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HelpRe: 1920’s congrats (round 2)
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H, 45: Laurence Michael Bellamy
W, deceased at 42: Rose Eliza Washington
S, 21: Nathaniel Abraham Bellamy
- W, 21: Anne Alice Chevalier
D, 19: Lydia Caroline Bellamy
S, 17: Julian Philip Bellamy
S, 15: Alexander Simon Bellamy
Under Larry's tutelage, Nate flourished into one of the sharpest architectural minds in the country. He presented his design for what was to be the tallest residential building in Chicago at the most prestigious architectural exhibition in the country. There, he met Anne Chevalier, of the New York Chevaliers, a wealthy family with roots in France, regaled for their philanthropy and patronage of the arts. Nate and Anne were introduced, Anne being highly impressed by the young architect's achievements. Their connection blossomed into romance, and they were married shortly after, moving into the penthouse atop the Anne Alice - which is what Nate named the newly constructed building.
Their wedded bliss was, however, cut short. Soon after they were married, Rose - Larry's wife, and the mother of his children - died from a previously undiagnosed congenital heart anomaly. The Bellamy family went into mourning. They were all much affected, but it was Larry who took the news the hardest: Rose had been his muse and his inspiration ever since he first met her. Lydia, too, was heartbroken: their shared interest in music meant her mother and her were exceptionally close.
In her will, Rose wrote that she wanted her funeral to be a joyous occasion, celebrating her life and her passion for the arts, held at The Rose Hotel which she loved so dearly, with her beloved students, to whom she had dedicated years of her life, playing cheerful songs. Her wishes were executed, Lydia leading a chorus of girls who had been taught by Rose at the Chicago Conservatory. At some point during the funeral, the Bellamy family realized that Julian was missing. They initially thought he might have been exploring some of the less frequented corners of the hotel or been tucked away with a book somewhere - he had grown even more bookish and taciturn since his mother's untimely death, but he was nowhere to be found - not in The Rose Hotel, and not in Rosewood Manor. Panic set in. The festivities were cancelled, and the police was summoned.
The first sign of trouble comes when the police find a hastily written note in Julian's room, cryptically hinting at unforeseen circumstances and asking the family not to look for him. His wishes were quickly disregarded - Larry was worried that his son, only 17, might have been in serious danger, especially since everyone knew the Bellamy's were rich and could afford ransom. His fears were soon confirmed: Rosewood was flooded with letters demanding ransom for the safe release of Julian Bellamy.
A private investigator - none other than the famous Belgian sleuth, Achille Toriop - was hired, and promised enormous sums for Julian's safe recovery. The media caught wind of this development to the high-profile disappearance, turning it into a sensational story. The newspapers speculated on the family's wealth, potential enemies, and the mysterious circumstances surrounding Julian's disappearance. News outlets camped outside Rosewood Manor, despite pleas from the family's representatives not to harass during their this difficult period: not only had the Bellamy's lost a son and a brother, but they were still grieving the death of a wife and mother.
The investigation lead Toriop to none other than Rose's younger brother. When the Washingtons lost all their money, he, unlike his sister, did not seek a paying job, but fell into a life of crime. Now, desperate for money, he devised a plan to ransom Julian. However, he misjudged his brother-in-law's family's resolve and the depth of their connections. With the help of Toriop, the family orchestrated a carefully planned rescue operation, during the course of which Julian was recovered unharmed, and his uncle - whom he had never met before he kidnapped him - apprehended. The media circus intensified as the story unfolds, with the Bellamy family managing to keep some details private to protect Julian's well-being.
masculine list: https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/191050/124079
feminine list: https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/191050/124080
W, deceased at 42: Rose Eliza Washington
S, 21: Nathaniel Abraham Bellamy
- W, 21: Anne Alice Chevalier
D, 19: Lydia Caroline Bellamy
S, 17: Julian Philip Bellamy
S, 15: Alexander Simon Bellamy
Under Larry's tutelage, Nate flourished into one of the sharpest architectural minds in the country. He presented his design for what was to be the tallest residential building in Chicago at the most prestigious architectural exhibition in the country. There, he met Anne Chevalier, of the New York Chevaliers, a wealthy family with roots in France, regaled for their philanthropy and patronage of the arts. Nate and Anne were introduced, Anne being highly impressed by the young architect's achievements. Their connection blossomed into romance, and they were married shortly after, moving into the penthouse atop the Anne Alice - which is what Nate named the newly constructed building.
Their wedded bliss was, however, cut short. Soon after they were married, Rose - Larry's wife, and the mother of his children - died from a previously undiagnosed congenital heart anomaly. The Bellamy family went into mourning. They were all much affected, but it was Larry who took the news the hardest: Rose had been his muse and his inspiration ever since he first met her. Lydia, too, was heartbroken: their shared interest in music meant her mother and her were exceptionally close.
In her will, Rose wrote that she wanted her funeral to be a joyous occasion, celebrating her life and her passion for the arts, held at The Rose Hotel which she loved so dearly, with her beloved students, to whom she had dedicated years of her life, playing cheerful songs. Her wishes were executed, Lydia leading a chorus of girls who had been taught by Rose at the Chicago Conservatory. At some point during the funeral, the Bellamy family realized that Julian was missing. They initially thought he might have been exploring some of the less frequented corners of the hotel or been tucked away with a book somewhere - he had grown even more bookish and taciturn since his mother's untimely death, but he was nowhere to be found - not in The Rose Hotel, and not in Rosewood Manor. Panic set in. The festivities were cancelled, and the police was summoned.
The first sign of trouble comes when the police find a hastily written note in Julian's room, cryptically hinting at unforeseen circumstances and asking the family not to look for him. His wishes were quickly disregarded - Larry was worried that his son, only 17, might have been in serious danger, especially since everyone knew the Bellamy's were rich and could afford ransom. His fears were soon confirmed: Rosewood was flooded with letters demanding ransom for the safe release of Julian Bellamy.
A private investigator - none other than the famous Belgian sleuth, Achille Toriop - was hired, and promised enormous sums for Julian's safe recovery. The media caught wind of this development to the high-profile disappearance, turning it into a sensational story. The newspapers speculated on the family's wealth, potential enemies, and the mysterious circumstances surrounding Julian's disappearance. News outlets camped outside Rosewood Manor, despite pleas from the family's representatives not to harass during their this difficult period: not only had the Bellamy's lost a son and a brother, but they were still grieving the death of a wife and mother.
The investigation lead Toriop to none other than Rose's younger brother. When the Washingtons lost all their money, he, unlike his sister, did not seek a paying job, but fell into a life of crime. Now, desperate for money, he devised a plan to ransom Julian. However, he misjudged his brother-in-law's family's resolve and the depth of their connections. With the help of Toriop, the family orchestrated a carefully planned rescue operation, during the course of which Julian was recovered unharmed, and his uncle - whom he had never met before he kidnapped him - apprehended. The media circus intensified as the story unfolds, with the Bellamy family managing to keep some details private to protect Julian's well-being.
masculine list: https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/191050/124079
feminine list: https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/191050/124080
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