Birth

Frederick was born in Hardington in 1873. He was the son of Henry Spearing and his wife, Harriett (nee Eastment).

Marriage

On 10 November 1900, at Aller, Frederick married Lucy Glover, the daughter of a farm labourer.

Married life at Hardington

In March 1901, Frederick and Lucy lived at Hill End, and he was a cattleman on a farm.

In April 1911, Frederick was a farmer at High Street Farm, later known as Rydon Farm.

In 1920, he occupied 43 acres. In the 1920 estate sale, he bought lot 28, which comprised a house and 18 acres.

Lucy’s death

Lucy died on 7 December 1944, aged 61, leaving effects valued at £162-12s.

Frederick’ death

Frederick died on 9 September 1959, aged 85. His estate was valued at £6,212-6s-9d gross and £6,164 13s 11d net.

Children

Frederick and Lucy had two sons and three daughters: Elsie Lily May, Ernest Leslie, Henry Frederick, Mildred Lucy and Joyce Vera.