John Freame

John Freame (1669–1745) was an English Quaker goldsmith and banker. In 1690 he co-founded Freame & Gould, which later became Barclays Bank.

Early life Freame was born in Cirencester, England, in 1669, the son of Robert Freame. He was baptised on 11 November of the same year. In 1683, he was apprenticed to Job Bolton, a Quaker goldsmith based in Lombard Street.

Career Upon completion of his apprenticeship, Freame gained his Freedom of the City on 7 April 1690, giving him the right to open a business within the City of London as a goldsmith, and went into partnership with Thomas Gould, a fellow Quaker. a sister of his business partner Thomas Gould, who himself married Freame's sister Hannah.

Death He died in 1745 at the age of 76.