Occupation Banker Spouse(s) Priscilla Gould Name John Freame Parents Robert Freame | Religion Quaker Children Priscilla Freame Died 1745 Organizations founded Barclays | |
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Relatives David Barclay of Cheapside (son-in-law)David Barclay of Youngsbury (grandson) | ||
John Freame (1669 - 1745) was an English banker. He founded Barclays Bank in 1690.
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Early life
John Freame was born in 1669 in Cirencester, England. His father was Robert Freame. In 1683, he was apprenticed to Job Bolton, a quaker goldsmith based in Lombard Street.
Career
Upon completion of his apprenticeship, Freame went into partnership with Thomas Gould, a fellow quaker. Located in a part of the city where 25% of the population were Quakers they were able to build up their reputation - and their business particularly amongst their co-religionists.
In 1713 he published Scripture Instruction: Digested into Several Sections by Way of Questions & Answers in Order to Promote Piety & Virtue, and Discourage Vice & Immorality, with a Preface Relating to Education
Personal life
Freame married Priscilla, Thomas Gould's sister (while Thomas married Hannah, John's sister). Their daughter Priscilla Freame was the second wife of David Barclay of Cheapside, and they had eight children together, including David Barclay of Youngsbury (1729–1809).
Death
He died in 1745.