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John Milton CRISP and Sarilda MAYS of Elliott Co Ky

TeriPettit — 2009-11-15 04:55:28Z

Your great-great-grandmother Sarilda Mays, 11 June 1863 - 28 Mar 1938, daughter of James Mays and Margaret Slusher, was my 1C3R. I am a great-great granddaughter of Margaret's sister Mahala Slusher who married Oliver Quesinberry. (This would make you and me fourth cousins.)

It appears from the census records that Sarilda's husband John Milton Crisp, 13 Sep 1863 - 4 Dec 1919, was in prison at the Kentucky State Penitentiary in Frankfort in 1910, and released by 1915, and that while he was in prison he and Sarilda were divorced.

Do you have information about what he was sentenced for, and when? Someone told me that he had shot his mother, but his mother Jennie Click wife of Christopher Columbus Crisp outlived him by about 15 years, so if he shot her, she did not die.

Re: Crisp family -- actors/theatre managers

katekin — 2009-11-07 05:37:23Z

Hi, Alice -- Thanks for the idea. The Sacramento Public Library let me down. They don't do interlibrary loan anymore. I also contacted our local university, of which I'm an alumna, but they'll only do interlibrary loan for a current student or faculty member. However, I sing in a church choir with several young people who are students at said university, so I'll try getting one of them to request the book for me. It may pan out yet.

Isn't Google Books a wonderful site? I've found so much information there that would have been totally invisible to me without digital technology.

My sympathies on the brick wall. I've got one of those, too, in a different branch of the family. Early America was not a good place for record keeping!

Thanks so much for all your help.

Kathleen

Re: Crisp family -- actors/theatre managers

AlicefromBigD — 2009-11-06 09:47:40Z

Kathleen, your line of Crisp family is very colorful it seems. I was aware of Charles Crisp the Georgia politician with many honors. It might not be too hard to borrow a copy of the dissertation. My dad's thesis for his MA degree was at the SMU library in Dallas. I found it by accident on a Google book search. I was able to borrow the actual manuscript through my local library here in Charleston, SC. I put in a request through my library and SMU sent it to them. I was able to check it out and take it home. You can probably do the same thing.
BTW, don't discount your ability to write.
I hope you find out more about your Crisp family. Mine has been a brick wall for years.
Alice

Re: Crisp family -- actors/theatre managers

katekin — 2009-11-06 06:42:28Z

Hi, Alice,

I agree, it would be interesting to find some contemporary accounts of their performances.

The W.H. Crisps came to the United States in the mid-1840s. They were classical actors. I found a few records of performances in New York and Boston, but, primarily, W.H. Crisp managed theaters and theater companies in Georgia, Tennessee and Louisiana during the 1850s and 1860s. He served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. Apparently, among other things, he taught the troops sword fighting! One of his sons -- Charles Frederick -- was a judge, Congressman from Georgia and Speaker of the House of Representatives in the 1880s and 1890s. I think his daughters, Cecilia and Jessie, formed their own repertory company at some point and toured. They're an intersting family.

W.H. and Eliza moved to Texas in about 1870 and died there in 1873 (Eliza, in Waco) and 1874 (W.H., in Dallas). There's a doctoral dissertation on William Crisp at UT Austin, but, I haven't figured out how to borrow a copy yet. (I'm in California and not associated with any academic institution.)

My line comes through W.H.'s sister, Cecilia, who married a doctor in Gloucestershire in the 1830s. Their son married an American girl in London in 1860 and migrated to the U.S. I'd love to know if there was any contact between nephew and uncle after they both reached these shores. I wish I had writiing talent -- what a novel the stories of our ancestors would make!

Thanks again for your help. If you run across anything else, my email address is katekin@sbcglobal.net.

Good luck on the hunt for your Crisps!

Kathleen

Re: Crisp family -- actors/theatre managers

AlicefromBigD — 2009-11-06 04:49:55Z

Glad to help, Kathleen. What would be interesting now would be to find any newspaper articles or ads featuring this family. How long were they in Dallas? What plays or acts did they perform? What were their travel plans before and after Dallas?
Alice

Re: Crisp family -- actors/theatre managers

katekin — 2009-11-06 02:31:53Z

Thanks, AlicefromBigD. You have an amazing memory to have recalled seeing that. Everything fits perfectly with what I know of the W.H. Crisp that is Charles Crisp's son -- age, birthplace, occupation, birthplaces and birthdates of his older children. Looks like a match!

Re: Crisp family -- actors/theatre managers

AlicefromBigD — 2009-11-05 07:31:52Z

I found the Crisp family of actors in the 1870 Dallas, Texas Census. W. H. Crisp is the head of the family and lists himself as a theatrical manager. Eliza (b.1823) seems to be his wife. Next is daughter, Jessie. They were all born in England and are listed as performers. There are several more members of the family (Cecelia, Minnie, Willie)listed as performers and born in various places.

Re: Crisp family -- actors/theatre managers

AlicefromBigD — 2009-11-05 07:11:31Z

I remember seeing a group of actors surnamed Crisp on a census in Dallas in maybe 1860. I had Crisp family in Texas, but this didn't seem to be my family. I am going on long time memory, but it seems they were staying in a hotel and were from England. I could be all wet, but that's how I remember the info. If you don't find it, let me know. I'll try to find it again.

Re: Crisp family -- actors/theatre managers

katekin — 2009-11-05 05:54:06Z

Thanks, wealthywolf. It might well be. Every name is a help!

Re: Crisp family -- actors/theatre managers

wealthywolf — 2009-11-05 02:01:21Z

Surely Donald Crisp fits in here somewhere. Check him out at

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Crisp

Geneva K. (Tina) Lundy
Ggranddaughter of Chesley Crisp
Grandaughter of James Robert Crisp
Daughter of Geneva Kristine Crisp

Crisp family -- actors/theatre managers

katekin — 2009-11-05 01:37:55Z

Hi,

I'm looking for information about a family of actors/theatre managers who flourished in the west of England in the early decades of the 19th century. There were three brothers: John, Charles and George. Charles was born about 1790, John was older than he, and I don't know where George fit in the birth order.

Charles (my 4 greats grand-father) married Eliza Cooper in 1806 and had several children, at least three of whom followed him onto the stage: Eliza (b. abt 1806), Cecilia (b. abt 1811) and William Henry (b. bet 1817-1822), usually billed as "W.H. Crisp".

If anyone has any information -- or ideas where I might find information -- about this family I'd appreciate hearing about it.

Thanks!

Re: crisp's in nc

GeorgeEnsley21 — 2009-11-04 12:08:13Z

Do you haave names of grand parents or greats from this line of crisps?

Re: crisp's in nc

crisprc — 2009-11-03 06:15:23Z

Someone asked about whether or not there are any Crisps living in and about Asheville, NC. Well, I know there're at least a few. I'm a Crisp, my dad is as well, and we live in Hendersonville, NC. And my dad's sisters and mother live in Weaverville, NC. Both about 20 minutes either direction from Asheville.

Re: Phillip Leonidus Crisp

jl007crisp — 2009-10-19 02:38:58Z

Hi. My name is Jeffrey L Crisp from Cleveland Tn, ( living in Las Vegas now ) My brother Roy Dewayne Crisp ( Decatur Tn ) and I are just now starting to trace back some info about the Crisp / Cherokees . We would like to see what our bloodline % is. Can anyone tell us about the fastest way of getting the info we need ? Thanks. : )

Re: Descendant of Abel Crisp

tennesseegray — 2009-10-17 15:57:54Z

My Grt Grt Grandmother Susie Crisp Howard was a sister of Warner Crisp. I don't really have any info on Warner. Where did he go from KY

ClarkGray@yahoo.com

The Crisp Family

crispanie — 2009-09-26 04:09:39Z

INDIANA

Re: crisp's in nc

gpinkus1 — 2009-09-18 20:38:31Z

In you search have you heard of a bertha crisp married to an alexander in buncomb county. she was related to a nundas crisp and a lee crisp some how.

She was born around 1882. She is my grandmother. She died in 1930.

Re: Mary CRISP of Cambridgeshire, England

DonMontag — 2009-09-13 10:58:18Z

Hello Lynne & Pat,
I'm researching the LACKs and CRISPs of Swavesey, my wife's ancestors & cousins, & would very much like to share information; have we been in touch before? I can be contacted direct at rootsweb(dot)only(at)virgin(dot)net - hoping very much to hear from you
Don Montague

Evelyn Crisp of Edinburg, TX 1929

drbrownlee — 2009-09-06 05:47:12Z

Evelyn is pictured in the 1929 Midlothian, yearbook of Edinburg College and High School. She is a college sophomore. I'm not kin but thought this might help someone locate family.

Re: Crisps in Suffolk, UK

michaelcrisp25 — 2009-09-01 22:32:22Z

Hi Nancy,
The John Crisp you mention and his wife Susan are my great,great,great,great Grandparents.Would be happy to swap information.
Michael Crisp

Re: Crisp Family Tree

michaelcrisp25 — 2009-09-01 22:27:30Z

HI, John Crisp 1783-1848, wife Susan Scoggin are my great,great,great,great grandparents. Happy to exchange info.
Michael Crisp

Re: Crisps in Suffolk, UK

michaelcrisp25 — 2009-09-01 22:21:29Z

Hi Nancy,
My Great,Great,Great Grandfather is John Crisp (1783-1848) married to Susan Scoggins. His grandson william emigrated to Australia. Looks like the same family, would be happy to exchange what information I have.
Michael Crisp

Re: Thomas & Selina Crisp

frankandlaurie1 — 2009-05-25 01:29:26Z

We have since found that Thomas and selina Crisp went to New Zealand, this was after 1861. We have located their deaths, in 1907 and 1917. However, we know from letters, that they left their daughter Elizabeth Ann in England. We have located her in the 1871 census, but not after that. From the letters, it would appear that she was certainly in England up to (and most likely after the date) 1907. what happened to her?. If you have a spare Elizabeth Crisp, please make contact directly on frankandlaurie@aumarire.co.nz

Laurie

Re: Rufus Crisp

callithumper — 2009-09-08 21:30:31Z

I've just started exploring my lineage on my dad's (James Keith Crisp) side and I stumbled across the following facts: My grandfather, James Monroe Crisp, was the son of William Rufus Washington Crisp and Ollie Isabelle Schultz;
and W.R.W. Crisp was the son of Rufus Crisp (b. 1810-1816).

I know nothing about William Rufus Washington Crisp or Rufus Crisp. If you have information that you are willing to share, I would be very thankful.

Re: The Crisp Family in Suffolk England

emmy8 — 2009-06-13 00:29:39Z

Thank you for your message - apologies, I have been away so did'nt see it earlier. I am trying to find my father who has/had the name of Frank Crisp - I never met him. I was born in 1951. I know there are many Frank Crisps but I am just hoping someone knows something. Many Thanks.

PUMA Angelo John and Barbara CRISP

t42MountOlivet — 2009-06-12 12:48:06Z

PUMA Angelo John and Barbara CRISP

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,210 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

WORLEY John Thomas and Ada CRISP

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-18 12:48:38Z

WORLEY John Thomas and Ada CRISP

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,880 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

BETTY M CRISP, SHEILA E CRISP

marywells57 — 2009-06-23 03:40:34Z

Seeking relatives of BETTY M CRISP b 1922 Hackney, London
to: CHARLES EDWARD CRISP AND DROTHY nee HILL

and SHEILA E CRISP b1931 Croydon Surrey.

Both siblings of FRANK C CRISP b1924 Hackney
d. USA

William Henry & Harry Wells CRISP of, Norfolk, England

rppoole145 — 2009-06-23 07:13:41Z

I am trying to discover what happened to William Henry & Harry Wells Crisp. They are mentioned in the 1891 Gorleston Census. I can't find them after that. William is my great grandfather, Harry is one of his sons.

Re: The Crisp Family in Suffolk England

krlmedwards — 2009-05-27 19:07:58Z

Hi,
I am the grandaughter of the Frank Francis Crisp b1909 who you mentioned in a previous message. Yes, his father was Alfred William Crisp b1878 d1926 and his mother was Annie Matilda Clarke b 1877 d1962. Alfred did have the bakery in Leiston but when his father Edward died he took over his bakery in Saxmundham. When Alfred died, Annie continued the business and in turn my grandfather Frank carried on until they were bought out by Matthes.

I have traced my Crisp line back to Mark Crisp b1780 and have no record of a Leo, so I don't think Frank & Leo can related.

I have also been told that my Crisp are somehow related to the Charles Crisp who died in the Aldeburgh Lifeboat Disaster of Dec 1899 ...but so far I can't prove the link between the two families.

If I can be of anymore help, please ask.

Emmett & Erline Crisp

tatumselby — 2009-07-01 21:38:02Z

Hello, I am looking for information on Emmett Lester Crisp (born:8/8/1908 in VIctoria, TX, died:8/11/1994) and his wife Erline Elizabeth Easley (born:6/4/1913 in Rosebud, TX, died:8/17/1993). I believe they had three children including Ellen Jane Crisp (born:1940). Ellen Jane Crisp is married to Gary Dale Selby (born:12/7/1937 in Port Lavaca, TX). If you have any information on Emmett and Erline please let me know! Thanks.

Re: Crisp Families

vcrisp44 — 2009-07-05 21:15:34Z

I'm not sure. He did live in Ashville I haven't seen him since his father died.
Virginia

Re: Crisp Family of NC

oclarke11 — 2009-07-28 20:08:28Z

Forgot to post that I also need info on Mary Crisp b abt 1900 in NC. She marr J. C. ( need his name ) Bradford & the names of his parents & siblings. Their son Joseph Clayton b abt 1920 in NC marr Lillie Pinkney Garett who wa sister to Virginia Mae. Is Mary sister to John Ralph? Also need children for Joseph & Lillie.
Thanks, Ollie

Crisp Family of NC

oclarke11 — 2009-07-28 20:02:19Z

Need info on this Crisp family.
John T. b abt 1880 marr Bertha L. Broyhill. Need their parents & siblings. Have their children as:
John Ralph b abt 1915 in Caroline Co Va marr Virginia Mae Garrett 23 Dec 1937 in Hanover Co Va. She was the dau of Eddie Garrett & Clara L. or Cora L. Stanley.
Ray L. b abt 1907 in NC marr Eva Belle Gatewood 26 Nov 1936. She was the dau of William E. Gatewood & Cora L. Carter. Also need children for Ray & Eva,
Thanks, Ollie

Re: Abel Crisp

Georgina123 — 2009-06-06 14:12:36Z

I would very much like the information about this story. Abraham Smalley Crisp was my gggGrandfather.
You can e-mail me directly at IIIKIDMOM@aol.com
Thanks

Sir Nicholas Crisp West Indies (Knight)

sandy14002 — 2009-08-27 20:11:50Z

Am interested in a family of English Crisp's (Crispe) beginning with Sir Nicholas who shipped and traded between Africa & the West Indies about 1625 and later, but appears to have kept a home on Bread Street (London?) Other names associated with him was Thomas Crispe, g-grandson and slave trader active between 1649-1665. Several apparent descendants settled in Montserrat, St. Kitts, West Indies. A daughter m. Charles Molyneux also of the Islands, giving rise to a commonly used name Crisp Molyneux.
Any add'l info would be appreciated. Thanks.

george e crisp

gtcrisp — 2009-06-04 01:45:06Z

looking for the father of george e crisp who was married to laura a phillips the parents of thomas vance crisp Jackson Co Ala

Re: Abel Crisp

abdalton — 2009-06-03 13:52:15Z

From the story I was told, Joel had a brother Abraham Smalley Crisp, at once a town in Martin was named for him, one of them had killed a man in a poker game and they jumped train to KY. I'm not sure of how the story goes exactly I will have to find the information if you'd like to know more.

Re: Charles Crisp - Pitt County, NC and Scott County, IL

acrisp178 — 2009-08-16 20:20:43Z

Charles and Marina Crisp were ancestors of mine and I have alot of info on them from Pitt Co. down to the present time. What I don't have is information on their ancestors, and would very much like to have. I would appreciate hearing from anyone with any .

Re: want to find family

SheBabbles — 2009-06-09 06:52:40Z

I was married to Michael for a few short time, you do have a cousin named Dana who livs in LaGrange Ky.

Hey Nancy!!!!

lisacrisp38 — 2009-06-13 12:08:15Z

You just found another cousin. I'm Toni's older sister.
Might be time for a reunion!

Crisp DNA Special

emt1954 — 2009-06-24 16:45:34Z

I just received word from Family Tree DNA that their special 52% off pricing for new participants who order the 37 marker test kit (with the mtDNA test as a bonus) has been extended through June 30. (Payment must be made by July 7.)The regular price is $248.00. For this special event, the project price is $119.00

If you are interested in joining the CRISP DNA Project and want to take advantage of this special group pricing, use this link:

http://www.familytreedna.com/group-join.aspx?Group=Crisp&...

the crisp family of wiltshire

HowardFarmer58 — 2009-07-09 06:41:45Z

do you have a connection with james crisp who married agusta litte. lived in wiltshire in the 1850-60's any info greatly appreciated h m farmer

Re: Crisp Families

gpinkus1 — 2009-07-04 19:37:45Z

how can I get a hold of bruce crisp?

Gerri

Re: Hello to all my cousins

gpinkus1 — 2009-05-23 01:50:57Z

Hi

I am from the crisp /Alexander of Asheville,n.c. blood line. I am interested in more info on the Cherokee Indian connection. I was told that my great or great,great grandmother was a Cherokee Indian princes. Can anyone help me on this.

Thanks,

Gerri

Re: Crisp Families

gpinkus1 — 2009-05-23 01:19:29Z

Nundus was related to my father, James Alexander, and his sisters Ivy,Loretta,and Marge. Their mother was Bertha Crisp. She is the person that I am researching. What I am looking for is if she had brothers and sisters and whow were her parents and where they were all born. My father and his sisters lived in Cleveland,Ohio. They may have lived in Detroit, Mi for a while. If you have any information on Bertha I would love to hear from you.

Gerri
gerri41@charter.net

CRISP Kimberly June 1968

t42RoseHill — 2009-06-09 16:20:03Z

CRISP Kimberly June 1968

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,210 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Charles Crisp - Pitt County, NC and Scott County, IL

judielauer — 2009-08-16 00:39:15Z

I am looking for information on Charles and Marina Crisp who migrated from Pitt County, NC to Scott County, IL by way of Tennessee. They had one child in North Carolina about 1809, and seven more in Tennessee, before arriving in Morgan County, IL and Scott County, IL before 1835.

Re: The Crisp Family in Suffolk England

sscott32 — 2009-06-15 15:14:22Z

I have not been on here for a while so have not done any reasurch but if I find a link then I will let you know
Kind regards
Stacey

rose alice hill

db310756 — 2009-08-15 20:38:24Z

I am looking for Rose Alice Hill born abt 1935 in the west london and fulham area or any of her 13 children her mothers maiden name was crisp she had 4 brothers (i think)if anyone has any info please get in touch
regards Dave