Cornelia Frances Jefferson

Cornelia Frances Jefferson (née Cornelia Frances Thomas; 1 October 1796 in New York – 24 October 1848 in Philadelphia) was an early-American singer and prolific comic actress.

Cornelia was trained in the Charleston Theatre in acting and singing.

According to Ireland: In 1816, she married Thomas Burke (1794–1825), an Irish comedian.

Then, on July 27, 1826, in Philadelphia, she married Joseph Jefferson II (1804–1842).

Two died at a very early age, the other two were Joseph Jefferson (1829–1905), who become a noted actor, and Cornelia (1935–1899).