"DUCHESS CONSUELO DEAD."
"Widow of Duke of Manchester Had Neuritis – Former Miss Yznaga.
LONDON, Nov 20 – Consuelo, Dowager Duchess of Manchester, died early this morning of heart failure, following an attack of neuritis. She had been ill for some time from neuritis, but recently complications developed. She was living in her London residence, 5 Grosvenor Square, and was attended by Sir Alfred Fripp, M.D., Surgeon in Ordinary to King Edward. At her bedside were Lady Lister-Kaye and Miss Emily Yznaga, her sisters. During the illness of the Dowager Duchess King Edward frequently made inquiries concerning her condition. " New York Times, November 20, 1909.
Francisca Maria de la Consolacion (Consuelo) Yznaga, one of four children born to Antonio Modesto Yznaga-del Valle, a wealthy Cuban immigrant with connections to the Iznaga-del Valle plantation owners on that island, and Ellen Maria Clement from Louisiana, a descendent from a well known New England family. The Yznaga family owned a cotton plantation in Ravenswood, Louisiana, as well as a Commission Merchant business in New York. The Civil war took its toll however, and like many other Southerners, the family suffered losses to their fortune. As a result, Ellen moved the family East and settled in a modest home in Orange, New Jersey, while still keeping the plantation in Louisiana. They were however, financially stable enough to continue spending the summers in Newport, Rhode Island. It was during these summer vacations that young Consuelo started her friendship with Alva Smith, the daughter of cotton plantation owner from Mobile, Alabama. In later years, this friendship would prove beneficial to Alva in that Consuelo, a prominent figure in the social life of New York City, introduced her to William Kissam Vanderbilt, the wealthy grandson of Commodore Vanderbilt. In 1875, Alva and William were married. They named their only daughter Consuelo, in honor of her godmother, Consuelo Yznaga. Fortune also smiled on Consuelo Yznaga when in May, 1876 she caused a social sensation in New York City by marrying Viscount Mandeville, heir to the 7th Duke of Manchester. The wedding was described as one of the most brilliant affairs of the season. At the death of the 7th Duke of Manchester, in 1890, the Viscount inherited the title of his father, and Consuelo became the 8th Duchess of Manchester. She was later recognized as being one of the first Anglo American women to marry into the British aristocracy. She was considered “beautiful, witty, gay and gifted, with the ability to play by ear any melody she heard." She was a favorite in the social circles of London, and was frequently in the company of her close and dear friends, King Edward and Queen Alexandra. On her death, she bequeathed her ruby and diamond bracelet to her majesty Queen Alexandra as a token of her affection and regard.
"KING HONORS DEAD DUCHESS."
"Wreaths from Royal Family on Coffin of Consuelo of Manchester.
Special Cable to The New York Times
LONDON, Nov. 22 - Covered with beautiful wreaths, some from members of the royal family, including the King and Queen, the coffin containing the body of the late Consuelo, Duchess of Manchester, was taken by train to-day from London to Kimbolton, where the funeral will take place to-morrow. At the same hour of the interment, memorial service will be held in London at the Chapel Royal, St. James's Palace." New York Times Tuesday, November 23, 1909
"Widow of Duke of Manchester Had Neuritis – Former Miss Yznaga.
LONDON, Nov 20 – Consuelo, Dowager Duchess of Manchester, died early this morning of heart failure, following an attack of neuritis. She had been ill for some time from neuritis, but recently complications developed. She was living in her London residence, 5 Grosvenor Square, and was attended by Sir Alfred Fripp, M.D., Surgeon in Ordinary to King Edward. At her bedside were Lady Lister-Kaye and Miss Emily Yznaga, her sisters. During the illness of the Dowager Duchess King Edward frequently made inquiries concerning her condition. " New York Times, November 20, 1909.
Francisca Maria de la Consolacion (Consuelo) Yznaga, one of four children born to Antonio Modesto Yznaga-del Valle, a wealthy Cuban immigrant with connections to the Iznaga-del Valle plantation owners on that island, and Ellen Maria Clement from Louisiana, a descendent from a well known New England family. The Yznaga family owned a cotton plantation in Ravenswood, Louisiana, as well as a Commission Merchant business in New York. The Civil war took its toll however, and like many other Southerners, the family suffered losses to their fortune. As a result, Ellen moved the family East and settled in a modest home in Orange, New Jersey, while still keeping the plantation in Louisiana. They were however, financially stable enough to continue spending the summers in Newport, Rhode Island. It was during these summer vacations that young Consuelo started her friendship with Alva Smith, the daughter of cotton plantation owner from Mobile, Alabama. In later years, this friendship would prove beneficial to Alva in that Consuelo, a prominent figure in the social life of New York City, introduced her to William Kissam Vanderbilt, the wealthy grandson of Commodore Vanderbilt. In 1875, Alva and William were married. They named their only daughter Consuelo, in honor of her godmother, Consuelo Yznaga. Fortune also smiled on Consuelo Yznaga when in May, 1876 she caused a social sensation in New York City by marrying Viscount Mandeville, heir to the 7th Duke of Manchester. The wedding was described as one of the most brilliant affairs of the season. At the death of the 7th Duke of Manchester, in 1890, the Viscount inherited the title of his father, and Consuelo became the 8th Duchess of Manchester. She was later recognized as being one of the first Anglo American women to marry into the British aristocracy. She was considered “beautiful, witty, gay and gifted, with the ability to play by ear any melody she heard." She was a favorite in the social circles of London, and was frequently in the company of her close and dear friends, King Edward and Queen Alexandra. On her death, she bequeathed her ruby and diamond bracelet to her majesty Queen Alexandra as a token of her affection and regard.
"KING HONORS DEAD DUCHESS."
"Wreaths from Royal Family on Coffin of Consuelo of Manchester.
Special Cable to The New York Times
LONDON, Nov. 22 - Covered with beautiful wreaths, some from members of the royal family, including the King and Queen, the coffin containing the body of the late Consuelo, Duchess of Manchester, was taken by train to-day from London to Kimbolton, where the funeral will take place to-morrow. At the same hour of the interment, memorial service will be held in London at the Chapel Royal, St. James's Palace." New York Times Tuesday, November 23, 1909
"DUCHESS CONSUELO DEAD."
"Widow of Duke of Manchester Had Neuritis – Former Miss Yznaga.
LONDON, Nov 20 – Consuelo, Dowager Duchess of Manchester, died early this morning of heart failure, following an attack of neuritis. She had been ill for some time from neuritis, but recently complications developed. She was living in her London residence, 5 Grosvenor Square, and was attended by Sir Alfred Fripp, M.D., Surgeon in Ordinary to King Edward. At her bedside were Lady Lister-Kaye and Miss Emily Yznaga, her sisters. During the illness of the Dowager Duchess King Edward frequently made inquiries concerning her condition. " New York Times, November 20, 1909.
Francisca Maria de la Consolacion (Consuelo) Yznaga, one of four children born to Antonio Modesto Yznaga-del Valle, a wealthy Cuban immigrant with connections to the Iznaga-del Valle plantation owners on that island, and Ellen Maria Clement from Louisiana, a descendent from a well known New England family. The Yznaga family owned a cotton plantation in Ravenswood, Louisiana, as well as a Commission Merchant business in New York. The Civil war took its toll however, and like many other Southerners, the family suffered losses to their fortune. As a result, Ellen moved the family East and settled in a modest home in Orange, New Jersey, while still keeping the plantation in Louisiana. They were however, financially stable enough to continue spending the summers in Newport, Rhode Island. It was during these summer vacations that young Consuelo started her friendship with Alva Smith, the daughter of cotton plantation owner from Mobile, Alabama. In later years, this friendship would prove beneficial to Alva in that Consuelo, a prominent figure in the social life of New York City, introduced her to William Kissam Vanderbilt, the wealthy grandson of Commodore Vanderbilt. In 1875, Alva and William were married. They named their only daughter Consuelo, in honor of her godmother, Consuelo Yznaga. Fortune also smiled on Consuelo Yznaga when in May, 1876 she caused a social sensation in New York City by marrying Viscount Mandeville, heir to the 7th Duke of Manchester. The wedding was described as one of the most brilliant affairs of the season. At the death of the 7th Duke of Manchester, in 1890, the Viscount inherited the title of his father, and Consuelo became the 8th Duchess of Manchester. She was later recognized as being one of the first Anglo American women to marry into the British aristocracy. She was considered “beautiful, witty, gay and gifted, with the ability to play by ear any melody she heard." She was a favorite in the social circles of London, and was frequently in the company of her close and dear friends, King Edward and Queen Alexandra. On her death, she bequeathed her ruby and diamond bracelet to her majesty Queen Alexandra as a token of her affection and regard.
"KING HONORS DEAD DUCHESS."
"Wreaths from Royal Family on Coffin of Consuelo of Manchester.
Special Cable to The New York Times
LONDON, Nov. 22 - Covered with beautiful wreaths, some from members of the royal family, including the King and Queen, the coffin containing the body of the late Consuelo, Duchess of Manchester, was taken by train to-day from London to Kimbolton, where the funeral will take place to-morrow. At the same hour of the interment, memorial service will be held in London at the Chapel Royal, St. James's Palace." New York Times Tuesday, November 23, 1909
"Widow of Duke of Manchester Had Neuritis – Former Miss Yznaga.
LONDON, Nov 20 – Consuelo, Dowager Duchess of Manchester, died early this morning of heart failure, following an attack of neuritis. She had been ill for some time from neuritis, but recently complications developed. She was living in her London residence, 5 Grosvenor Square, and was attended by Sir Alfred Fripp, M.D., Surgeon in Ordinary to King Edward. At her bedside were Lady Lister-Kaye and Miss Emily Yznaga, her sisters. During the illness of the Dowager Duchess King Edward frequently made inquiries concerning her condition. " New York Times, November 20, 1909.
Francisca Maria de la Consolacion (Consuelo) Yznaga, one of four children born to Antonio Modesto Yznaga-del Valle, a wealthy Cuban immigrant with connections to the Iznaga-del Valle plantation owners on that island, and Ellen Maria Clement from Louisiana, a descendent from a well known New England family. The Yznaga family owned a cotton plantation in Ravenswood, Louisiana, as well as a Commission Merchant business in New York. The Civil war took its toll however, and like many other Southerners, the family suffered losses to their fortune. As a result, Ellen moved the family East and settled in a modest home in Orange, New Jersey, while still keeping the plantation in Louisiana. They were however, financially stable enough to continue spending the summers in Newport, Rhode Island. It was during these summer vacations that young Consuelo started her friendship with Alva Smith, the daughter of cotton plantation owner from Mobile, Alabama. In later years, this friendship would prove beneficial to Alva in that Consuelo, a prominent figure in the social life of New York City, introduced her to William Kissam Vanderbilt, the wealthy grandson of Commodore Vanderbilt. In 1875, Alva and William were married. They named their only daughter Consuelo, in honor of her godmother, Consuelo Yznaga. Fortune also smiled on Consuelo Yznaga when in May, 1876 she caused a social sensation in New York City by marrying Viscount Mandeville, heir to the 7th Duke of Manchester. The wedding was described as one of the most brilliant affairs of the season. At the death of the 7th Duke of Manchester, in 1890, the Viscount inherited the title of his father, and Consuelo became the 8th Duchess of Manchester. She was later recognized as being one of the first Anglo American women to marry into the British aristocracy. She was considered “beautiful, witty, gay and gifted, with the ability to play by ear any melody she heard." She was a favorite in the social circles of London, and was frequently in the company of her close and dear friends, King Edward and Queen Alexandra. On her death, she bequeathed her ruby and diamond bracelet to her majesty Queen Alexandra as a token of her affection and regard.
"KING HONORS DEAD DUCHESS."
"Wreaths from Royal Family on Coffin of Consuelo of Manchester.
Special Cable to The New York Times
LONDON, Nov. 22 - Covered with beautiful wreaths, some from members of the royal family, including the King and Queen, the coffin containing the body of the late Consuelo, Duchess of Manchester, was taken by train to-day from London to Kimbolton, where the funeral will take place to-morrow. At the same hour of the interment, memorial service will be held in London at the Chapel Royal, St. James's Palace." New York Times Tuesday, November 23, 1909
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