census:
    Emily Ann Corner was enumerated as a female, aged 6, born in Ontario, a Congregationalist, and of Irish origin. She was living with her parents John Corner (38) and Maria Frances [Arless] Corner (39), and her siblings Ellen E. (11), Maria F. (10), Charles James (8), Sarah (4), and William John (8 months).

    Census:
    Emily was enumerated as age 25, daughter of Frances Corner, born in Ontario, and a member of the "F. M. Baptist" [?] religion. Her mother and her father were both born in Quebec. There was no occupation listed for her. She was living with her widowed mother, Frances Corner (56) and her siblings Maria (28), Sarah (22), William (19), Alice (17) and Florence (15 or 13).

    Funeral:
    The undertakers were Bates and Dodds.

    Burial:
    The funeral home was Bates and Dodds. At the Mount Pleasant Cemeteries group, her general number was 8294.

    Nearest Relative:
    Charles J. Corner lived at 630 Dovercourt Road, Toronto.


  5. 6.  S. CORNER Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1)

    Family/Spouse: H. BROMLEY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 7.  William John CORNER Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 8 Aug 1870 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; died on 27 Apr 1905 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 29 Apr 1905 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 2CF7A5755DB245018F0567C55D9B49AD404F
    • Birth: 8 Aug 1870, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; with the assistance of midwife Mrs. O'Loughlin
    • Birth registration: 17 Dec 1870, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
    • Census: 2 Apr 1871, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
    • Birth: Abt 1872, Ontario, Canada
    • Census: 8 May 1891, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
    • Census: 31 Mar 1901, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
    • Death: 27 Apr 1905, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; aged 34 years, of influenza
    • Burial: 29 Apr 1905, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Plot M Section 46 Lot 13
    • Funeral: 29 Apr 1905, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; was conducted by Rev. Charles Darling
    • Nearest Relative: 29 Apr 1905, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; was Charles J. Corner [his brother?]

    Notes:

    Birth registration:
    His father, John Corner, registered his birth.

    Census:
    William John Corner was enumerated as a male, aged 8 months old, born in August, born in Ontario, a Congregationalist, and of Irish origin. He was living with his parents John Corner (38) and Maria Frances [Arless] Corner (39), and his siblings Ellen E. (11), Maria F. (10), Charles James (8), Emily Ann (6), and Sarah (4).

    Birth:
    Since he was age 19 on the census taken May 8, 1891, his birth year was calculated as circa 1872.

    Census:
    William was enumerated as age 19, son of Frances Corner, born in Ontario, and a member of the "F. M. Baptist" [?] religion. His mother and his father were both born in Quebec. He was an manufacturer's agent. He was living with his widowed mother, Frances Corner (56) and his siblings Maria (28), Emily (25), Sarah (22), Alice (17), and Florence (15 or 13).

    Census:
    William J. was enumerated as age 30, born on August 5, 1870 in Ontario, and a Baptist. He was an agent. His father was of Irish origin and his mother of English origin. He was living with his mother, Frances (69), and his sisters Maria F. (39) and Florence (25). [They were likely living on Major Street.]

    Death:
    His physician was Dr. L. H. Evans.

    Funeral:
    The undertaker was A. Hopkins.

    Burial:
    His general number at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery was 19456.

    Nearest Relative:
    Charles J. Corner lived at 630 Dovercourt Road.


  7. 8.  Ellen E. CORNER Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1872 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; died on 10 Aug 1894 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 12 Aug 1894 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 1D8DFB053CB34BE1A77C06E269D818C6EFB2
    • Census: 2 Apr 1871, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
    • Birth: Abt 1872, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
    • Death: 10 Aug 1894, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; aged 22 years of consumption according to her physician, Dr. Hall
    • Burial: 12 Aug 1894, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Plot M Section 46 Lot 13
    • Funeral: 12 Aug 1894, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; conducted by Reverend M. McGregor
    • Nearest Relative: 12 Aug 1894, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; listed on the Mount Pleasant Cemetery book was Charles J. Corner [brother]

    Notes:

    Census:
    Ellen E. Corner was enumerated as a female, aged 11, born in Quebec, a Congregationalist, and of Irish origin. She was living with her parents John Corner (38) and Maria Frances [Arless] Corner (39), and her siblings Maria F. (10), Charles James (8, Emily Ann (6), Sarah (4), and William John (8 months).

    Birth:
    Since she was age 22 when she died on August 10, 1894, her birth year was calculated as circa 1872.

    Funeral:
    The undertakers were Bates and Dodds.

    Burial:
    The funeral home was Bates and Dodds. At the Mount Pleasant Cemeteries group, her general number was 9720.

    Nearest Relative:
    Charles J. Corner lived at 630 Dovercourt Road, Toronto.


  8. 9.  Alice CORNER Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1874 in Ontario, Canada; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 236FF924A2294FC79DD1B268379A1CE9EE31
    • Birth: Abt 1874, Ontario, Canada
    • Census: 8 May 1891, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
    • Family history: 16 Mar 1946, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Since she was age 17 on the census taken May 8, 1891, her birth year was calculated as circa 1874.

    Census:
    Alice was enumerated as age 17, daughter of Frances Corner, born in Ontario, and a member of the "F. M. Baptist" [?] religion. Her mother and her father were both born in Quebec. She was living with her widowed mother, Frances Corner (56) and her siblings Maria (28), Emily (25), Sarah (22), William (19), and Florence (15 or 13).

    Family history:
    Alice Corner, wife of Mr. Bradley, was the sister of Florence Corner who died on this day.

    Family/Spouse: BRADLEY. and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 10.  F. CORNER Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1)


Generation: 3

  1. 11.  John Harold CORNER Descendancy chart to this point (4.Charles2, 1.John1) was born on 20 May 1893 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 4CB016F166084C2D948F64967D63BF3FE5D7
    • Birth: 20 May 1893, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; to Charles James Corner and Mary Graham
    • Occupation: 11 Sep 1920, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; an accountant
    • Religion: 11 Sep 1920, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; a member of the Church of England
    • Residence: 11 Sep 1920, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; at 43 Glenlake Avenue
    • Occupation: 15 Oct 1925, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; an accountant
    • Religion: 15 Oct 1925, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; a member of the Church of England
    • Residence: 15 Oct 1925, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; at 43 Glenlake Avenue
    • Residence: 29 Dec 1926, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States; at 1629 West Grand Boulevard on

    Notes:

    Birth:
    The doctor was Dr. McCullough.

    Residence:
    He was living there when his son, Graham Philip Corner, was born, died 2 days later and was buried in Toronto.

    John married F.T. MANNING [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    John married Ethel Adelaide ROBINSON on 19 Oct 1925 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada. Ethel (daughter of Alexander Patrick ROBINSON and Matilda BROWNLOW) was born about 1897 in Ontario, Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. G.P. CORNER  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  G.P. CORNER Descendancy chart to this point (11.John3, 4.Charles2, 1.John1)



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