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Freeman of Hull????
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Lisa J in California | Report | 7 Feb 2004 22:50 |
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Sorry, I'm a Canadian who has lived in the States for years -- what was a "Freeman of Hull"? An ancestor wrote about someone who was born around 1785 and said "...he lived in Hull some years, and managed a fishing fleet, he married an English lady, a Miss Thomas, and was made a 'Freeman of Hull' and greatly respected..." Thanks for any help offered! |
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Kim | Report | 7 Feb 2004 23:06 |
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I'don't know if its the same but well respected or well deserving characters can receive the Freedom of the city from the mayor of that place . it's like a sort of local honour and goes back to the days of common law and literally meant in days of old that your sheep or livestock could roam freely in the city or parish. obviously nowdays not many people roam the streets with their sheep. its still an honour to receive it though and means he must have been respected or do some good works for the city. I expect if anyone knows more details they'll correct me if I'm wrong.... no where's my reference books..... Kim |
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Geoff | Report | 7 Feb 2004 23:07 |
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Freemen were granted arcane rights, such as being permitted to drive their sheep through the streets. I believe being a Freeman was hereditary so that their descendants still have these rights. Check this story: http://news(.)bbc(.)co(.)uk/1/hi/uk/425364.stm |
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Lisa J in California | Report | 7 Feb 2004 23:26 |
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Must say -- I certainly have learned a lot since joining GC! All interesting, too! I tried doing a google search for Freeman of Hull, didn't think of looking just for Freeman. Thank you both. Geoff: Great website! Thank you! Only bit of information about this ancestor is that he was a rope maker (according to a distant relative) and he managed a fishing fleet (according to his granddaughter). Certainly worth digging up more clues, eh? Thank you both for your help!!! |
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Bob | Report | 8 Feb 2004 10:33 |
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Lisa You might like to have a look on here as they seem to have loads of searchable stuff about Kingston upon Hull: http://www.hullcc.gov.uk/libraries/hull_city_archives/index.php Bob |
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Lisa J in California | Report | 8 Feb 2004 18:48 |
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Thank you very much, Bob. I enjoy genealogy as I am able to add to my family tree; but also I enjoy learning about other places. Haven't done any research around the Hull area -- it's nice to take a break from my "brick wall" and learn about another part of England. Thank you for your help! |
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