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Joan FREER b. 3 Mar 1921 d. 7 May 1995

Joan FREER b. 3 Mar 1921 d. 7 May 1995 - Pedigree

Jack FREER
1887i, ii, iii, iv-1968v
Adderley, Shropshirei, ii, iii, iv
 
John FREER1
1861i, ii, vi, vii, viii, ix, x-1938xi, xii, 2
Ruabon, Denbighshirei, ii, vi, vii, viii, ix, x
 
William FREER3, 4
1830viii, xiii, xiv, xv, xvi, xvii, xviii, xix, xx, 5-1887xx, xxi, xxii, xxiii
Quorndon, Leicestershireviii, xiii, xiv, xv, xvi, xvii, xviii, xix, xx, 5
Joseph DONE
1834-1902
Fanny DONE
1862ii, x-1933xi, xxv
Adderley, Shropshireii, x
 
Mary Ann ELLIOTT6, 7
1830viii, xvii, xxvi, xxvii, xxviii, xxix, xxx, xxxi, xxxii, xxxiii, 8-1913xx, xxxi, xxxiv
Thurlaston, Leicestershireviii, xvii, xxvi, xxvii, xxviii, xxix, xxx, xxxi, xxxii, xxxiii, 8
 
Joan FREER
1921-1995

Notes

1. (Research):Went to work for Colonel Bulkeley at Oak Cottage, New Woodhouse, Whitchurch in his youth. Then for the Corbett family at Adderley (22 years) Then Major CT Dugdale at Terrick Hall approx 1900; [Note Record]
2. John's probate states death in Nov 1939 but this is a typo. Burial & death indexes both show 1938; [Note Record]
3. William worked on big estate "Wynnstay". Later said to be a gamekeeper; [Note Record]
4. (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]
5. Supposedly full age in 1849 (born before 1828); [Note Record]
6. (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]
7. (Medical):Cerebral haemorrhage is a type of brain stroke; [Note Record]
8. Stated as Under 21 in Marriage certificate 4/12/1849 implying birth was after 1828; [Note Record]

Citations

i. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891." online database.; Page (accessed 4 Apr 2020), entry for John Freer household, Adderley, Shropshire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
ii. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1901." online database.; Page entry for John Freer household, Adderley, Shropshire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
iii. 1939 Register. RG 101. The National Archives of the UK, London; Page Chester, Cheshire, Jack Freer household.; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
iv. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911." online database.; Page entry for Ellen Bennion household, Little Sutton, Cheshire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
v. "England & Wales, Death Index: 1916-2005," database online; Page accessed 16 May 2020), entry for Jack Freer, age 80.; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
vi. Birth Certificates.; Page birth certificate for John Freer, born 7 Jun 1861; Wrexham registration district, Ruabon sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
vii. John Freer Family Bible 1842-1949, The Holy Bible. Privately held by Stephen Ashford, Denbighshire. 2020.; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
viii. "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
ix. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1881." online database.; Page (accessed 4 Apr 2020), entry for James Evans household, Adderley, Shropshire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
x. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911." online database.; Page (accessed 4 Apr 2020), entry for John Freer household, Whitchurch, Shropshire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xi. National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations).; Page Shropshire, 1933: 428, entry for Fanny Freer; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xii. National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations).; Page Shropshire, 1939: 486, entry for John Freer; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xiii. 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
xiv. Quorndon, Census Index, 1841, http://www.quornmuseum.com; Page p49; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xv. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1841." online database.; Page entry for John Freer household, Quorndon, Leicestershire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xvi. Marriage Certificates.; Page marriage certificate for William Freer and Mary Ann Elliott, married 4 Dec 1849; Leicester registration district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xvii. "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
xviii. "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
xix. "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
xx. Momumental inscriptions; Page William Freer monumental inscription, Photographed by Nan Morris, 4/5/2011.; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xxi. England and Wales, birth/marriage/death certificate; General Register Office, Southport.; Page Marriage//1890/259; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xxii. Death Certificates.; Page death certificate for William Freer, died 17 Feb 1887; Wrexham registration district, Ruabon sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xxiii. 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')
xxiv. "England & Wales, Death Index: 1916-2005," database online; Page accessed 16 May 2020), entry for Lizzie Freer, born 17 Mar 1885.; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xxv. England & Wales, Deaths Index.; Page Q4/1933." 06A, 829, Fanny Freer, accessed 4 Apr 2020.; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xxvi. "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
xxvii. Quorndon, Census Index, 1851, http://www.quornmuseum.com; Page p44; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xxviii. "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
xxix. "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
xxx. "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
xxxi. Death Certificates.; Page death certificate for Mary Ann Freer, died 22 Jan 1913; Wrexham registration district, Ruabon sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xxxii. "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
xxxiii. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1841." online database.; Page entry for Willliam Tomlinson household, Thurlaston, Leicestershire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xxxiv. GRO Indexes; Page GRO Death Q1 1913 Mary A Freer; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence