Notes
1. Studied Llay Infants, Junior and Grove Park Grammar Wrexham.; [Note Record]
2. (Research):Studied Llay Infants, Junior and Grove Park Grammar Wrexham. Joined the Royal Navy as an apprentice 4th February 1947. Spent most of his time in the RN on destroyers, with his first stint abroad for two & half years in the Mediteranean. Not really suited to the life and was very happy to leave 21st August 1961! Married in Londonderry N.Ireland while serving at HMS Sea Eagle Londonderry.; [Note Record]
3. (Research):1901 census records head of household as Harry. Almost certainly a typo as age, birthplace matches, as do ages/birthplaces of Clara, Harry, Ethel & Frank; [Note Record]
4. William worked on big estate "Wynnstay". Later said to be a gamekeeper; [Note Record]
5. (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]
6. Supposedly full age in 1849 (born before 1828); [Note Record]
7. (Research):Gravestone aged 82 on 22 Jan 1913. Therefore born 23 Jan 1830 - 22 Jan 1831 1851 census shows age 20 therefore born 31 Mar1830 - 30 Mar 1831 Conclusion is she was born 31 Mar 1830 - 22 Jan 1831; more likely year is 1830 There is a Mary Elliott (not Mary Ann) baptised 26 Oct 1829 in Normanton on Soar (25 miles away from Thurlaston); [Note Record]
8. (Medical):Cerebral haemorrhage is a type of brain stroke; [Note Record]
9. Stated as Under 21 in Marriage certificate 4/12/1849 implying birth was after 1828; [Note Record]
10. (Medical):Inquest held 20 Oct 1898; [Note Record]
11. Flintham PR fiche 3 Nottingham Archives 21st November 2003
12. guessed year from her age
Citations
i. Research by Ronald Blacknell [208]; [Source Record]
ii. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911." online database.; Page (accessed 23 Aug 2018), entry for Mary Ann Freer household, Dynhynlle Cottage near Ruabon; RD 621, SD 2, ED 6, SN 46; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
iii. 1939 Register. RG 101. The National Archives of the UK, London; Page Wrexham, Wilfred Blacknell household.; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
iv. Birth Certificates.; Page birth certificate for Frederick Blacknell, born 27 Jul 1867; Basford registration district, Arnold sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
v. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1871." online database.; Page entry for John Blacknell household, Calverton, Nottinghamshire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
vi. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1881." online database.; Page (accessed 9 Dec 2012), entry for John Blacknall household, Calverton, Nottinghamshire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
vii. Marriage Certificates.; Page marriage certificate for Frederick Blacknell and Clara Freer, married 16 Oct 1890; Nottingham registration district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
viii. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891." online database.; Page (accessed 27 Jan 2020), entry for Frederick Blacknell household, Basford, Nottinghamshire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
ix. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1901." online database.; Page (accessed 8 Jun 2011), entry for 31; Class: RG13; Piece: 3184; Folio: 48; Page: 33.; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
x. 1939 Register. RG 101. The National Archives of the UK, London; Page Nottingham, entry for Robert Owen household.; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xi. Death Certificates.; Page death certificate for Frederick Blacknell, died 12 Jan 1948; Nottingham registration district, Nottingham North sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xii. letter to Paul Blacknell, 10 Jun 2004; privately held by Blacknell; Page From Iola Hughes to To Paul Blacknell 10/6/2004; [Source Record]; Certainty Questionable
xiii. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1841." online database.; Page (accessed 14 Jan 2020), entry for Joseph Blacknall household, Calverton, Nottinghamshire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xiv. Parish registers.; Page "marriage entry 45, 28 Dec 1863," John Blacknell and Jane Gilbert; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xv. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891." online database.; Page (accessed 9 Dec 2012), entry for John Blacknall household, Radford, St Paul, Nottingham; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xvi. Death Certificates.; Page death certificate for John Blacknell, died 19 Nov 1900; Nottingham registration district, Nottingham North West sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
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. Quorndon, Census Index, 1841, http://www.quornmuseum.com; Page p49; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xix. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1841." online database.; Page entry for John Freer household, Quorndon, Leicestershire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xx. Marriage Certificates.; Page marriage certificate for William Freer and Mary Ann Elliott, married 4 Dec 1849; Leicester registration district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xxi. "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
xxii. "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
xxiii. "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
xxiv. "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
xxv. Momumental inscriptions; Page William Freer monumental inscription, Photographed by Nan Morris, 4/5/2011.; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xxvi. England and Wales, birth/marriage/death certificate; General Register Office, Southport.; Page Marriage//1890/259; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xxvii. Death Certificates.; Page death certificate for William Freer, died 17 Feb 1887; Wrexham registration district, Ruabon sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xxviii. 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')
xxix. Birth Certificates.; Page birth certificate for Clara Freer, born 3 Sep 1869; Wrexham registration district, Wrexham sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xxx. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1881." online database.; Page (accessed 28 Aug 2018), entry for entry for William Freer household, Ruabon, Wrexham; PRO RG11/5512 p16; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xxxi. Death Certificates.; Page death certificate for Clara Blacknell, died 17 Mar 1918; Wrexham registration district, Ruabon sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xxxii. John Freer Family Bible 1842-1949, The Holy Bible. Privately held by Stephen Ashford, Denbighshire. 2020.; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xxxiii. Momumental inscriptions; Page Clara Freer monumental inscription, Photographed by Nan Morris, 4/5/2011.; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xxxiv. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1841." online database.; Page (accessed 11 Mar 2020), entry for William Tomlinson household, Thurlaston; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xxxv. Quorndon, Census Index, 1851, http://www.quornmuseum.com; Page p44; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xxxvi. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891." online database.; Page (accessed 27 Aug 2018), entry for entry for Mary Ann Freer household, Bryn; RG12/4612 p7; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xxxvii. Death Certificates.; Page death certificate for Mary Ann Freer, died 22 Jan 1913; Wrexham registration district, Ruabon sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xxxviii. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1901." online database.; Page (accessed 13 May 2020), entry for Mary Ann Freer household, Ruabon, Denbighshire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xxxix. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1841." online database.; Page entry for Willliam Tomlinson household, Thurlaston, Leicestershire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xl. GRO Indexes; Page GRO Death Q1 1913 Mary A Freer; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xli. "Family history research data," supplied by Walker, 18 Feb 2005.; [Source Record]
xlii. Flintham Parish Records11; Page Baptisms fiche 3; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xliii. Public Record Office, "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1841"12; Page 1841 Census Screveton HO 107 2139/47; [Source Record]; Certainty Questionable
xliv. Death Certificates.; Page death certificate for Jane Blacknell, died 18 Oct 1898; Nottingham registration district, Nottingham North West sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')