Freeth - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: The Goullee Dynasty

valembury — 2009-11-08 17:51:56Z

Just a couple of amendments Carolyn on previous details,, just to keep the records straight. All the dates given were birth dates except for the two Josephs, and they were christenings. Also, Marianne christened at St. Leonards, Shoreditch and not Bethnal Green.

Re: The Goullee Dynasty

valembury — 2009-11-04 17:56:51Z

Hi Carolyn,
Thanks for your info. I have found a Joseph and Martha in my collection of Goullee family units but still don't know who his parents were or where they fitted in.
However, in case it is of interest to you, I list below the details I have on them.
Joseph Goullee (born around 1800 I presume) married Martha Drayton 19/11/1825 (she was born in Stepney in 1804).
Their children:-
Martha c. 17/10/1826 St. Leonards Shoreditch
Joseph 1/ 7/1832 " "
(must have died young)
Sarah 10/ 8/1833 " "
Ann Sophia 6/12/1834 " "
Joseph 24/ 7/1837 Spitalfields, Stepney
James 30/ 6/1838 St. Matthews Bethnal Green
Robert 10/ 5/1841 " "
Marianne 13/ 1/1844 " "

No point in pursuing this line any further until I find out more about Joseph. Thanks again and I will keep you posted if anything turns up.
Val

Re: The Goullee Dynasty

carolyn12433 — 2009-11-01 23:37:51Z

Hello Val,
Thanks for your reply. Yes I think they were probably all related too.

My Robert Goullee (b.10/5/1841) had at least one brother, James (b.30/6/1838) and both were christened at St Matthias, Bethnel Green on 26/2/1843. Their parents were Joseph (a labourer) and Martha but I cannot find any further information on them. Robert Goullee was a cabinet maker, and he and his wife, Mary Anne Courtney (b.1841, Bethnal Green) had at least 4 children, Robert William, Alfred John, Eleanor Margaret and Emma. Alfred (b.9/4/1865), my great-grandfather immigrated to Australia and was a fireworks maker until his death in 1936 in Sunshine, Melbourne.

I have only identified one other Goullee family immigrating to Australia. A Charles Eugene Goullee immigrated from Bethnel Green to Bass in Tasmania about the same time as Alfred immigrated to Melbourne. Charles' son, Fredrick Goullee died in WWI without progeny. However he may have had a sister called Florence.

Pleased to supply any Australian input if this is at all helpful to you. Cheers - Carolyn.

Re: The Goullee Dynasty

valembury — 2009-10-28 16:44:12Z

Hi Carolyn,
Thanks for your response. I see that Goullee was your Mary Ann's married and not her maiden name, so not the same one as mine. However, I am interested to know about your Robert Goullee - do you know his background, i.e. parents, grandparents etc.? There were so many Goullee families living in and around Bethnal Green at that time with such large families that I'm sure they were all related in some way.
Hope to hear more from you soon.
Regards
Val

Re: The Goullee Dynasty

carolyn12433 — 2009-10-27 21:27:05Z

Hello Val, I also have an interest in a Mary Ann Goullee (b.1844 in Bethnal Green)(nee Courtney). Not sure if this is the same person for whom you seek information. Mary Ann married a Robert Goullee and they had four children - Emma (b.1868), Margaret (b.1866), William (b.1861) and Alfred (b.1864). I am descended from Alfred, who immigrated to Australia. Hope this may be of some help. Regards - Carolyn

Re: General Sir James Freeth

farrendavid1 — 2009-10-18 13:28:56Z

Hi Charlotte,
Thanks for your email re Freeth. Yes, I would be very grateful for any information that you've managed to find. Hope to hear from you soon.
Kind regards,
David Farren

Re: General Sir James Freeth

charliered14 — 2009-10-18 12:54:59Z

I am part of the military Freeth chain I believe. My father has records from the 1700 (Thomas Freeth born 1767)and various other Freeths.Shortly I will hopefully have added them all to our family tree. I will let you know once I have worked eeverything out if you would like?

Kind regards

Charlotte Freeth

Re: The Goullee Dynasty

valembury — 2009-10-16 15:50:27Z

Thanks for replying Hugh - not to worry. I'll get there in the end!
Val

Re: The Goullee Dynasty

hughstevens12 — 2009-10-16 12:02:00Z

Hi Val

Can't really help you, sadly. Mary Ann Goullee is on my tree as the mother of William Windle, who married Caroline Louisa Mills, who was distantly descended from my Cambray ancestors.

Mary Ann Goullee is the only Goullee on my tree.

Good luck.

Hugh

Re: The Goullee Dynasty

valembury — 2009-10-16 09:50:14Z

Hi Hugh,
I'm sorry to be contacting you in this way so I
hope you don't mind, but I notice you have an interest in Mary Ann Goullee b. 1844 Bethnal Green. I have connections with the Goullee family, my line coming from daughter of Paul Bachellier, Elisabeth, who married Gilbert Goullee. Then from there, their son Jacob, and his son Peter James.
I wonder if you recognise any of these names and would be really pleased to exchange details and e-mails if you agree.
Best wishes
Val

Re: Florence Freeth

BLMSmith — 2009-06-28 22:10:21Z

Hope you got my E mail about Florence Freeth.

Regards,

Brian Smith

Cornelius Freeth

t_freeth — 2009-06-15 14:56:15Z

Hi have just started researching my line of Freeths, would be keen to hear from anyone who has info on Cornelius Freeth was born in Wilts but moved to Surrey.
his father was Henry. Know of two sisters Clara and Sally. Believe he had an uncle who was the Game keeper at Petworth.

Any info much appreciated.

Too many Job Freeths

cmfreeth — 2009-02-21 12:18:36Z

I am descended from Edwin Freeth, a pearl button maker from Birmingham b. 1811ish (according to census) and his second wife, Mary Knight (his first wife being Emma Haseler). I have just recieved the marriage certificate and his father is listed as Job Freeth, a brass founder. There is no sign of this Job Freeth in the census.

Having looked at the IGI it seems there are several options regarding who this Job Freeth may be, but have narrowed it down to two:
- Job Freeth born in 1767 in Harborne, Staffs, to a Job Freeth and Nancy (Smallwood); I think he had been married previously to Hannah and died in 1810
- Job Freeth chr in 1767 at Saint Philips, B'ham, and who was the son of John and Elizabeth Freeth.

I may have found the marriage of Edwin's parents: There is Job Freeth who married at Saint Philips in 1799 to Priscilla Cashmore, but no Edwin is listed amongst their children. There is also a Job Freeth who married a Mary Mann in 1793 in Wednesbury, Stafford and who did have a son called Edwin John who was christened in 1809 in St Phillips in Birmingham and who thus looks to be my guy. None the less, I am still no wiser as to who this Job Freeth might be - Harborne or St Phillips.

I think my query boils down to this: does anyone have any evidence that a Job Freeth christened in 1767 in Harborne married a Mary Mann or someone else, or if he a brassfounder or not.

Needless to say, if anyone can help with any ideas I would be exceedingly grateful. I can provide an email address if replies off the board are prefered.

Chrissie

Corsham Wiltshire - William Freeth born abt 1801

sheenaghpaul — 2009-01-21 18:22:31Z

Looking for help finding some more information about the Parents and siblings of William Freeth who was born abt 1801 Corsham Wiltshire. William married Sarah Jane Beard and emmigrated to New Zealand in 1842.

I would appreciate any information you have about the branch of the Freeth family from the Wiltshire area.

Regards
Paul Freeth

Re: James FREETHm.1780 Ann GINGELL Christian Malford, Wiltshire

sheenaghpaul — 2009-01-21 17:47:19Z

Hi Donna,

Just picked up on your email from 2003. Did you have any luck with your query?

I am from New Zealand and looking for more information on a William Freeth born abt 1801 Corsham Wiltshire married to Maria Jane Beard and emmigarted to New Zealand 1842. William may possibly have of been a child of the above two?

Regards

Paul Freeth

Re: Freeths in Harborne and Smethwick

susieberry63 — 2009-01-14 15:32:16Z

Hi Betty,

I'm in Dudley so not far away.....

Edwin Freeth married Thonas Ann Collins at Smethwick St. Pauls in 1868.

They had the following children..
Thomas Edwin, George William , Sarah Ann, Arthur Leonard, John, Ada, Harry, Herbert, Louisa, and Georgina..

George William is my ancestor(1870 - 1951) . He married Ellen Brookes. Of thir children, Lily Freeth (1900- 2001) was my Grandmother...

Hope this helps, Susan Berry

Re: Freeths in Harborne and Smethwick

bettyjake_1 — 2009-01-14 14:37:08Z

Hello Susan

I live just outside Bearwood, 3 miles outside Brum.

Did Edwin marry Thomason Ann Collins ? I'm trying to find their marriage.

I've been to Brum Archives today and searched and found the marriages of Samuel Freeth to Rebekah Smith, Thomas Freeth to Sarah Hemings, Phoebe Freeth to Joseph Fanton, Rebecca Freeth to John Downing and James Freeth to Maria Vezey.
I'm overjoyed.

Regards

Betty

Re: Freeths in Harborne and Smethwick

susieberry63 — 2009-01-14 10:04:40Z

Thank you Betty for confirming marriage date..... I have now found them on census etc etc...

Another part of my tree opened up. I have hundreds of Freeths if you need any info, esp. on Edwin Freeths(1840) line - a brother of Hannah's.

Where abouts are you? I am near Birmingham.

Regards, Susan

Re: Freeths in Harborne and Smethwick

bettyjake_1 — 2009-01-11 19:04:14Z

Hello
I have a marriage certificate for Hannah Freeth to Henry Blackmon. They married July 19 1857 at Harborne Parish Church.
Is this the info you're after
Regards
Betty

Re: Freeths in Harborne and Smethwick

jdhorton1 — 2009-01-11 13:54:03Z

Hi Betty,

Many thanks for posting the information on your lineage from Hannah Freeth. Most interesting to see 'our' relationship.

Thanks again for the nice comments on our website - glad the information proved useful for you.

Best of luck in your searches,
John

Re: Freeths in Harborne and Smethwick

susieberry63 — 2009-01-11 10:33:51Z

Hello Betty,

Thank you for that..

Do you have marriage cert. for Hannah Freeth? I was under the impression she died in 1851 aged 28????? Also, can you tell me dates etc etc? Many thanks....

Regards, Susan

Re: General Sir James Freeth

farrendavid1 — 2009-01-10 21:03:58Z

Rob Freeth: thanks for the info, how do I log on to Freethnotes.net John Walter D'Urban Freeth was my Gt,Gt Grandfather. He had 10 children.Email me.
Regards , David

Re: Freeths in Harborne and Smethwick

bettyjake_1 — 2009-01-10 08:13:53Z

Hello John
Your site is an absolute gold mine of information. Thanks.
I descend from

Grandparents x2 Hannah Freeth and Henry Blackmon

Great Grandparents are Mary Jane Freeth Blackmon and Benjamin Smith.

Grandparents are Annie Smith and William Davies

Parents are William Frederick Davies and Louisa Annie Walker.

Thanks again I'm thrilled with the info.

Betty

Re: Freeths in Harborne and Smethwick

bettyjake_1 — 2009-01-09 19:45:27Z

Hello Joan

I'm sorry I'm unable to help you. Good luck with your search

Regards Betty

Re: Freeths in Harborne and Smethwick

bettyjake_1 — 2009-01-09 19:41:45Z

Hello Susan
My grandparents x7 were William & Elizabeth (nee Powell)
My grandparents x6 were Edward Freeth and Sarah Grey
My grandparents x5 were Samuel Freeth and Rebekah Smith
My grandparents x4 were Samuel Freeth and Frances Grigg
My grandparents x3 were William Freeth and sarah Guttridge
My grandparents x2 were Hannah Freeth and Henry Blackmon
My grandparents x1 were Mary Jane Freeth Blackmon and Benjamin Smith
My grandparents were Annie Smith and William Davies
My parents were William Frederick Davies and Louisa Annie Walker

Regards, Betty

Re: Freeths in Harborne and Smethwick

JOANMCKEON49 — 2009-01-09 16:40:34Z

I am a Freeth living in California. Do you have any information on Freeth's that went to Gibraltar. My Great Grandfather was born in either London or Sheffield and at some time lived in Gibraltar. His wife was Spanish
His name was William Felix and his father was Thomas.
He was born around 1820 and came to U.S.A. in 1860, sailing from Gibraltar.
Thanks Joan Freeth

Re: Freeths in Harborne and Smethwick

susieberry63 — 2009-01-09 10:15:18Z

Hi Betty,

Good to hear from you.... Who are you descended from, I will add your line to my tree....

Regards, Susan

Re: Freeths in Harborne and Smethwick

jdhorton1 — 2009-01-08 13:30:13Z

Hi Betty,
Thanks for your comments about our website. Which of William & Sarah Freeth's children do you descend from? It would be interesting to learn about your lineage. If you wish to reply in confidence then please contact me on hortonpallister@hotmail.co.uk.

Look forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes, John

Re: Freeths in Harborne and Smethwick

bettyjake_1 — 2009-01-08 11:46:03Z

Hello

What a fascinating site.

William and Sarah Freeth (nee Guttridge) are my grandparents x3. I had information on most of their children and grandson but you have given me ancestors from even further back. Thank you.

Betty

Re: Freeths in Harborne and Smethwick

bettyjake_1 — 2009-01-08 10:46:36Z

William Freeth and Sarah (nee Guttridge) are my grandparents x3.

They lived in Roebuck Lane and had 10 children. Leonard was not their son but their grandson. He was, in fact, the son of Hannah Freeth

Re: General Sir James Freeth

freeth — 2009-01-05 06:57:41Z

Hi David,
Glad to have tracked you - when you left a message on freethnotes.net, I forgot to ask for a return email address!

The "military Freeths", as we call them, are not related to our branch of the "London Freeths". However, Charles Freeth was an agent for Sun Fire and Life Insurance, which is probably how General Sir James Freeth came to be insured with Sun.

I have a sketch of a family tree which involves the Holt-Freeth family, although I am sure some of it is incorrect. But I can't, for the moment, locate the information showing which parts are wrong!

It shows General Sir James Freeth (1786-1867) married a Harriett (Harriot?) Holt. Their children include:
* Sampson Freeth (1815-1891), who married Harriet Jane Young
* James Holt Freeth (b 1817)
* John Walter d'Urban Freeth (1813-1883) married a Mary Ann
* Rev Frederick Harvey Freeth (1820-1889)
* Eliza Freeth (1822-1891)
* Walter d'Urban Freeth (1824-1884)
* a dau
* Richard King Freeth (1825-1875) married Jane Lydia, child William Drinkwater Freeth

It also shows that Sir James Freeth (1786-1867) is the son of General Sampson Freeth (1745-1815) and Elizabeth (1746-1820), but this is probably wrong.

These may help you to locate the right Census records. If you need any more help, leave a message on freethnotes.net (and include an email address!)

Regards and good luck!
Rob Freeth

Re: General Sir James Freeth

farrendavid1 — 2008-12-20 18:36:50Z

Thank you very much. His son John Walter D'urban Freeth (1819-1893) was a high ranking civil servant in the War Office.One of his ten children was my Gt. Grandmother, Ada Henrietta Freeth.Cannot trace before James Freeth later to be General Sir James Freeth.

Re: General Sir James Freeth

peterchristopherdavies — 2008-12-20 16:07:37Z

I'm pretty certain this is the same one though there are rather a lot of Generals in this family.

from http://hansard.millbanksystems.com/commons/1856/mar/03/suppl...

The first was the case of a most distinguished officer, Major General Freeth, the late Quartermaster General, who served in that office for forty-two years. He did not suppose that gallant officer would be made a K.C.B., because he had for so long a period held such an appointment; but what were the services of General Freeth? The hon. and learned Member for Sheffield (Mr. Roebuck) had the other evening been pleased to refer to "carpet knights," but it would, he believed, be generally acknowledged that there were few officers in the British army to whom such a term could be applied, for our officers, if they were not exposed to the fire of the enemy, were exposed to the noxious influence of unhealthy and pestilent climates. Well, what were services of General Freeth? He had the war medal and eight clasps for Fuentes d'Onor, Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajoz, Salamanca, Burgos, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Pampeluna, Nivelle, and Nive; and there was but one feeling of regret throughout the whole army that that distinguished soldier had been allowed to retire from an office which he had so long held with the utmost credit to himself, and with the greatest advantage to the service, without having received any mark of distinction whatever.

also:http://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/orders-decorations-med...

[ Orders \ Decorations \ Medals ] Military General Service 1793-1814, 8 clasps, Fuentes D'Onor, Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajoz, Salamanca, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Nivelle, Nive (J. Freeth, Lieut. Royal Staff Corps) fitted with silver ribbon buckle, good very fine E1800-2200 14 medals to officers of the Royal Staff Corps, including one with 9 clasps, and two with 8 clasps. James Freeth was appointed Ensign in the Royal Staff Corps on 25 December 1806; Lieutenant, 30 May 1809; Captain, 21 April 1814; Major, 21 January 1819; Lieutenant-Colonel, 11 July 1826; Colonel, 23 November 1841; Major-General, 11 November 1851; Colonel of the 65th (2nd Staffordshire) Regiment, 13 August 1855 Lieutenant-General, 26 October 1858; General, 9 March 1865. Lieutenant-General Freeth served in the Peninsula and France from May 1809 to January 1814, and was present at the following actions and sieges; Fuentes d'Onor, capture of Ciudad Rodrigo and Badajoz, battles of Salamanca, Burgos, Vittoria, and Pyrenees, near Pampeluna, Nivelle, and Nive, for which he has received the War Medal with eight clasps. He was subsequently attached for many years to the Quarter-Master General's Department at the Horse Guards, and was appointed a Knight of Hanover. General James Freeth, K.H., died in 1867.

Re: West Bromwich/Harborne Freeths & Australian "Friths"

maggie307 — 2008-11-30 18:36:00Z

Dear Penny Bell
We seem to have common ancestry, Job Freeth who married Hannah Lerrigoe, he appears to be my great, great, great, great grandfather! How does John Freeth who you say went to Australia link through? My tree is on Genes reunited web site and as I haven't verified the Job Freeth link doesn't appear yet. Would be very interested to hear from you...
Best wishes
Maggie Bristow (Freeth)

FREETH and WELLS from Worcester & Birmingham

PaulGebhard1 — 2008-11-14 16:06:13Z

1. Viola FREETH, born 1924 in United States of America, died ?.

Parents

2. Thomas W. FREETH, born cir1892 in Birmingham ?, died ?, occupation Welder. (Thomas & Lily FREETH and the 4 children returned from America on the 4th August 1930 on the ship "Ascania", they were heading for what looks to read 7, Arlet Villas, off Cape Street, Birmingham). He married Lily Rose WELLS, married 1919 in Birmingham.
Children:
i Lily R. FREETH, born 1920 in Birmingham Warwickshire, died ?.
ii Doris S. A. FREETH, born 1921 in Birmingham Warwickshire, died ?.
iii Thomas B. FREETH, born 1922 in Birmingham Warwickshire, died ?.
1. iv Viola FREETH, born 1924 in United States of America, died ?.

3. Lily Rose WELLS, born 1896 in Worcester, christened 16 Dec 1896 at St. Martin's Worcester, died ?.

Grand Parents

6. Unknown. He met Florrie WELLS.
Children:
3. i Lily Rose WELLS, born 1896 in Worcester, christened 16 Dec 1896 at St. Martin's Worcester, died ?. She married Thomas W. FREETH, married 1919 in Birmingham.

7. Florrie WELLS, born ? in ?, died ?.

Re: Freeths in North Wiltshire in the 1800s

MaudCraddle — 2008-10-30 18:45:08Z

Would that be George Ferris Freeth b1849/50 Cricklade, married to Caroline b1846 Wantage, Farmer at (variously)Leigh North Farm Haydon Rodbourne Cheyney, brother of Joseph b1846 Purton d1908 (farmer Leigh), Henry b1852 Cricklade, Alice b1860 S Cerney, & Anne Ferris b1863?
If so, I can take you back several generations - so let me know
Regards Sue Lawrence

General Sir James Freeth

farrendavid1 — 2008-10-20 19:46:22Z

I'm searching for James Freeth (1787-1867) later to become General Sir James Freeth

Freeths in North Wiltshire in the 1800s

bobfreeth — 2008-09-19 15:10:22Z

I have traced back my Freeth ancestors to William Freeth of Rodbourne, Wiltshire. He and, I believe, brothers George and William were tenant farmers of the Hungerford Pollen estate in the mid 1880s.

Dates I have from the 1861 census are:
George Freeth, age 53, wife Caroline (Dowding) age 42
Richard Freeth, age 48, wife Mary Ann (Barnett) age 50
William Freeth, age 42, wife Lucy (Reynolds) age 42

Anyone with further information on them and their ancestors please let me know.

Re: Harriett Eliza Freeth Uk born 1837-40?

hughstevens12 — 2008-08-22 22:25:18Z

Harriett Eliza Phillis FREETH was born abt 1849 in Canada, the daughter of Sampson FREETH (c1816-1891), Royal Engineers, + Harriet Jane YOUNG (1818-1879). See my public family tree, the "Stevens Family Tree"

Freeth families of Midlands UK

jdhorton1 — 2008-07-29 19:50:27Z

Many more Freeths from West Bromwich, Smethwick, Harborne etc have been added to our website - http://hortonpallister.awardspace.com

Re: Freeth genealogy UK

jdhorton1 — 2008-07-29 19:47:59Z

Hi Debby,
I have an Edith Freeth who married John Hughes in 1895 at Smethwick. For more details please go to website - http://hortonpallister.awardspace.com - & look at Edith Freeth [fh.4.6.1.7.5.2].

Hope this may be of help. John

Florence Freeth

malcolmslater6 — 2008-07-29 11:26:20Z

Born 1902 Cricklade, Wiltshire - Lived Calcutt Farm in 1930

E-mail: malcolmslater6@hotmail.com

Re: Freeth genealogy UK

Debby_Dickinson — 2008-05-01 11:17:50Z

Hi,
Does anyone have any connections with the Freeth family in Ireland ? I have just started researching my family tree on my mother's side and her mother's maiden name was Freeth and she married a Hughes. They lived in Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow, Ireland.

Freeths of Midlands update

jdhorton1 — 2007-11-19 16:56:41Z

Many more Freeth families recently added to our site at
http://hortonpallister.awardspace.com.

Freeths of Midlands update

jdhorton1 — 2007-11-19 16:54:01Z

Many more Freeth families recently added to our site at
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Freeth in Birmingham, England

aprilsaari — 2007-06-26 19:50:09Z

Still looking for information on Rebecca Freeth b abt 1823 who married Henry Page 28 8 1841 at St. Phillips, Birmingham, England. Parents Job and Matilda Freeth and George Augustus Page. Rebecca and Henry moved to US abt 1863. I had a response from someone but lost the information when my computer crashed. I would appreciate any inforomation. Thanks

Re: Freeth genealogy UK

jdhorton1 — 2007-04-23 10:37:54Z

Many thanks for your posting. Good to hear from a Freeth descendant. I would be very interested to learn more about your branch of the family and suggest you reply to: hortonpallister@hotmail.co.uk - maybe easier.

Look forward to hearing from you.

Re: Freeth genealogy UK

andsh124 — 2007-04-22 16:08:53Z

Think I may be one of the branches! from Samuel Freeth and Frances Grigg, son Thomas, married Sarah Hemmings, son Noah married Ann Robinson, son Walter married Ellen Shipley, their daughter Ellen was my grandmother - she married Alfred Bevan and had 7 children one of whom - Alan was my father. The website is great glad to be part of the family, once I have unravelled more I can fill you in

Re: Freeths in Harborne and Smethwick

jdhorton1 — 2007-02-07 11:23:37Z

Hello Susan,

There appear to be 3 suggestions (from IGI records) regarding Edward Freeth's (b.31.5.1703) mother - Elizabeth Powell, Susannah Smart & Ann Tomson. Exactly who (&when) William married needs further investigation! If we come up with something new I'll certainly let you know.

Best wishes, John

Re: Freeths in Harborne and Smethwick

susieberry63 — 2007-02-07 08:35:38Z

Hi again John,

Sorry to be a pain but was just checking IGI (which I know is not always correct ) and I found your Edward Freeth b. 1703 and his siblings but it says their mother was Ann Thomson not Elizabeth Powell. Have you come across this before?
Susan