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Davies Family / Re: Jack’s children
« on: December 01, 2019, 06:17:39 PM »
Thanks, Brutus.

I'll do some digging and see what I can come up with. I will keep the forum posted if I find anything.

Guy
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Davies Family / Re: Jack’s children
« on: December 01, 2019, 12:45:09 PM »
Sorry to be a pain, Brutus, but do you know the name of this "most married man"?
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Davies Family / Re: Jack’s children
« on: December 01, 2019, 06:57:03 AM »
Does anyone know who Sylvia married? I'm trying to tie up this branch of the family tree.

Thanks

Guy
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Davies Family / Re: George
« on: July 24, 2019, 08:30:57 PM »
All I can get from the papers I have seen is the telegram notifying Barrie of his death from the war office. It says that he was "Killed in action" and no further information is available.
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Davies Family / Re: George
« on: July 18, 2019, 09:55:31 PM »
I have examined George's military papers and can confirm that among his possessions when he died were:

A cigarette case
4 pipes
A tobacco pouch
A cigar case
Princess Mary's gift box with tobacco
3 pipe lighters

I would take this as pretty certain confirmation that he smoked when on service.

Guy
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Davies Family / Re: Davies family in Tilford
« on: July 18, 2019, 09:15:57 PM »
Having been inside the former Black Lake Cottage, and knowing the current owner (slightly), I will do my best to find this place. I'll circulate the photo (assuming I have permission to do this), and see if I can get any more information.
Of course, if I find any more, I'll come back to the board.
Thanks
Guy
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Davies Family / Davies family in Tilford
« on: July 17, 2019, 05:11:22 AM »
I have recently come across this website with an entry on Barrie - http://www.godalmingmuseum.org.uk/index.php?page=james-matthew-barrie

There are many inaccuracies in it, which I am taking up with the museum as we speak. However, one quote is new to me.

"Black Lake Cottage was a summer retreat from Kensington, and here he entertained the Llewellyn Davies family, who rented a cottage at Tilford to be near him."

I was not aware that the Davies family stayed at Tilford. Does anyone know where they stayed? I know Tilford well and am not familiar with this place. I thought Barrie took the boys to Black Lake and they stayed there with him?

Grateful for any help. Thanks

Guy
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