William Freestun

Sir William Lockyer Freestun, KCT, KBE, (1804 – 16 April 1862) was a British Liberal and Whig politician.

Family Freestun was the son of Edward Freestun and Mary née Lockyer, daughter of William Lockyer. He married Josefa Benita, relict of Charles Pratt, in 1846.

Military career He entered the army as ensign in the 5th Regiment of Foot, serving for 23 years, and was also on the staff of The Royal British Legion under Sir George de Lacy Evans between 1835 and 1837, during which time he became colonel and was wounded three times. During this time, he became a Knight Commander under the Order of Charles III, and also received the first class of the orders of San Fernando and of Isabella the Catholic.

Other activities Knighted in 1860, Freestun was also a Deputy Lieutenant for Dorset and a Justice of the Peace for the same county.