In an unmarked grave in the old cemetery on Akard street lie the remains of William H. Crisp, widely known in his day. He was the father of Hon. Charles F. Crisp of Georgia, now one of the foremost candidates for the speakership of the national house of representatives. The father died in Dallas some time in the spring or summer of 1875. . . . Galveston Daily News, December 5, 1891
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Charles F. Crisp is of English birth, and his parents were footlight favorites in the old country and this, years and years ago. His father was a tragedian of note in the zenith of his prosperity; his mother was a capable actress and his sister was a sparkling soubrette. The family settled in one of the interior parishes of Louisiana back in the '60's and the old couple abandoned the stage for a while and conducted a hotel.
From "Richard III" to Boniface in a country tavern was a big jump. Life grew irksome to the old man and he longed to again trod the boards and receive the plaudits of the multitudes and the admiring gods in the gallery.
The hotel was abandoned, a company was organized and the stars were Mr. and Mrs. Crisp and their accomplished daughter, who had been married and had separated from her husband. Eighteen years ago [ca. 1872] this winter, lovers of Shakespearean plays witnessed the performances given by the Crisp combination in Dallas, for the last time. The old man was taken sick, and, after lingering awhile, passed away at the old Crutchfield house, in this city. He was buried in the Akard street cemetery, and Hon. Charles Fred Tucker, then a young lawyer who had a slight acquaintance with the family in Louisiana, acted as one of the pall-bearers.
Charles F. Crisp was then a young lawyer, just entering upon a promising career in Georgia, and the old tragedian and members of his family often referred to him with pride. Dallas Daily Times Herald, November 15, 1890
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Undertaker Ed C. Smith, referring to the special from Waco, which says that the mother of the late ex-Speaker Charles F. Crisp is buried in that city, said: "The father of the late speaker died in Dallas in 1873, and was buried in the old city cemetery. Several years ago, Mr. Crisp wished to erect a monument over his father, but the grave had been so long neglected, that it could not be found, and it has not, to this day, been located. The elder Crisp's initials were W.H. He and his wife ran the Crisp Dramatic Company, and Charles F., who was then young, a youth, was an actor in the company. They played heavy pieces; Macbeth was one of them, I remember. While they were playing here, Mr. Crisp was taken sick. The company were stopping at the Crutchfield house, and Mr. Crisp occupied a room across the street over Connor & Walker's drug store, and it was in this room he died." Dallas Daily Times Herald, October 26, 1896
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Charles F. Crisp is of English birth, and his parents were footlight favorites in the old country and this, years and years ago. His father was a tragedian of note in the zenith of his prosperity; his mother was a capable actress and his sister was a sparkling soubrette. The family settled in one of the interior parishes of Louisiana back in the '60's and the old couple abandoned the stage for a while and conducted a hotel.
From "Richard III" to Boniface in a country tavern was a big jump. Life grew irksome to the old man and he longed to again trod the boards and receive the plaudits of the multitudes and the admiring gods in the gallery.
The hotel was abandoned, a company was organized and the stars were Mr. and Mrs. Crisp and their accomplished daughter, who had been married and had separated from her husband. Eighteen years ago [ca. 1872] this winter, lovers of Shakespearean plays witnessed the performances given by the Crisp combination in Dallas, for the last time. The old man was taken sick, and, after lingering awhile, passed away at the old Crutchfield house, in this city. He was buried in the Akard street cemetery, and Hon. Charles Fred Tucker, then a young lawyer who had a slight acquaintance with the family in Louisiana, acted as one of the pall-bearers.
Charles F. Crisp was then a young lawyer, just entering upon a promising career in Georgia, and the old tragedian and members of his family often referred to him with pride. Dallas Daily Times Herald, November 15, 1890
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Undertaker Ed C. Smith, referring to the special from Waco, which says that the mother of the late ex-Speaker Charles F. Crisp is buried in that city, said: "The father of the late speaker died in Dallas in 1873, and was buried in the old city cemetery. Several years ago, Mr. Crisp wished to erect a monument over his father, but the grave had been so long neglected, that it could not be found, and it has not, to this day, been located. The elder Crisp's initials were W.H. He and his wife ran the Crisp Dramatic Company, and Charles F., who was then young, a youth, was an actor in the company. They played heavy pieces; Macbeth was one of them, I remember. While they were playing here, Mr. Crisp was taken sick. The company were stopping at the Crutchfield house, and Mr. Crisp occupied a room across the street over Connor & Walker's drug store, and it was in this room he died." Dallas Daily Times Herald, October 26, 1896
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In an unmarked grave in the old cemetery on Akard street lie the remains of William H. Crisp, widely known in his day. He was the father of Hon. Charles F. Crisp of Georgia, now one of the foremost candidates for the speakership of the national house of representatives. The father died in Dallas some time in the spring or summer of 1875. . . . Galveston Daily News, December 5, 1891
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Charles F. Crisp is of English birth, and his parents were footlight favorites in the old country and this, years and years ago. His father was a tragedian of note in the zenith of his prosperity; his mother was a capable actress and his sister was a sparkling soubrette. The family settled in one of the interior parishes of Louisiana back in the '60's and the old couple abandoned the stage for a while and conducted a hotel.
From "Richard III" to Boniface in a country tavern was a big jump. Life grew irksome to the old man and he longed to again trod the boards and receive the plaudits of the multitudes and the admiring gods in the gallery.
The hotel was abandoned, a company was organized and the stars were Mr. and Mrs. Crisp and their accomplished daughter, who had been married and had separated from her husband. Eighteen years ago [ca. 1872] this winter, lovers of Shakespearean plays witnessed the performances given by the Crisp combination in Dallas, for the last time. The old man was taken sick, and, after lingering awhile, passed away at the old Crutchfield house, in this city. He was buried in the Akard street cemetery, and Hon. Charles Fred Tucker, then a young lawyer who had a slight acquaintance with the family in Louisiana, acted as one of the pall-bearers.
Charles F. Crisp was then a young lawyer, just entering upon a promising career in Georgia, and the old tragedian and members of his family often referred to him with pride. Dallas Daily Times Herald, November 15, 1890
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Undertaker Ed C. Smith, referring to the special from Waco, which says that the mother of the late ex-Speaker Charles F. Crisp is buried in that city, said: "The father of the late speaker died in Dallas in 1873, and was buried in the old city cemetery. Several years ago, Mr. Crisp wished to erect a monument over his father, but the grave had been so long neglected, that it could not be found, and it has not, to this day, been located. The elder Crisp's initials were W.H. He and his wife ran the Crisp Dramatic Company, and Charles F., who was then young, a youth, was an actor in the company. They played heavy pieces; Macbeth was one of them, I remember. While they were playing here, Mr. Crisp was taken sick. The company were stopping at the Crutchfield house, and Mr. Crisp occupied a room across the street over Connor & Walker's drug store, and it was in this room he died." Dallas Daily Times Herald, October 26, 1896
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Charles F. Crisp is of English birth, and his parents were footlight favorites in the old country and this, years and years ago. His father was a tragedian of note in the zenith of his prosperity; his mother was a capable actress and his sister was a sparkling soubrette. The family settled in one of the interior parishes of Louisiana back in the '60's and the old couple abandoned the stage for a while and conducted a hotel.
From "Richard III" to Boniface in a country tavern was a big jump. Life grew irksome to the old man and he longed to again trod the boards and receive the plaudits of the multitudes and the admiring gods in the gallery.
The hotel was abandoned, a company was organized and the stars were Mr. and Mrs. Crisp and their accomplished daughter, who had been married and had separated from her husband. Eighteen years ago [ca. 1872] this winter, lovers of Shakespearean plays witnessed the performances given by the Crisp combination in Dallas, for the last time. The old man was taken sick, and, after lingering awhile, passed away at the old Crutchfield house, in this city. He was buried in the Akard street cemetery, and Hon. Charles Fred Tucker, then a young lawyer who had a slight acquaintance with the family in Louisiana, acted as one of the pall-bearers.
Charles F. Crisp was then a young lawyer, just entering upon a promising career in Georgia, and the old tragedian and members of his family often referred to him with pride. Dallas Daily Times Herald, November 15, 1890
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Undertaker Ed C. Smith, referring to the special from Waco, which says that the mother of the late ex-Speaker Charles F. Crisp is buried in that city, said: "The father of the late speaker died in Dallas in 1873, and was buried in the old city cemetery. Several years ago, Mr. Crisp wished to erect a monument over his father, but the grave had been so long neglected, that it could not be found, and it has not, to this day, been located. The elder Crisp's initials were W.H. He and his wife ran the Crisp Dramatic Company, and Charles F., who was then young, a youth, was an actor in the company. They played heavy pieces; Macbeth was one of them, I remember. While they were playing here, Mr. Crisp was taken sick. The company were stopping at the Crutchfield house, and Mr. Crisp occupied a room across the street over Connor & Walker's drug store, and it was in this room he died." Dallas Daily Times Herald, October 26, 1896
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