Sarah Maria Freeth [fh.4.6.1.7.1.1]

Sarah Maria Freeth was the first child of Samuel Freeth & Jane Rebecca Lambert born April-June 1855 at West Bromwich, Staffs.

In 1861 Sarah was living at Feeder St, Smethwick with her parents & 2 sisters.

In 1871 the family were still at Smethwick but now living at Causer St. Sarah now had 5 sisters.

Sarah married William Isaac Smith on January 7th, 1877 at the parish church of West Bromwich. William was a glassmaker at the time of the wedding. Witnesses at the wedding were David Smith & Sarah Hufton. William was born c1852 at Harborne, Staffs, the son of Ann & Edward Smith, a glass maker.

Sarah & William's marriage certificate

In 1881 Sarah & William were living with William’s parents at 284 Oldbury Rd, Smethwick, Harborne. William was a glass maker & he & Sarah had 2 children – Edward (2) & Ann (3 months).

By 1891 they had moved to 9 Albert St, Smethwick, Harborne & William was now a coal dealer & greengrocer. Only daughter Ann was with them, as son Edward was visiting his widowed grandmother Ann at 245 Oldbury Rd, Smethwick where she was a general dealer.

In 1901 Sarah & William were living at 261 Oldbury Rd, Smethwick & William was described as a general labourer. Son Edward was still at home & worked as a clerk. Daughter Ann(ie) had married Harold Smith, a clerk, in 1900 & was living with her parents with their unnamed son under 1 year of age.

The children of Sarah Maria Freeth & William Isaac Smith were:

fh.4.6.1.7.1.1.1 Edward Smith born c1878 at Smethwick, Harborne, Staffs
fh.4.6.1.7.1.1.2 Ann Smith born c1881 at Smethwick, Harborne, Staffs