Evelyn Freeth
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Sir Evelyn Freeth was an English civil servant who became an expert on death duties. In his youth he was a keen sportsman who played football against Scotland in the first representative match
in March 1870.
, London W1, the son of Charles Freeth (1816–1884) and Anna Elizabeth Turner (1819–1878). His father was a manager for Sun Fire Insurance.
He was educated at Eton College
from where he joined the Civil Service in 1864.
He married Florence Thompson Oakes at St. Andrew's, Haverstock Hill, Middlesex on 10 May 1870. They had eight children, including Robert (1886–1979), who became headmaster of Guildford Grammar School
, Perth, Western Australia in 1928 and archdeacon and assistant bishop at St. George’s Cathedral, Perth in the 1950s. Robert's son, Gordon
(1914–2001), won a Gold medal for Australia in the Men's Coxed fours (rowing) at the 1938 British Empire Games
.
Football Club. In March 1870, he was selected to represent England in the first pseudo-international
against Scotland organised by C. W. Alcock
and Arthur F. Kinnaird
; he had previously represented London in a match against Edinburgh.
The first "international" was played at Kennington Oval on 5 March 1870, with Freeth playing as a "back"; the match ended in a 1–1 draw. The match report in "The Sporting Gazette" of Saturday 12 March 1870 said "For England. . . Messrs E. Freeth and E. Lubbock
were also very effective as backs", while the "Glasgow Herald" said "among the English, A. Baker
, E. Lubbock and E. Freeth were the most prominent".
Freeth was also a member of the Wanderers
club.
. He became Deputy Controller, Legacy & Succession Duties, Ireland in 1884, Registrar of Estate Duties, Ireland in 1900 and Registrar of the Estate Duty Office at Somerset House from 1902 to 1908.
Shortly before his retirement in 1908, he was honoured with a knighthood by King George V.
Following his retirement, he moved to New Milton
in Hampshire where he died in 1911.
England v Scotland representative matches (1870–1872)
Between 1870 and 1872, the Football Association organised five representative association football matches between teams from England and Scotland, all held in London. The first of these matches was held at The Oval on 5 March 1870, and the fifth was on 21 February 1872. The matches, which were...
in March 1870.
Family and education
Freeth was born at Welbeck StreetWelbeck Street
Welbeck Street is a street in the West End, central London, England. It has historically been associated with the medical profession.- Location :...
, London W1, the son of Charles Freeth (1816–1884) and Anna Elizabeth Turner (1819–1878). His father was a manager for Sun Fire Insurance.
He was educated at Eton College
Eton College
Eton College, often referred to simply as Eton, is a British independent school for boys aged 13 to 18. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI as "The King's College of Our Lady of Eton besides Wyndsor"....
from where he joined the Civil Service in 1864.
He married Florence Thompson Oakes at St. Andrew's, Haverstock Hill, Middlesex on 10 May 1870. They had eight children, including Robert (1886–1979), who became headmaster of Guildford Grammar School
Guildford Grammar School
Guildford Grammar School, informally known as Guildford Grammar, Guildford or GGS, is an independent, day and boarding school for boys situated in Guildford, a suburb of Perth, Western Australia....
, Perth, Western Australia in 1928 and archdeacon and assistant bishop at St. George’s Cathedral, Perth in the 1950s. Robert's son, Gordon
Gordon Freeth
Sir Gordon Freeth KBE was an Australian politician.Freeth was born in Angaston, South Australia, the son of Robert Freeth and Gladys Mary Snashall...
(1914–2001), won a Gold medal for Australia in the Men's Coxed fours (rowing) at the 1938 British Empire Games
1938 British Empire Games
The 1938 British Empire Games was the third British Empire Games, the Commonwealth Games being the modern-day equivalent. Held in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia from February 5–12, 1938, they were timed to coincide with Sydney's sesqui-centenary...
.
Sporting career
Freeth was a member of the Civil ServiceCivil Service F.C.
Civil Service F.C. is an English football club based in the city of London. The club originally played both association football and rugby football and the Civil Service, along with Blackheath F.C., is one of the two clubs that can claim to be a founder member of both the Football Association and...
Football Club. In March 1870, he was selected to represent England in the first pseudo-international
England v Scotland representative matches (1870–1872)
Between 1870 and 1872, the Football Association organised five representative association football matches between teams from England and Scotland, all held in London. The first of these matches was held at The Oval on 5 March 1870, and the fifth was on 21 February 1872. The matches, which were...
against Scotland organised by C. W. Alcock
C. W. Alcock
Charles William Alcock was an influential English sportsman and administrator. He was a major instigator in the development of both international football and cricket, as well as being the creator of the FA Cup....
and Arthur F. Kinnaird
Arthur Kinnaird, 11th Lord Kinnaird
Arthur Fitzgerald Kinnaird, 11th Lord Kinnaird KT was a principal of The Football Association and a leading footballer....
; he had previously represented London in a match against Edinburgh.
The first "international" was played at Kennington Oval on 5 March 1870, with Freeth playing as a "back"; the match ended in a 1–1 draw. The match report in "The Sporting Gazette" of Saturday 12 March 1870 said "For England. . . Messrs E. Freeth and E. Lubbock
Edgar Lubbock
Edgar Lubbock LLB was an English amateur footballer who twice won the FA Cup, and later became a partner in the Whitbread Brewery, a Director of the Bank of England and the Master of the Blankney Foxhounds....
were also very effective as backs", while the "Glasgow Herald" said "among the English, A. Baker
Alfred Joseph Baker
Alfred Joseph Baker was an English amateur sportsman who scored England's goal in the first representative match against a Scottish XI in March 1870. By profession, he was an auctioneer.-Family:...
, E. Lubbock and E. Freeth were the most prominent".
Freeth was also a member of the Wanderers
Wanderers F.C.
Wanderers Football Club is an English amateur football club, based in London, that plays in the Surrey South Eastern Combination. Founded as Forest Football Club in 1859, the club changed its name to Wanderers in 1864....
club.
Civil Service career
In 1864, he entered the Legacy and Succession Duty Office at Somerset HouseSomerset House
Somerset House is a large building situated on the south side of the Strand in central London, England, overlooking the River Thames, just east of Waterloo Bridge. The central block of the Neoclassical building, the outstanding project of the architect Sir William Chambers, dates from 1776–96. It...
. He became Deputy Controller, Legacy & Succession Duties, Ireland in 1884, Registrar of Estate Duties, Ireland in 1900 and Registrar of the Estate Duty Office at Somerset House from 1902 to 1908.
Shortly before his retirement in 1908, he was honoured with a knighthood by King George V.
Following his retirement, he moved to New Milton
New Milton
New Milton is a market town in south west Hampshire, England. The town has a high street and holds a market every Wednesday. Situated on the edge of the New Forest, the town is about 6 miles west of Lymington town centre and 12 miles east of Bournemouth town centre.-History:New Milton dates back...
in Hampshire where he died in 1911.
Publications
His published writings include:- "A Guide to the New Death Duty with an introduction and Forms" 1894 (as Deputy Controller of Legacy and Succession Duties)
- Joint editor of "Trevor's Taxes on Succession"
- "A Digest of Death-Duty Cases Compiled for Official Use" 1897 (co-author with W. Pitt-Bremner)
- "Death Duty Acts" Second Edition 1897
- "Freeth's Death Duties" Fourth Edition 1908