Albert Arthur Dones (abt. 1862 - 1932)

Born about 1862 in Gibraltar

Husband of Harriette Amelia (Wheeler) Dones — married 27 Dec 1884 (to about 1916) in London, England, United Kingdom

Died 1932 at about age 70 in Chelsea Registration District, London, England [uncertain]

Biography

Albert Arthur Dones was born about 1862, based on his reported age at death.^[1] He was a barrister's clerk.

He married Harriet Amelia Wheeler at the Register Officer, St. George's, Hanover-square on the 27th of December, 1884.

Harriet filed for divorce in 1915 on the grounds of cruelty and adultery. ^[7] Their children were actors Zena Dare and Phyllis Dare, and Jack.

Arthur's death (age 70) was registered in the Oct-Nov-Dec quarter of 1932 in the Chelsea district.^[8]

Sources

1. ↑ The Times, London, Friday, 14 October 1932, p. 18e. Retrieved from http://footlightnotes.tripod.com/BL-pressclippings11-Dones.html
   The death at the age of 70 is announced of Mr. Arthur Albert Dones, the father of Miss Zena Dare (the Hon. Mrs. Maurice Brett) and Miss Phyllis Dare, the actress.
2. ↑ 1871 Census: "1871 England Census"
   The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 2370; Folio: 32; Page: 35; GSU roll: 835103; ED, institution, or vessel: 2; Household schedule number: 207
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 7619 #14722678 (accessed 29 May 2023)
   Albert A Dones (8) son in household of Lewis Kelly (64) in Taunton, St Mary Magdalene in Taunton registration district in Somerset, England. Born in Gibraltar.
3. ↑ 1881 Census: "1881 England Census"
   Class: RG11; Piece: 114; Folio: 87; Page: 28; GSU roll: 1341026; ED, institution, or vessel: 21
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 7572 #13596032 (accessed 29 May 2023)
   Albert Arthur Dones (18) son, Baristers Clerk, in household of Jane Dones (50) at 72 Vauxhall B Rd, St John the Evangelist in St George Hanover Square registration district in London, England. Born in Gibraltar.
4. ↑ 1891 Census: "1891 England Census"
   The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 54; Folio: 87; Page: 26; GSU roll: 6095164
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 6598 #7336827 (accessed 29 May 2023)
   Arthur Dones (28) head of household in Fulham registration district in London, England. Born in Gloucestershire, England.
5. ↑ 1901 Census: "1901 England Census"
   Class: RG13; Piece: 1287; Folio: 28; Page: 14; ED, institution, or vessel: 2; Household schedule number: 95
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 7814 #33718157 (accessed 29 May 2023)
   Dones Arthur (38) visitor in household of Harry E L Pettway (34) in Stansted in Bishop Stortford registration district in Essex, England. Born in Gibraltar.
6. ↑ 1911 Census: "1911 England Census"
   The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911; Registration District Number: 1; ED, institution, or vessel: 38; Piece: 38
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 2352 #781361 (accessed 29 May 2023)
   Arthur Dones (48), married, Retired Barristers Clerk None At Presant, head of household at 14 Randolph Road, Maida Vale, Paddington W, Paddington, London, England. Born in Alt.
7. ↑ PROBATE, DIVORCE, AND ADMIRALTY DIVISION. 'A WIFE'S PETITION FOR DIVORCE. 'DONES v. DONES. The Times, London, Saturday, 11 December 1915, p. 4d. Retrieved from http://footlightnotes.tripod.com/BL-pressclippings11-Dones.html
   (Before Mr. Justice Horridge.) In this petition Harriet Amelia Dones prayed for a dissolution of her marriage with Albert Arthur Dones because of his cruelty and adultery. The suit was undefended. Mr. Barrington-Ward (with his Mr. Woodhouse), for the petitioner, said that the parties were married on December 27, 1884, at the Register Officer, St. George's, Hanover-square. There were three children, now all of age. After the marriage the parties lived at various places. Throughout the married life the respondent had given way to drink, but for some time Mrs. Dones endured his conduct for the sake of the children. The respondent had made assaults on his wife in 1913 and 1914, but the limit of endurance was reached on January 1 last, and she left him finally. As to the charge of adultery evidence would be given that the respondent had been associated with a Mrs. Hipkin, who, as Madame Ethel, was a manicurist, in Sutherland-avenue, Maidavale. The petitioner, in her evidence, said that the married life for many years had been one long course of cruelty by the husband. She endured it because she wanted the children to be away before she did anything. The respondent was drunk for weeks at a time. Her health became affected and she had to seek medical advice. While she was at Herne Bay in 1913 she had to take refuge with friends from her husband. Once he threw a heavy book at her, which bruised her breast. Many times he had threatened to shoot her. Further evidence having been given in support of the petition, Mr. Justice Horridge pronounced a degree nisi with costs. 'Solicitors. - Messrs. Reginald Bell and Co.
8. ↑ Death Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Death (accessed 29 May 2023)
   Dones, Arthur Albert (Age at death: 70).
   GRO Reference: 1932 Oct-Nov-Dec in Chelsea Volume 01A Page 407.