Herbert Fretwell (1889 - 1962)

Born 2 Feb 1889 in Crowle, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Amy (Parkinson) Fretwell — married 2 Apr 1911 in St Oswalds, Crowle, Lincolnshire, England [uncertain]

Died 24 Feb 1962 at age 73 in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom

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Herbert Fretwell was born in Lincolnshire, England.

Biography

Herbert was born on the 2 Feb 1889 ^[1] a twin with Charles Fretwell and they were both baptised in Crowle on the 17 Mar 1889. ^{[2] [3]}

He is the son of Tom Fretwell and Eliza Fretwell and possibly their 9th child.

The 1891 Census has Herbert, aged 2, living with his parents and siblings at the High Street, Crowle.^{[4] [5]}

The 1901 Census has Herbert, aged 12, living with his parents and siblings at Bleasbys Yard, Crowle. ^{[6] [7]}

The 1911 Census has Herbert, aged 22, living with his parents and siblings at the High Street, Crowle. Herberts occupation is recorded as Railway Porter ^{[8] [9]} and he is employed by the G. C. Railway.^[10]

On the 2 Apr 1911 marriage to Amy Parkinson both in residence at Crowle at time of marriage. Herbert is recorded as 22, a bachelor with the occupation of Railway Porter. Father name is recorded as Thomas Fretwell with occupation as Labourer. Amy is recorded as 21 and a spinster. Amys father is recorded as George Parkinson also with occupation as Labourer. The marriage took place in the Parish Church, Crowle. Both sign the marriage certificate. ^{[11] [12]}

The 1939 Register has Herbert living with his wife and three of his adult children at Church Steet, Crowle. His occupation is recorded as Steelworker. ^[13]

Herbert, or his ashes, were buried in St Oswalds Churchyard, Crowle in 1962. ^[14]

Research Notes

Further research to be carried out to include

1. Marriage Place as free reg has St Guthlacs whilst FMP has St Oswalds
2. Children
3. War Record
4. 1921 Census
5. Was he cremated

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 2 September 2022)
   Fretwell, Herbert (Mother's maiden name: Rhodes).
   GRO Reference: 1889 Jan-Feb-Mar in Thorne Volume 09C Page 744.
2. ↑ Baptism: "FreeReg UK Parish Register database"
   Lincolnshire; Crowle; St Oswald; Parish Register; File line number: 546
   FreeReg Transcription (accessed 2 September 2022)
   Herbert Fretwell baptism on 17 Mar 1889, son of Thomas Fretwell & Eliza, in Crowle, Lincolnshire, England.
3. ↑ Baptism: "Lincolnshire Baptisms"
   Archive: Lincolnshire Archives; Page: 69
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (subscription required, accessed 2 September 2022)
   Herbert Fretwell baptism on 17 Mar 1889, son of Thomas & Eliza, in Crowle, Lincolnshire, England.
4. ↑ 1891 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1891"
   citing PRO RG 12, Yorkshire, Yorkshire (West Riding) county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
   FamilySearch Record: 7GZC-LN2 (accessed 3 September 2022)
   FindMyPast Image
   Herbert Fretwell (2) son in household of Thomas Fretwell (38) in Crowle in Thorne registration district in Yorkshire, England. Born in Lincolnshire, England.
5. ↑ 1891 Census: "1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: RG12; Piece number: 3870; Folio: 52; Page: 41; Schedule: 295
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (subscription required, accessed 3 September 2022)
   Herbert Fretwell (2) son in household of Thomas Fretwell (38) on High Street, Crowle in Thorne registration district in Lincolnshire, England. Born in England.
6. ↑ 1901 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1901"
   citing Crowle subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
   FamilySearch Record: X95K-68W (accessed 3 September 2022)
   FindMyPast Image
   Herbert Fretwell (12), single son, in household of Thomas Fretwell (46) in Crowle in Thorne registration district in Yorkshire, England. Born in Crowle, Lincolnshire.
7. ↑ 1901 Census: "1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: RG13; Piece number: 4419; Folio: 36; Page: 3; Schedule: 16
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (subscription required, accessed 3 September 2022)
   Herbert Fretwell (12), single son, in household of Thomas Fretwell (46) in Bleasby Yard, High Street, Crowle, Crowle (Lincoln) in Thorne registration district in Lincolnshire, England. Born in England.
8. ↑ 1911 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1911"
   citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
   FamilySearch Record: XW23-7G7 (accessed 3 September 2022)
   FindMyPast Image
   Herbert Fretwell (22), single son, in household of Tom Fretwell (57) in Crowle in Thorne registration district in Yorkshire, England. Born in Crowle, Lincolnshire.
9. ↑ 1911 Census: "1911 Census For England & Wales"
   Series: RG14; Piece number: 28263; Schedule: 182
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (subscription required, accessed 3 September 2022)
   Herbert Fretwell (22), single son, Railway porter, in household of Tom Fretwell (57) in High St Crowle Doncaster, Crowle in Thorne registration district in Lincolnshire, England. Born in Crowle Lincolnshire.
10. ↑ Wikipedia contributors: "Great Central Railway" Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Central_Railway Accessed 3 Sep 2022
11. ↑ Marriage: "FreeReg UK Parish Register database"
    Lincolnshire; Crowle; St Guthlac; Parish Register; File line number: 50
    FreeReg Transcription (accessed 3 September 2022)
    Herbert Fretwell (22) marriage to Amy Parkiereon (21) on 2 Apr 1911 in Crowle, Lincolnshire, England.
12. ↑ Marriage: "Lincolnshire Marriages And Banns"
    Archive: Lincolnshire Archives; Page: 25
    FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (subscription required, accessed 3 September 2022)
    Herbert Fretwell (22) marriage to Amy Parkinson (21) on 2 Apr 1911 in Crowle, Lincolnshire, England.
13. ↑ 1939 Register: "1939 Register"
    Reference: RG101/6472I/005/42; Piece number: 6472I; Schedule: 349
    FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (subscription required, accessed 3 September 2022)
    Herbert Fretwell (born 2 Feb 1889), married, Steelworker, at Church Street, Crowle, Isle of Axholme R.D., Lincolnshire (Parts of Lindsey), England.
14. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #103824707 (accessed 2 September 2022)
    Memorial page for Herbert Fretwell (unknown-24 Feb 1962), citing St Oswald Churchyard, Crowle, North Lincolnshire Unitary Authority, Lincolnshire, England; Maintained by Retired QA (contributor 47128769).

Secondary

• Wise, Alan. 1891 Census Parish of Crowle. Isle of Axholme Family History Society, 2002, p17
• Wise, Alan. 1901 Census Vol 1 Parish of Crowle. Isle of Axholme Family History Society, 2002, p20