Charles Bertie Birch Crisp

Charles Bertie was the first son of Charles Birch Crisp. I believe he had a twin sister Marjorie. Their birth records state 1896, but death records say 1894.

Charles Bertie was in the military, as well as his younger brother Christopher. In 1915, he was listed in the London Gazzette under Territorial Force, Yeomanry, 2nd Lieutenant. The military records are tricky as there were quite a few Charles Crisps.

I believe he married someone with the last name Stuart in 1920.

He died at the age of 65 in Bournemouth, Dorset, England.

Slight confusion: There was another Charles Bertie Crisp born around the same time, 1897 in Suffolk. He died in 1977. I have confirmation of the correct death here--as the last name is BIRCH CRISP.

Oliver Hill

Oliver Hill designed the building extension and gardens of Moor Close, and he also designed for Magdalen College, the Oxford college Charles Birch Crisp's son Christopher attended.

The Architectural Drawings of Magdalen College, Oxford: A Catalogue

edited by Roger White

Charles Birch Crisp Portraits

Found a couple more of Charles. Wish I could find portraits on all the subjects of this blog! The following portrait can be found on The Project Gutenberg. It's part of the book Forty Years of 'Spy' by Leslie Ward.

 

The following photo is from Bain News Service and is for sale on Amazon here.

Errors in Research

I have found that anything can contain errors--even official documents. Newspapers are often riddled with errors. Please do not hesitate to report anything inaccurate in my findings on this site. Thank you for your contributions!

Moor Close Birth

In 1900 a daughter was born to the gardener and his wife. This is Eleanor Woodman.

Note: Sylvia Birch Crisp was not born at Moor Close, but in Easthampstead in 1913.

Winston Churchill, Mr. Crisp and Moor Close

Last paragraph: "He has since settled down at Moor Close, Binfield,..."
As for the rest of this clipping, I don't really have a clue of what they are talking about. HA ;-)

Sheep for Sale

Have you purchased the latest edition of The Southdown Flock Book? This is an extract from 1907, Volume 16 By Southdown Sheep Society, inc, pg 44