At 07:53 AM 21/05/2001 +1000, you wrote: >1. ROGERS, Thomas Richard Smith, b. Oct? 25th, 1810 Malmsbury, Wilts, bp. 1 >Jan 1812, Tetbury, Gloucs, father Thomas, mother Mary. Died 29 Apr 1891, >Wootton Bassett, Wilts.No occupation for father, but probably Comedian. >and his brother >2. ROGERS, Henry Charles, b.c. 1815 Midhurst, Sussex, also comedian, >annuitant and gentleman. > Hi Faye, I have spent quite some years trying to track my Rogers family and picked up a few tidbits of Rogers actors and comedians along the way. I have information about a James ROGERS comedian and a couple of William's but can't find a connection to mine. Did any of your Rogers mob (male or female) have a son called William around 1857/8??? Let me know if you would like the bits I have. This is my mob: I have a William ROGERS (2) born approx 1858 who told us (on his marriage certificate in Coventry 1886) that his father was William ROGERS (1) - occupation -Theatrical. The son of William ROGERS (2) was William ROGERS (3) born 1900 who told us(on his marriage certificate) that HIS father was a theatrical artist. Family history says there was a connection with Sadlers Wells. It also says the family came from London. Despite all my searching I have been unable to find William (2) on any census so am unable to find his place of birth or confirm his parents. William died in Coventry in 1902. (Hanging out for 1901 census release) Regards Mary Mary Rogers <[email protected]> Bendigo Australia

Dear John, Bernard LEE was a stalwart of /in British movies.He was usually in a supprting role, but he was always a 'good guy',and usually a senior police officer, or a kindly uncle type you could depend on. I do not know if it still exists, but there used to be a British Variety magazine which might help. One thing for sure, all the English newspapers would have carried his death notice, especially papers like the Times and The Guardian which would have had his obituary. I think he worked for J ARTHUR RANK STUDIOS and also ELSTREE STUDIOS . They surely have archives Good luck with your search.Dorothy in Dunedin NZ ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Lee" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2001 12:20 PM Subject: [THEATRE-UK] Who's Who > Hi listers, > > I was one of the early listers and posted a message inquiring about an actor Bernard LEE, born 1908. > > It was suggested that I look in Who's Who in the theatre, and there was a quite a write up on his performances in Theatre & "M" in a Bond movie. > > I am now searching for his death & any descendants. > > John from Melbourne > > > ==== THEATRE-UK Mailing List ==== > If you are having problems or have any questions or comments about the list, I can be contacted at [email protected] > > ============================== > Ancestry.com Genealogical Databases > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist2.asp > Search over 2500 databases with one easy query! >

Carole, Have you seen the following web-sites. There's some fascinating stuff about Bessie. http://artsweb.bham.ac.uk/simonsheridan/musichall/SWOH/bellwood.htm or there's an ink portrait of her on http://www.npg.org.uk/live/hh3968.asp Dave Jassie - List Administrator THEATRE-UK [email protected] Greetings from Lincoln, England

Hi Carole, I have found a Elizabeth BELLWOOD, occupation recorded as 'Vocalist' born 1859, but gives London as birth place. Dave Jassie - List Administrator THEATRE-UK [email protected] Greetings from Lincoln, England > Hi Dave, Many thanks for the offer of help,Bessie was born in Ireland in > 1857,she was raised in New Cut Bermondsey and took to the stage in her > teens,She could also be under Katherine MAHONEY,Elizabeth Ann or Catherine > MAHONEY hence my inability to find her,also reported to have married in 1884 > to a Jack NICHOLSON died Sept 1896. thanks Carole.

Hi, I am new to the list. My husband's grandmother had a stage career in England and possibly touring to India & Burma. Born 1877 in Hampshire England as Hilda Annie GIBBINS. Seems to have adopted the name Hilda FAIRFAX found on a programme of a performance of One Summers Day, by H.V. Esmond by the London Comedy Company. I presume this performance was in India as the admittance charge was in rupees. Think the time frame would be late 1890s early 1900s. Nothing is known about her acting career. Do not think she was a major star. Any help appreciated Pam

Seeking information on Flo EARL-former Bluebell dancer -1900. Married James Briggs Audsley-stage manager at Opera House Wakefield. Anything connected to Opera House welcome. Shirley Audsley

Hi, The date for Margaret "Peggy" Thompson would have been around the period 1930's-1940's, sorry I left this vital peice out. Janet ----- Original Message ----- From: "Josef Kemper" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2001 11:00 PM Subject: Re: [THEATRE-UK] Thompson > A date, even approximate, would be of great help. Or even the Decade?? > > Josi Kemper > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Neville & Janet Smith <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2001 2:59 AM > Subject: [THEATRE-UK] Thompson > > > > Hi, > > I'm searching for any information on a Peggy (Margaret) Thompson who > apparently was a dancer she lived around London and had a relative who also > was a performer of some kind....I don't have a lot of info as you can > gather. > > > > Janet Smith > > Australia > > > > > > > > ==== THEATRE-UK Mailing List ==== > > To unsubscribe, send an e-mail with just the word - unsubscribe - > > in the body of the message to [email protected] > > or [email protected] if in 'Digest' mode > > > > ============================== > > Shop Ancestry - Everything you need to Discover, Preserve & Celebrate > > your heritage! > > http://shop.myfamily.com/ancestrycatalog > > > > > > > ==== THEATRE-UK Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe, send an e-mail with just the word - unsubscribe - > in the body of the message to [email protected] > or [email protected] if in 'Digest' mode > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB >

Disregard the URL I gave a few minutes ago - The correct URL is - http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=THEATRE-UK-L I don't know where I got the other one from (:-)) Dave Jassie - List Administrator THEATRE-UK [email protected] Greetings from Lincoln, England

Hi, This really only applies to those of you who subscribed and received the 'automatic' welcome message - the first 50 subscribers were treated to a personal message from yours truly. In the 'Welcome' message that was sent to everyone who subscribed, I suggested a look at the list archives. The Rootsweb Threaded Archive server is down at present, and has been for several days. It seems they're short of some 'hardware widget' or something to fix the problem. The 'searchable' archives are still accessible.by using the URL - http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/isearch2 Dave Jassie - List Administrator THEATRE-UK [email protected] Greetings from Lincoln, England

Now I am really confused Dave,there are several accounts published re; Bessie's birthplace birthyear etc: including W.Macqueen Pope's book "The Melodies Linger On" and more recently Michael Kilgarriff who wrote "Sing us one of the old songs" and "Grace Beauty and Banjoes". Help!! Carole. ----- Original Message ----- From: Dave <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, May 21, 2001 9:43 AM Subject: [THEATRE-UK] Re BELLWOOD > > Hi Carole, > I have found a Elizabeth BELLWOOD, occupation recorded as 'Vocalist' > born 1859, but gives London as birth place. > Dave Jassie - List Administrator THEATRE-UK > [email protected] > > Greetings from Lincoln, England > > > > > > > Hi Dave, Many thanks for the offer of help,Bessie was born in Ireland > in > > 1857,she was raised in New Cut Bermondsey and took to the stage in her > > teens,She could also be under Katherine MAHONEY,Elizabeth Ann or > Catherine > > MAHONEY hence my inability to find her,also reported to have married > in 1884 > > to a Jack NICHOLSON died Sept 1896. thanks Carole. > > > > ==== THEATRE-UK Mailing List ==== > Post your interests regularly - new subscribers are joining every day. > > ============================== > Ancestry.com Genealogical Databases > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist2.asp > Search over 2500 databases with one easy query! >

Dear John, Not much I can tell you about Bernard Lee except that he died in 1981. "Halliwell's Who's Who in the Movies" described him as 'British character actor with solid friendly personality, on stage from 1926 In films, often a sergeant or a superintendent.... or "M" in the James Bond Films" '. First film "The River House Mystery"(1935) - last "Moonraker"(1979). They list 35 films and say there were many more. Also referred to is a gap in his actor career whilst he served in the forces during the war. Hope this is of interest. Bill Dean-Myatt ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Lee" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2001 1:20 AM Subject: [THEATRE-UK] Who's Who > Hi listers, > > I was one of the early listers and posted a message inquiring about an actor Bernard LEE, born 1908. > > It was suggested that I look in Who's Who in the theatre, and there was a quite a write up on his performances in Theatre & "M" in a Bond movie. > > I am now searching for his death & any descendants. > > John from Melbourne > > > ==== THEATRE-UK Mailing List ==== > If you are having problems or have any questions or comments about the list, I can be contacted at [email protected] > > ============================== > Ancestry.com Genealogical Databases > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist2.asp > Search over 2500 databases with one easy query! > >

Hi Dave, Many thanks for the offer of help,Bessie was born in Ireland in 1857,she was raised in New Cut Bermondsey and took to the stage in her teens,She could also be under Katherine MAHONEY,Elizabeth Ann or Catherine MAHONEY hence my inability to find her,also reported to have married in 1884 to a Jack NICHOLSON died Sept 1896. thanks Carole. ----- Original Message ----- From: Dave Jassie <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2001 4:59 PM Subject: Re: [THEATRE-UK] Web-site - suggestions please > Carole wrote - <snipped> > I have been unable to find an entry(in the parts I have been able to > search) > of my ancestor Bessie BELLWOOD aka Elizabeth/Katherine MAHONEY > > Hi, > I have had a look at the National Index, and there are several Bessies > listed. > If you have an approximate age for her, I'll be able to narrow the > possibilities down. > I could also look for her under MAHONEY. > Regards, > Dave Jassie - List Administrator THEATRE-UK > [email protected] > > Greetings from Lincoln, England > > > > > > > > ==== THEATRE-UK Mailing List ==== > Make your 'Subject' lines eye-catching for better results. > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry's Library - The best collection of family history > learning and how-to articles on the Internet. > http://www.ancestry.com/learn/library >

HI Everyone, Newly joined - here are my interests. 1. ROGERS, Thomas Richard Smith, b. Oct? 25th, 1810 Malmsbury, Wilts, bp. 1 Jan 1812, Tetbury, Gloucs, father Thomas, mother Mary. Died 29 Apr 1891, Wootton Bassett, Wilts.No occupation for father, but probably Comedian. and his brother 2. ROGERS, Henry Charles, b.c. 1815 Midhurst, Sussex, also comedian, annuitant and gentleman. 1. Tom "was born and bred a Comedian" according to his papers from Customs and Excise, but was somehow superannuated, and returned to his theatrical occupation. Had partner Ann Augusta YOUNG of FERMER/FERMOR, d. 21 Aug 1890 Wootton Bassett, Wilts, but I have not yet found a marriage record. This couple had chn all over the south of England. Apparently left the stage c. 1874 and became licencee of the Crown Hotel, High St., Wootton Bassett until his death in 1891. Children: Agnes b. ?, m. Henry VINCENT - Lic Victualler of Victoria Inn, Egham, Surrey, on 1891 Census. Lavinia, bp 24 Feb 1840 Wimborne, Dorset Leonard b. c. 1845, Henley, Warwick, m. 12 Jul 1869 Jane DARLING in Glasgow, Scotland. Superintendent of Telegraphs, informant at father's death in 1891, address 15 Cameron St., West Derby, Liverpool. Sabina b.c. 1847, Wimborne, Dorset, m. John HENLY (d. 26 Nov 1878 Wootton Bassett) Amelia Louisa, bp. 25 Oct 1852, Christchurch, Hants, m. (1) Robert Alexr STAPLES 9 Dec 1873 Chistchurch, Hants, divorced. M. (2) Adam TWINE of the Manor House, Wootton Bassett. *Alfred Herbert, b. 6 Dec 1855 Wimborne, Dorset. Arrived Australia c. 1874 (our branch). Clara Beatrice b. 20 Oct 1857, bp. Dec 1857 Chard, Somerset, m. William James ARCHER 1882, d. 1 Jan 1937 Littleton, Hants, bur. Wootton Bassett, Wilts. 2. Henry Charles ROGERS m. (1) Elizabeth Jane DANSEY, nee CLAVELL at Blandford, Dorset, 30 Apr 1840, then m. Priscilla FERRETT, had daughter Florence c. 1869. A James ROGERS (comedian)and a Thurza ROGERS (singer) were said to have been connected. Anyone connected? Thanks, Faye

Have you tried www.imdb.com (internet movie database) according to them he died in 16 January, 1981 and had a huge list of credits. [email protected] Chilliwack, BC icq: 2360148 -----Original Message----- From: John Lee [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2001 5:20 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [THEATRE-UK] Who's Who Hi listers, I was one of the early listers and posted a message inquiring about an actor Bernard LEE, born 1908. It was suggested that I look in Who's Who in the theatre, and there was a quite a write up on his performances in Theatre & "M" in a Bond movie. I am now searching for his death & any descendants. John from Melbourne ==== THEATRE-UK Mailing List ==== If you are having problems or have any questions or comments about the list, I can be contacted at [email protected] ============================== Ancestry.com Genealogical Databases http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist2.asp Search over 2500 databases with one easy query!

Hi Steve, I can't tell you anything about your ancestor, James Mitchell, except to say that it does not appear that he made any gramophone records or cylinders of banjo solos. However, I can give you the name of the man who probably knows more about Music Hall, Nigger Minstrel Shows, etc: than anyone, and if he doesn't know, then I'm sure he'll know a man who does. Dont expect an early reply, he edits "Music Hall"magazine, produced CDs and holds down a job. Please enclose a SAE when you write. Tony Barker, 68, Hawkes Road, MITCHAM, Surrey CR4 3JG. Quite a lot has been written about Negro artists who performed in Europe, but not as much about whites who blacked up. G[eorge] H[enry] Elliott "The Chocolate Coloured Coon" (1884-1962), started recording in 1904 and made his last in late 1960 not long before he died. Had one of the longest careers on the Musicial Hall/Variety stage of any artist - over seventy years. Hope this helps, Best wishes, Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2001 2:20 PM Subject: [THEATRE-UK] "Nigger Minstrels" of the 1880s > I am writing to see if anyone on the list can offer information about the > popular nigger minstrel troupes (somewhat politically *incorrect* as a term > today!:-) who were performing in the UK during the 1880s through to the turn > of the century. > > My particular interest is in trying to get information on a great > grandfather, James MITCHELL. > > The family oral tradition is that, from a fairly well-to-do family, he ran > away from school (Cheltenham?) to go on the stage. He was a very competent > musician - particularly the banjo, and always described himself as a > *vocalist* on his children's birth certificates, etc. It would seem that he > was in London for the 1881 census and for ten years or so was involved in > performing, but by 1891 was married and in Swindon, Wilts. > > Because of his determination to cut himself off from his family he seems to > have given a different birthplace in the census returns. He may have been > born in London, Bristol or even the Isle of Wight / Portsmouth. > > I have just about given up trying to trace his family, but thought it might > be interesting to discover something about his background on the stage. My > family always told of him being with George Elliott the *original > chocolate-coloured coon*. > > If any one can offer any information or suggested reading I'd be very > grateful. > > Steve, > Swindon, Wilts. > > > ==== THEATRE-UK Mailing List ==== > Please avoid posting Virus warnings, seasonal greetings > and private 'chit-chat' to the list. Some subscribers have > to pay for their Internet connection by the minute. > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB > >

Carole wrote - <snipped> I have been unable to find an entry(in the parts I have been able to search) of my ancestor Bessie BELLWOOD aka Elizabeth/Katherine MAHONEY Hi, I have had a look at the National Index, and there are several Bessies listed. If you have an approximate age for her, I'll be able to narrow the possibilities down. I could also look for her under MAHONEY. Regards, Dave Jassie - List Administrator THEATRE-UK [email protected] Greetings from Lincoln, England

Dear Bill, Many thanks for the name and address - I will certainly follow it up. As I said in my original e-mail, I have really given up all hope of ever tracing the family of my ggrandfather, but it will be interesting to learn something about the *genre* and the type of act he was involved in. Steve, Swindon

Hi folks - new to the list, and researching my great uncle, Arthur Christan KNIGHT, who was apparently manager at the Bournemouth Winter Gardens around about 1923, at the time Pavlova performed there, and latterly (about 1927?) at the Theatre Royal, St, Hellier, Jersey. Does anyone have any information which could help me find out more about him? Most grateful for any assistance! Dick Williams in Cheltenham, Glos, UK http://www.rkwilli.mcmail.com

Hi Adrienne Re your Marie. I have just been trawling and stumbbled across this <A HREF="http://www.theatrelibrary.org/links/ActorsHistory.html">Performing Arts Links - Theatre, 1</A> If you go here scroll down and come to Local. and then click on English Acts in the turn of the 20 th centruy. You will come across MARIE STUDHOLME. And yes she is very striking. It is a picture of her in "The Troupedour". Hope it gets you somewhere. Lauren

While on theatre topic, has anyone any ideas for me to check on the above name? It was my paternal grandmother, married to my grandfather, William Milton(or Milton William) (De)Vaughn, late 1800's. She was supposedly an actress when he met her. Any help appreciated. Florence >From: "Barbara Stow" <[email protected]> >Reply-To: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: [THEATRE-UK] MARIE STUDHOLME >Date: Sun, 20 May 2001 10:49:32 +0100 > > > > > I have been told that a MARIE STUDHOLME (MARION LUPTON) edwardian >musical >comedy actress was a relative. Possibly the illigitimate daughter of my Gt >Grandads sister. I'm doing family research and would like to know more. >I >would love > >Hello Adrienne, > >I don't have any information on MARIE STUDHOLME but I bought some old >postcards at a boot fair last Sunday and one is of her. It is a beautiful >full face photo so you would be able to see any family resemblance. The >stamp on the back is dated 1905 so the photo must have been taken prior to >that. If you are happy to receive a jpeg attachment I can scan it and email >it to you. > >Best regards, >Barbara > > >==== THEATRE-UK Mailing List ==== >Post your interests regularly - new subscribers are joining every day. > >============================== >Search over 1 Billion names at Ancestry.com! >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist1.asp > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com