The reason for her unhappiness was never made explicit, but the implication was that Arthur could be violent. She let them know she was already unhappy in her marriage. Soon after marrying Major Galsworthy, Ada met and became friends with Lilian and Mabel Galsworthy, her husband's cousins and sisters of the man who was to become her second husband, Arthur's cousin, John Galsworthy (1867–1933). He was six years older than Ada, with no current profession or occupation, relying on an annual allowance from his father. She married Major Arthur Galsworthy (1860–1923) on 30 April 1891 in Kensington, London, having met him the previous winter, probably in Biarritz, France. When her mother died in 1918 she did not attend the funeral, even though she was in England at the time. Galsworthy and her mother did not get on there was 'a tragic lack of sympathy' between them. On one occasion the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, asked for an introduction. Between 18, they made frequent, extended trips to Europe, her mother's principal purpose being to find a financially and socially suitable husband for her daughter. She and her mother were 'well provided for' under the terms of Dr. Cooper died, Galsworthy moved to Nottingham with her brother and mother, using the surname Cooper. Galsworthy had an older brother, Arthur Charles. Both parents were of ' Quaker persuasion'. Born illegitimately, her parent was recorded as Anne Julia Pearson (c.1841–1913) from the Parish of Lakenham, Norwich. She was baptised at St Clement's Church, Norwich on 24 November 1867. She was married to Nobel Laureate for Literature John Galsworthy.Īda Nemesis Pearson was born on 20 November 1864 the location is unknown. 1904)Īda Nemesis Galsworthy (20 November 1864 – ) was an English editor, translator, writer and composer.

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