John Freame m Priscilla Gould (?-?)
Griselda Bigland was the 5th great granddaughter of John Freame
source: wikipedia
John Freame (1669 (or 1665 ?) – 1745) founded Barclays Bank in 1690.
John Freame was born in Cirencester the son of Robert Freame. In 1683 he was apprenticed to Job Bolton, a quaker goldsmith based in Lombard Street. Upon completion of his apprenticeship he 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.
The partners soon became more connected as John married Priscilla, Thomas’ sister, while Thomas married Hannah, John’s sister.
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