Dora Amy Elles
F, #74101, b. 15 October 1877, d. 28 January 1961
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Dora Amy Elles
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Birth | Dora Amy Elles was born on 15 October 1877 in Bengal, India.1,2 |
Marriage | She married Lt.-Col. George Frederick Horace Dillon on 7 February 1901 in Lahore, Bengal, India. Dora Amy Elles was, age 23, Lt.-Col. George Frederick Horace Dillon was, age 41.1,2 |
Marriage | She married George Oliver Turnbull on 15 April 1920 in Frimley, England. Dora Amy Elles was, age 42, George Oliver Turnbull was, age 42.1,3 |
Death | She died on 28 January 1961 at age 83 in Surrey, England.1,2 |
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Anecdote | George Oliver Turnbull had a most interesting wife. She was the well-known detective story writer Patricia Wentworth whose books are still in print and very popular, on both sides of the Atlantic, especially those featuring the lady detective Miss Maud Silver. You will find a number of websites which give information about her such as https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/59525.Patricia_Wentworth Patricia Wentworth's real name was Dora Amy Elles. She was born in Mussoorie, India in 1878. She was the daughter of British Army officer Lt.-Gen Sir Edmond Roche Elles and his wife Clare Gertrude Rothney. Dora and her brothers were sent to England to live with a grandmother. Dora attended Blackheath High School for girls, near Greenwich, London. In early adulthood she returned to India and her first husband was Lt.-col. George F. Dillon whom she married in 1906. He died shortly afterwards and she was left with a baby daughter and three stepsons. She took the children back to England and published six historical fiction novels between 1910 and 1915. In 1920 she married George Oliver Turnbull, by now a Lt.-Col. He was a most supportive husband and enthusiastically helped her to prepare her books for publication. The couple settled in Camberley, Surrey (near London). Although she became a very successful novelist who wrote over 70 books, she never courted fame and liked to live privately and quietly. She once stated that her interests were the theatre, gardening, motoring and keeping pet dachshunds. Her last novel (a detective story featuring Miss Silver) was published in 1961, the year of her death (she died on 28 January 1961).1 |
Citations
- [S1876] Vivien Costello, "E-Mail from Vivien Costello," e-mail message from email address (Ireland) to Brian Turnbull, 2010. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Vivien Costello." I live in Ireland (Howth, Co. Dublin).I haveno connection withany Turnbull family but two of my favourite pastimes are genealogical research and reading detective novels.
I had lent some Patricia Wentworth books to a friend when she wasill and shereally loved them. She returned them to me last week and I found myself re-reading themwith pleasure (I first discoveredthe Patricia Wentworth booksin the 1970s when some of the Miss Silver books were re-issued by Hodder Paperbacks. Many of them have recently been re-published by Hodder and are currently available).This led me to beinginterested in finding outwhat Patricia Wentworth's background had been. It was in the course of this research that I found yourwebsite and felt impelled to let you know about George Oliver Turnbull's remarkable wife.
Regards,
Vivien
- [S1714] ancestery.com, online, http://person.ancestry.com/tree/33148282/person/18399429232/facts. Hereinafter cited as ancestery.com.
- [S1714] ancestery.com, online, http://person.ancestry.com/tree/33148282/person/18399431444/facts. Hereinafter cited as ancestery.com.
Lt.-Col. George Frederick Horace Dillon
M, #74102, b. 8 July 1859, d. 29 September 1906
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Birth | Lt.-Col. George Frederick Horace Dillon was born on 8 July 1859 in Cherra Poonji, Bengal, India.1 |
Marriage | He married Edith Mary Chester on 13 April 1887 in Simla, Bengal, India. Lt.-Col. George Frederick Horace Dillon was, age 27, Edith Mary Chester was, age 22.1 |
Marriage | He married Dora Amy Elles on 7 February 1901 in Lahore, Bengal, India. Lt.-Col. George Frederick Horace Dillon was, age 41, Dora Amy Elles was, age 23.2,3 |
Death | He died on 29 September 1906 at age 47. at sea on board the Egypt1 |
Citations
- [S1714] ancestery.com, online, http://person.ancestry.com/tree/33148282/person/28072693108/facts. Hereinafter cited as ancestery.com.
- [S1876] Vivien Costello, "E-Mail from Vivien Costello," e-mail message from email address (Ireland) to Brian Turnbull, 2010. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Vivien Costello." I live in Ireland (Howth, Co. Dublin).I haveno connection withany Turnbull family but two of my favourite pastimes are genealogical research and reading detective novels.
I had lent some Patricia Wentworth books to a friend when she wasill and shereally loved them. She returned them to me last week and I found myself re-reading themwith pleasure (I first discoveredthe Patricia Wentworth booksin the 1970s when some of the Miss Silver books were re-issued by Hodder Paperbacks. Many of them have recently been re-published by Hodder and are currently available).This led me to beinginterested in finding outwhat Patricia Wentworth's background had been. It was in the course of this research that I found yourwebsite and felt impelled to let you know about George Oliver Turnbull's remarkable wife.
Regards,
Vivien
- [S1714] ancestery.com, online, http://person.ancestry.com/tree/33148282/person/18399429232/facts. Hereinafter cited as ancestery.com.
Lt.-Gen Sir Edmond Roche Elles
M, #74103, b. 8 July 1859
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Marriage | Lt.-Gen Sir Edmond Roche Elles married Clare Gertrude Rothney.1 |
Birth | He was born on 8 July 1859 in Cherra Poonji, Bengal, India.2 |
Citations
- [S1876] Vivien Costello, "E-Mail from Vivien Costello," e-mail message from email address (Ireland) to Brian Turnbull, 2010. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Vivien Costello." I live in Ireland (Howth, Co. Dublin).I haveno connection withany Turnbull family but two of my favourite pastimes are genealogical research and reading detective novels.
I had lent some Patricia Wentworth books to a friend when she wasill and shereally loved them. She returned them to me last week and I found myself re-reading themwith pleasure (I first discoveredthe Patricia Wentworth booksin the 1970s when some of the Miss Silver books were re-issued by Hodder Paperbacks. Many of them have recently been re-published by Hodder and are currently available).This led me to beinginterested in finding outwhat Patricia Wentworth's background had been. It was in the course of this research that I found yourwebsite and felt impelled to let you know about George Oliver Turnbull's remarkable wife.
Regards,
Vivien
- [S1714] ancestery.com, online, http://person.ancestry.com/tree/33148282/person/28072693108/facts. Hereinafter cited as ancestery.com.
Clare Gertrude Rothney
F, #74104
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- [S1876] Vivien Costello, "E-Mail from Vivien Costello," e-mail message from email address (Ireland) to Brian Turnbull, 2010. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Vivien Costello." I live in Ireland (Howth, Co. Dublin).I haveno connection withany Turnbull family but two of my favourite pastimes are genealogical research and reading detective novels.
I had lent some Patricia Wentworth books to a friend when she wasill and shereally loved them. She returned them to me last week and I found myself re-reading themwith pleasure (I first discoveredthe Patricia Wentworth booksin the 1970s when some of the Miss Silver books were re-issued by Hodder Paperbacks. Many of them have recently been re-published by Hodder and are currently available).This led me to beinginterested in finding outwhat Patricia Wentworth's background had been. It was in the course of this research that I found yourwebsite and felt impelled to let you know about George Oliver Turnbull's remarkable wife.
Regards,
Vivien
William Armstrong
M, #74105
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- [S1878] Kathryn Murray, "E-Mail from Kathryn Murray," e-mail message from email address (Utah) to Brian Turnbull, 2010. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Kathryn Murray."
Catherine Blakeley
F, #74106
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- [S1878] Kathryn Murray, "E-Mail from Kathryn Murray," e-mail message from email address (Utah) to Brian Turnbull, 2010. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Kathryn Murray."
Olga Bertha Lenne
F, #74107
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- [S1879] Doug Hollander, "E-Mail from Doug Hollander," e-mail message from email address (VIC ustralia) to Brian Turnbull, 2010. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Doug Hollander."
Colin Herbert McNab
M, #74108, b. 12 February 1935, d. 26 February 2000
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Birth | Colin Herbert McNab was born on 12 February 1935 in Victoria, Australia.1 |
Death | He died on 26 February 2000 at age 65 in Victoria, Australia.1 |
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Occupation | Colin Herbert McNab was Orchardist same property “Avalon” Ardmona Victoria.1 |
Citations
- [S1879] Doug Hollander, "E-Mail from Doug Hollander," e-mail message from email address (VIC ustralia) to Brian Turnbull, 2010. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Doug Hollander."
William Yorke Richardson
M, #74109
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Family: Phyllis May McNab (b. 21 July 1911, d. 27 July 1994)
Son | Robert Victor Richardson |
Daughter | Melita Dorothy Richardson |
Son | Kenneth William Richardson |
Citations
- [S1879] Doug Hollander, "E-Mail from Doug Hollander," e-mail message from email address (VIC ustralia) to Brian Turnbull, 2010. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Doug Hollander."
Dorothy McNab
F, #74113, b. 27 August 1915
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Birth | Dorothy McNab was born on 27 August 1915 in Victoria, Australia.1 |
Marriage | She married John Matthew Hollander in 1941.1 |
Daughter | Lysette Anne Hollander (b. 9 October 1941, d. 10 October 1941) |
Son | Ronald John Hollander |
Son | Douglas Richard Hollander |
Daughter | Marina Dorothy Hollander |
Son | Ian William Hollander |
Citations
- [S1879] Doug Hollander, "E-Mail from Doug Hollander," e-mail message from email address (VIC ustralia) to Brian Turnbull, 2010. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Doug Hollander."
John Matthew Hollander
M, #74114
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Family: Dorothy McNab (b. 27 August 1915)
Daughter | Lysette Anne Hollander (b. 9 October 1941, d. 10 October 1941) |
Son | Ronald John Hollander |
Son | Douglas Richard Hollander |
Daughter | Marina Dorothy Hollander |
Son | Ian William Hollander |
Citations
- [S1879] Doug Hollander, "E-Mail from Doug Hollander," e-mail message from email address (VIC ustralia) to Brian Turnbull, 2010. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Doug Hollander."
Lysette Anne Hollander
F, #74115, b. 9 October 1941, d. 10 October 1941
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Birth | Lysette Anne Hollander was born on 9 October 1941.1 |
Death | She died on 10 October 1941 at age 0.1 |
Citations
- [S1879] Doug Hollander, "E-Mail from Doug Hollander," e-mail message from email address (VIC ustralia) to Brian Turnbull, 2010. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Doug Hollander."
Vivienne Muriel McNab
F, #74120, b. 25 January 1918
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Marriage | Vivienne Muriel McNab married Lesley Fredrich Ault.1 |
Birth | She was born on 25 January 1918 in Victoria, Australia.1 |
Daughter | Jenifer Elsie Ault |
Son | Peter Fredrich Ault |
Son | Donald William Ault |
Daughter | Ruth May Ault |
Citations
- [S1879] Doug Hollander, "E-Mail from Doug Hollander," e-mail message from email address (VIC ustralia) to Brian Turnbull, 2010. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Doug Hollander."
Lesley Fredrich Ault
M, #74121
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Daughter | Jenifer Elsie Ault |
Son | Peter Fredrich Ault |
Son | Donald William Ault |
Daughter | Ruth May Ault |
Citations
- [S1879] Doug Hollander, "E-Mail from Doug Hollander," e-mail message from email address (VIC ustralia) to Brian Turnbull, 2010. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Doug Hollander."