Taphophilia is a passion for and enjoyment of cemeteries. The singular term is a taphophile.
Angel monument to Kathleen Dunkles, Frances Dunkels and Ernest Dunkles.
"Kathleen Dunkles 15 August 1906
Frances Dunkles 16 December 1953
Ernest Dunkels 12 September 1956"
Ernest Dunkles was born Ernest Dunkelsbuhler in London, Middlesex in 1880 to German parents Anton and Minna Dunkelsbuhler. Anton was a famous diamond dealer who owned Anton Dunkelsbuhler & Company. Ernest became a barrister and assumed the surname Dunkles in 1895, perhaps he felt it would be easier for his clients and neighbours than Dunkelsbuhler.
In 1909 Ernest married Frances S Van Nostrand, who travelled to England from New York on the ship Germanic on 9th June 1897. On the Incoming Passengers List her occupation is listed simply as 'Lady'. The lived together in Woodhurst Maidenhead and in 1916 Ernest enlisted and served in The Great War. Frances passed away in the December of 1953, but not before giving Ernest four children. Ernest was to follow his wife three years later.
Kathleen Dunkles was born Fanny Dunklesbuhler in London, Middlesex in 1878. She was Ernest's elder sister. Sometime between 1891 and 1906 Fanny changed her name to Kathleen, possibly a middle name, and took to using it instead of Fanny. Ernest was to name his first daughter born in 1910, Kathleen after his sister.
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Julie from Taphophile Tragics and Sydney Eye asked a question relating to last week's Manlove post.
But there was another daughter , if I interrpert 'elder & beloved daughter' correctly. I wonder what happend to the younger daughter.
Joseph and Eleanor had three children during their marriage, two who survived them. Joseph Swailes Manlove born in October 1881 in Islington Middlesex and Dorothy Mary Manlove born on 27th December 1901 in Maidenhead.
Joseph became a bank cashier and married Alice Gertrude Maunder on 7th October 1909 in Marylebone London. Joseph died in 1937 Tonbridge Kent.
All that I can find out about Dorothy is that she didn't marry and died a spinster in 1988 in Maidenhead. It is possible that she rests in the same cemetery as her parents and elder sister. A challange for my next visit?
Great post. Love the angel monument.
ReplyDeleteErnest and his sister must have been very close. Interestingly, I see she changed her last name as well as her first.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful angel monument made more beautful with your processing, Nicola. I can see good reaason to change both the first and last names. Fanny doesn't sound too distinguished and Dunkelsbuhler would have seriously impacted the look of the headstone.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the background story and the monument is gorgeous, I would love to have it for my headstone.
ReplyDeleteRather a fine monument, atmospheric treatment really brings out the angel in relief.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting history. I like the small angel much better than busts, photos and flowergirls! Maybe people had simpler tastes back then? ;)
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