Phoebe Freeth was the ninth child of Samuel Freeth & Frances Grigg christened (Phebe) July 31st, 1814 at Smethwick, Staffs.
Phoebe married Joseph Fantom on December 15th, 1840 at Harborne, Staffs. Joseph was christened May 30th, 1819 at Smethwick, Staffs, the son of Sarah & Isaac Fantom.
In 1841 Phoebe & Joseph were living at New Village, Oldbury, Halesowen & Joseph was a sawyer.
They were still in Oldbury in 1851, but now living at Freeth St & Joseph had the same occupation. They had 2 sons – George (9) & Samuel (2). Near neighbours were Thomas Fantom, Joseph’s brother also a sawyer, with his wife, Maria, & their family.
Phoebe & Joseph were still at Freeth St in 1861 & Joseph was now described as a sawyer & grocer. Son George was at home, & was employed as a sawyer & there was now a 9 year old daughter, Mercy Ann.
By 1871 they had moved to St Paul’s Rd, Smethwick & daughter Mercy Ann was still at home.
Phoebe & Joseph were still at St Paul’s Rd (number 180) in 1881 & Joseph was still a sawyer. Visiting them was grand daughter Mercy (11), the daughter of son George who had married Louisa Hipkiss in 1869.
Phoebe died in Jan-March 1887, aged 72, her death being registered at Kings Norton.
Joseph died in April-June 1890, aged 74, his death being registered at Kings Norton.
The children of Phoebe Freeth & Joseph Fantom were:
fh.4.6.1.9.1 George Fantom born July-September 1841 at Oldbury, Worcs
fh.4.6.1.9.2 Samuel Fantom born 1848 at Oldbury & christened October 29th,
1848 at Smethwick, Staffs, died April-June 1858 at Oldbury, Worcs
fh.4.6.1.9.3 Mercy Ann Fantom born July-September 1851 at Oldbury, Worcs