Bryan Charles Waller intrigues me and his role in the Doyle family life makes me wonder. So every now and then I'll add another time-point document from Waller's life here as a growing blog post.
Birth of Waller in 1853
Baptisms in the Parish of Thornton in Lonsdale, Yorkshire, England
When baptized: 1853 October 2nd
Child's Christian Name: Bryan Charles son of
Parents: Nicholas and Julia Perry Waller
Abode: Masongill House
Quality, Trade or Profession: Gentleman
Registered in UK Medical Register from August 1875
UK and Ireland, Medical Registers, 1859-1943
WALLER, Bryan Charles
Masongill House, Cowan Bridge, Kirkby Lonsdale
Registered 1875, Aug 7 in Scotland
Qualifications:
Lic. R. Coll. Phys. Edin. 1875
Lic. 1875, Fell. 1879 Royal Coll. Surg. Edin.
M.B., Mast. Surg. 1876, M.D. 1878, Univ. Edin.
1878/9 - Example of 23 George Square Lane - here we see Bryan C Waller and Charles A Doyle and family living at 23 George Square lane. Note that David Gordon MD is living at 23A.
Where was Waller in the 1881 census? He was off with his mum visiting friends (or family) all the way down in Bodiam in Sussex (south of London). When he didn't appear in the 1881 census with the Doyles, and Charles A Doyle wasn't there either, Owen Dudley Edwards surmised that Bryan must be managing an ill Charles at Masongill. Nope.
Civil parish of Bodiam, Sussex
Address: Vicarage, Bodiam
Julia Perry Waller, Visitor, Widow, age 67, born London
Bryan Charles Waller, Visitor, Unmarried, 22, Physician MD Univ Edin, born Yorkshire Thornton-in-Lonsdale
Where was Charles in 1881? He was at 'Blairerno House', a home (not an asylum) for intemperance. The facility would have been dry, and sources state that Doyle was at Blairerno till he transferred to Montrose Royal Asylum on 26th May 1885 (see below).
From the Lancet General Advertiser (1881)
From the Medical Dictionary (1885)
INTEMPERATE. Home for Gentlemen in Country House in North of Scotland. Of very old standing. Healthy district. Home comforts. Good Shooting. Trout-fishing, and Bowling Green. HONEST REFERENCES.
Address ; Mr D. Forbes, Blairerno House, Drumlithie, Kincardinshire.
1881 Scotland Census - David Forbes who runs the home describes himself as a Farmer, and no mention is made of the purpose of the home.
Charles A. Doyle, Boarder, Married, Age 49, occupation Artist & Architect, born England.
At Arthur's wedding in 1885 - while Doyle lived in Southsea where he met his bride, the couple chose to marry in the Parish of Thornton-in-Lonsdale where ACD's mother Mary lived on the Masongill Estate. Louse Hawkins states her residence as Masongill. As a family friend Bryan Charles Waller was one of the many witnesses. Most wedding registers list two witnesses (as required) - Doyle family weddings often have four, five, or six people crowding their witness signatures onto the register!
1885 Marriage solemnized in the Parish Church in the of Parish of Thornton in the County of York
When Married: August th 1885
Groom: Arthur Conan Doyle, full age, Bachelor, Physician, Residence: Southsea. Father: Charles Doyle, Artis
Bride: Louise Hawkins, full age, Spinster, Residence: Masongill, Thornton-in-Lonsdale. Father: Jeremiah Hawkins, Deceased
Witnesses: Bryan Charles Waller, J F Innes H Doyle, Emily Hawkins, Julia Waller, Constance A.M. Doyle, Mary J E Doyle
A family holiday - an interesting note in 1889. The Doyle's all together holidaying in the village of Askrigg, located at the center of Askrigg. The King's Arms Hotel at Askrigg operates today still. It appears ACD and his wife Touie are present, along with ACD's mother-in-law Emily Hawkins (who lived at Masongill also).
Craven Herald - Saturday 03 August 1889
ASKRIGG. VISITORS - At the King's Arms Hotel: ... Mr and Mrs Doyle, and MissesConstance, Adelaide, and Julia Doyle, Masongill Cottage, Kirkby Lonsdale ; Miss Emily Hawkins, Southsea ; Bryan Charles Waller, Masongill House, Kirkby Lonsdale....
Waller and Mary Doyle in 1891 census - Bryan Waller appears at Masongill in 1891 with two servants. In the next property entry Mary Foley and her daughter (Bryan) Mary J J Doyle are living at Masongill Cottage. She had been named after Waller.
Masongill House
Bryan C Waller, Head, 39, Single, Living on his own means ; Duly registered medical practitioner as consulting physician, born Thornton-in-Lonsdale, Yorks
Elizabeth Cregan, Servant, 38, Single, Cook domestic servant, born Yarm, Yorks
Margaret Blamire, Servant, 29, Single, Housemaid, born Whittingtonm Lancashire
Masongill Cottage
Mary J.E. Doyle, Head, 53, Married, No occupation, born Ireland
Mary J.J. Doyle, Daughter, 14, Single, born Scotland
1892 - Mary requests transfer of Charles Altimont Doyle to be transferred from Montrose Royal Asylum to Edinburgh Royal Asylum. This form was posted at the Lothian Health Services Archive blog on Charles's records.
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APPLICATION TO THE GENERAL BOARD OF LUNACY TO GRANT TRANSFER OF A PATIENT FROM ONE ASYLM TO ANOTHER
I, the undersigned Mary J.E. Doyle being desirous to transfer Charles Altimont Doyle at present a patient in Montrose Royal Asylum, and whose nearest known relative I am from the said asylum to Edinburgh Royal Asylum. Signed Mary J E Doyle, wife, dated at Kirkby Lonsdale this 20th day of January, 1892.
PATIENT: Charles Altimont Doyle, Male 60 years, married, Draughtsman, Catholic. Date of admission into asylum 26th May 1885, Insane since March 1881. Supposed cause: Undue use of stimulants, suicidal: no, dangerous to others: not that I know of. Nearest known relative: Mary E J Doyle, Masongill Cottage, Kirkby Lonsdale, wife.
MEDICAL CERTIFICATE. I, the undersigned James C Howden certify that I have this day at Montrose Asylum personally examined Charles Doyle at present a patient in said asylum, and with respect to his mental state that he suffers from loss of memory for recent weeks .and is subject to attacks of depression when he has .... spiritual and physical condition, and with respect to his Bodily Health and Condition that he is epileptic.
ADMITTED {to Edinburgh Asylum} 23d January 1892.
An accompanying form commits to paying the financial costs, also signed by Mary, address Masongill Cottage:
1893 death of Charles Doyle
1893 Deaths in the District of Dumfries in the County of Dumfries
Charles Altamont Doyle, artist, married to Mary Josephine Doyle
October 10th 1893 at Creighton Memorial Institution
Male, Aged 61 years
Father John Doyle, artist, deceased and mother Mary Doyle ms Cowan, deceased
Cause of death epilepsy, duration many years, certified by James Rutherford MD
1895 marriage of Jane Doyle - ACDs sister married the MUCH older Nelson Foley at Masongill. Along with several siblings, Bryan Charles Waller was a witness.
1895 Marriage solemnized in the Parish Church in the Parish of Thornton
When Married: 17 Dec 1895
Groom: Nelson Foley, Age 45, Widower, Engineer, Residence: City of Naples (Italy). Father: Nelson Trafalgar Foley, Gentleman
Bride: Jane Adelaide Rose Doyle, Age 20, Spinster, Residence: Masongill, Thornton-in-Lonsdale. Father: Charles Doyle Gentleman, Artist
Witnesses: J F I Hay Doyle, Bryan Charles Waller, B.M. Doyle, Mary J E Doyle
Marriage of Waller in 1896 - Waller marred at the age of 43. What was he waiting for? Was he hopnig for marriage with someone else? Was Waller waiting for Mary Doyle to be single? If so, ACD's father Charles died in 1893 so he had a window.
1896 Marriages in the Parish of St Andrew's and St Leonard's in the County of Fife
When, where and how married: 11th August 1896 at the Episcopal Church of St Andrew's, St Andrew's.
When, where and how married: 11th August 1896 at the Episcopal Church of St Andrew's, St Andrew's.
Bryan Charles Waller, Landed proprietor, Bachelor, age 43
Usual residence: Masongill House, Thornton-in-Lonsdale
Parents: Nicholas Waller, Landed proprietor (deceased) & Julia Perry Waller nee Parker (deceased)
Ada Roberts, spinster, aged 29
Usual residence: College Gate, St Andrew's
Parents: Alexander Roberts, Professor of Humanity, United College St Andrew's & Mary Ann Roberts nee ???
Witnesses: A.R. Roberts & M.A. Roberts (parents)
The wedding was noticed in the papers, as one might expect:
Preston Herald - Saturday 15 August 1896
WALLER-ROBERTS - August 11, at the Episcopal Church, St Andrew's N.B., by the Rev. J.G. Owen, incumbent, Bryan Charles Waller, of Masongill House, Kirkby Lonsdale, to Ada, sixth daughter of Alexander Roberts, D.D., Professor of Humanity in the University of St. Andrew's.
They had no children.
WALLER-ROBERTS - August 11, at the Episcopal Church, St Andrew's N.B., by the Rev. J.G. Owen, incumbent, Bryan Charles Waller, of Masongill House, Kirkby Lonsdale, to Ada, sixth daughter of Alexander Roberts, D.D., Professor of Humanity in the University of St. Andrew's.
They had no children.
1899 - Marriage of Miss Bryan Doyle to Rev Angell. This Doyle family wedding was held at Masongill where Mary Doyle was living.
When Married: April 11th 1899
Groom: Charles Cyril Angell, Age 25, Bachelor, Clerk in Holy Orders, Residence: Dalston, Cumberland. Father: Charles Angell, Clerk in Holy Orders
Bride: Bryan Mary Josephine Julia Doyle, Age 22, Spinster, Residence: Masongill, Thornton-in-Lonsdale. Father: Charles Doyle Gentleman, Artist
Witnesses: J F I Hay Doyle, E W Hornung, Mary Doyle, Julia Angell, Constance Hornung
The Queen - Saturday 22 April 1899
FASHIONABLE MARRIAGES. ANGELL-DOYLE.
MISS BRYAN DOYLE, youngest sister of A. Conan Doyle, was married on Tuesday last week to the Rev. C. C. Angell, B.A., Cantab., the well-known athlete. The great popularity of the youthful bride drew a large congregation to the the fine old parish church of Thornton-in-Lonsdale, which was profusely decorated with white flowers, Easter lilies, floral arches, and other emblems of rejoicing. The service was choral, the hymns being sung by the school children. The bride wore an ivory white satin Duchesse gown trimmed with antique point de Venice lace, orange blossoms, pearls, and silver chiffon, a small coronet of the flowers among her dark hair, and a Brussels net veil. Her Court train of white brocade, which suited her tall and slender figure, was carried by her little nephew, Master Oscar Hornung. The three bridesmaids were very tastefully dressed in cashmere trimmed with lace and chiffon, each dress of a different colour, a soft shade of green, blue, and lavender, with picture hats of cream lace. The bride was given away by her mother, who wore a silver grey poplin costume and pale pink toque, and who afterwards entertained a large party of friends at Masongill Cottage. The newly-married pair travelled to London by the evening mail, en route for Paris, where they are passing their honeymoon.
1901 - Mary on vacation. You might expect that in 1901 Mary would be at Masongill. But no, awkwardly, she is in Sussex, with her son ACD, and.... his very platonic friend Jean Leckie (future wife) at a place called the 'Ashdown Forest Hotel'. Doyle gives his occupation as 'Physician' which isn't exactly the whole truth. Arthir and Jean are at the bottom of one page, and Mary appears at the top of the next page. Today this would make the scandal rags.
1903 - newspaper articie on Mrs Doyle at Masongill
Perhaps it is not generally known that the mother of Sir Conan Doyle lives in the Lune Valley. She has a pretty house in the tiny hamlet of Masongill and may be often seen on a Sunday morning driving to the old church at Thornten-in-Lonsdale in a wicker pony-chaise, accompanied by her maid. Mrs. Doyle, though apparently more than the alloted three score years and ten, appears still active and robust. She always wears spectacles and, it is said, occupies a good deal of her time in revising proofs of her son's writings.
1911 Masongill Census. In 1911, Mary Doyle and Waller continue to be neighbours.
Postal address: Masongill Cottage, Kirkby Lonsdale
Number of rooms: Sixteen
Bryan Charles Waller, Head, 57, Married, Private means, born Yorkshire Thornton-in-Lonsdale
Ada Waller, Wife, 43, Married, born Middlesex London
Postal address: Masongill Cottage, Kirkby Lonsdale
Number of rooms: Six
Mary J E Doyle, 73, Widow, Private means, born Lismore, Ireland
Elizabeth Bartle, 44, Spinster, Housekeeper, born Lancs Clifton
Death of Bryan Charles Waller, 1932
Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Tuesday 08 November 1932
WALLER - November 4, at Masongill House, Ingleton, Yorkshire, BRYAN CHARLES WALLER - Interment at St. Oswald's, Thornton-in-Lonsdale, near Ingleton, to-day (Tuesday), November 8 at 2:30 pm.Buried in St Oswald Churchyard, Thornton-in-Lonsdale, North Yorkshire, England
In Memory of Nicholas Waller
of Masongill House
Born 29th May 1802
Died 12th March 1877
Also his wife Julia Perry Waller
Born July 13th 1813
Died May 28th 1887
Also their son Bryan Charles Waller
Born at Masongill House, July 27th 1853
And died there November 4th, 1932
Ada did not die till 1951.
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