Freeman, the wider family
The Freeman family owned Stowupland Hall and estate in the early to mid 19th century.
Charles and his son William Freeman both kept diaries which have provided us with valuable details about life in Stowupland.
In later life Charles had difficulties with his hearing and vision. He made use of the young Edmund Robinson to act as his ears and eyes.
Spencer Freeman, 19th century Stowmarket physician. Also farmed at Spoonman’s Farm.
John F Freeman: had a medical practise in Stowmarket at the start of the 19th century. In April 1834 this was taken over by Charles Bree.
In 1828 Richard Freeman occupied land of which 27 acres were arable.
In 1849 this report of a cricket match appeared in the September Ipswich Journal. One side was captained by Mr Spencer Freeman and the other by Mr F.W. Freeman. The match was played on Thorney Green and the sides were a mix of clergymen and parishoners and the other of the ‘squire and his neighbours.’
