August 9, 1984
Application for Separation
September 5, 1984
Letter to Alexander, informing him of the ex parte hearing.
September 6, 1984 - Transcript of Proceedings
As you read this transcript you can hear the growing concern of the judge at the idea of having Alex in the courtroom. It is well to keep in mind the most frightening testimony is coming from Alex's own attorney.
September 19, 1984
Court Order extending previous order of court, made September 6th, until 2nd of October.
October 2, 1984
Court Order October 2, 1984 Alexander is restrained from molesting, abusing, intimidating, harassing or in any way interfering with the wife.
And so the marrige of this heir of the Manchesters ended. Sort of. The divorce did not actually take place until 1996.
In the interim the heir to the Manchesters again married. He had managed to enter the United States and was sofa surfing, looking for a way to make money. This time, he found to a 24 year old, young woman who understood the need for hard work and regular employment.
After the marriage to Wendy Buford Alexander received a title and became, Alexander, Viscount of Mandeville upon the death of his uncle, the 12th Duke of Manchester.
1988
An article appears in a British tabloid, The People, titled, "My Barmy Marriage."
1996 Divorce from Marion Stoner
The divorce took place at the insistence of Lady Mary Montagu, mother of Alexander, 13th Duke of Manchester. Wendy was not told Alex had been married, that their marriage had been bigamous, or that Alex's mother had told Alex to remarry Wendy after the divorce from Marion was finalized. Marion was, apparently satisfied to no longer be living in constant fear.
August
9 - Papers are filed for Montagu v. Stoner divorce
Application for Non-Payment of Filing Fees
September
27 -Alex, at the insistence of his mother, Lady Mary Montagu,
agrees to cooperate in a divorce from his first wife, Marion
Stoner Montagu. He has been bigamously married to Wendy
Buford Montagu for over three years.
Although ordered to do so by his mother Alex does not
repair matters and remarry Wendy.
Record of Proceeding/Outcome Sheet
October
28 - Divorce becomes absolute
Certified Divorce Decree
​
August 9, 1984
Application for Separation
September 5, 1984
September 5, 1984
Letter to Alexander, informing him of the ex parte hearing.
September 6, 1984 - Transcript of Proceedings
September 6, 1984 - Transcript of Proceedings
As you read this transcript you can hear the growing concern of the judge at the idea of having Alex in the courtroom. It is well to keep in mind the most frightening testimony is coming from Alex's own attorney.
September 19, 1984
September 19, 1984
Court Order extending previous order of court, made September 6th, until 2nd of October.
October 2, 1984
Court Order October 2, 1984 Alexander is restrained from molesting, abusing, intimidating, harassing or in any way interfering with the wife.
And so the marrige of this heir of the Manchesters ended. Sort of. The divorce did not actually take place until 1996.
In the interim the heir to the Manchesters again married. He had managed to enter the United States and was sofa surfing, looking for a way to make money. This time, he found to a 24 year old, young woman who understood the need for hard work and regular employment.
After the marriage to Wendy Buford Alexander received a title and became, Alexander, Viscount of Mandeville upon the death of his uncle, the 12th Duke of Manchester.
1988
An article appears in a British tabloid, The People, titled, "My Barmy Marriage."
1996 Divorce from Marion Stoner
The divorce took place at the insistence of Lady Mary Montagu, mother of Alexander, 13th Duke of Manchester. Wendy was not told Alex had been married, that their marriage had been bigamous, or that Alex's mother had told Alex to remarry Wendy after the divorce from Marion was finalized. Marion was, apparently satisfied to no longer be living in constant fear.
August
9 - Papers are filed for Montagu v. Stoner divorce
Application for Non-Payment of Filing Fees
9 - Papers are filed for Montagu v. Stoner divorce
Application for Non-Payment of Filing Fees
September
27 -Alex, at the insistence of his mother, Lady Mary Montagu,
agrees to cooperate in a divorce from his first wife, Marion
Stoner Montagu. He has been bigamously married to Wendy
Buford Montagu for over three years.
Although ordered to do so by his mother Alex does not
repair matters and remarry Wendy.
Record of Proceeding/Outcome Sheet
October
28 - Divorce becomes absolute
Certified Divorce Decree
​
Marriage
of
Marion Stoner - Alexander Montagu
March 17, 1984
Marriage
of
Marion Stoner - Alexander Montagu
March 17, 1984
March 17, 1984
Marriage of Alexander Montagu to Marion Stoner Marriage Certificate
March 17, 1984
Marriage of Alexander Montagu to Marion Stoner Marriage Certificate
Marriage of Alexander Montagu to Marion Stoner Marriage Certificate
May
21 - Alex Montagu Manchester and Marion Johanna Montagu are separated after incidents of violence directed against her children from her previous relationship and her self. Complaint, filed September 5th. Police report filed. Johanne Stoner
21 - Alex Montagu Manchester and Marion Johanna Montagu are separated after incidents of violence directed against her children from her previous relationship and her self. Complaint, filed September 5th. Police report filed. Johanne Stoner
The Death of Marion Stoner announced
Daily MailEDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Farewell to the glamorous Duchess of Manchester once attacked by a speargun
By Richard Eden for The Daily MailPublished: 16:56 EDT, 25 May 2023 | Updated: 17:36 EDT, 25 May 2023
The Death of Marion Stoner announced
Daily Mail
EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Farewell to the glamorous Duchess of Manchester once attacked by a speargun
By Richard Eden for The Daily Mail
Published: 16:56 EDT, 25 May 2023 | Updated: 17:36 EDT, 25 May 2023