Thomas & Elizabeth FREAKE of Rotherhithe & GreenwichIndex LU=28Oct07 Contact: Dawn Chambers
Descendants of: Thomas FREAKE
b c1750
d 27 Dec 1837 Greenwich, KEN, ENG aged 87yrs
1815: of Horse Ferry, Greenwich, KEN, ENG
Son of Thomas FREAKE
And: Elizabeth WALTERS (c1770-1841)
Married: 31 Dec 1789 St Mary Rotherhithe, SRY, ENG
Children
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|----- Thomas FREAK
| bp 16 Jul 1793 Saint George in the East, Stepney, LON, ENG
| d 5 Sep 1810 aged 17yrs
| bu Lee Cemetery, KEN, ENG
|
|----- Jane FREAK
| b c1794
| m 16 Jul 1832 George DEAN St Alphage, Greenwich, KEN, ENG
| deceased before 1837 and no children?
| - no beneficiaries listed for father's estate
|
|----- Elizabeth FREAK
| b c1795
| m 15 Nov 1813 John DRAKE
| d 21 Oct 1828 Camberwell, SRY, ENG aged 33yrs
|
|----- Samuel FREAK
| b c1800
| d 2 Dec 1805 aged 5yrs
| bu Lee Cemetery, KEN, ENG
|
|----- George Walters FREAK
| m 1818 Mary DEAN Wapping by Licence
| d Jun Qt 1846 Brighton, SSX, ENG
| Marriage from Pallot's Marriage index
| |
| |--- George FREAK
| | bp 18 Nov 1825 St Giles, Camberwell, SRY, ENG
| |
| |--- Thomas Dean George FREAK
| b 14 Nov 1822
| bp 6 May 1839 St Giles, Camberwell, SRY, ENG
|
|
|----- Mary FREAK
| b 26 May 1803 Lee, KEN, ENG
| bp 4 Oct 1818 St Mary, Rotherhithe, SRY, ENG
| m 24 Jun 1826 Joseph CAMMILLERI
| d Mar Qt 1875 Lewisham, KEN, ENG aged 71yrs
|
|----- Louisa FREAK
| b 12 Mar 1806
| bp 4 Oct 1818 St Mary, Rotherhithe, SRY, ENG
| m 24 Dec 1824 John CUTLER St Mary Newington, SRY, ENG
| d Jun Qt 1874 Camberwell, SRY, ENG aged 67yrs
| John: d 16 Mar 1843 at Camberwell New-road, Surrey
| |
| |--- William Henry CUTLER
| | b 4 May 1835
| | bp 28 May 1835 Kew, Surrey, ENG
| |
| |--- Mary CUTLER
| | b 29 Dec 1836
| | bp 1 Feb 1837 Kew, Surrey, ENG
| | m Mar Qt 1861 Frederick PAULIN
| | d 7 Aug 1921 Victoria, British Columbia aged 84yrs
| |
| |--- Edward CUTLER
| b 1843
|
|----- Rose FREAK
| b 17 Jan 1811
| bp 5 Apr 1830 St Alphage, Greenwich, KEN, ENG
| m 15 May 1830 James PRATT
| d 23 May 1871 aged 60yrs
| bu St Bartholomew and All Saints, Wootton Bassett, WIL, ENG
|
|----- Georgiana FREAK
b 10 Mar 1812
bp 27 Sep 1830 St Alphage, Greenwich, KEN, ENG
Kent Archaeological Society
Monumental Inscriptions: Lee Churchyard
http://www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/Research/Libr/MIs/MIsLee/MIsLee.htm
60. On a headstone. In memory of John George Freake who departed this life
January 2nd 1782 aged 78 years. Also John Thomas Freake son of the above who
departed this life February 24th 1784 aged 32 years.
73. On a tablet in the church. In a / vault near / this tablet / are
deposited the remains of / Samuel Freak / son of Thomas and Elizabeth Freak /
late of this place / He departed this life 2nd December 1805 aged 5 years /
Also the remains of their eldest son / Thomas Freak / who departed this life
5th September 1810 aged 17 years.
Lincolnshire Archives: Redbourne Hall 1810
Reference RED 4/2/7
Memorandum of letter to -- Freake Esq. Blackheath 25 May 1810, of an
order to Messrs Goodall and Turner signed by Mr Freake for delivery
of the anchor, 25 May 1810. Storekeeper of H.M.Y.D. to deliver an
anchor to Robertson and Stein, 16 Butcher Row, East Smithfield
The London Gazette 23 Jun 1812 p19
The Creditors who have proved their Debts under a Commission of Bankrupt
awarded and issued against Thomas Paty, of Lime-street, in the City of
London, Merchant, Dealer and Chapman, are desired to meet the Assignees
of the estate and effects of the said Bankrupt, on Friday the 3d day of
July next, at One o'Clock in the Afternoon precisely, at the George and
Vulture Tavern, Saint Michael's-Alley, Cornhill, London, in order to
assent to or dissent from the said Assignees agreeing to join and concur
with Thomas Freak, of Lee, in the County of Kent, Ship-Broker, in the
sale of certain leasehold premises, situate at or near to a place called
Saint Thomas-a-Watering, in the Parishes of Camberwell and Newington, in
the County of Surrey, conveyed by the said Bankrupt to the said Thomas
Freak, by way of mortgage, for securing the sum of 2500l. and interest;
and also to assent to or dissent from the said Assignees agreeing with
the said Thomas Freak, upon the division and application of the monies
which shall arise and be produced by such sale; and on other special
affairs.
The Times 1 Jun 1815 p3 Sales by Auction
Residence, Blackheath - by Mr ELLIS, at Garrawy's on Tuesday, June 13, at 12
An excellent FAMILY HOUSE, with garden, lawn, and shrubbery, most delightfully
situate in the Grove, Blackheath, the residence of Thomas Freake, Esq.,
removing to Bromley; the house contains spacious drawing and eating rooms,
boudoir tastefully papered opening to conservatory, library, numerous bed
chambers, entrance hall, and suitable domestic offices; held on lease for
25 years, at a low ground rent. Apply to Mr Ellis, 36, Fenchurch-street.
Also advertised again 12 & 13 Jun 1815
National Archives Reference C13/223/27 [W1818 F4]
Pleadings, Six Clerks Office, Court of Chancery
Freak v Walters. Bill and two answers. Plaintiffs: Thomas Freak and wife
and others. Defendants: George Walters, Robert Walters and James Kenning.
Covering date: 1818
National Archives Catalogue Reference C 13/252/3
Pleadings, Six Clerks Office, Court of Chancery
Date: 1820
Freak v Kenning. Answers.
Plaintiffs: Thomas Freak and wife and others.
Defendants: George Walters, Robert Walters and James Kenning
PCC Will dated 14 Aug 1822
I Thomas Freak of Dartmouth Row Blackheath being of sound mind and
sound understanding do declare this to be my last will and testament
dated this fourteenth day August 1822 that is to say I give to my
lawful wife Elizabeth Freak the whole of my property consisting of
consuls eleven thousand seven hundred pounds & reduced stock forty one
thousand now standing in my name at the Bank of England also all my
freeholds & leasehold the house I now live in Dartmouth Row Blackheath
furniture plate all bonds note of hands due or becoming due all ready
money that may be in the house at my decease & all wearing apparel and
in fact of true intent and meaning of this is for her the said
Elizabeth Freak my wife to have the whole of the aforesaid my property
at her discretion to divide it according to her mind to her seven
children one son and six daughters before or at her decease I declare
this before God this to be my wish and will Witness this 29 Jan 1826
Thomas Freak
On the 17th day of May 1839 admon (with the will annexed) of all and
singular the goods chattels and credits of Thomas Freak late of
Dartmouth Row, Blackheath in the County of Kent Ship Breaker deceased
was granted to Elizabeth Freak the widow the relict the universal
legatee for life and Rose Pratt (wife of James Pratt) one of her seven
natural and lawful children and as such one of the universal legatees
substituted in the said Will having been first sworn by Commission duly
to administer and interlocutory order having been first made and
interposed for the force and validity of the said Will (as by Act of
Court appears)
The London Gazette 31 May 1823 p12
Pursuant to an Order of the high Court of Chancery, made in a Cause of
Freak against Walters, the Creditors of George Walters, late of Blackheath,
in the County of Kent, Ship-Chandler (who died in the year 1815), are, on
or before the 12th day of July next, to come in and prove their debts before
John Springett Harvey, Esq., one of the Masters of the said Court, at his
Chambers, in Southampton-buildings, Chancery-Lane, London, or in default
thereof they will be peremptorily excluded the benefit of the said Decree.
The Times 15 Mar 1824 p4 Sales by Auction
Dartmouth-row, Blackheath - By Mr Charles Wright, at the Green Man Inn,
Blackheath, on Thursday, March 18, at 4am the afternoon, by order of the
Proprietor, Thomas Freake, esq., who is removing from thence, and will give
immediate possesion.
A Substantial and very compact Leasehold Residence, pleasantly situate, in the
preferable part of Dartmouth-row, fronting the avenue leading to the Heath,
and contains 5 good bedrooms, a drawing room with a balcony, having a fine
view of the surrounding country, dining room, entrance hall, store room,
kitchen, scullery, large coal vault, very dry wine and beer cellars, and other
conveniences, and a vast veranda or covered way from the front leading to the
entrance hall: held of the Right Honourable Earl Dartmouth, for a term of ten
years and a half, at Christmas last, at the low ground rent of 10/- per annum.
May be viewed, from 11 till 4 o'clock, the three days preceding the sale, and
particulars had on the premises; at the place of sale; Dover Castle, Broadway,
Deptford: at Garraway's coffeehouse; and of Mr Wright, surveyor and auctioneer,
Blue Stile, Greenwich.
The Times 30 Dec 1824 p3 Marriages
On the 24th inst., at St. Mary's, Newington, John Cutler, Esq., of the Ordnance
Department, Tower, to Louisa, daughter of Thomas Freak, Esq., of Blackheath.
The Times 12 Aug 1828 p4 Sales by Auction
Chain Cables, Chain Anchors, Ships, Boats, Pleasure Boats, Fir Spars, Masts,
Sails, and Ship's Stores, near Deptford Creek-bridge - By Mr John Henfree, on
the Premises of Thomas Freake, Esq., between Deptford Creek-bridge and the
Horse-Ferry at Greenwich, Tomorrow, August 13, at 11 for 12 precisely.
Two capital one-inch Chain Cables, about 180 fathoms in length, 2 new chain
anchors, several well-built boats, copper fastened, ..., cutters, and jolly
boats; also one very capital Customshouse boarding boat, a superior built
shallop by Roberts, handsomely fitted up for pleasure : several prime masts,
yards and spars, very large copper ship kettles, muskets, warps, towlines,
old rope, sails, canvas, rags, paper, stuff, redge anchors, and numerous
stores. May be viewed, and catalogues had at the White Hart, Horse-ferry road,
Millbank, Westminster: on the premises: and of the auntioneer, 172, Shadwell.
The Asiatic Journal & Monthly Miscellany 1828
Death: Oct 21 at Camberwell, aged 33, Eliza, wife of Mr John DRAKE,
late of the Hon. E. I. Company's Service.
The Times 15 May 1830 p6 Marriages
This morning, at Kennington Church, James Pratt, of Wootton Bassett, Wilts,
solicitor, to Rose, daughter of Thomas Freak, Esq., of Greenwich.
The Times 24 Mar 1831 p3
Pursuant to an Order of the Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, made in the
matter of Thomas Freak, a lunatic, who resides at Greenwich, in the county of
Kent, the Creditors of the said Thomas Freak are, on or before the 16th day of
April, 1831, to come in and prove their debts before the Right Honourable
Robert Lord Henley, one of the Masters of the said Court, at his chambers, in
Southampton-buildings, Chancery-lane, London; or, in default thereof, they will
be peremptorily excluded the benefit of the said decree.
The Gentleman's Magazine 1838 p217 Deaths: London and its vicinity
Dec 26. At Greenwich, aged 87, Thomas Freake, esq.
National Archives Catalogue Reference PROB 37/1090
1838-1839 Freak v Pratt and others Testator or intestate:
Freak, Thomas of Dartmouth Row, Blackheath, Kent, ship-breaker, esq.
Summary of death duty register under the name of Thomas Freak:
Provided by Alan BAINBRIDGE
PRO ref: IR26/1513 (Death Duty Register 1839)
Personal Estate of Thomas Freak of Dartmouth Row, Blackheath
died 27 Dec 1837
Date of Will: 14 Aug 1822 / 29 Jan 1826
Proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury 17 May 1839
‘Sum sworn under £50,000’
Executor: Elizabeth Freak, relict
Executor: Rose, wife of Jas Pratt both of Wootton Bassett, Wilts
‘to the wife to decide according to her mind before or after decease
[to] her 7 children’
Legatees:
Gchild F Drake
Gchild Elizth Drake
Daur Geoa Freake
Daur Mary Camilleri
Gson Thos J Drake
Son Geo W Freake
Daur Louisa Cutler
Daur Rose Pratt
(Paid Aug-Sept 1839: divided into 6 equal parts, 5 to children; 6th to
(the Drake) grandchildren, subdivided: 1/5 to F Drake, 1/5 to Thos J
Drake, 3/5 to Elizth Drake)
(1 part = £4130 18s 2d)
(Later entry: paid to the ex(ecut)ors of Elizth Freak the widow
£5427 8s 2d Aug 1842)
The London Gazette 11 and 21 Jun 1839
Pursuant to a Decree of the High Court of Chancery, made in a cause Freak
against Freak, the creditors of Thomas Freak, formerly of Rotherhithe, in
the county of Surrey, afterwards of Widmore-lane, Bromley, in the county
of Kent, subsequently of Dartmouth-row, Blackheath, and late of Greenwich,
in the said county of Kent, Ship-Breaker deceased (who died on or about the
27th day of December 1837), are, on or before the 20th day of July 1839, to
come in and prove their debts before the Right Honourable Robert Lord Henley,
one of the Masters of the said Court, at his chambers, in Southampton-buildings,
Chancery-lane, London, or, in default thereof they will be peremptorily
excluded the benefit of the said Decree.
PCC Will of Elizabeth FREAK dated 28 Jul 1839
The last will and testament of Elizabeth Freak late of Greenwich in the
county of Kent but now of Wootton Bassett in the County of Wilts widow
first I desire that all my just debts funeral and testamentary charges
and expenses may be fully paid and satisfied by my executor hereinafter
named. I give and bequeath all my household goods and furniture plate
linen wearing apparel monies and all other the personal estate and effects
of or to which I am possessed or entitled or over which I have any power
of appointment or disposition unto my daughter Rose Pratt the wife of
James Pratt of Wootton Bassett aforesaid Gentleman her executors
administrators and assigns for her and their own use and benefit absolutely.
And I appoint the said James Pratt sole executor of this my will
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this twenty eight day of
July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine.
Signed by the said Elizabeth Ffreak in the presence of us present at the
same time who in her presence and in the presence of each other have
hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses.
A. J. Crowdy, Solr Swindon
C. J. F. Axford, Surgeon Swindon
Proved at London 15th September 1842 before the Judge by the oath of
James Pratt the sole executor to whom Administration was granted having
just been sworn by Commission duly to administer.
The Times 17 Mar 1843 p8 Death
On the 16th inst, in the Camberwell New-road, John Cutler, Esq., of Eton,
late of the Ordnance-office.
The Times 25 Jul 1846 p1
Mr George Walters Freak, Deceased. - All persons having any CLAIMS on the
ESTATE of Mr George Walters Freak, late of Brighton, in the county of Sussex,
(who died on the 27th of May last), are requested forthwith to send the
particulars of their claims addressed to me, solicitor for the administratrix
of his estate, in order that the same may be examined, and if found correct
discharged; and all persons indebted to his estate are requested forthwith
to pay the amount of their respective debts to me on behalf of the
administratrix.
Robert Rogers, 16. Union-court, Old Broad-street.
1851 Census West End, Esher, Kent, ENG
Louisa CUTLER, Head, Widow, 45yrs, Independent, b Eltham, KEN, ENG
Mary CUTLER, Dau, 14yrs, at home, b ... Surrey, ENG
Edward CUTLER, Son, 8yrs, at home, b ... Surrey, ENG
Jane HOLDER, General servant, unmarried, 19yrs, b Cobham, KEN, ENG
1861 Census "Bridge Cottage" Remenham, Berkshire, ENG
Louisa CUTLER, Head, Widow, 54yrs, Fund holder, b Eltham, Kent, ENG
Edward M. CUTLER, Son, 13yrs, b Esher, Surrey
Frederick PAULIN, Boarder, Married, 29yrs, Brewer's Clerk, b Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire
Mary PAULIN, Dau, 24yrs, b Kew, Surrey
Jane BROAD, Servant, unmarried, 22yrs, b Newbury, Berkshire
1871 Census Duke Street, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, ENG
Frederick PAULIN, Head, 39yrs, Brewer, b Henley on Thames, Oxon
Mary PAULIN, Wife, 33yrs, b Kew, Middlesex
Louise M. PAULIN, Dau, 10yrs, b London
Frederick A. PAULIN, Son, 9yrs, scholar, b Henley on Thames, Oxon
Geo. PAULIN, Son, 7yrs, scholar, b Henley on Thames, Oxon
Ernest PAULIN, Son, 6yrs, scholar, b Henley on Thames, Oxon
Herbert W. PAULIN, Son, 4yrs, b Henley on Thames, Oxon
Bessie PAULIN, Dau, 3yrs, b Henley on Thames, Oxon
Amy PAULIN, Dau, 2yrs, b Henley on Thames, Oxon
Florence PAULIN, Dau, 2 months, b Henley on Thames, Oxon
Emma GREEN, General servant, unmarried, 23yrs, b Henley on Thames, Oxon
Rose BEARD, General servant, 13yrs, b Shipcake? Oxon
Louisa CUTLER, Mother-in-law, Widow, 66yrs, Annuitant, b Eltham, Kent