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William Freeman 1826 – 1883 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1826

Birth Location: Buckinghamshire, England

Death Date: 20 Mar 1883

Death Location: Accidentally drowned, Yarra St. Wharf, Corio Bay, Geelong, Victoria,Australia

Father: Thomas Freeman

Mother: Mary Goodman

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Redhead, Sarah Tuck

Children(s): William Freeman, James Freeman, Mary Freeman, John Freeman, Sarah Freeman, Mary Freeman, Emma Freeman, Jemima Freeman

In 1826, William Freeman entered the world in Buckinghamshire, England, born to Thomas Freeman and Mary Fulmer Goodman. In 1837, William Freeman resided in Chatham. William Freeman married Elizabeth Redhead, Sarah Tuck, and had children including William Thomas Freeman, James Freeman, Mary Jane Freeman, John Henry Freeman, Sarah Ann Freeman, Mary Ellen Freeman, Emma Jane Freeman, Jemima Amelia ("Millie") Freeman. William Freeman passed away in 1883 in Accidentally drowned, Yarra St. Wharf, Corio Bay, Geelong, Victoria,Australia.

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Biography

  • In 1826, William Freeman entered the world in Buckinghamshire, England, born to Thomas Freeman and Mary Fulmer Goodman.
  • In 1837, William Freeman resided in Chatham.
  • William Freeman married Elizabeth Redhead, Sarah Tuck, and had children including William Thomas Freeman, James Freeman, Mary Jane Freeman, John Henry Freeman, Sarah Ann Freeman, Mary Ellen Freeman, Emma Jane Freeman, Jemima Amelia ("Millie") Freeman.
  • William Freeman passed away in 1883 in Accidentally drowned, Yarra St. Wharf, Corio Bay, Geelong, Victoria,Australia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Freeman
1790 – 1830
Birth Location: –
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Mary Goodman
1786 – 1833
Birth Location: Possibly Newington, Surrey, England
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Redhead
1824 – 1853
Birth Location: –
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Sarah Tuck
1827 – 1892
Birth Location: Stockbridge, Hampshire, England.
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Children(s)

William Freeman
1847 – 1884
Birth Location: Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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James Freeman
1849 – 1934
Birth Location: Indented Head, Corio Bay, Geelong, Victoria
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Mary Freeman
1852 – 1853
Birth Location: Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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John Freeman
1854 – 1915
Birth Location: Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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Sarah Freeman
1857 – 1933
Birth Location: Newtown, Geelong, Australia.
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Mary Freeman
1860 – 1934
Birth Location: Aphrasia street, Newtown and Chilwell, Victoria, Australia
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Emma Freeman
1866 – 1866
Birth Location: Aphrasia St, Newtown, Geelong, Victoria.
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Jemima Freeman
1867 – 1915
Birth Location: Geelong. Victoria. Australia.
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William Freeman's Ancestors

Self
William Freeman
1826 – 1883
Birth Place: Buckinghamshire, England
Parents
Thomas Freeman
1790 – 1830
Mary (Fulmer) Goodman
1786 – 1833
Possibly Newington, Surrey, England
Grandparents
Augustus (Temple) Goodman
1754 – 1820
Salisbury court, London, England
Mary (Jane) Fullmer
1757 – 1815
St James, Westminster, England
Great-Grandparents
AUGUSTUS GOODMAN
1720 – 1772
Charlotte Temple
1720 – 1791
Samuel Fullmer
1735 – 1805
Sarah Bird
1734 – 1803
2nd-Great-Grandparents
JOSEPH GOODMAN
1695 – 1787
Joseph Fullmer\Fullmore
1700 –
Mary Wynne\Winn
1707 –
Richard Bird
1711 – 1789
Elizabeth Smith
1709 – 1780

William Freeman's Descendants

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William Freeman (1826 – 20 Mar 1883) m. Elizabeth Redhead (Abt 1824 – 30 Mar 1853) m. Sarah Tuck (13 Apr 1827 – 1 Jan 1892)
  1. 1. William (Thomas) Freeman (23 Aug 1847 – 10 August 1884)
  2. 2. James Freeman (31 Aug 1849 – 25 Mar 1934) m. Ann ((Annie) McNaughton) Armit (21 Sep 1857 – 28 Apr 1945)
    1. 1. Bella Freeman (1879 – 14 Feb 1956)
    2. 2. John (Armit) Freeman (1883 – 29 Oct 1966)
    3. 3. William (Thomas) Freeman (1886 – 01 Jul 1937)
    4. 4. James (Albert) Freeman (22 Feb 1898 – 05 Nov 1978) m. Violet (Wood) Davie (22 May 1902 – 24 Feb 1989)
      1. 1. Margaret (Ann (aka Maisie)) Freeman (2 Mar 1930 – 1 Jan 2020) m. Francis (Richard James) Dean (31 Jul 1914 – 11 March 1997)
        1. 1. John (Franklin) Dean (29 Dec 1951 – )
        2. 2. Christopher (Lee) Dean (7 Jan 1953 – )
        3. 3. Sonia (Gail) Dean (21 Jul 1954 – )
        4. 4. Wade Smith (1 May 1955 – ) m. Sacha's (Biological Mother) Unknown
        5. 5. Twin Dean (1 May 1955 – 1 May 1955)
        6. 6. Beth (Tania) Dean (7 Jan 1957 – )
        7. 7. Alison (Margot) Dean (9 Jun 1959 – )
        8. 8. Phillipa (Jane) Dean (11 Nov 1961 – )
  3. 3. Mary (Jane) Freeman (1st Week Nov 1852 – 21 Jan 1853)
  4. 4. John (Henry) Freeman (1854 – 29 Mar 1915) m. Elizabeth (Ann) Caton (07 Oct 1851 – 24 Dec 1936)
    1. 1. William (Henry Caton) Freeman (1873 – 30 Jan 1874)
    2. 2. Sarah (Ann) Freeman (10 Sep 1874 – 5 Nov 1957)
    3. 3. Frederick (Arthur John) Freeman (25 Mar 1876 – 17 Feb 1963)
    4. 4. William (Charles) Freeman (22 Feb 1878 – 14 Aug 1961) m. May Broadwood (24 May 1881 – 25 Jun 1969)
      1. 1. Henry (("Harry") James) Freeman (18 Sep 1901 – 2 Apr 1946)
      2. 2. Sylvia (Elizabeth Blanche) Freeman (18 Jun 1903 – 13 Feb 1952)
      3. 3. Ronald (("Roy") Stanley) Freeman (20 Oct 1905 – 9 Aug 1993)
      4. 4. Charles (William) Freeman (9 Mar 1908 – 17 Nov 1989)
      5. 5. Alice (Edna) Freeman (12 Aug 1910 – 22 Jun 2009)
      6. 6. Sarah (Eleanor) Freeman (4 Jul 1913 – 19 Sep 2004)
      7. 7. Joseph (Enoch) Freeman (18 June 1918 – 22 Apr 1995)
      8. 8. Joyce (Evelyn) Freeman (22 Aug 1920 – 27 Feb 2016) m. Neville (Robertson) Whitehand (2 Feb 1925 – 29 Sep 2016)
        1. 1. Clarke Whitehand
        2. 2. Whitehand
        3. 3. Whitehand
      9. 9. Un-named ((Female)) Freeman (1922 – 1922)
    5. 5. Mary (("May") Eleanor) Freeman (1 Aug 1879 – 25 Sep 1969)
    6. 6. Winifred (Rose) Freeman (7 May 1881 – 19 Aug 1881)
    7. 7. Ethel (Blanche) Freeman (17 Sep 1882 – 21 Jun 1960)
    8. 8. John (("Jack") Reginald) Freeman (12 Aug 1884 – 24 Sep 1959)
  5. 5. Sarah (Ann) Freeman (04 Apr 1857 – 1933)
  6. 6. Mary (Ellen) Freeman (22 Mar 1860 – 1934)
  7. 7. Emma (Jane) Freeman (19 Jan 1866 – 11 Feb 1866)
  8. 8. Jemima (Amelia ("Millie")) Freeman (8 Mar 1867 – 9 Jun 1915)

William Freeman's Timeline

7 Records

1820
03 Apr 1820
Birth of William Freeman in Black Friars Bridge, London, England?
Black Friars Bridge, London, England?
1826
1826
Birth of William Freeman in Buckinghamshire, England
Buckinghamshire, England
1837
15 Apr 1837
Age 11
William Freeman resided here in Chatham
Chatham
1853
01 Aug 1853
Age 27
William Freeman was married in Geelong, Victoria. Australia.
Geelong, Victoria. Australia.
1871
1871
Age 45
William Freeman resided here in Leamington Priors, All Saints, Warwickshire, England
Leamington Priors, All Saints, Warwickshire, England
1883
20 Mar 1883
Age 57
Death of William Freeman in Accidentally drowned, Yarra St. Wharf, Corio Bay, Geelong, Victoria,Australia
Accidentally drowned, Yarra St. Wharf, Corio Bay, Geelong, Victoria,Australia
1888
22 May 1888
Age 62
William Freeman - Probate
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 03 Apr 1820
    Event Place: Black Friars Bridge, London, England?
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985, Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888
    [2] UK, Prison Hulk Registers and Letter Books, 1802-1849, Home Office: Convict Prison Hulks: Registers and Letter Books; Class: HO9; Piece: 10
    [3] 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 3194; Folio: 138; Page: 49; GSU roll: 839254
    [4] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave® Index, 1800s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1826
    Event Place: Buckinghamshire, England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 01 Aug 1853
    Event Place: Geelong, Victoria. Australia.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 15 Apr 1837
    Event Place: Chatham
    Record Source: UK, Prison Hulk Registers and Letter Books, 1802-1849, Home Office: Convict Prison Hulks: Registers and Letter Books; Class: HO9; Piece: 10

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 29 Aug 1837
    Record Source: Australia, Convict Records Index, 1787-1867, Queensland State Archive; Queensland, Australia; Queensland, Australia, Convict Register (Chronological) 1824-1839

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 9 Jan 1838
    Event Place: Van Diemen's Land
    Record Source: Australia, Convict Records Index, 1787-1867, Queensland State Archive; Queensland, Australia; Queensland, Australia, Convict Register (Chronological) 1824-1839

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Leamington Priors, All Saints, Warwickshire, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 3194; Folio: 138; Page: 49; GSU roll: 839254

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Mar 1883
    Event Place: Accidentally drowned, Yarra St. Wharf, Corio Bay, Geelong, Victoria,Australia
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985, Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888
    [2] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave® Index, 1800s-Current
    [3] Victoria, Australia, Wills and Probate Records, 1841-2009, Public Record Office Victoria; North Melbourne, Victoria; Victorian Wills, Probate and Administration Records 1841-1925; Series: VPRS 7591
    [4] Victoria, Australia, Coroner Inquest Deposition Files, 1840-1925, Public Records Office Victoria; Victoria, Australia; Coroner Inquest Deposition Files (1840-1925)

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Geelong West, Greater Geelong City, Victoria, Australia
    Record Source: Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave® Index, 1800s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 22 May 1888
    Record Source: Victoria, Australia, Wills and Probate Records, 1841-2009, Public Record Office Victoria; North Melbourne, Victoria; Victorian Wills, Probate and Administration Records 1841-1925; Series: VPRS 7591
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