| Date | Kind | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 1830 | Birthi, ii, iii, iv, v, vi, vii, viii, ix, 3 | Place | Quorndon, Leicestershire |
| 12 Sep 1830 | Christeningx, xi | Place | Quorndon, Leicestershire |
| 6 Jun 1841 | Other Eventii, iii, 4 | Barrow Gate | |
| Type | Residence-Occupant | ||
| Place | Quorndon, Leicestershire | ||
| 4 Dec 1851 | Other Eventxii, 5 | Quorndon | |
| Type | Residence-Resident | ||
| Place | Quorndon, Leicestershire | ||
| 4 Jun 1855 | Other Eventxiii, 5 | Quorndon | |
| Type | Residence-Resident | ||
| Place | Quorndon, Leicestershire | ||
| 1 Jun 1857 | Other Eventxiv, 5 | Quorndon | |
| Type | Residence-Resident | ||
| Place | Quorndon, Leicestershire | ||
| 25 Jul 1859 | Other Eventxv, xvi, 5 | Quorndon | |
| Type | Residence-Resident | ||
| Place | Quorndon, Leicestershire | ||
| 13 Jul 1861 | Other Eventxvii, 4 | Wynnstay Kennels | |
| Type | Residence-Occupant | ||
| Place | Ruabon, Denbighshire | ||
| 14 Aug 1863 | Other Eventxviii, 5 | Wynnstay Kennels | |
| Type | Residence-Resident | ||
| Place | Ruabon, Denbighshire | ||
| 13 Oct 1865 | Other Eventxix, 5 | Wynnstay Kennels | |
| Type | Residence-Resident | ||
| Place | Ruabon, Denbighshire | ||
| 29 Oct 1867 | Other Eventxx, 5 | Kennel House | |
| Type | Residence-Resident | ||
| Place | Ruabon, Denbighshire | ||
| 22 Sep 1869 | Other Eventxxi, 5 | Kennel House | |
| Type | Residence-Resident | ||
| Place | Ruabon, Denbighshire | ||
| 26 Dec 1871 | Other Eventxxii, 5 | Kennel House | |
| Type | Residence-Resident | ||
| Place | Ruabon, Denbighshire | ||
| 25 Jul 1874 | Other Eventxxiii, 5 | Kennel House | |
| Type | Residence-Resident | ||
| Place | Ruabon, Denbighshire | ||
| 20 Nov 1876 | Other Eventxxiv, 5 | Wynnstay Dog Kennels | |
| Type | Residence-Resident | ||
| Place | Ruabon, Denbighshire | ||
| 17 Feb 1887 | Deathix, xxv, xxvi, xxvii | Place | Ruabon, Denbighshire |
| Address | Kennel House, Wynnstay, Ruabon Kennel House Wynnstay Estate Ruabon | ||
| Address, Addr1 | Kennel House | ||
| Address, Addr2 | Wynnstay Estate | ||
| Address, City | Ruabon | ||
| Cause | Tumour of liver 1 year/Congestion of Brain 1 month | ||
| 21 Feb 1887 | Other Eventxvi, xxvi | Helen Freer, daughter, present at the death | |
| Type | Death Informant | ||
| Place | Ruabon, Denbighshire | ||
| Burialix | Place | Ruabon, Denbighshire | |
| Address | Ruabon Cemetery Mount Pleasant Ruabon, Denbighshire LL14 6DT Wales | ||
| Address, Addr1 | Mount Pleasant | ||
| Address, City | Ruabon | ||
| Address, State | Denbighshire | ||
| Address, Zip | LL14 6DT | ||
| Address, Country | Wales | ||
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. Supposedly full age in 1849 (born before 1828); [Note Record]
4. Role: Occupant
5. Role: Resident
i. 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
ii. Quorndon, Census Index, 1841, http://www.quornmuseum.com; Page p49; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
iii. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1841." online database.; Page entry for John Freer household, Quorndon, Leicestershire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
iv. Marriage Certificates.; Page marriage certificate for William Freer and Mary Ann Elliott, married 4 Dec 1849; Leicester registration district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
v. "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
vi. "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
vii. "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
viii. "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
ix. Momumental inscriptions; Page William Freer monumental inscription, Photographed by Nan Morris, 4/5/2011.; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
x. "England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," online database, ancestry.com; Page accessed 29 Mar 2020), entry for William Freer baptism; 12 Sep 1830, Quorndon.; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xi. Baptisms in the Parish of Quorndon.; Page St. Bartholomews Baptism transciptions; entry for William Freer; Text Illegitimate (no father listed, Elizabeth a spinster); [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xii. Birth Certificates.; Page birth certificate for Edgar Freer, born 11/11/1851; Barrow Upon Soar registration district, Quorndon sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xiii. Birth Certificates.; Page birth certificate for Sarah Ann Freer, born 11/5/1855; Barrow Upon Soar registration district, Quorndon sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xiv. Birth Certificates.; Page birth certificate for Lucy Freer, born 4 May 1857; Barrow Upon Soar registration district, Quorndon sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xv. Birth Certificates.; Page birth certificate for Helen Freer, born 14 Jun 1859; Barrow Upon Soar registration district, Quorndon sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xvi. "Descendants of John & Fanny Freer." Digital descendant chart.; Page "research shared with Paul Blacknell," (accessed 24 May 2020); [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xvii. Birth Certificates.; Page birth certificate for John Freer, born 7 Jun 1861; Wrexham registration district, Ruabon sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xviii. Birth Certificates.; Page birth certificate for George Freer, born 13 Jul 1863; Wrexham registration district, Ruabon sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xix. Birth Certificates.; Page birth certificate for William Arthur Freer, born 24/9/1865; Wrexham registration district, Ruabon sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xx. Birth Certificates.; Page birth certificate for Mary Ann Freer, born 24/9/1867; Wrexham registration district, Ruabon sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xxi. Birth Certificates.; Page birth certificate for Clara Freer, born 3 Sep 1869; Wrexham registration district, Wrexham sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xxii. Birth Certificates.; Page birth certificate for Edith Harriet Freer, born 15/11/1871; Wrexham registration district, Ruabon sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xxiii. Birth Certificates.; Page birth certificate for Anna Maria Freer, born 18 Jun 1874; Wrexham registration district, Ruabon sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xxiv. Birth Certificates.; Page birth certificate for Charles Henry Freer, born 22/10/1874; Wrexham registration district, Ruabon sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xxv. England and Wales, birth/marriage/death certificate; General Register Office, Southport.; Page Marriage//1890/259; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xxvi. Death Certificates.; Page death certificate for William Freer, died 17 Feb 1887; Wrexham registration district, Ruabon sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xxvii. 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')