Emigrated from England to New Zealand on the "New Era" in 1855, age 20.

Lived in Molesworth Street, Wellington.

Baker and confectioner in Molesworth Street for forty years to 1902.

Evening Post, 9 Sep 1931: Deaths: FREEMAN,- On 8th September, 1931, at his residence, 461 Karaka Bay road and late of Thorndon, William, beloved husband of the late Eliza Freeman, in his 99th year.