FRED (m) Short form of FREDERICK. FREDERICK (m) "peace ruler" from Germanic frid "peace" and ric "power".

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     Fred Billany was born to Florence Martha Billany, and registered in  in 1907.  The father of this child is named as Arthur Billany a distant relative.   Son of Jacob and Annie Billany born Preston Yorkshire c. 1885.

The subject matter within the Carter- Billany families has always been taboo!!! and Fred's Father was never disclosed to the close family.

Research had thrown up numerous conspiracy theories.   The most appropriate theory that fits the scenario was researched from data on Fred Billany's birth certificate. 

     The birth certificate of Fred Billany states that he was born at 40, Chiltern Street, Hull Yorkshire, on 21st October 1907.   The birth declared by the mother Florence Martha Billany, formerly Bell.  There is no evidence that Martha had previously been married (declared a spinster on her marriage certificate dated 1912) and until 1991 had been known as Bellamy/ Billamy, this family name is shown in the census of both 1881 and 1891.  Martha declares the father to be Arthur Billany a paintworks labourer and the birth was registered thus in the Hessle district of Hull under reference HES/67/116 on 14th November 1907.

 From young boy to young adult Fred remained living with his family; Neiles, his mother Martha, Step-Father and younger brother John Richard at 40 Chiltern Street, Hull, England.   

     Fred began a career as a Journalist in 1925, with the Hull Daily Mail.  He remained in this employment until the death of Neiles, in 1935.

     Because of his sexuality it is considered that Neiles protected him greatly from the gossip and innuendo of the time.   But, after the death of Neiles, Fred moved to the bright lights of London, to seek his fortune and probably, to hide his sexuality.  He joined the Thompson Newsgroup where he remained for the rest of his working life.   He never married nor had children.

     Fred lived above a Bistro called the, "Spinning Wheel", situated on Hampstead High Street, West London. A residence that he truly loved.  Proud of his terrace garden, where he could sit and write his column for the newspaper.    Fred Billany had a life long friendship with actor  William Ingram (Bill).   

   His love of travel took him to most parts of the world and although he remained resident in London he never lost touch with his mother Martha.   Both Martha and Richard took their annual holidays with Fred.   Fred adored Judith, Martha's first grandchild who spent many happy hours in London on annual visits.   In later life Fred spent much time with Judith and Trevor and their two Children, at their home in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, England.

     Fred finished his working life as a film critic for the Evening News.   He retired in 1972 and treat himself to a world cruise.   Five years later he succumbed to illness and passed away.   He was cremated at a London Crematorium.

(Source Judith Cressey (Carter)

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