Corell, Ann Elizabeth

Ann Elizabeth Corell
November 1, 1818 to June 12, 1916


    Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Corell, aged 97 years, a prominent pioneer resident of this section, passed away last evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Ferguson, three miles west of Niles. Her death resulted from the injuries received from a fall sustained just seven weeks ago, when the aged lady broke her hip.
    Mrs. Corell was born at Cambridge, N.Y., Nov. 1, 1818. She was married to A. Corell in Sheridan, N.Y. in 1838.  Eleven children were born of this union, five of whom are still living.  They are Mrs. S.E. Chamberlain, of Kansas City, Mo., who has been here for several weeks;  Mrs. D.E. Terriere of Chicago; P.D. and H.G. Corell of Plainview, Ueb.[sic], who are expected tonight and Mrs. John Ferguson of this city.
    Mr. and Mrs. Corell came to Michigan in 1850, from Pennsylvania, and settled on the farm where her death occurred.  Mr. Corell died in 1883.
    The deceased had a number of grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.  Mrs. T.C. Hance and G.E. Corell of Niles are among the grandchildren of the deceased.
    The aged lady was much beloved by a large circle of friends and she will be sadly missed.  She had until lately been in good health in spite of her advanced years, and it was the pleasure of many to seek her company and enjoy a visit with her.
    The funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house.  Rev. W.H. Phelps will officiate.  Interment will occur at Silver Brook cemetery. (Source: Niles Daily Sun, Tuesday, June 13, 1916, page 4, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library.)
    
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    Ann Elizabeth Corell, age 98, passed away last evening about 8 o'clock, at the homestead where she had resided for the last 66 years. A few weeks ago a fall that resulted in a broken hip marked the beginning of the end, although she was hale and hearty, and probably would have otherwise survived to pass her centenary.
    Mrs. Corell was born In Washington county, N.Y., November 1, 1818.  When seven years of age she removed with her parents to Chautauqua county, New York, and afterward to Erie county, Pennsylvania.  Her parents were from Rhode Island and her father, Benjamin Brownell, was a descendant of Ethan Allen, the noted patriot leader in the Revolutionary war. She was married to Abram Corell February 10, 1839, and in March, 1850, after an overland trip, the couple settled on the site of their present home, which was then all forest land, and where Mrs. Corell has resided ever since.
    Two sons H.G. and P.D. of Plainview, Neb., survive her; also two daughters, Mrs. S.E. Chamberlain of Kansas City, Md.,[sic] who has been at the home for the past month, and Mrs. D.E. Teriere of Chicago.
    She will be laid to rest by the side of her husband who died in 1883. Rev. W. H. Phelps will officiate at the funeral, which will be held from the late residence Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  (Source: Niles Daily Star, Tuesday evening, June 13, 1916, page 1, col 5, microfilm Niles District Library)