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[Ash]

I wondered wether anyone has any recollections or knows any information on the McEvoy familiy Who Lived in Windmill Cottage and Yew Tree Cottage between about 1907 and the late 1920's. I believe for 4 years previous to this Charles lived at westcott, nr. wantage.

I have read Graham Palmers article which is very enlightening. Charles McEvoy was a failry well known playwright who established the Aldebourne Village Theatre. My particular interest is in his two sons, Patrick and Christopher, who wrote the most wonderful book, "The Gorse and the Briar", where Patrick references that he was born in the village. Sadly both sons appeared to have been killed in action in WWII.

I am trying to establish when and where they were born, their service a when they were killed and any other information about these most interesting lads.

Any background information or pointers on places to research would be greatly welcomed, for instance the village school, baptism record, the theatre or anything you suggest.

Many Thanks

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[Redneck]

Hi Ash

I can tell you a fair bit about Charles McEvoy in the WW1 days. I have a DOB for his son Patrick, and his marriage date etc.

Charles himself served during the campaign, initially in the Royal Army Service Corps and then as a Lieutenant in the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve (HMS Europa)

If you PM me or email through this forum with your contact details, I'll gladly pass on what I know!

Cheers Phil

[Jo Hutchings]

George Bernard Shaw came to Aldbourne one hundred years ago to see the first performance of ‘The Village Wedding’, a play by Charles McEvoy who lived at the Old Malt House.

A centenary celebration is planned for Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th July 2010.

There are thirteen Aldbourne residents listed in the original programme. The 1901 and 1911 censuses have enabled us to identify their families and where they lived. It would be fascinating to know if any current residents of Aldbourne are descendents of the original cast.

If you have any information, photos or other memorabilia please contact Jo Hutchings at acwphotos@btinternet.com

Mabel Hedges (1883, Aldbourne) played Sarah Picter
1911: housekeeper domestic, daughter of John (1856, Hungerford), widower, wood turner, of The Square, Aldbourne.
Possibly married John A Bellingham 1915
Possibly child, Rita M, born 1916

Charles Martin (1883, Woodlands) played Robert Beal
1901: bricklayer’s labourer, son of James (1854, Chilton), carrier, and Ann (1848, Lambourn), of The Square, Aldbourne.

Alice Mary Cook (1898, Aldbourne) played Daisy Picter
1911: school, daughter of Joseph (1873, Aldbourne), carpenter and wheelwright, and Emily (1869, Aldbourne), laundress, of The Green, Aldbourne.
Possibly died, aged 32, Swindon 1930

Edith Attwell Palmer (1886, Aldbourne) played Fanny Picter
1911: assisting in business, daughter of Alfred (1844, Aldbourne), baker and grocer, and Jane (1851, Peppard, Oxon), of Corner House, Baydon Street(?), Aldbourne.
(Original post edited by JoH 04.01.10)

Lilian Maud Lake (1888, Malmesbury) played Polly Saunders
1911: niece of Walter George (1858, Ramsbury), farmer, and Julia (1860, Axford) Pye, of Preston Farm, Ramsbury(?).
Possibly married George WM Tyler 1913
Possibly children: Gladys L (1914, Cirencester), Kathleen L (1915, Reading), Joyce (1920, Amesbury)

Agnes Rosina Stroud (1891, Ramsbury) played Lizzy Beal
1911: assisting in business, daughter of Charles (1859, Lambourn), publican, and Hannah (1854, Chilton), of Masons Arms, Aldbourne.
Possibly married Albert E Smith 1922
Possibly children: Sylvia E (1927, Maidenhead), Edna M (1930, Maidenhead), Vanda M (1932, Maidenhead) OR William G (1932, Newbury)

Edward Hawkins (1873,Aldbourne) played Dick Strong
1911: bricklayer’s labourer, [son of William (1831, Aldbourne) and Mary (1832, Aldbourne)], wife, Mary Ann, nee Stroud, (1876, Beechingstoke), children, Norman William (1901, Aldbourne), Amy Kathleen (1904, Aldbourne), Eleanor Maud (1906, Aldbourne), of Hightown, Aldbourne.

George Gulliver Jerram (1884, Aldbourne) played William Picter
1911: house painter, son of John (1840, Aldbourne), cooper, and Sarah Jane (1853, Bath), of Baydon Street, Aldbourne.
Possibly married Charlotte A Marshall 1914
Possible children Elizabeth (1915), George W (1918)

Charles Tucker (1877, Aldbourne) played George Hicks
1911: gardener, son of Alfred (1838, Aldbourne), bricklayer, and Ester (1841, Aldbourne), of Lottage, Aldbourne.
Possibly married Ida DF Clarke 1920

John Orchard (1871, Aldbourne) played Albert Black
1911: sub-postmaster and farmer, [son of Thomas Orchard (1833, Aldbourne), chair maker, and Honor (1834, Froxfield)], wife, Sarah Rebecca, nee Aldridge, (1870, Aldbourne), children, William T (1893, Ramsbury), John (1894, Aldbourne), Alfred Charles (1895, Aldbourne), Dorothy M (1897, Aldbourne), Mary Kathy (1900, Aldbourne), Honor (1903, Aldbourne), Alice (1906, Aldbourne), Florence (1908, Aldbourne) Sidney (1911, Aldbourne), of The Green, Aldbourne.
Possible children’s marriages: Dorothy M to Percy G Broom, 1921; Dorothy M to William C Millard, 1930; Honor E to Wilfred J Liddiard 1923; Alice T to Stephen E Martin 1927

William Noah Freemantle (1884, Brawshaw, Hants) played a Tramp and was Stage Manager
1911: coachman, visitor at The Square, Aldbourne.
Possibly died, aged 29, Wallingford 1912

Albert Stacey (1881, Aldbourne) conducted the village band for the performance
1911: baker, son of Edward (1855, Aldbourne), general fancy shop, and Anne (1845, Aldbourne), of The Square, Aldbourne.
Possibly married Mabel F Penny 1913
Possible children Amelia A (1914), Haidee (1917), Leslie A (1921)

Walter Lawrence (1864, Aldbourne) rang a peal of Aldbourne bells during the performance
1911: writer, gilder and organist, with wife Sarah Anne, nee Tipper, (1859, Cheadle, Staffs), schoolmistress, of The Green, Aldbourne

[Jo Hutchings]

Many thanks to Terry Gilligan and Wally Palmer for their information so far. I really appreciate people getting in touch to help find my way through all this information - any and all assistance welcome!

JoH

[jdtreelines]

Ash, I have some information on Patrick McEvoy's loss in WW2.

* Patrick was lost on the SS Dione II on 04 Feb 1941. I have found a reference to the loss that says the Dione was a steamer of 2,660 tons which was torpedoed and bombed [bombed is doubtful, see below] 200 miles west of Ireland en route from Wabana, Newfoundland to Cardiff. There might be more information in "Dictionary of Disasters at Sea during the Age of Steam 1824 - 1962" by Charles Hocking [ISBN: 0948130474].

* The Dione was sunk by U-93 (commanded by Kriegsleutnant Laus Korth) after she had fallen behind her convoy SC20. A week later the U-93 was damaged by bombing and was forced to cut short her third sortie. [source - www.battleships-cruisers.co.uk/u-boat_u-93.htm]

* Patrick's rank was Third Engineering Officer and he is remembered on the Merchant Navy memorial on Tower Hill, London.

[Jo Hutchings]

ALEC presents Malt House Man by Malcolm Shuttleworth on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th July in the original Aldbourne Village Theatre - the Malt House barn in South Street. (by kind permission of Mr & Mrs J Adey).

A celebration of the day 100 years ago when George Bernard Shaw came to Aldbourne to see a play by Charles McEvoy called the Village Wedding.

Tickets £5 from the Post Office. A commemorative booklet, which includes a reproduction of the original 1910 programme, has been produced (price £2) and is also available at the Aldbourne Post Office.

Visit http://aldbourne.net/diary/alec-play-malt-house-man for more information.

[Jo Hutchings]

The performances of Malt House Man on 23rd/24th July have been cancelled. Please return with your ticket to Aldbourne post office to arrange a refund.

[aldb]

Hi friends, I am new to the forum and i am glad to be here. Thanks for sharing such a good information which is very helpful to me.



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