John Freeman

John was a haberdasher by trade, and a man of considerable means. He and Priscilla resided in the precinct of Blackfriars, near Ludgate, London. He went into partnership with William Bannister, a draper in London, for the purchase of water conduit heads and pipes in Clerkenwell. These pipes were connected to a house located on property owned by John

In his will, dated 21 July 1620, John bequeathed the above property to his son Samuel, which in later years caused him to be involved in law-suits. Shortly before his death, John built a new house which was located by the old Palace Gate at Westminster, and this house, and 300 pounds, was also willed to Samuel. He also willed property and 300 pounds to his son John, and one third of his estate to his wife Priscilla, who was named as sole executrix of the will, which was proved in London on 28 September 1622.

John Freeman died in 1622 and was buried 25 September 1622 in the vaults beneath the Church of St. Ann, Blackfriars. Priscilla survied her husband by eight or nine years, and in her will, dated 27 December 1630, and proved 7 June 1631, made bequests to her grandson Henry, son of Samuel. She was buried beside her husband on 25 February 1630-31.

John Freeman

b. probably about 1570 Stotfold, Bedford Co., England

d. September 1622 London, England

bur. 25 Sept. 1622 St Ann's Church, Blackfriars, London England

m. 3 september 1595 St. Ann's Church, Blackfriars, England

Priscilla Angelo

b. unknown

d. February 1631 Blackfriars, London, England

bur. 25 February 1631 St Ann's Church, Blackfriars, Londond

Children - 6

All born Blackfriars, London, England

1. John Freeman - bap: 15 September 1595; died in infancy

2. John Freeman - bap: 15 September 1596; died in infancy

3. John Freeman - bap: 25 September 1597; died in infancy

4. Priscilla Freeman - bap: 25 October 1598; died young

5. Samuel Freeman - b: probably 1600 -1601; d. between 22 July 1640 and 12 December 1646

6. John Freeman - bap: 14 June 1603; died after 1650

References:

American Genealogist Vol. II, pages 73-80 and 171-179

Parish Registers, St. Ann's Church, Blackfriars, London England

Parish Register, St. Olave Church, Jewry, London, England

T.B. Smith; Freeman Genealogy; Stanley C. Freeman

Wills of John Freeman and Priscilla (Angelo) Freeman

Haberdasher, of Blackfriars near Ludgate. Married at St Ann's, Blackfriars, 3 Sep 1595, Priscilla ANGELO.