Joseph Haydon Bourne Dando (1806 - 1894)

Born May 1806 in St Pancras, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Louisa (Hayward) Dando — married 31 Dec 1831 in Saint George Hanover Square, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Mary (Gibson) Dando — married 11 Aug 1866 in Islington, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom

Died 9 May 1894 at about age 88 in Godalming, Surrey, England

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Biography

Joseph was an English violinist and viola player. He introduced the first public concerts of chamber music in England.

Joseph was a member of the Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain

Joseph was the son of John and Elizabeth Dando. He was born in May 1806 but was not baptised until 30 July 1830. ^[1] His baptism took place at Camberwell. According to later censuses, he was born in St Pancras, Middlesex, England.

At an early age he commenced the study of the violin under his uncle, Signor Gaetano Brandi. In 1819 he became a pupil of Nicolas Mori, with whom he continued about seven years.^[2]

He married Louisa Hayward on 31 December 1831 in St George, Hanover Square, Westminster, England.^[3] Their children included:

• Louisa Mary (1834)
• Joseph Cawthorn (1836)
• Mary Ann (1838)
• Cordelia Matilda (1845)

He joined the Philharmonic Orchestra in 1831, the same years as his marriage to Louisa, and played with them until 1855. He also established a noted string quartet which gave the first English performances of Haydn's The Seven Last Words (in 1843), Mendelssohn's String Quartet Op. 44 No. 3 and Schumann's String Quartet in A minor.^[4]

Joseph became a member of the The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain on the 1 October 1837 as confirmed in the Society's book, “Members of The Royal Society of Musicians 1738-1984” on Page 44
Member Reference No: A393
The following was written by Joseph on his recommendation paper at the time of his application and is included in the members handbook.

Is engaged at the Philharmonic Concerts, also is Leader of several Amateur Concerts, performs on the Violin & Viola.

The recommendation paper readings for Joseph to join the society were taken as follows:

He was granted membership with - Yeas 14 & Nays 0

The costs to become a member were:

The photo of Joseph is included in “The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain Photo Album” further members of the Society can be found on the following WikiTree page ^{[5] [6]}

After Louisa's death he married Mary Gibson, aged about 21, on 7 August 1866 in Islington, Middlesex.^[7] Their children included:

• Mary Kaye (1869)
• Joseph Willis (1870)
• Charles (1872)

From about 1875, Joseph gave up public performances and became the music master at Charterhouse School at Godalming, Surrey. ^[8] It is likely that during his time at Charterhouse he tutored Ralph Vaughan Williams.

Joseph died on 9 May 1894 at Godalming, Surrey and his estate passed probate on 6 June 1894 in London, England.^[9]

Censuses

Sources

Acknowledgement

We would like to thank The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain for their support in giving access to these historical documents.

1. ↑ Baptism: "London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1923"
   London Metropolitan Archives; "London, England, UK" ; London Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: P73/Geo/016
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 1558 #4840057 (accessed 4 March 2024)
   Joseph Haydon Bourne Dando baptism on 30 Jul 1830, son of John Dando & Elizabeth Dando, in St George, Camberwell, Southwark, England.
2. ↑ Wikisource contributors, "A Dictionary of Music and Musicians/Dando, Joseph," Wikisource , Groves (accessed March 5, 2024).
3. ↑ Marriage: "London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1938"
   London Metropolitan Archives; London, England, UK; London Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: DL/T/089/026
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 1623 #10052092 (accessed 4 March 2024)
   Joseph Haydon Bourne Dando marriage to Louisa Hayward on 31 Dec 1831 in St George, Hanover Square, Westminster, England.
4. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Joseph Dando," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, Wikipedia (accessed March 5, 2024).
5. ↑ Royal Society of Musician Members WikiTree (accessed 17 March 2024)
6. ↑ Royal Society of Musicians Photograph Album Lyon. Frederick G (1874). The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain Photo Album on Page 3 Photo Album (accessed 6 September 2022)
7. ↑ Marriage Bond: "London and Surrey, England, Marriage Bonds and Allegations, 1597-1921"
   Original data: Marriage Bonds and Allegations. London, England: London Metropolitan Archives. Images produced by permission of London Metropolitan Archives (City of London Corporation). The City of London gives no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for the purpose of the information provided. Images may be used only for purposes of research, private study or education. Applications for any other use should be made to London Metropolitan Archives, 40 Northampton Road, London EC1R 0HB via - www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/lma. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action; Reference Number: MS10091/243
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 2056 #626053 (accessed 4 March 2024)
   Mary Gibson (21) marriage to Joseph Haydon Bourne Dando Dande on 7 Aug 1866 in Islington, Middlesex.
8. ↑ Book: David Golby, Instrumental Teaching in Nineteenth-Century Britain
   United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis, 2016, page 263
   Google Books (accessed 6 March 2024)
9. ↑ Probate: "England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1957"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007704994; Image number: 284
   FamilySearch Record: 7XZQ-T8W2 (accessed 4 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9YY-K6RG
   Joseph Haydon Bourne Dando probate on 6 Jun 1894 in London, England, United Kingdom. Died 9 May 1894.
10. ↑ 1841 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1841"
    citing The National Archives of the UK Class: HO107; Piece/Folio: 721/14; Page: 23; Line: 3
    FamilySearch Record: MQJH-WYY (accessed 4 March 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS3H-D444-2
    Joseph Dando (35) in London St Helen Bishopsgate, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom. Born in Middlesex.
11. ↑ 1851 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1851"
    citing The National Archives of the UK Class: HO107; Piece/Folio: 1532 / 285; Page: 31; Line: 20
    FamilySearch Record: SG6H-YRS (accessed 4 March 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSQ7-NSSV
    Joseph H B Dando (44), widowed, Professor Of Music, head of household in Saint Helens, Middlesex, England. Born in St Pancras, Middlesex.
12. ↑ 1861 Census: "1861 England Census"
    Class: Rg 9; Piece: 125; Folio: 100; Page: 22; GSU roll: 542578; ED, institution, or vessel: 5; Household schedule number: 89
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 8767 #5034092 (accessed 4 March 2024)
    Joseph H Dando (54) head of household in Islington registration district in Middlesex, England. Born in St Pancras, Middlesex, England.
13. ↑ 1871 Census: "1871 England Census"
    The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 384; Folio: 57; Page: 7; GSU roll: 824619; ED, institution, or vessel: 3; Household schedule number: 43
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 7619 #11792793 (accessed 4 March 2024)
    Joseph B Dand (64) head of household in St James Clerkenwell in Holborn registration district in London, England. Born in St Pancras, Middlesex, England.
14. ↑ 1881 Census: "1881 England Census"
    Class: RG11; Piece: 349; Folio: 63; Page: 8; GSU roll: 1341075; ED, institution, or vessel: 3a
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 7572 #14732202 (accessed 4 March 2024)
    J.H.B Dando (74), widowed, Professor & Teacher Of Music, head of household at 1A Upper Vernon St, Clerkenwell in Holborn registration district in London, England. Born in St Pancras, Middlesex, England.
15. ↑ 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: 561; Folio: 24; Page: 15; GSU roll: 6095671
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 6598 #18090060 (accessed 4 March 2024)
    Joseph Hayden Bennie Dando (84) head of household in Godalming in Guildford registration district in Surrey, England. Born in St Pancras, London, England.