Pearl Sanderson1
Female, Registry Number #572191, b. 30 July 1906
Last Edited=15 Jan 2017
Pearl Sanderson was born on 30 July 1906.1 She is the daughter of Sir Frank Bernard Sanderson, 1st Bt. and Amy Edith Wing.2 She married, firstly, Gerald Melville Donner, son of Edward Oscar Donner, on 20 December 1928.1 She and Gerald Melville Donner were divorced in 1937.1 She married, secondly, Major Alan Sherman James, son of Reginald William James, on 27 November 1947.1
From 20 December 1928, her married name became Donner. From 27 November 1947, her married name became James.1
From 20 December 1928, her married name became Donner. From 27 November 1947, her married name became James.1
Children of Pearl Sanderson and Gerald Melville Donner
- John Melville Donner+2 b. 18 Jul 1930
- Gillian Pearl Donner+2 b. 18 Jul 1930
- Rosita Ann Donner2 b. 17 Aug 1933
George Rowcliffe1
Male, Registry Number #572192
Last Edited=30 Nov 2013
Child of George Rowcliffe
- [S4567] Bill Norton, “re: Pitman Family,” family provided evidence then verified by subsequent research and verification by BENR (101053), 6 April 2010 and 19 April 2011. Hereinafter cited as “re: Pitman Family.”
Gerald Melville Donner1 
Male, Registry Number #572193, d. 19 November 1968
Last Edited=15 Jan 2017
Gerald Melville Donner was the son of Edward Oscar Donner.2 He married Pearl Sanderson, daughter of Sir Frank Bernard Sanderson, 1st Bt. and Amy Edith Wing, on 20 December 1928.1 He and Pearl Sanderson were divorced in 1937.1 He died on 19 November 1968.1
Children of Gerald Melville Donner and Pearl Sanderson
- John Melville Donner+2 b. 18 Jul 1930
- Gillian Pearl Donner+2 b. 18 Jul 1930
- Rosita Ann Donner2 b. 17 Aug 1933
John Melville Donner1 
Male, Registry Number #572194, b. 18 July 1930
Last Edited=15 Jan 2017
John Melville Donner was born on 18 July 1930.1 He is the son of Gerald Melville Donner and Pearl Sanderson.2 He married Patricia Mary Jenkins, daughter of Barnet Thomas Jenkins, on 22 July 1952.1
He was educated at Stowe School, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, England.1 He gained the rank of officer between 1948 and 1953 in the Coldstream Guards.1 He was educated at Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, Berkshire, England.1 He was managing director of Fenchurch Insurance Holding plc between 1969 and 1974.1 He was chairman of DUA Ltd between 1974 and 1990.1 He lived in 2003 at Heddon Oak House, Crowcombe, Somerset, England.1
He was educated at Stowe School, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, England.1 He gained the rank of officer between 1948 and 1953 in the Coldstream Guards.1 He was educated at Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, Berkshire, England.1 He was managing director of Fenchurch Insurance Holding plc between 1969 and 1974.1 He was chairman of DUA Ltd between 1974 and 1990.1 He lived in 2003 at Heddon Oak House, Crowcombe, Somerset, England.1
Children of John Melville Donner and Patricia Mary Jenkins
- Rupert Melville Donner2 b. 28 Jul 1955
- Annabel Elizabeth Donner2 b. 5 Feb 1958
Barnet Thomas Jenkins1
Male, Registry Number #572195
Last Edited=21 Jan 2013
Child of Barnet Thomas Jenkins
Patricia Mary Jenkins1
Female, Registry Number #572196
Last Edited=21 Jan 2013
Patricia Mary Jenkins is the daughter of Barnet Thomas Jenkins.2 She married John Melville Donner, son of Gerald Melville Donner and Pearl Sanderson, on 22 July 1952.1
From 22 July 1952, her married name became Donner.
From 22 July 1952, her married name became Donner.
Children of Patricia Mary Jenkins and John Melville Donner
- Rupert Melville Donner2 b. 28 Jul 1955
- Annabel Elizabeth Donner2 b. 5 Feb 1958
Rupert Melville Donner1
Male, Registry Number #572197, b. 28 July 1955
Last Edited=15 Jan 2017
Rupert Melville Donner was born on 28 July 1955.1 He is the son of John Melville Donner and Patricia Mary Jenkins.2
He was educated at Stowe School, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, England.1 He graduated from Exeter University, Exeter, Devon, England, with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)1
He was educated at Stowe School, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, England.1 He graduated from Exeter University, Exeter, Devon, England, with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)1
Annabel Elizabeth Donner1
Female, Registry Number #572198, b. 5 February 1958
Last Edited=15 Jan 2017
Annabel Elizabeth Donner was born on 5 February 1958.1 She is the daughter of John Melville Donner and Patricia Mary Jenkins.2 She married Michael R. S. Vernon on 27 May 1995.1
She was educated at Benenden School, Cranbrook, Kent, England.1 She graduated from Exeter University, Exeter, Devon, England, with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)1 From 27 May 1995, her married name became Vernon.
She was educated at Benenden School, Cranbrook, Kent, England.1 She graduated from Exeter University, Exeter, Devon, England, with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)1 From 27 May 1995, her married name became Vernon.
Michael R. S. Vernon1
Male, Registry Number #572199
Last Edited=15 Jan 2017
Michael R. S. Vernon married Annabel Elizabeth Donner, daughter of John Melville Donner and Patricia Mary Jenkins, on 27 May 1995.1
- [S37] BP2003 volume 3, page 3521. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
Gillian Pearl Donner1
Female, Registry Number #572200, b. 18 July 1930
Last Edited=15 Jan 2017
Gillian Pearl Donner was born on 18 July 1930.1 She is the daughter of Gerald Melville Donner and Pearl Sanderson.2 She married Commander Kenneth Coburn in 1963.1
From 1963, her married name became Coburn. She lived in 2003 at The Coach House, Underhill Lane, Clayton, Sussex, England.1
From 1963, her married name became Coburn. She lived in 2003 at The Coach House, Underhill Lane, Clayton, Sussex, England.1
Children of Gillian Pearl Donner and Commander Kenneth Coburn
- Kimberly Gillian Coburn+2 b. 16 Dec 1965
- John Bruce Coburn2 b. 17 Oct 1967
