John Ashley Freeman (Known as Jack.)

Date of Birth: 21/11/1884

Date of Death: 11/01/1961

Age at death: 76

Trade or profession: Joiner

Biographical references:

Scan of information sheet

Societies:

Society offices held: Master of Lincoln Diocesan Guild 1947-1961

Places:

Place of Birth: Market Deeping, Lincs

Began ringing at: Market Deeping

Tower from biographical record etc.: Ewerby, Lincs (1900-1904); St. Peter-at_Arches, Lincoln (1907-1914); Lincoln Cathedral (1914-1961) (Master in 1929)

Tower mentioned in obituary: Lincoln

Ringing records:

Began ringing: 1899

Notable performances: 5040 Superlative Surprise Royal - Ewerby - 5th June 1926. Conducted Spliced Surprise Major in 10 methods at Metheringham on 11th February 1939; conducted Spliced Surprise in 16 Methods at Harmston on March 15th 1947 (Spliced Major Record). First peal of Cambridge Surprise Maximus by the Lincoln Guild (first peal on the 12 bells at Lincoln Cathedral and first on 12 bells for the Guild) Called Cambridge from Minor to Maximus.

Details of peals: Called the following first peals for the Lincoln Guild: Stedman and Grandsire Cinques; London Surprise Major; Spliced Surprise Major in 4, 6, 10 and 16 methods.

First peal:

Kent Treble Bob Major

St. Peter-at-Arches, Lincoln

14/10/1908

Total peals rung: 280

Total peals conducted: 122

Participation in Central Council activities: