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John Phillip FREEMAN

Male 1867 - 1936  (68 years)


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  • Name John Phillip FREEMAN 
    Birth 17 Aug 1867  Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    Death 17 Jul 1936  Rosewood, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4
    Obituary 18 Jul 1936  Ipswich, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Queensland Times 

    • Queensland Times (Ipswich) (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), Saturday 18 July 1936, page 8

      NECK BROKEN.
      FALL FROM HAY STACK.
      Rosewood Farmer's Death.
      Falling from a 10ft, haystack at Rosewood yesterday, John Phillip Freeman (68), a well-known farmer in the district, broke his neck. The death took place under tragic circumstances this morning of Mr. John Philip Freeman, of Perry's Knob, a well-known and highly respected resident. Having had breakfast, Mr. Freeman left his home about 8.30 a.m., for the hayshed, to get hay out for the stock on his farm. About half-an-hour later, his son-in-law, Mr. Owen B. Yeoman, on bringing the waggon along to the haystack, noticed Mr. Freeman lying on the ground, and thought he was perhaps "sunning" himself among the hay; but he discovered that Mr. Freeman was dead, and head injuries were apparent. He called to a neighbour, who stayed with the body while Mr. Yeoman, advised Mrs. Freeman and Mrs. Yeoman (daughter), who were at the house. Dr. Wallace was immediately summoned. Life was extinct, death probably having been instantaneous.

      It was evident that Mr. Freeman had climbed the high stack of hay, on the top of which were some sheets of iron, which he purposed removing in order to begin using the hay; and that he had lost his footing, and fallen to the ground, striking his head first. His neck was fractured, and he had other facial injuries.

      The late Mr. Freeman, who was 68 years of age, underwent an operation in Brisbane last year, but had regained his health. He was a well-known figure in the show ring, where for many years he held the position of ribbon Steward. He served in that capacity at the recent Rosewood Show. He was a member of the Rosewood Rifle Club, and always took a keen interest in the sport.

      He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. Freeman, of Tallegalla and in addition to his farming pursuits at Rosewood, he had spent part of his time at Manly, where he had a home.

      Mesdames Alf. Embrey, David Elder, Cecil Hobbs, and B. Yeoman, of Rosewood, are daughters of the late Mr. Freeman, and sons are Messrs. Cyril (Murgon), Charles (Beechmont), and Percy (Beechmont). In addition to his widow and family, he leaves six sisters, Mesdames C. Sollett (Marburg), W. Holland (Wacol), Symonds (New Zealand), Coleman (Dinmore), E. Dutney (Rosewood), and Yarrow (Gayndah). There are also three brothers, Messrs. James and Moses (Tallegalla), and Fred. (Maleny). His eldest brother, Mr. C. W. Freeman, died 11 months ago.

      The flag at the Farmers' Hall was flown half-mast upon receipt of news of his death. The funeral will take place from Mr. Freeman's late residence to the Tallegalla Cemetery on Sunday.
    Funeral Service 19 Jul 1936  Tallegalla, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  [6

    • Queensland Times (Ipswich) (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), Thursday 23 July 1936, page 12

      ROSEWOOD DISTRICT
      ROSEWOOD
      Wednesday.
      Late Mr. Freeman.-- The funeral of the late Mr. J. P. Freeman took place at the Tallegalla Cemetery on Sunday, and was very largely attended. Rev. Graham Wilson, of the Lowood Methodist Church, conducted a service at the residence before the departure of the funeral, and officiated at the graveside. Members of the P.A.F.S.O.A. and Masonic Lodges, of which the late Mr. Freeman was a member, took part in the funeral, and formed a guard of honour.
    Burial 19 Jul 1936  Tallegalla, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Person ID I8319  Colston & Wenck families in Australia
    Last Modified 17 Aug 2018 

    Father Charles FREEMAN   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Mother Mary WATERS   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Family ID F5494  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Elizabeth Ann SMITH,   b. 24 Oct 1875, Goodna, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Sep 1957, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 81 years) 
    Marriage 19 Feb 1891  Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  [7, 8
    Family ID F5492  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 17 Aug 2018 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 17 Aug 1867 - Queensland, Australia Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 19 Feb 1891 - Queensland, Australia Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 17 Jul 1936 - Rosewood, Queensland, Australia Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsObituary - Queensland Times - 18 Jul 1936 - Ipswich, Queensland, Australia Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsFuneral Service - 19 Jul 1936 - Tallegalla, Queensland, Australia Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 19 Jul 1936 - Tallegalla, Queensland, Australia Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S8] Queensland Pioneers Index 1829-1889, (Brisbane, The Registrar-General, Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, 2000), 1867/ 003013.

    2. [S2] Queensland: Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Birth registration: John Phillip Freeman, Birth date: 17/08/1867, Mother's name: Mary Waters, Father/parent's name: Charles Freeman, Registration details: 1867/C/3013.

    3. [S98] DERN, David & Julie, Dern Index Queensland, Monumental Inscriptions, (David & Julie DERN 1999), MI, Tallegalla.

    4. [S2] Queensland: Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Death registration: John Phillip Freeman, Birth date: /08/1867, Death date: 17/07/1936, Mother's name: Mary Waters, Father/parent's name: Charles Freeman, Registration details: 1936/C/2910.

    5. [S342] National Library of Australia, Australian Newspapers, 1936 'NECK BROKEN.', Queensland Times (Ipswich) (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), 18 July, p. 8. (DAILY.), viewed 04 Nov 2016, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article117611925.

    6. [S342] National Library of Australia, Australian Newspapers, 1936 'ROSEWOOD DISTRICT', Queensland Times (Ipswich) (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), 23 July, p. 12. (DAILY), viewed 04 Nov 2016, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article117603070.

    7. [S16] Queensland Federation Index 1890-1914, (Brisbane, The Registrar-General, Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, 2004), 1891/B014807.

    8. [S2] Queensland: Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Marriage registration: John Philip Freeman, Marriage date: 19/02/1891, Spouse's name: Elizabeth Ann Smith, Registration details: 1891/B/14807.