Frederick C. Maker

Frederick Charles Maker was born on August 6, 1844 in Bristol, England to Charles and Mary Maker. His father was a leather cutter. In 1861, Frederick was 16 and an articled professor of music, meaning he was under a contractual obligation to fulfill the training and requirements to become a Professor. His father was 48 and his mother was 40. The family was living at 13 Christmas Street in Bristol. He had a 14 year old brother and a step-brother that was 16 and named Frederick G. Maker!