1. William worked on big estate "Wynnstay". Later said to be a gamekeeper; [Note Record]
2. (Research):Baptism of William Freer (parents John and Frances) 12 Sep 1830 shows he must have been born before 12 Sep 1830. Baptisms were often several months after birth in those days (unless the baby was very poorly). Gravestone shows age 56 at death - therefore born 18 Feb 1830 - 12 Sep 1830 1841 census (6 June) shows age 10 therefore born after 6 Jun 1830 - narrows the range to born 7 Jun 1830 - 12 Sep 1830. 1841 enumerators were to round ages down to nearest 5 years for those over 15. William and his siblings listed as 13, 10, 6, 4 & 2 years old, so he was following the rules and 10 is not an obvious error. 1851 census (30 March) shows age 20 therefore born 31 Mar 1830 - consistent with 1841 dates 1861 census (7 April) shows age 30 there born after 7 Apr 1830 - consistent with 1851 dates 1871 census (2 April) shows age 40 which doesn't contradict 1881 census (3 April) shows age 50 which doesn't contradict Marriage 4 Dec 1849 shows full age (21) - therefore born before 5 Dec 1828. Obviously a contradiction and somewhat believable because Mary Ann stated she was "under". Why would William lie? Maybe his parents didn't consent. Death age was stated as 51 which is clearly wrong (he was 56). His daughter Helen, who then lived in London, was present at the death and was the informant. It's possible she didn't know his age and/or Mary Ann was not in a state to advise. Current conclusion is William was born between 7 Jun 1830 and 12 Sep 1830; [Note Record]
3. (Research):Easily confused with Thomas in MRIN 98; [Note Record]
4. (Research):GRO death indexes have Frances Fanny Freer dying Q3/1881 aged 81 (birth 1799-1800); [Note Record]
5. Supposedly full age in 1849 (born before 1828); [Note Record]
6. Wife living with Thomas in 1871
i. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1841." online database.; Page entry for John Freer household, Quorndon, Leicestershire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
ii. Quorndon, Census Index, 1841, http://www.quornmuseum.com; Page p49; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
iii. Quorndon, Census Index, 1851, http://www.quornmuseum.com; Page p12; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
iv. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1851." online database.; Page entry for John Freer household, Quorndon, Leicestershire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
v. Baptisms in the Parish of Quorndon.; Page St. Bartholomews Baptism transciptions; entry for John Freer; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
vi. England & Wales, Deaths Index.; Page Barrow upon Soar." volume 07A, page 116, John Freer, aged 56, accessed 7 Apr 2020.; [Source Record]; Certainty Questionable
vii. Quorndon, Census Index, 1871, http://www.quornmuseum.com6; Page p4; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
viii. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1871." online database.; Page (accessed 20 Jan 2020), entry for Thomas Freer household, Quorndon, Leicestershire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
ix. Death Certificates.; Page death certificate for John Freer, died 14 Feb 1858; Barrow upon Soar registration district, Quorndon sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
x. England & Wales, Deaths Index.; Page 15, 22, Barrow upon Soar, Q4/1845, entry for Thomas Freer, age 78, accessed 29 Mar 2020.; [Source Record]; Certainty Questionable
xi. Death Certificates.; Page death certificate for Thomas Freer, died 26 October 1845; Barrow upon Soar registration district, Quorndon sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xii. "England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index, 1837-1915," database online; Page accessed 29 Nov 2012); Oct-Nov-Dec 1845, Barrow Upon Soar, vol 15, p22.; [Source Record]; Certainty Questionable
xiii. Quorndon, Census Index, 1871, http://www.quornmuseum.com; Page p4; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xiv. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1881." online database.; Page (accessed 7 Apr 2020), entry for Tom Freer household, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xv. England & Wales, Deaths Index.; Page Barrow upon Soar." volume 07A, page 87, Q4/1881, Frances Fanny Freer, aged 81, accessed 7 Apr 2020.; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xvi. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1861." online database.; Page (accessed 7 Apr 2020), entry for Frances F. Freer household, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xvii. John Freer Family Bible 1842-1949, The Holy Bible. Privately held by Stephen Ashford, Denbighshire. 2020.; Page page 4. William Freer Born June 18 in the year of our Lord 1830.; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xviii. Marriage Certificates.; Page marriage certificate for William Freer and Mary Ann Elliott, married 4 Dec 1849; Leicester registration district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xix. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1851." online database.; Page (accessed 27 Aug 2018), entry for entry for William Freer household, Quorndon; HO107/2087 p16-17; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xx. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1861." online database.; Page (accessed 19 Sep 2011); Class: RG9; Piece: 4280; Folio: 70; Page: 17; GSU roll: 543260.; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xxi. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1871." online database.; Page (accessed 19 Sep 2011); Class: RG10; Piece: 5652; Folio: 81; Page: 9; GSU roll: 892484.; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xxii. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1881." online database.; Page (accessed 28 Aug 2018), entry for William Freer household, Ruabon, Wrexham; PRO RG11/5512 p16; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xxiii. Momumental inscriptions; Page William Freer monumental inscription, Photographed by Nan Morris, 4/5/2011.; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xxiv. England and Wales, birth/marriage/death certificate; General Register Office, Southport.; Page Marriage//1890/259; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xxv. Death Certificates.; Page death certificate for William Freer, died 17 Feb 1887; Wrexham registration district, Ruabon sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xxvi. Marriage Certificates.; Page marriage certificate for Absalom Eddleston and Sarah Ann Freer, married 18 Dec 1913; citing 8e/629/74, Q4 quarter 1913, Blackburn registration district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')