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Thomas and Sarah Hargreaves of Arborfield Hall married in 1855 and had eight children roughly 2 years apart. However, by 1870, Thomas had taken a mistress and bought a separate property named The Mount in Bishopstoke, Hampshire, where another son, Cecil Montague, was born to his mistress, Mrs. Warriner. Sarah was left to complete the education of their children, and to help ensure that they married well. It seems that she was very successful in this aim, as shown in the attached newspaper reports of their weddings. It appears that Thomas was 'persona non grata' in Arborfield after 1870, and the reports seem to make the point that Thomas was absent from his children's weddings. The first daughter to marry was given away by her uncle John Hargreaves, M.F.H., of Maiden Erleigh, while others were given away by their brother John Reginald Hargreaves once he had reached adulthood. Thomas was present at his nephew Lieutenant John Hargreaves’ wedding in London while it appeared that Sarah was absent. On the other hand, Thomas was not at Lieutenant John’s sister Amy’s wedding at St. Peter’s Earley, though Sarah was present. Children:
Leicester Journal, Friday December 28th 1877: MARRIAGE OF MR. FREDERICK WOLLASTON AND MISS HARGREAVES On Tuesday, the 18th, the picturesque village of Arborfield was enlivened by the festivities attending the wedding of Miss Annie Hargreaves, of Arborfield Hall, Berks, and Frederick Eustace Arbuthnott Wollaston (Queen's Bays), only son of Major Wollaston (late Enniskillen Dragoons), of Shenton Hall, Leicestershire. The road from the Hall to the church was very prettily decorated with arches of evergreens (bearing the initials of the bride and bridegroom) erected by the villagers. The church, also, was very tastefully ornamented with choice flowers, and the bright gleams of the sun set off the handsome costumes to the greatest advantage. Carriages began to arrive at the church about eleven, and continued to do so in rapid succession until the arrival of the bridegroom, accompanied by his best man, Mr. Ernald Morley [sic]. The bride arrived shortly after, with her mother, and was received by her eight bridesmaids. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Sir John Hayes, Bart., (rector of the parish), assisted by the Rev. E. Taylor. The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr. John Hargreaves, of Maiden Erlegh (M.F.H.). Her dress was composed of white satin Duchesse, trimmed with Brussels lace and orange blossoms; the veil (the gift of her mother) was of magnificent Brussels point; under this she wore a diamond tiara, presented by the bridegroom, also a splendid diamond cross, the gift of her uncle, Mr. John Hargreaves, and a diamond star, given by her grandmother (Mrs. Washington Jackson). The bridesmaids were Miss Hargreaves, Miss Edith, and Miss Clara Hargreaves (sisters of the bride), Miss Wollaston and Miss Alexina Wollaston (sisters of the bridegroom), Miss Emma and Miss Amy Hargreaves (cousins of the bride), and Miss Hunter; they were attired in pale blue cashmere and silk Princesse dresses, trimmed with cream lace; the mod caps, trimmed with blue silk, were much admired, as were also the gold bracelets presented to each by the bridegroom. We must not omit to mention that the “Wedding March” was most ably rendered by two ladies (friends of the bride), as the parties left the church. Mr. Hargreaves afterwards received about seventy relatives and friends at breakfast. The bride's travelling dress was dark blue velvet, light cloth coat richly embroidered and trimmed with fur, and hat of blue velvet. At half-past two Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Wollaston left Arborfield Hall for Dover, en route for the continent, amid a shower of rice and slippers. The festivities were brought to close by a dance, to which the elite of the neighbourhood were invited, and it was kept up with much spirit until a late hour. The bridal presents were very numerous and costly, amongst which were: - […] Captain Hargreaves, gold parure composed of necklet, pendant, bracelet, and ear-rings, set with emeralds and diamonds; […] [NOTE: according to the Hampshire Advertiser, 26th December 1877: 'The Schooner Yacht Ianira, Captain Hargreaves, arrived at Gibraltar on the 13th instant, after thirteen days' passage from Dartmouth, and she sailed on the 15th for Cannes.']
MARRIAGES: ERSKINE - HARGREAVES On the 2d inst, at St. George’s, Hanover-square, by the Rev. Sir John Hayes, Bart., assisted by the Rev. A. Roberts, Captain Erskine, Scots Guards, to Grace, eldest daughter of T. Hargreaves, Esq., of Arborfield Hall, Berks. [No full report found – why? Who attended the wedding, since only Thomas was mentioned in this announcement? The Rev. Sir John Hayes from Arborfield, an old family friend, conducted the service.]
MARRIAGE OF VISCOUNT EXMOUTH AND MISS EDITH HARGREAVES On Tuesday, the 3rd inst., the picturesque village of Arborfield was astir at an early hour on the occasion of the marriage of Viscount Exmouth and Miss Edith Hargreaves, of Arborfield Hall. The wedding party assembled at the Parish church, which was tastefully decorated with beautiful flowers. The bridegroom, attended by his best man, the Hon. William Pellew, arrived shortly after eleven, and the bride came a little later. She was led to the altar by her brother, and wore a handsome dress of duchesse satin, with flounces and veils of Brussels lace, the latter fastened with a brooch of diamonds, the gift of her mother. She wore as ornaments three diamond stars, the gift of the bridegroom, and also a handsome dragon-fly brooch, the gift of her uncle, Mr. John Hargreaves, M.F.H. The bridesmaids were the two sisters (Flora and Lilian) of the bride, Maud and Violet Bradshaw (step-sisters of the bridegroom), and Miss Mary Hargreaves (cousin of the bride), and Miss Walter. They were charmingly attired in costumes of cream-spotted muslin, trimmed with lace and pale blue ribbons, lace caps with pale blue aigrettes, carrying baskets of roses and maidenhair fern, and parasols to match. The service, which was partly choral, was performed by the Rev. Sir John Hayes, Bart., and the address was given by the Rev. Canon Fleming, of St. Michael's, Chester-square. After the ceremony the guests, about eighty in number, assembled at Arborfield Hall to a most recherché breakfast, and at three o'clock the happy pair left for the north, en route for America. The wedding presents were as follows:- [...] ruby and diamond and sapphire and diamond porte-bonheur bracelets, Captain Hargreaves, […] - Court Journal.
Reading Mercury, 18 Sep 1886: ARBORFIELD. MARRIAGE OF MISS F. HARGREAVES AND CAPTAIN HIPPESLEY. In delightful autumnal weather the wedding of Miss Florence Hargreaves, fourth daughter of Capt. Thomas Hargreaves, Arborfield Hall, and Captain William Henry Hippesley (Scots Greys), of Sparsholt House, Wantage, was solemnized on Thursday, at the pretty little church of Arborfield. The day was observed as a fête in the village, where Mrs. Hargreaves and her family are deservedly popular; and the church was crowded with invited guests. Three or four arches of evergreens were erected in the grounds of the hall, and bore suitable inscriptions; and the approach to the church was covered by an awning, and carpeted with red cloth. The chancel and altar rails were very elegantly decorated with ferns and white flowers. Shortly after 2 p.m. The bridegroom, accompanied by his “best man” (Capt. Crabbie, of the Scots Greys), drove to the church from Newlands, the residence of Mr. John Simonds, where they had stayed the night. The non-commissioned officers and men of Captain Hippisley's troop, accompanied by men from other troops in the regiment, who had served with him in the “heavy camelry” in the Soudan campaign, lined the approach and also the aisle of the church, amongst the troopers present being Sergt.-Major Patterson and Corpl. Hardy (each wearing the “distinguished service” medal), and Corpl. Killhorn, who sustained 13 spear wounds at Abu Klea. At 2.30 the bride, who was attended by Mrs. Hargreaves (her mother) and Mr. J. R. Hargreaves, her brother (who gave her away), entered the church, and the nuptials were proceeded with, the wedding party being welcomed by voluntaries played on the organ by Mrs. Simonds, of Newlands. The officiating clergy were the Rector of the parish (the Rev. J. Jones), the Rev. Sir John Hayes (who held the living of Arborfield for 40 years, and is now in his 87th year), and the Rev. J. T. Brown (Rector of Wokingham and Rural Dean). The hymns sung were “The Voice that breathed o'er Eden” and “Thine for ever, God of Love”, which were all sung well by the village choir. The bridesmaids were Miss Lily Hargreaves, Miss Hippisley, Miss Ella Hargreaves, Miss Hawes, Miss Storer, Miss F. Walter, and Miss Murdoch; and the bride's train was borne by Master Wollaston and Master Simonds (pages). The bride wore a charming Duchesse dress, composed of white satin, with Brussels lace flounces, and sprays of orange blossoms. In her hair she had a diamond tiara and a large diamond brooch, the gift of the bridegroom; and she wore a diamond bracelet and brooch (presented by Captain Hargreaves), a diamond feather spray from Mr. and Mrs. Washington Jackson, and a large diamond crescent from Mr. John Hargreaves, M.F.H. The bride carried a splendid bouquet of orange blossoms, stephanotis, &c. The bridesmaids were attired in elegant dresses of cream nun's veiling, trimmed with mauve satin, and cream coloured hats with feathers to match; and the pages were dressed in dark mauve velvet, trimmed with light mauve satin. They all carried bouquets of pale yellow roses. Each bridesmaid had a gold and pearl brooch, and the pages gold and pearl pins, the gift of the bridegroom. At the close of the service, which was very impressively read by the officiating clergy, the wedding party returned to Arborfield Hall, and were entertained by Mrs. Hargreaves with the utmost hospitality. The band of the Scots Greys (30 in number), who had volunteered their services, performed a nice selection of music during the afternoon, under the baton of Mr. Barker, bandmaster. The bells of the parish church were rung at intervals. Mrs. Hargreaves liberally entertained the troopers and the bandsmen in a marquee erected in the park, and the villagers and other visitors were also catered for. The children attending the parish schools – who had their annual treat on the occasion – were also entertained in the park. After the wedding ceremony the bride was presented, by the non-commissioned officers and men of Captain Hippisley's troop, with a choice casket. The relatives and guests, who were very numerous, assembled at luncheon in the house; and just before five o'clock the newly-wedded paid left, amid showers of rice and slippers, for London, en route for the Isle of Wight. The wedding presents were very numerous, […] Diamond bracelet and diamond brooch, Captain Hargreaves. [...] Biscuit box, non-commissioned officers and men of F Troop, Scots Greys.
WESTERN DAILY PRESS, 16 June 1891: FASHIONABLE WEDDING. [John Reginald Hargreaves – Bertha Gamage de Lacy Nicholl-Carne] Yesterday afternoon, with choral service, at the fashionable church of St. Peter’s, Eaton Square, S.W., in the presence of a very large and aristocratic assembly, many of whom had come to town specially for the occasion, the wedding took place of Mr. John Reginald Hargreaves, late R.N., of Arborfield Hall, Berks, son of Captain Thomas Hargreaves, J.P., Berks, (Sheriff 1867), R.N.R., of The Mount, Bishopstoke, Hants, and grandson of the late Mr. Washington Jackson, of Belgrave Square, London, and Miss Bertha Gamage de Lacy Nicholl-Carne, of Nash Manor, Glamorgamshire, daughter of the late Mr. John Whitlock Stradling-Carne, M.A., D.C.L., J.P., Glamorganshire (Sheriff, 1874), of St. Donat’s Castle and Dunlands, Cowbridge, and Nash Manor, Bridgend, South Wales. The church was profusely decorated with tall palms and blooming plants, the font being specially ornamented with cut flowers, reflecting great credit on the lady officials of that church, to whom the floral decorations were entrusted. The nuptial ceremony was very impressively rendered by the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Llandaff, assisted by the Rev. A. Thornton and the Rev. T. Jones, clergy of St. Peter’s. The bride was accompanied by her brother, Mr. J. D. L. Nicholl-Carne, who conducted her in procession, headed by the officiating clergy and surpliced choir, during the singing of a nuptial hymn, to the chancel rails, and, in due course, gave her away. The bridegroom, who had arrived some time previously, was attended by his personal friend, Lieutenant the Hon. George Arthur Hardinge, R.N., of H.M.S. Britannia, son of Viscount Hardinge, who acted as best man. The bride wore a magnificent court train of white satin brocade over a petticoat of “faile splendide”, covered with exquisite Honiton point lace, the gift of the bridegroom’s mother (Mrs. Hargreaves), most artistically arranged. Her tulle veil was fastened with three diamond stars and diamond aigrette, the gift of the bridegroom’s father (Captain Hargreaves), and a superb diamond brooch, the gift of Mrs. Patterson. She carried a “Goodyear” bouquet, a fine specimen of floral art, bound with streamers en suite, completing an exceptionally pretty and much-admired bridal attire. A bevy of six youthful bridesmaids awaited the bride at the entrance to the church. These young ladies were Miss Hargreaves, Miss Ella Hargreaves (sisters), the Hon. Georgina Pellew, niece of the bridegroom, Miss Dawson Scott, niece of the bride, Miss Jeffray, and Miss Alice Brown, and were charmingly gowned in white Bengaline skirts, with Louis XV. coats of white brocade, with small blue flowers of unique design. They also wore three-cornered hats, with pale blue feathers en suite. The bridegroom’s presents to them were brooches, with naval badge with gold crown and silver anchor on blue enamel, with the initials “J” and “B” in diamonds, with twisted cables in gold. They also carried “Goodyear” bouquets of Marechale Neill roses, tied with pale blue streamers en suite. The bride was also followed by her two nephews, Master Gilbert Nicholl-Carne and Master Nigel Nicholl-Carne, picturesquely-costumed, who performed their duties with grace. After the nuptial ceremony
the bridal party adjourned to Eaton House, Eaton Square, S.W., the town
residence of Mr. and Mrs. Crawshay, of Cyfarthfa, where the reception was
held, which was largely attended. Early in the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. J.
Reginald Hargreaves bade adieu to their many friends, and left for their
honeymoon tour, the costume de voyage being fawn crêpon, trimmed with gold
embroidery over salmon silk, and gold hat, with salmon feather en suite.
The presents, which numbered over 300, were exceptionally handsome,
costly, and appropriate.
John Reginald Hargreaves' passing was commemorated by the 'Reading Mercury' on 29th December 1934. Although he had not lived in the parish for many years, his passing was marked at Arborfield Church on Boxing Day, as reported here: AN ARBORFIELD NATIVE. Memorial Service to Mr. J. R. Hargreaves. SAILOR AND FARMER. Owned One of the First Five Cars Produced. A memorial service was held on the afternoon of Boxing Day at Arborfield Parish Church to Mr. John Reginald Hargreaves, who died at his home, Drinkstone Park, Bury St. Edmund's, on Saturday in his 71st year, after an illness of about four months' duration. The memorial service was conducted by the rector (Canon J. A. Anderson). Mr. Allen was at the organ and the choir were in attendance, the hymns being “God of the living”, and “Holy Father, cheer our way”, while the 23rd Psalm was chanted. A number of the villagers were present. Mr. Hargreaves was the eldest surviving son of the late Mr. Thomas Hargreaves, of Arborfield Hall, Berks, and he was educated on the Britannia. He served in the Royal Navy for some years, and afterwards resided at Witchingham Hall, Norfolk, subsequently taking up residence at Drinkstone Park in 1903. He also farmed some two hundred acres, and took a special interest in the breeding of Red Poll cattle, with which he attained considerable success in the show-ring. He was a member of the Red Poll Cattle Society, and had served on the council. Anxious to preserve the characteristics of the Red Poll breed, of which his herd was typical, he performed valuable service to the society. His cattle had been selected for the formation of new herds in different parts of the country, and were mainly the basis of a herd established by the Government of South Africa at the Grootfontein School of Agriculture. One of the pioneers of motoring, Mr. Hargreaves drove one of the first five motor-cars produced, and was a notable competitor in the earliest reliability trials. FUNERAL AT DRINKSTONE. Many friends attended the funeral on Boxing Day afternoon at Drinkstone Parish Church. The coffin containing the body was borne in a farm wagon drawn by four Suffolk horses in the charge of workmen employed on the estate, and, on arrival at the church, the cortege was met by the Rector (the Rev. F. H. Horne), and the Rector of Hessett (the Rev. E. M. Bartlett), who officiated, and the robed choir. As the congregation were assembling, Miss E. M. Bartlett, who was at the organ, played chorales by Bach and Brahms. The only hymn sung in the church was Now the labourer's task is o'er”, and at the close the Nunc Dimittis was chanted. As the cortege left the church, the organist played “O rest in the Lord”. The grave had been lined by Mr. A. Wright (head gardener) and under-gardeners Cook and Balls from Drinkstone Park, with evergreen, arum lilies and Christmas roses. The hymn “Abide with me” was sung at the graveside. The family mourners were: Mrs. Hargreaves (widow), Captain J. C. Hargreaves (Grenadier Guards) and Mrs. Hargreaves (son and daughter-in-law), Major and Mrs. Crowe (son-in-law and daughter), Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Crossland (son-in-law and daughter), and Mr. and Mrs. Wollaston. Michael, Geraldine, David and Jonathan Hargreaves, and Miss Anne Crowe (grand-children) were unable to be present. [A long list of other mourners followed.]
(Son of John Hargreaves, M.F.H., of Maiden Erlegh) Reading Mercury, 27 Jul 1889 MARRIAGE OF MR. JOHN HARGREAVES, JUN., AND MISS E GREENFIELD. The marriage of Lieutenant John Hargreaves, of the XV. (King's) Hussars, eldest son of Mr. Jon Hargreaves, of Maiden Erlegh, near Reading, and of Bashall, Yorkshire, with Miss Evelyn Greenfield, fifth daughter of Mr. William Bunce Greenfield, of 35, Gloucester-square, London, W. and Haynes Park, near Bedford, was solemnised at St. James' Church, Paddington, on Wednesday afternoon, in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends of both families. […] The guests invited to the breakfast included Sir W. and Lady Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Hargreaves Brown, Mrs. Alexander Brown, Mr. and Mrs. James Brown, Mrs. Robert Hargreaves, Colonel and Mrs. Pearson, […] Captain Hargreaves, Mrs. Coates, Lady Exmouth, […] The presents to the bride included - […] diamond bracelet, Capt. Hargreaves, [...] [NOTE: There was no specific mention of Sarah Hargreaves. On the other hand, the Reading Mercury's report on 7th August 1886 of the wedding 'on Thursday last' at St. Peter's Earley of Miss Amy Hargreaves, the eldest daughter of John Hargreaves, of Maiden Erlegh to Mr. Harry Evelyn Stracey Pocklington, Lieut., of the 15th Hussars, listed only “Mrs. and the Misses Hargreaves (Arborfield)” as guests, although Captain Hargreaves did give the bride a diamond, ruby and sapphire ring. Was he still involved in the celebrations connected with the Royal visit to Southampton?]
Lilian's marriage to Captain King was heralded by an announcement, followed by a brief report of the wedding on June 2nd 1894 in the local paper and a longer account reprinted in the Reading Mercury from the 'Court Journal'. Finally, a substantial party was thrown at Arborfield Hall in late July when 200 villagers and their children celebrated a feast with the newly-weds, Capt. and Mrs. King. Reading Mercury 7th April 1894: ARBORFIELD [Another snippet followed the marriage announcement:] A concert was given in the Schoolroom on Friday evening by the members
of the Arborfield and Barkham Glee Class. Miss
Jones, Miss Beauchamp, Mr. Cole, Mr. Edwards, and Master G. Webster,
kindly gave their assistance which was very much appreciated, and four of
the elder school children varied the programme by an amusing dialogue.
Altogether the concert was a great success. Much credit is due to
Mr. Webster for the pains he has taken in conducting the Glee
Class and also to the members for the efficient way in which they rendered
their parts, especially in the glee "Marden Bells". Mr. Hargreaves gave his sister away. She wore a handsome dress of ivory duchesse satin falling from the waist; her tulle veil was fastened with a diamond star, the gift of her mother. The bridesmaids wore dresses of white crepon, trimmed with lace and yellow moiré, and large cream hats with yellow roses and yellow moiré ribbon. They carried posies of Marechal Niel roses with long moiré ribbon, and wore gold brooches with the initials of the bride and bridegroom in pearls (the gift of the bridegroom). After the ceremony Mrs. Hargreaves held a reception at Arborfield Hall,
at which the band of the Royal Artillery played a choice selection of
music. Later in the afternoon Captain and Mrs. Algernon King left for
General and Mrs. Burn's house in Gloucestershire, which had been kindly
lent them. The bride's travelling dress was heliotrope crepon, trimmed
with moiré and cream lace; large cream hat with black feathers. At 4 o'clock all the children were entertained at tea, when ample justice was done to the plentiful supply of cake bread and butter and tea, all the children belonging to the day school then received a present: dolls for the girls, and an assortment of games and toys for the boys. At six o'clock the villagers, numbering 200, were invited to the "Iron Room", where a substantial repast awaited them. Before commencing supper, Mrs. Hargreaves in a few appropriate words welcomed all and expressed a wish that they would thoroughly enjoy themselves. The sports and all other arrangements were admirably carried out by the indefatigable exertions of Capt. and Mrs. King, assisted by Messrs. Chown, Wells, and Webster. At the close of a very pleasant day, all gathered in front of the Hall and gave very hearty cheers for Mrs. Hargreaves and family. Having sung "God Save the Queen" the large party dispersed for home. Ella Hargreaves (no report found)
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proceeded to the Hall grounds headed by a brass band (provided by Mr. A.
Davis, of Reading). After singing a song, the children enjoyed the various
amusements provided for them, some of them engaging in cricket, and others
patronizing the swing boats, etc. A programme of races was arranged and
prizes awarded.
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