Frances Luisa Goodall1

#23541, (1901 - 1920)
Extended Family
ChartsJames Graham & Agnes Finlayson - collapsible 7-generation descendant chart

Children of Frances Luisa Goodall and Clarence MacLaurin

Life Events

BirthFrances Luisa Goodall was born in Aug 1901.
In the 1911 census, her birthplace was given as Tacna, Chile and the death registration says Chile. There is a place called Tacna, Peru right on the Chilean border ... perhaps that is her birthplace.2 
1911 CensusFrances Luisa appeared on the 1911 Census of St Helens, Isle of Wight. She and her mother and father were visitors in the household of Fanny Harber Seymour and residents in England. Jeremiah Matthew was 49, a retired nitrate merchant, and was born in Bembridge, Isle of Wight. Maria Luisa was 51, born in Valparaiso, Chile, and was the mother of 7 children, 2 of which had died. They had been married 11 years. Frances Luisa was 9 years old, birthplace Tacna, Chile.3 
Passenger ListShe was listed on a manifest dated 4 Apr 1914 for the SS Asturias, arriving in Southampton from Buenos Aires. Frances Luisa was 12 years old. She was traveling in 1st class with Jeremiah (age 52, merchant) and Maria (53) Goodall. Their country of last residence and of intended residence was England.4 
MarriageShe married Clarence MacLaurin, son of Lewis King McLaurin and Margaret Steel Graham, on 27 Mar 1918 in Bembridge, Isle of Wight.
Details from certificate: Clarence MacLaurin, 27, bachelor, Flight Commander, residence Felixstowe, Suffolk, father Lewis King MacLaurin, lumberman (timber merchant);
Frances Luisa Goodall, 16, spinster, residence Bembridge, father Jeremiah Matthews Goodall, retired merchant;
They were married in the parish church and the witnesses were J M Goodall and F Nenie[? or Nevile] Smith.1 
Note.The reasons are unknown but they gave their daughter up for adoption. 
Passenger ListFrances Luisa McLaurin listed on a manifest dated 10 Sep 1918 for the SS Olympic, arriving in New York, having left Southampton on September 3rd. Information from the passenger list: Frances Luisa MacLaurin, ticket number 9517, age 17, married, housewife, birthplace Chili [sic], English race, religion Church of England, destination Washington USA, intends to permanently reside in Canada, had never been there before. There were no other MacLaurins or Goodalls on the ship. Some entries noted "with child" or "and 2 children" but not Frances'. Beside her entry were the words "not counted". [This list was from the Canadian Archives; as you can see below, the list from the U.S. included both Clarence and his wife].5 
Passenger ListMajor Clarence and Francis L McLourin [sic] were listed on a manifest dated 10 Sep 1918 for the SS Olympic, arriving in New York from London. Their head-tax status was "Diplomat" and they were the only two listed on the page. Clarence was 29, birthplace E Templeton, Canada, occupation R.A.F. Maj., last residence Montreal, Canada, passage paid by B. Govt and he was on appointment for British War Office. To be attached to the U.S. Navy Res. Flyg Corps. He had been in the U.S. several times before on vacation. His wife was 17, birthplace Tacna, Chili, last residence Bembridge, England, passage paid by husband, and hadn't been in the U.S. before. Their nearest relative in England was Frances' father J.M. Goodhall of Bembridge, England and their final destination was Washington, D.C Physical descriptions: Clarence 6' 0", light complexion, dark hair, blue eyes, small scar on right cheek; Frances 5'7", light complexion, gold hair, green eyes.6 
DeathFrances died on 12 Feb 1920 in 8 Tormey Street, Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario.
Details from the death registration: Francis Louisa [sic] McLaurin [MacLaurin added in brackets], married, age 19, born Aug 1901 in South America, lived 1 year in Canada, father G M Goodall, mother Louisa Patronella.
The informant was her husband G MacLaurin or 8 Tormey Street. Burial was 14 Feb 1920 in Beechwood Cemetery. The cause of death was pneumonia and the doctor was Dr G S Mccarthy.2 
ObituaryWe have a clipping of her death notice.

MacLAURIN -- On Thursday, Feb 12, 1920, Frances Lucia, wife of Major Clarence MacLaurin, and daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Goodall, Bembridge, Isle of Wight. Funeral from the McCullough Apts., Tormey St., Saturday, Feb 14, at 3 p.m. Montreal papers please copy.7
 
BurialFrances Luisa MacLaurin was recorded in the burial register for Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario. Notes from the register: birthplace South America, late residence 8 Tormey Street, housewife, age 18 years 6 months 5 days, died 12 Feb 1920 of Pneumonia, parents G M [sic] & Louisa Goodall. The informant was C MacLaurin, husband, and the undertaker was Rogers & Burney. The recorded date of interment was 26 Feb 1920 and the place "Removed to England."8 
BurialShe was buried in Bembridge, Isle of Wight. The inscription of the gravestone reads:
Frances Luisa (Pitita)
the beloved wife of
Major C Mac Laurin, D.S.C.
of Lachine, Quebec, Canada
Who Passed Away in Ottawa February 12th 1920

Also in ever loving memory of the above named
Major Claire Mac Laurin
Who Lost his Life by an Accident in the service of
The Canadian Air Force at Vancouver B.C.
September 11th 1922
"In Death Not Divided."9
Claire and Frances Luisa MacLaurin
Bembridge, Isle of Wight
Claire and Frances Luisa MacLaurin
Bembridge, Isle of Wight
close-up of inscription
Last Edited5 Jul 2012

Citations

  1. [S2574] Copy marriage certificate of Clarence MacLaurin and Frances Luisa Goodall, married 27 March 1918 in the Registration District of Isle of Wight.
  2. [S1006] Ontario Death Registration. Francis Louisa McLaurin, #011708 - 1901.
  3. [S2443] 1911 Census for England & Wales, RD 93 SD 3 ED 16 Schedule 57. Image viewed at Ancestry.
  4. [S1808] UK Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960 (images viewed at ancestry.com). Original data: The National Archives of the UK (TNA). Series BT26."SS Asturias, April 1914."
  5. [S1622] Passenger Lists, 1865-1935, Library and Archives Canada images, viewed at Ancestry. SS Olympic, arrived in New York September 1918.
  6. [S1091] New York Passenger Arrivals, images (www.ancestry.com) "Clarence & Francis L McLourin, SS Olympic, 10 September 1918."
  7. [S2615] E-mails from Alison McLaurin Turnbull to J Kolthammer, enclosing undated newspaper clipping of Frances Lucia MacLaurin's death.
  8. [S2460] Beechwood Cemetery Internments, 1873-1990. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Digitized ledgers viewed online at Ancestry.com. Frances Louisa Goodall, #17773.
  9. [S2609] E-mails from Bev Rankin, Glasgow, to J Kolthammer.
  10. [S1622] Passenger Lists, 1865-1935, Library and Archives Canada images, viewed at Ancestry. SS Vasari, arrived in New York May 1920.