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     Ethel Hill, daughter of William Hill and Eliza, was born in Kings Norton, Worcestershire, in 1890.


     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - William Hill, at New Road, Kings Norton, Worcestershire, who is recorded as -
          William Hill     Head     Married     31     Signalman M.Ry.     STS. Alrewas.¹
     Ethel's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Ethel Hill     Daughter     1     ---     WOR. Kings Norton.¹

     The 1901 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - William Hill, at 6 Northfield Road, Kings Norton, Worcestershire, who is recorded as -
          William Hill     Head     Married     41     Railway Relief Signalman     STS. Alrewas.²
     Ethel's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Ethel Hill     Daughter     11     ---     WOR. Shirley.²

     Florence Frances Dent was born in Malvern Link, Worcestershire, in 1861.


     Florence Frances Dent was married to John Hill, son of William Hill and Ellen Tipper, in London in 1882.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Kensington Registration District in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1882.¹

     The 1891 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - John Hill, at 209 Eastern Street, Gorton, Lancashire, who is recorded as -
          John Hill     Head     Married     32     Steam Engine Fitter     STS. Alrewas.²
     Florence's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Florence Frances Hill     Wife     Married     30     ---     WOR. Malvern Link.²

     The 1901 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - John Hill, at 2 Worcester Place, Malvern Link, Worcestershire, who is recorded as -
          John Hill     Head     Married     43     News Agent     STS. Alrewas.³
     Florence's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Florence F. Hill     Wife     Married     41     ---     WOR. Leigh.³

     Gertrude Louisa Hill, daughter of John Hill and Florence Frances Dent, was born in Edwardstone, Suffolk, in 1885.


     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - John Hill, at 209 Eastern Street, Gorton, Lancashire, who is recorded as -
          John Hill     Head     Married     32     Steam Engine Fitter     STS. Alrewas.¹
     Gertrude's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Gertrude Louisa Hill     Daughter     6     ---     SFK. Edwardstone.¹

     Geraldine Hill, daughter of John Hill and Florence Frances Dent, was born in Malvern Link, Worcestershire, in 1889.


     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - John Hill, at 209 Eastern Street, Gorton, Lancashire, who is recorded as -
          John Hill     Head     Married     32     Steam Engine Fitter     STS. Alrewas.¹
     Geraldine's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Geraldine Hill     Daughter     2     ---     WOR. Malvern Link.¹

     The 1901 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - John Hill, at 2 Worcester Place, Malvern Link, Worcestershire, who is recorded as -
          John Hill     Head     Married     43     News Agent     STS. Alrewas.²
     Geraldine's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Geraldine Hill     Daughter     12     ---     WOR. Leigh.²

     Florence A. Hill, daughter of John Hill and Florence Frances Dent, was born in Bardwell, Suffolk, in 1888.


     The 1901 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - John Hill, at 2 Worcester Place, Malvern Link, Worcestershire, who is recorded as -
          John Hill     Head     Married     43     News Agent     STS. Alrewas.¹
     Florence's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Florence A. Hill     Daughter     13     ---     SFK. Bardwell.¹

     Ann (Annie) Weaver, daughter of George Weaver, was born in Audley, Staffordshire, in 1835.


     Ann (Annie) Weaver, daughter of George Weaver, was married to Arthur Glover in Staffordshire in 1855.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Newcastle under Lyme Registration District in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1855.¹

     The 1861 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Arthur Glover, at 239 Registry Street, Shelton, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Arthur Glover     Head     Married     24     Commision Agent     STS. Tunstall.²
     Ann's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Ann Glover     Wife     Married     25     ---     STS. Audley.²

     Ann (Annie) Glover was left a Widow on the Death of her husband, Arthur, whose Death was Registered in the Newcastle under Lyme Registration District, in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1864.³

     Ann (Annie) Glover was married to Reuben Matthew Tipper on Wednesday, 14 March 1866 at St. Luke's Church, Wellington, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Stoke on Trent, Reuben Tipper, of Full Age, Widower, Accountant of Wellington, son of George Tipper, Farmer and Annie Glover, of Full Age, Widow, of Wellington, daughter of George Weaver, Ironmonger (Both Signed, Reuben - stylishly!).^4,5,6

     The 1871 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Reuben Matthew Tipper, at 36 St. Luke Street, Hanley, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Reuben M. Tipper     Head     Married     31     Commision Agent     DBY. Scropton.⁷
     Ann's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Annie Tipper     Wife     Married     35     ---     STS. Audley.⁷

     Ann (Annie) Tipper was left a Widow on the Death of her husband, Reuben, whose Death was Registered in the Stoke on Trent Registration District, in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1881.^8,9,10

Ann (Annie) Tipper was listed as an Executrix of the Will of Reuben Matthew Tipper, which was Proved and Probate granted on the Estate on 30 March 1881 at Lichfield
     Probate Register Entry -; Personal Estate under £50.
Administration of the Personal Estate of Reuben Matthew Tipper, late of Cobridge in the Parish of Stoke on Trent in the County of Stafford, Accountant, who died 9 January 1881 at Cobridge, was granted at Lichfield to Annie Tipper of Cobridge, Widow, the Relict.¹¹

          In the 1881 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 3 April 1881, Ann was recorded as the Head of the Household at Bentley Cottage, Shelton, Hanley, Staffordshire, also in the Household were Mary Elizabeth Glover, Frederick William Glover and Annie Arthur Glover,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Ann Tipper     Head     Widow     46     Annuitant     STS. Audley.¹²
          ; Mary E. Glover     Daughter     Unmarried     25     Dressmaker     CHS. Macclesfield.¹³
          ; Frederick W. Glover     Son     Unmarried     19     Designer at Glassworks     STS. Hanley.¹³
          ; Anne A. Glover     Daughter     17     Dressmaker     STS. Hanley.¹³

     Arthur Glover was born in Tunstall, Staffordshire, in 1837.


     Arthur Glover was married to Ann (Annie) Weaver, daughter of George Weaver, in Staffordshire in 1855.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Newcastle under Lyme Registration District in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1855.¹

          In the 1861 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 7 April 1861, Arthur was recorded as the Head of the Household at 239 Registry Street, Shelton, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, also in the Household were Ann (Annie) Glover and Mary Elizabeth Glover,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Arthur Glover     Head     Married     24     Commision Agent     STS. Tunstall.²
          ; Ann Glover     Wife     Married     25     ---     STS. Audley.²
          ; Mary E. Glover     Daughter     5     ---     CHS. Macclesfield.²

     Arthur Glover died in 1864 in Staffordshire, his Death was Registered at the Newcastle under Lyme Register Office in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1864, He was survived by his wife, Ann.³

     Mary Elizabeth Glover, daughter of Arthur Glover and Ann (Annie) Weaver, was born in Macclesfield, Cheshire, in 1856.


     The 1861 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Arthur Glover, at 239 Registry Street, Shelton, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Arthur Glover     Head     Married     24     Commision Agent     STS. Tunstall.¹
     Mary's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Mary E. Glover     Daughter     5     ---     CHS. Macclesfield.¹

     The 1871 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Reuben Matthew Tipper, at 36 St. Luke Street, Hanley, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Reuben M. Tipper     Head     Married     31     Commision Agent     DBY. Scropton.²
     Mary's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Mary Elizth. Tipper     Step Daughter     14     ---     CHS. Macclesfield.²

     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Ann (Annie) Weaver, at Bentley Cottage, Shelton, Hanley, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Ann Tipper     Head     Widow     46     Annuitant     STS. Audley.³
     Mary's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Mary E. Glover     Daughter     Unmarried     25     Dressmaker     CHS. Macclesfield.⁴

     Frederick William Glover, son of Arthur Glover and Ann (Annie) Weaver, was born in Hanley, Staffordshire, in 1862.


     The 1871 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Reuben Matthew Tipper, at 36 St. Luke Street, Hanley, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Reuben M. Tipper     Head     Married     31     Commision Agent     DBY. Scropton.¹
     Frederick's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Fredk. Wm. Tipper     Step Son     8     ---     STS. Hanley.¹

     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Ann (Annie) Weaver, at Bentley Cottage, Shelton, Hanley, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Ann Tipper     Head     Widow     46     Annuitant     STS. Audley.²
     Frederick's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Frederick W. Glover     Son     Unmarried     19     Designer at Glassworks     STS. Hanley.³

     Annie Arthur Glover, daughter of Arthur Glover and Ann (Annie) Weaver, was born in Hanley, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, in 1864, her Birth was Registered at the Stoke on Trent Register Office in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1864.¹

     The 1871 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Reuben Matthew Tipper, at 36 St. Luke Street, Hanley, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Reuben M. Tipper     Head     Married     31     Commision Agent     DBY. Scropton.²
     Annie's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Annie Arthur(sic) Tipper     Step Daughter     6     ---     STS. Hanley.²

     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Ann (Annie) Weaver, at Bentley Cottage, Shelton, Hanley, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Ann Tipper     Head     Widow     46     Annuitant     STS. Audley.³
     Annie's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Anne A. Glover     Daughter     17     Dressmaker     STS. Hanley.⁴

     John Moorcroft, son of George Moorcroft and Sarah Cope, was born in Boylestone, Derbyshire, in 1767.¹
     He was Baptised on Sunday, 22 November 1767 in St. John the Baptist's Church, Boylestone, Derbyshire .
     

     John Moorcroft, son of George Moorcroft and Sarah Cope, was married to Hannah Stretton on Tuesday, 14 July 1795 at the Church of St. John the Baptist, Boylestone, Derbyshire.
     the Church of St. John the Baptist Marriage Register - "John Moorcroft and Hannah Stretton of this Parish, were Married by Licence, Witnessed by John Stretton and Ann Stretton."²

     The U.K.Census of 30 March 1851 listed him as a Father in Law of the Head of Household - William Tipper, at Malt House, Boylestone, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          William Tipper     Head     Married     54     Farmer of 67 acres     STS. Tutbury.³
     John's entry for the 1851 Census was recorded as -
          John Moorcroft     Father in Law     83     Annuitant     DBY. Boylestone.³

     William Long was born in Hilton, Derbyshire, in 1833.¹


     William Long was married to Ann Kent in Staffordshire in 1851.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Burton Registration District in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1851.²

          In the 1891 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 5 April 1891, William was recorded as the Head of the Household at Egginton Road, Hilton, Derbyshire, also in the Household were Ann Long, Arthur Tipper and Harriet Tipper nee Long,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; William Long     Head     Married     57     Brewer's Labourer     DBY. Hilton.³
          ; Ann Long     Wife     Married     66     ---     STS. Tutbury.³
          ; Arthur Tipper     Son in Law     Married     22     Agricultural Labourer     DBY. Scropton.³
          ; Harriet Tipper     Daughter     Married     21     ---     DBY. Hilton.³

     Ann Kent was born in Tutbury, Staffordshire, in 1824.¹


     Ann Kent was married to William Long in Staffordshire in 1851.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Burton Registration District in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1851.²

     The 1891 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - William Long, at Egginton Road, Hilton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          William Long     Head     Married     57     Brewer's Labourer     DBY. Hilton.³
     Ann's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Ann Long     Wife     Married     66     ---     STS. Tutbury.³

     William Freeman, son of William Freeman and Elizabeth, was born in Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, in 1816.¹
     He was Baptised on Sunday, 18 February 1816 in High Street Independent Chapel, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire .
     High Street Independent Chapel Baptismal Register Entry - "Baptized William Son of (...) Freeman (Shoemaker the resident of Burton)
     by D. Morgan (late of Somerton.)²"

     In the U.K.Census of 6 June 1841, William was recorded as residing at Overseal, Leicestershire.
     William's listing is -
     William Freeman     25     Blacksmith     Yes (in the household of Mary Catrick, 45, Blacksmith).³

     William Freeman, son of William Freeman and Elizabeth, was married to Sarah Coulton, daughter of John Coulton and Elizabeth, in the Baptist Chapel, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, in 1841.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Ashby de la Zouch Registration District in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1841.^4,5

          In the 1851 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 30 March 1851, William was recorded as the Head of the Household at 1 Mowbrey Sq., Long Street, Overseal, Leicestershire, also in the Household were Sarah Freeman, Sarah Jane Freeman, Ann Freeman and William Carey Freeman,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; William Freeman     Head     Married     35     Blacksmith employing 1 app.     STS. Burton on Trent.⁶
          ; Sarah Freeman     Wife     Married     35     Blacksmith's Wife     DBY. Chilcote.⁶
          ; Sarah Jane Freeman     Daughter     7     Scholar     LEI. Netherseal.⁶
          ; Ann Freeman     Daughter     5     Scholar     LEI. Netherseal.⁶
          ; William Carey Freeman     Son     3     ---     LEI. Overseal.⁶

          In the 1861 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 7 April 1861, William was recorded as the Head of the Household at Overseal, Leicestershire, also in the Household were Sarah Freeman, Sarah Jane Freeman, Ann Freeman, William Carey Freeman and George Frederick Freeman,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Wm. Freeman     Head     Married     45     Blacksmith     STS. Burton on Trent.⁷
          ; Sarah Freeman     Wife     Married     45     Blacksmith's Wife     DBY. Chilcote.⁷
          ; Sarah Jane Freeman     Daughter     Unmarried     17     Dress Maker     LEI. Netherseal.⁷
          ; Ann Freeman     Daughter     Unmarried     15     Maid of all work     LEI. Netherseal.⁷
          ; Wm. Carey Freeman     Son     13     Scholar     LEI. Overseal.⁷
          ; Geo. Fredc. Freeman     Son     9     Scholar     LEI. Overseal.⁷

          In the 1871 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 2 April 1871, William was recorded as the Head of the Household at The Square, Overseal, Leicestershire, also in the Household were Sarah Freeman, Ann Freeman, George Frederick Freeman and Harriet Ann Carter,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Wm. Freeman     Head     Married     55     Blacksmith emp 1 apprentice     STS. Burton on Trent.⁸
          ; Sarah Freeman     Wife     Married     55     ---     DBY. Chilcote.⁸
          ; Ann Freeman     Daughter     Unmarried     24     Teacher of Infant School     LEI. Netherseal.⁸
          ; George Freeman     Son     Unmarried     18     Blacksmith's Apprentice     LEI. Overseal.⁸
          ; Harriet A. Carter     Grand Daughter     3     Scholar     LEI. Overseal.⁸

     William Freeman, son of William Freeman and Elizabeth, died in 1875 in Leicestershire, his Death was Registered at the Leicester Register Office in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1875, He was survived by his wife, Sarah.⁹

     John Coulton was born in Chilcote, Clifton Campville, Derbyshire, in 1779.¹
     He was Baptised on Sunday, 7 March 1779 in St. Matthew's Church, Clifton Campville, Derbyshire .
     St. Matthew's Church Baptismal Register Entry - "John, the son of William and Hannah Coulton was baptised on March 7th 1779."²

     John Coulton was married to an unknown person around 1805.¹

          In the 1841 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 6 June 1841, John was recorded as the first person in the Household at Chilcote, Clifton Campville, Derbyshire,
     also in the Household were Elizabeth, Sarah Coulton and Jane Coulton,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; John Coulton     62     Ag. Lab.     Yes.³
          ; Elizabeth Coulton     60     ---     No.³
          ; Sarah Coulton     25     ---     Yes.³
          ; Jane Coulton     21     ---     Yes.³

     Elizabeth was born in 1781.¹


     Elizabeth was married to an unknown person around 1805.¹

          The U.K.Census of 6 June 1841 listed her in the Household of John Coulton, at Chilcote, Clifton Campville, Derbyshire, who is listed as -
     John Coulton     62     Ag. Lab.     Yes.²
     Elizabeth's entry for the 1841 Census was recorded as -
          Elizabeth Coulton     60     ---     No.²

     Jane Coulton, daughter of John Coulton and Elizabeth, was born in Chilcote, Clifton Campville, Derbyshire, in 1820.¹


          The U.K.Census of 6 June 1841 listed her in the Household of John Coulton, at Chilcote, Clifton Campville, Derbyshire, who is listed as -
     John Coulton     62     Ag. Lab.     Yes.²
     Jane's entry for the 1841 Census was recorded as -
          Jane Coulton     21     ---     Yes.²

     Sarah Jane Freeman, daughter of William Freeman and Sarah Coulton, was born in Netherseal, Leicestershire, on Saturday, 10 February 1844, Details found on back page of a MOORE Family Bible in 2007.²


     The 1851 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - William Freeman, at 1 Mowbrey Sq., Long Street, Overseal, Leicestershire, who is recorded as -
          William Freeman     Head     Married     35     Blacksmith employing 1 app.     STS. Burton on Trent.³
     Sarah's entry for the 1851 Census was recorded as -
          Sarah Jane Freeman     Daughter     7     Scholar     LEI. Netherseal.³

     The 1861 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - William Freeman, at Overseal, Leicestershire, who is recorded as -
          Wm. Freeman     Head     Married     45     Blacksmith     STS. Burton on Trent.⁴
     Sarah's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Sarah Jane Freeman     Daughter     Unmarried     17     Dress Maker     LEI. Netherseal.⁴

     Sarah Jane Freeman, daughter of William Freeman and Sarah Coulton, was married to Frederick Carter in Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, in 1867.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Ashby de la Zouch Registration District in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1867.⁵

     The 1871 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Frederick Carter, at Causeway Lane, Horninglow, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Frederick Carter     Head     Married     28     Journeyman Painter     WAR. Birmingham.⁶
     Sarah's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Sarah Carter     Wife     Married     27     ---     LEI. Netherseal.⁶

     The 1881 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Frederick Carter, at 15? Union Street, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Frederick Carter     Head     Married     37     Painter     WAR. Birmingham.⁷
     Sarah's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Sarah Jane Carter     Wife     Married     38     ---     LEI. Netherseal.⁷

     Sarah Jane Carter, daughter of William Freeman and Sarah Coulton, died in 1888 in Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, her Death was Registered at the Burton Register Office in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1888, She was survived by her husband, Frederick.⁸

     William Carey Freeman, son of William Freeman and Sarah Coulton, was born in Overseal, Leicestershire, on Friday, 14 January 1848, Details found on back page of a MOORE Family Bible in 2007.²


     The 1851 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - William Freeman, at 1 Mowbrey Sq., Long Street, Overseal, Leicestershire, who is recorded as -
          William Freeman     Head     Married     35     Blacksmith employing 1 app.     STS. Burton on Trent.³
     William's entry for the 1851 Census was recorded as -
          William Carey Freeman     Son     3     ---     LEI. Overseal.³

     The 1861 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - William Freeman, at Overseal, Leicestershire, who is recorded as -
          Wm. Freeman     Head     Married     45     Blacksmith     STS. Burton on Trent.⁴
     William's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Wm. Carey Freeman     Son     13     Scholar     LEI. Overseal.⁴

     William Carey Freeman, son of William Freeman and Sarah Coulton, was married to Eliza Turner in Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, in 1870.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Ashby de la Zouch Registration District in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1870.⁵

          In the 1871 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 2 April 1871, William was recorded as the Head of the Household at Donisthorpe Lane, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, also in the Household were Eliza Freeman,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; William C. Freeman     Head     Married     23     Blacksmith     LEI. Overseal.⁶
          ; Eliza Freeman     Wife     Married     19     ---     STS. Fazeley.

     William Carey Freeman, son of William Freeman and Sarah Coulton, died on Sunday, 21 March 1875 in Overseal, Derbyshire, his Death was Registered at the Ashby de la Zouch Register Office in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1875,""Wm. Carey Freeman died March 21st. 1875 at six oclock in the morning and buried on Good Friday".
Details found on back page of Family Bible in 2007." He was survived by his wife, Eliza.^7,2

     On 26 March 1875 "     OVERSEAL -- DEATH FROM ACCIDENT -- An inquest was held at the Nag's Head Inn, Overseal, before H. Deane, Esq., coroner, on Tuesday last, on the body of William Carey Freeman who died on Sunday last, from injuries, it is alleged, which he received on the 25th. September last, when ascending the shaft of a coal pit. Mr. Christopher Hall, surgeon, said, when he was called in to see the deceased, on the 26th. September, last year, he found him suffering from fractures of the dorsal vertebrae of the spine, with pressure on the spinal cord, producing paralysis, caused by a heavy blow or fall. He continued to attend him up to the day of his death, and had no doubt that it resulted from the injuries he had received. - William George Pelcher went into the pit with the deceased, on the 26th. September last, and explained that the deceased, when ascending in the bucket, was knocked against the pipe which crossed the shaft, by which he sustained the injuries before stated. The Inquest was adjourned till 2nd. April."⁸

     On 9 April 1875 "     ADJOURNED INQUEST AT OVERSEAL -- The inquest held at the Nag's Head, Overseal, on the 23rd. March, on the body of William Carey Freeman, who it was alleged had died from injuries he had received while working in a shaft in a coal pit there in September last, was resumed on the 2nd. inst. - The particulars have been previously given, and the jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death." The inquiry occupied several hours, but there were no new facts disclosed. The jury, however, stated that having found a verdict of accidental death, they intended to add to their finding a statement that they were of the opinion that more care should have been taken by the managers of the coliery as to the persons placed in responsible situations and placed in dangerous work, and that the rules now produced ought on all occasions to have been more strictly acted upon."⁸"

     On 9 July 1875 "     Charles Hendy, of Overseal, agent of the Overseal Colliery, was fined £2 2s. and costs for not having, within the space of twenty-four hours after the death of one Carey Freeman (whose death was caused by an accident at the said colliery), sent notice in writing of such death to the Inspector of Mines for the Midland District. It appeared from evidence that the accident happened on the 27th. of September, 1874, and death ensued on the 21st. of March last, and this coming to the knowledge of Mr. Hendy on Monday, the 22nd. of March, he at once wrote to the manager, to acquaint him of the death, and the manager, by the next post, wrote to the Inspector, but the letter did not reach him until Thursday morning. Mr. Leech prosecuted in the above case, and Mr. Dewes defended..."⁸

     George Frederick Freeman, son of William Freeman and Sarah Coulton, was born in Overseal, Leicestershire, on Friday, 13 February 1852, Details found on back page of a MOORE Family Bible in 2007.²


     The 1861 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - William Freeman, at Overseal, Leicestershire, who is recorded as -
          Wm. Freeman     Head     Married     45     Blacksmith     STS. Burton on Trent.³
     George's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Geo. Fredc. Freeman     Son     9     Scholar     LEI. Overseal.³

     The 1871 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - William Freeman, at The Square, Overseal, Leicestershire, who is recorded as -
          Wm. Freeman     Head     Married     55     Blacksmith emp 1 apprentice     STS. Burton on Trent.⁴
     George's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          George Freeman     Son     Unmarried     18     Blacksmith's Apprentice     LEI. Overseal.⁴

     George Frederick Freeman, son of William Freeman and Sarah Coulton, was married to Mary Elizabeth Redfern, daughter of Joseph Redfern and Mary, in Leicestershire in 1875.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Ashby de la Zouch Registration District in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1875.⁵

          In the 1881 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 3 April 1881, George was recorded as the Head of the Household at Overseale, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, also in the Household were Mary Elizabeth Freeman, Annie E. Freeman, William Frederick Freeman and Lucy J. Freeman plus a Charles Freeman who is an Apprentice Blacksmith,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; George F. Freeman     Head     Married     30     Blacksmith     LEI. Overseale.⁶
          ; Mary E. Freeman     Wife     Married     26     ---     LEI. Overseale.⁶
          ; Annie E. Freeman     Daughter     ---     5     Scholar     LEI. Overseale.⁶
          ; William F. Freeman     Son     ---     2     ---     STS. Burton on Trent.⁶
          ; Lucy J. Freeman     Daughter     ---     7m     ---     LEI. Overseale.⁶

          In the 1891 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 5 April 1891, George was recorded as the Head of the Household at Overseal, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, also in the Household were Mary Elizabeth Freeman, William Frederick Freeman, Lucy J. Freeman and Charles Redfern Freeman,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; George F. Freeman     Head     Married     38     Blacksmith     LEI. Overseal.⁷
          ; Elizabeth Freeman     Wife     Married     36     ---     LEI. Overseal.⁷
          ; William Freeman     Son     Single     12     Blacksmith's Apprentice     STS. Burton on Trent.⁷
          ; Lucy Freeman     Daughter     ---     10     Scholar     LEI. Overseal.⁷
          ; Charles Freeman     Son     ---     3     ---     LEI. Overseal.⁷

          In the 1901 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 31 March 1901, George was recorded as the Head of the Household at Burton Road, Overseal, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, also in the Household were Mary Elizabeth Freeman, William Frederick Freeman, Charles Redfern Freeman and Fred Freeman,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; George F. Freeman     Head     Married     49     Miner Platelayer, below ground     LEI. Overseal.⁸
          ; Elizabeth Freeman     Wife     Married     46     ---     LEI. Overseal.⁸
          ; William Freeman     Son     Single     23     Haulage Miner, below ground     STS. Burton on Trent.⁸
          ; Charles Freeman     Son     Single     13     Labourer in Pipe Yard     DBY. Overseal.⁸
          ; Fred Freeman     Son     Single     6     ---     DBY. Overseal.⁸

          In the 1911 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 2 April 1911, George was recorded as the Head of the Household at Burton Road, Overseal, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, also in the Household were Mary Elizabeth Freeman and Fred Freeman plus 1 female visitor,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; George Freeman     Head     58     Married     Blacksmith in Colliery     DBY. Overseal.⁹
          ; Elizabeth Freeman     Wife     56     Married 36 years, (Children born alive: Born: 7. Living: 5. Died: 2.)     ---     DBY. Overseal.⁹
          ; Fred Freeman     Son     15     ---     Stores Boy in Colliery     DBY. Overseal.⁹

     William Freeman was born in Overseal, Leicestershire, in 1790.¹


     William Freeman was married to Elizabeth around 1812.¹

          In the 1841 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 6 June 1841, William was recorded as the first person in the Household at Overseal, Leicestershire,
     also in the Household were Elizabeth Freeman and John Freeman,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; William Freeman     50     Shoe m...     Yes.²
          ; Elizabeth Freeman     50     ---     Yes.²
          ; John Freeman     10     ---     Yes.²

          In the 1851 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 30 March 1851, William was recorded as the Head of the Household at 2 Mowbrey Sq., Long Street, Overseal, Leicestershire, also in the Household were Elizabeth Freeman, John Freeman, George Freeman, Ann Freeman and Elizabeth Freeman,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; William Freeman     Head     Married     61     Master Shoemaker emp. 2 men     LEI. Overseal.³
          ; Elizabeth Freeman     Wife     Married     61     Master Shoemaker's Wife     LEI. Netherseal.³
          ; John Freeman     Son     *no entry*     36     Journeyman Shoemaker     CHS. Stockport.³
          ; George Freeman     Son     Married     23     Journeyman Shoemaker     LEI. Overseal.³
          ; Ann Freeman     Daughter in Law     Married     29     ---     DBY. Rosliston.³
          ; Elizabeth Freeman     Grand Daughter     1m     LEI. Overseal.³

     William Freeman died in 1855 in Leicestershire, his Death was Registered at the Ashby de la Zouch Register Office in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1855, He was survived by his wife, Elizabeth.⁴

     Elizabeth was born in Netherseal, Leicestershire, in 1790.¹


     Elizabeth was married to William Freeman around 1812.¹

          The U.K.Census of 6 June 1841 listed her in the Household of William Freeman, at Overseal, Leicestershire, who is listed as -
     William Freeman     50     Shoe m...     Yes.²
     Elizabeth's entry for the 1841 Census was recorded as -
          Elizabeth Freeman     50     ---     Yes.²

     The 1851 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - William Freeman, at 2 Mowbrey Sq., Long Street, Overseal, Leicestershire, who is recorded as -
          William Freeman     Head     Married     61     Master Shoemaker emp. 2 men     LEI. Overseal.³
     Elizabeth's entry for the 1851 Census was recorded as -
          Elizabeth Freeman     Wife     Married     61     Master Shoemaker's Wife     LEI. Netherseal.³

     Elizabeth Freeman was left a Widow on the Death of her husband, William, whose Death was Registered in the Ashby de la Zouch Registration District, in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1855.⁴

     Eliza Turner was born in Fazeley, Staffordshire, in 1852.


     Eliza Turner was married to William Carey Freeman, son of William Freeman and Sarah Coulton, in Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, in 1870.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Ashby de la Zouch Registration District in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1870.¹

     The 1871 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - William Carey Freeman, at Donisthorpe Lane, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, who is recorded as -
          William C. Freeman     Head     Married     23     Blacksmith     LEI. Overseal.²
     Eliza's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Eliza Freeman     Wife     Married     19     ---     STS. Fazeley.

     Eliza Freeman was left a Widow on the Death of her husband, William, whose Death was Registered in the Ashby de la Zouch Registration District, in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1875.^3,4

     Frederick Carter was born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, in 1843.¹


     Frederick Carter was married to Sarah Jane Freeman, daughter of William Freeman and Sarah Coulton, in Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, in 1867.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Ashby de la Zouch Registration District in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1867.²

          In the 1871 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 2 April 1871, Frederick was recorded as the Head of the Household at Causeway Lane, Horninglow, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, also in the Household were Sarah Jane Carter, Sarah Elizabeth Carter and Lucy Jane Carter,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Frederick Carter     Head     Married     28     Journeyman Painter     WAR. Birmingham.³
          ; Sarah Carter     Wife     Married     27     ---     LEI. Netherseal.³
          ; Sarah J.(sic) Carter     Daughter     1     ---     STS. Burton on Trent.³
          ; Lucy J. Carter     Daughter     3m     ---     LEI. Overseal.³

          In the 1881 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 3 April 1881, Frederick was recorded as the Head of the Household at 15? Union Street, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, also in the Household were Sarah Jane Carter, Harriet Ann Carter, Sarah Elizabeth Carter, Lucy Jane Carter, Minnie Louisa Carter and Nellie Freeman Carter,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Frederick Carter     Head     Married     37     Painter     WAR. Birmingham.⁴
          ; Sarah Jane Carter     Wife     Married     38     ---     LEI. Netherseal.⁴
          ; Harriet Ann Carter     Daughter     13     Scholar     LEI. Overseal.⁴
          ; Sarah Elizth. Carter     Daughter     11     Scholar     STS. Burton.⁴
          ; Lucy Jane Carter     Daughter     10     Scholar     LEI. Overseal.⁴
          ; Minnie Louisa Carter     Daughter     4     Scholar     STS. Burton.⁴
          ; Nelly Freeman Carter     Daughter     1     ---     STS. Burton.⁴

     Frederick Carter was left a Widower on the Death of his wife, Sarah, whose Death was Registered in the Burton Registration District, in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1888.⁵

          In the 1891 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 5 April 1891, Frederick was recorded as the Head of the Household at 15 Union Street, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, also in the Household were Harriet Ann Carter, Sarah Elizabeth Carter, Lucy Jane Carter, Minnie Louisa Carter, Nellie Freeman Carter and Lilian May Carter,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Frederick Carter     Head     Widower     47     Painter     WAR. Birmingham.⁶
          ; Harriet A. Carter     Daughter     Single     23     ---     LEI. Overseal.⁶
          ; Sarah E. Carter     Daughter     Single     21     Dressmaker     STS. Burton on Trent.⁶
          ; Lucy J. Carter     Daughter     Single     20     ---     LEI. Overseal.⁶
          ; Minnie L. Carter     Daughter     Single     14     Scholar     STS. Burton on Trent.⁶
          ; Nellie F. Carter     Daughter     Single     11     Scholar     STS. Burton on Trent.⁶
          ; Lilian M. Carter     Daughter     Single     9     Scholar     STS. Burton on Trent.⁶

     Frederick Carter was married to Sarah Jane Mayer in Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, in 1893.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Burton Registration District in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1893.⁷

     Frederick Carter was left a Widower on the Death of his wife, Sarah, whose Death was Registered in the Burton Registration District, in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1896.⁸

          In the 1901 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 31 March 1901, Frederick was recorded as the Head of the Household at 49 Station Street, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, also in the Household were Nellie Freeman Carter, Lilian May Carter, Mary J. Bannister, Victoria Bannister, Samuel Bannister, Jessie Bannister and Arthur Bannister,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Frederick Carter     Head     Widower     54     Licenced Victualler     STS. Burton on Trent.⁹
          ; Nelly Carter     Daughter     Single     21     Home     STS. Burton on Trent.⁹
          ; May Carter     Daughter     Single     18     Home     STS. Burton on Trent.⁹
          ; Mary J. Bannister     Daughter     Single     32     Home     STS. Burton on Trent.⁹
          ; Victoria Bannister     Daughter     Single     21     Home     STS. Burton on Trent.⁹
          ; Samuel Bannister     Son     Single     24     Cab Driver / Groom     STS. Burton on Trent.⁹
          ; Jessie Bannister     Daughter     Single     15     Home     STS. Burton on Trent.⁹
          ; Arthur Bannister     Son     Single     17     Home     STS. Burton on Trent.⁹
     It should be noted that the Bannister children in the 1901 Census are actually of Frederick's late wife and her husband Charles. Also the Place of Birth of these children are errors by the Enumerator.

     Harriet Ann Carter, daughter of Frederick Carter and Sarah Jane Freeman, was born in Overseal, Leicestershire, in 1868.


          The U.K.Census of 2 April 1871 listed her as a Grand daughter of the Head of Household - William Freeman, at The Square, Overseal, Leicestershire, who is recorded as -
     Wm. Freeman     Head     Married     55     Blacksmith emp 1 apprentice     STS. Burton on Trent.¹
     Harriet's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Harriet A. Carter     Grand Daughter     3     Scholar     LEI. Overseal.¹

     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Frederick Carter, at 15? Union Street, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Frederick Carter     Head     Married     37     Painter     WAR. Birmingham.²
     Harriet's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Harriet Ann Carter     Daughter     13     Scholar     LEI. Overseal.²

     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Frederick Carter, at 15 Union Street, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Frederick Carter     Head     Widower     47     Painter     WAR. Birmingham.³
     Harriet's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Harriet A. Carter     Daughter     Single     23     ---     LEI. Overseal.³

     Sarah Elizabeth Carter, daughter of Frederick Carter and Sarah Jane Freeman, was born in Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, in 1870.


     The 1871 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Frederick Carter, at Causeway Lane, Horninglow, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Frederick Carter     Head     Married     28     Journeyman Painter     WAR. Birmingham.¹
     Sarah's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Sarah J.(sic) Carter     Daughter     1     ---     STS. Burton on Trent.¹

     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Frederick Carter, at 15? Union Street, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Frederick Carter     Head     Married     37     Painter     WAR. Birmingham.²
     Sarah's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Sarah Elizth. Carter     Daughter     11     Scholar     STS. Burton.²

     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Frederick Carter, at 15 Union Street, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Frederick Carter     Head     Widower     47     Painter     WAR. Birmingham.³
     Sarah's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Sarah E. Carter     Daughter     Single     21     Dressmaker     STS. Burton on Trent.³

     Lucy Jane Carter, daughter of Frederick Carter and Sarah Jane Freeman, was born in Overseal, Leicestershire, in January 1871.


     The 1871 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Frederick Carter, at Causeway Lane, Horninglow, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Frederick Carter     Head     Married     28     Journeyman Painter     WAR. Birmingham.¹
     Lucy's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Lucy J. Carter     Daughter     3m     ---     LEI. Overseal.¹

     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Frederick Carter, at 15? Union Street, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Frederick Carter     Head     Married     37     Painter     WAR. Birmingham.²
     Lucy's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Lucy Jane Carter     Daughter     10     Scholar     LEI. Overseal.²

     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Frederick Carter, at 15 Union Street, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Frederick Carter     Head     Widower     47     Painter     WAR. Birmingham.³
     Lucy's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Lucy J. Carter     Daughter     Single     20     ---     LEI. Overseal.³

     Minnie Louisa Carter, daughter of Frederick Carter and Sarah Jane Freeman, was born in Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, in 1877.


     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Frederick Carter, at 15? Union Street, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Frederick Carter     Head     Married     37     Painter     WAR. Birmingham.¹
     Minnie's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Minnie Louisa Carter     Daughter     4     Scholar     STS. Burton.¹

     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Frederick Carter, at 15 Union Street, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Frederick Carter     Head     Widower     47     Painter     WAR. Birmingham.²
     Minnie's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Minnie L. Carter     Daughter     Single     14     Scholar     STS. Burton on Trent.²

     Nellie Freeman Carter, daughter of Frederick Carter and Sarah Jane Freeman, was born in Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, in 1880.


     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Frederick Carter, at 15? Union Street, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Frederick Carter     Head     Married     37     Painter     WAR. Birmingham.¹
     Nellie's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Nelly Freeman Carter     Daughter     1     ---     STS. Burton.¹

     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Frederick Carter, at 15 Union Street, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Frederick Carter     Head     Widower     47     Painter     WAR. Birmingham.²
     Nellie's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Nellie F. Carter     Daughter     Single     11     Scholar     STS. Burton on Trent.²

     The 1901 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Frederick Carter, at 49 Station Street, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Frederick Carter     Head     Widower     54     Licenced Victualler     STS. Burton on Trent.³
     Nellie's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Nelly Carter     Daughter     Single     21     Home     STS. Burton on Trent.³

     Lilian May Carter, daughter of Frederick Carter and Sarah Jane Freeman, was born in Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, in 1882, her Birth was Registered at the Burton Register Office in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1882.¹

     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Frederick Carter, at 15 Union Street, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Frederick Carter     Head     Widower     47     Painter     WAR. Birmingham.²
     Lilian's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Lilian M. Carter     Daughter     Single     9     Scholar     STS. Burton on Trent.²

     The 1901 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Frederick Carter, at 49 Station Street, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Frederick Carter     Head     Widower     54     Licenced Victualler     STS. Burton on Trent.³
     Lilian's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          May Carter     Daughter     Single     18     Home     STS. Burton on Trent.³