Arthur O'Leary (bef. 1834 - 1919)

Born before 25 Mar 1834 in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland

Husband of Rosetta (Vinning) O'Leary — married 10 Nov 1860 in Marylebone, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom

Died 11 Mar 1919 after age 84 in Marylebone, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

Arthur was a member of the Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain.

Arthur O'Leary, son of Arthur O'Leary and Elizabeth McCann, was born about March 1834 in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland. He was baptized March 25, 1834. ^[1]

Arthur married Rosetta Vinning about November 10, 1860 in Marylebone, Middlesex. ^{[2] [3]}

Arthur became a member of the The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain on the 4 August 1861 as confirmed in the Society's book, “Members of The Royal Society of Musicians 1738-1984” on Page 108
Member Reference No: 312
The following was written by Arthur on his recommendation paper at the time of his application and is included in the members handbook.

Engaged in private tuition: Organist at Holy Trinity Church, Hammersmith

The recommendation paper readings for Arthur to join the society were taken as follows:

Arthur was granted membership with - Yeas 19 & Nays 3

The costs to become a member were:

The photo of Arthur is included in “The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain Photo Album” further members of the Society can be found on the following WikiTree page ^{[4] [5]}

In 1861 Arthur (age 27) and Rosetta (age 24) were living in Marylebone, Middlesex, where Arthur was a Professor of Music and pianist and Rosetta was a harpist. ^[6]

in 1871 Arthur was living with his wife and children in Greenwich, Kent. His occupation was Artist Musician.^[7]

In 1881 Arthur was living with his wife and children at 9 Notting Hill Square, In Kensington, London. ^[8]

Arthur died March 11, 1919 at St John's Wood Park, St John's Wood, Middlesex, aged 84. ^[9] His Will was probated May 7, 1919 in Middlesex. His estate was valued at £15,713 and was left to his daughter, Catherine Wyndham O'Leary. ^[10]

Sources

Acknowledgements

We would like to thank The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain for their support in giving access to these historical documents.

1. ↑ Baptism: "Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, 1655-1915", National Library of Ireland; Dublin, Ireland; Irish Catholic Parish Registers; Microfilm Number: Microfilm 04269 / 04, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61039 #1471569 (accessed 9 March 2024), Arthurm Leary baptism on 25 Mar 1834 (born 1834), child of Arthuri Leary & Elizabetha Mc Can, in Tralee, Kerry, Ireland.
2. ↑ Marriage: "Ireland, Casey Collection Indexes, 1545-1960", Casey Collection, published 1952-71; Author:: Albert E. Casey: O'Kief, Coshe Mang, Slieve Lougher, and Upper Blackwater in Ireland, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 62062 #90138472 (accessed 9 March 2024), Rosetta Vinning marriage to Art. O'Leary on 10 Nov 1860 in Ireland.
3. ↑ Marriage Registration: "England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915", Original data: England and Wales Civil Registration Indexes. London, England: General Register Office; Volume: 1a; Page: 881, Ancestry Record 8913 #21245907 (accessed 9 March 2024), Arthur O'Leary marriage registered Oct-Nov-Dec 1860 in Marylebone.
4. ↑ Royal Society of Musician Members WikiTree (accessed 17 March 2024)
5. ↑ Royal Society of Musicians Photograph Album Lyon. Frederick G (1874). The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain Photo Album on Page 11Photo Album (accessed 6 September 2022)
6. ↑ 1861 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1861", citing The National Archives of the UK Class: RG09; Piece/Folio: 82 / 114; Page: 31; Line: 2, FamilySearch Record: M7P3-JW5 (accessed 9 March 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSQZ-64PW-5, Arthur Leary (27), married, Professor Of Music Pianist, head of household in Marylebone, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom. Born in Ireland.
7. ↑ 1871 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1871", citing The National Archives of the UK, FamilySearch Record: VB69-P2M (accessed 9 March 2024), Arthur Oleary (37), married, Music Artist, head of household in East Greenwich, London, England, United Kingdom. Born in Ireland.
8. ↑ 1881 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1881", citing The National Archives of the UK Class: RG11; Piece/Folio: 26/27; Page: 30; Line: 2, FamilySearch Record: Q27S-19CJ (accessed 9 March 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS31-YSK4-M, Arthur O Leary (47), married, Musician (Artist), head of household in Kensington, London, Middlesex, England. Born in Ireland.
9. ↑ Death Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office", GRO Online Indexes - Death (accessed 9 March 2024), O'leary, Arthur (Age at death: 84). GRO Reference: 1919 Jan-Feb-Mar in St. Marylebone Volume 01A Page 989.
10. ↑ Probate: "England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1957", citing Digital film/folder number: 007706188_002_M9W6-LJY; Image number: 260, FamilySearch Record: QPL8-GGPT (accessed 9 March 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9Y1-HWDG-F, Arthur O Leary probate on 7 May 1919 in Middlesex, England, United Kingdom. Died 11 Mar 1919.