From a conversation with my Father and mother, they said that a Mr Peter Evans 01206 282320 at the Colchester Town Hall was recently featured in the Colchester Evening Gazette asking for Freeman to come forward to claim the yearly sum that they are entitled to? Sounds like the ideal place to start.
Why are they entitled to a sum of money each year? I know that it can only be claimed if the Freeman lived within the Colchester Borough walls, but thats about all. Oh yes and its about £6.00p.
I contacted the Mayors Secetary who printed off the current Freeman log sheets that she found with the Downes name. I was informed that the older sheets are kept in the Chelmsford Records office. So theres one for my visit list.
I then called Mr Evans and was informed after a delay that he would be in a meeting for the rest of the day and would call me back, so lets see what will happen and what knowledge I can gain.....
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