William Freeth was the fourth child of Samuel Freeth & Frances Grigg born December 31st, 1802 & christened January 30th, 1803 at the Presbyterian Church, Oldbury by Halesowen, Shrops.
William married Sarah Guttridge on February 4th, 1828 at St Phillips, Birmingham. Sarah was the daughter of Amos & Hannah Gutteridge christened January 11th, 1807 at All Saints, West Bromwich.
In 1841 William & Sarah were living at Roebuck Lane, Smethwick, Harborne. William was a boiler maker & they had 5 children at home at this time – George (10), Samuel (7), William (5), Thomas (3) & Edwin (5 months).
In 1851 William & Sarah were still living at Robuck Lane, & William was still a boilermaker. They had 10 children at home – Hannah (22), George (20) a caster at the iron works, Samuel (17) a glass maker, William (14) & Thomas (12) both labourers at the glass works, Edwin (10), John (8), Emma (6), Sarah (3) & Jane (3 months). Also listed on the census was a grandson Leonard Freeth (2), the illegitimate child of Hannah.
In 1861 the family were still living at Roe Buck Lane (#6), Smethwick & William was still a boilermaker. At home were Samuel, Edwin & John, all working as glass flatteners, & daughters Emma & Jane. Grandson Leonard was still living with them & was employed as a carter boy.
Sarah died in April-June 1868, aged 60, the death being registered at Kings Norton.
William died 2 years later in July-September 1870, aged 66, his death also being registered at Kings Norton.
The children of William Freeth & Sarah Guttridge were:
fh.4.6.1.4.1 Hannah Freeth
christened November 9th, 1828 at Smethwick
fh.4.6.1.4.2 George Freeth
christened November 28th, 1830 at Smethwick
fh.4.6.1.4.3 Samuel Freeth
christened November 24th, 1833 at Smethwick
fh.4.6.1.4.4 William Freeth
christened June 5th, 1836 at Smethwick
fh.4.6.1.4.5 Thomas Freeth born April 18th, & christened May 20th, 1838
at Smethwick
fh.4.6.1.4.6 Edwin Freeth born
September 4th & christened October 18th, 1840 at Smethwick
fh.4.6.1.4.7 John Freeth born
July 25th, & christened November 27th, 1842 at Smethwick
fh.4.6.1.4.8 Emma Freeth born
October 10th, 1844 at Smethwick
fh.4.6.1.4.9 Sarah Freeth born February 2nd & christened March 5th, 1848
at Smethwick
fh.4.6.1.4.10 Jane Freeth born
January 8th, 1851 & christened February 9th 1851 at Smethwick