F. G. Crick
| F. G. Crick | |
|---|---|
| Employer | FR Co. |
| Occupation | Traffic Manager |
| Spouse | Susan |
Fredrick Crick was born 24th January 1839 in Gamlingay, Cambridgshire. He was married to Susan and they had 7 children:-
Alice Mary b. 1865
Alfred George b. 1866 Worked for FR
Mary Ann b. 1868
Fredrick John b.1870
Bertha b. 1871
Sydney b.1873 Worked for the FR
Louisa Ann b. 1875
By 1841 he was living, with his mother and sisters in Biggleswade. His mother is listed in the Census as a widow, but information regarding his father, Thomas' death has not come to light. His parents were bakers and flour dealers. In 1851 the family still resided in Biggleswade. According to GNR records Frederick commenced as a clerk at Retford Station on 6th December 1859, it appears he had started at Lincoln on the GNR before this date. He resigned on 13th November 1872. He commenced as FR Traffic Manager the following month.
There is no record for him in the 1861 Census (large sections of this census have been lost).
In 1871 he was living at West Field, Ordsall, East Retford, Nottinghamsghire with his wife Susan and five children.
By 1881 he was working as Traffic Manager for the FR. In August 1890, FR Board minutes show that his salary was raised to £220 per annum but he was to provide his own uniform.
The census for 1891 and 1901 show the Crick family living at 7 Roche Terrace, Portmadoc. FGC was still living there in 1911, with his youngest daughters, Bertha and Louisa. His wife was deceased in 1903.
Unwilling, but forced to retire, following the review by John Macaulay as Traffic Manager & Accountant in 31st March 1916 - he was replaced by Robert Evans. He died in 1919 and is buried in Penamser Cemetery.
Information from Census records
