Lavada Elizabeth Freeman1

Lavada Elizabeth Freeman|b. bt 1904 - 1905|p90.htm#i6829|Andrew Jefferson Freeman|b. 26 Mar 1879|p84.htm#i6819|Ena Belle Brown|b. 22 Feb 1879|p33.htm#i7089|Silas F. Freeman|b. 8 Jun 1852\nd. 21 May 1917|p92.htm#i5959|Julia A. Cox|b. 24 Jun 1855\nd. 19 Feb 1914|p54.htm#i6815|John F. Brown|b. c 1858\nd. b 1900|p34.htm#i14066|Nancy E. Junkin|b. bt 1853 - 1854|p117.htm#i14067|
     Lavada Elizabeth Freeman was born between 1904 and 1905 at South Carolina.2,3,4 She was the daughter of Andrew Jefferson Freeman and Ena Belle Brown.2,3,1 Lavada Elizabeth married Albert J. Axman, son of Frank Axman and Annie J. (?), between 1922 and 1923 at South Carolina.4
     

The thirteenth United States census was taken in 1910. Lavada was enumerated in the household of Andrew Jefferson Freeman as his daughter, "Levada Freeman", at 319 West Market Street, Anderson Township, Anderson County, South Carolina. Her given age was 6 and her given place of birth was South Carolina. She attended school.5

The fourteenth United States census was taken in 1920. Lavada was enumerated in the household of Andrew Jefferson Freeman as his daughter, "Laveda Freeman", at Centerville Township, Anderson County, South Carolina. Her given age was 16 and her given place of birth was South Carolina. She was a farm laborer on the home farm, and she did not attend school.3

The fifteenth United States census was taken in 1930. Lavada was enumerated in the household of Albert J. Axman as his wife, "Laveza Axman", at Rock Mills Township, Anderson County, South Carolina. Her given age was 25 and her given place of birth was South Carolina. She was married at the age of 18, and she did not work outside her home.4

Children of Lavada Elizabeth Freeman and Albert J. Axman

  • Catherine Axman 4,1
  • Larry Axman 1

Citations

  1. [S115] Various compilers, Freeman Family Group Sheets; supplied by Jim Freeman, Charleston, South Carolina, July 1999. Jim Freeman received these Family Group Sheets at a Freeman family reunion for descendants of Silas and Thomas Freeman.
  2. [S54] Andrew J. Freeman household, 1910 U. S. Census, Anderson County, South Carolina, population schedule, 319 West Market Street, Anderson Township, ED 29, page 188B, dwelling 45, family 45, National Archives micropublication T624, roll 1448.
  3. [S61] Andrew J. Freeman household, 1920 U. S. Census, Anderson County, South Carolina, population schedule, Centerville Township, ED 37, sheet 4A, dwelling 61, family 62, National Archives micropublication T625, roll 1684.
  4. [S776] Albert J. Axman household, 1930 U. S. Census, Anderson County, South Carolina, population schedule, Rock Mills Township, ED 43, page 257A, dwelling 58, family 62, National Archives micropublication T626, roll 2186.
  5. [S54] 1910 U. S. Census, Anderson County, South Carolina, population schedule, Anderson Township, ED 29, page 188B, dwelling 45, family 45.

Levi Freeman1,2,3,4

     Levi Freeman was born between 1813 and 1817 at South Carolina.5,6 Levi married first Amy (?) at South Carolina.1,7 Levi married second Mary Magdelene (?) before 1868.8 Levi married third Hellen Elizebeth Elrod, daughter of George E. Elrod and Mary Alexander, circa 1868.2,3 Levi probably died between 1880 and 1881.9
     

Levi's parents are not yet known. It is possible that Isaac Freeman (on the Richland District, South Carolina census in 1810 and on the Fairfield District censuses in 1820 and 1830) or James Freeman (listed on the 1820 through 1840 Fairfield District, South Carolina censuses) is Levi’s father. Both had sons in Levi's age range on the 1820 and 1830 censuses.

The sixth United States census was taken in 1840. While it is possible that Levi was living at South Carolina, his name has not been found on the 1840 census.10

Levi returned a plat for 529 acres on Kellys Creek, waters of Spears Creek of the Wateree River adjoining Francis Rollinson, John Ross, John Sanders, Holly Goff, Dorse Wages, James Freeman and Dennis Freeman at Kershaw District, South Carolina, on 6 October 1845.11

Levi received a grant of 529 acres on Kellys Creek, on the waters of Spears Creek of the Wateree River adjoining land belonging to Dennis Freeman and James Freeman at Kershaw District, South Carolina, on 5 November 1845.12 (Click on the icon to see the image.).

Levi appeared on the tax list of 1848 at Kershaw District, South Carolina, as "Levi Freeman". His personal tax for the year was $0.32.13

Levi appeared on the tax list of 1849 at Kershaw District, South Carolina, as "Levi Freeman". His tax for the year was $0.37.14

Research by the writer seeks to identify the location of Levi Freeman's land grant. His land grant was on the Kershaw District and Richland District line. Some of the adjoinees on the survey lived in Richland at the time of the grant. Levi paid property tax on his land in Kershaw in 1848 and 1849, but was enumerated in Richland District in 1850 in an area between Lykesland and Browns Chapel. Two men living near Levi (David Hendricks and William Goff) were enumerated in both Richland and Kershaw districts in 1850.15

Levi Freeman was enumerated on the agriculture schedule of 1850 at Richland District, South Carolina, as "Levi Freeman". He owned 30 acres of improved land and 499 acres of unimproved land, with a cash value of $530. He owned farm implements and machinery worth $30. He owned 1 horse, 2 milch (sic) cows, 5 other cattle, and 17 swine. The value of his livestock was $170. His farm contained 70 bushels of Indian corn, 40 bushels of peas and beans, 70 bushels of sweet potatoes, 50 pounds of butter and one bale of hay.16

The seventh United States census was taken in 1850. Levi was enumerated as "Levi Freeman", head of a household at Richland District, South Carolina. His given age was 37 and his given place of birth was South Carolina. He was a planter and the value of his real estate was $650. Also enumerated in his household were Amy Freeman, Martha Freeman, Wessley Freeman, Civilla Freeman, Thomas Freeman and David Freeman.1

Levi conveyed 150 acres adjoining Howell Edmonds and William T. Roberts at Richland County, South Carolina, to Sarah A. Neeley 21 January 1867. The deed was witnessed by John D. Smith. Mary Magdelene Freeman, wife of Levi Freeman, relinquished her dower right.17 (Click on the icon to see a transcription of the deed).

Levi moved to Hopewell District, Anderson County, South Carolina from Richland District, South Carolina between 1867 and 1870.

The ninth United States census was taken in 1870. Levi was enumerated as "Levi Freeman", head of a household at Hopewell Township, Anderson County, South Carolina. His given age was 60 and his given place of birth was South Carolina. He was a farmer. The value of his real estate was $300, and the value of his personal estate was $200. Also enumerated in his household were E. C. Freeman, Silas F. Freeman and G. L. Freeman.2

Levi moved to Garvin Township in Anderson County from Hopewell Township, Anderson County, South Carolina between 1871 and 1880.

The tenth United States census was taken in 1880. Levi was enumerated as "Levi Freeman", head of a household at Garvin Township, Anderson County, South Carolina. His given age was 63 and his given place of birth was South Carolina. He was married, and was a farmer. Enumerated with him was his wife, Hellen Elizebeth Freeman. Also enumerated in his household were William Joseph Freeman, Corrie Freeman, Barbara Freeman, Maryann Freeman and Nancy Freeman.3

Children of Levi Freeman and Amy (?)

Children of Levi Freeman and Hellen Elizebeth Elrod

Citations

  1. [S291] Levi Freeman household, 1850 U. S. Census, Richland District, South Carolina, population schedule, pages 64A and 66B, dwelling 475, family 483, National Archives micropublication M432, roll 848. [The sheets on the 1850 Census for Richland County were recorded out of order. The enumeration of this family begins on page 62, with Levi Freeman and Amy Freeman. The enumeration of this household. with same dwelling and family numbers, continues on the first 4 lines of page 66 with the children Wessley Freeman, Civilla Freeman, Thomas Freeman and David Freeman].
  2. [S30] Levi Freeman household, 1870 U. S. Census, Anderson County, South Carolina, population schedule, Hopewell Township, page 587, dwelling 106, family 105, National Archives micropublication M593, roll 1482.
  3. [S311] Levi Freeman household, 1880 U. S. Census, Anderson County, South Carolina, population schedule, Garvin Township, page 188A, dwelling 232, family 232, National Archives micropublication T9, roll 1219.
  4. [S208] Thomas Freeman, death certificate no. 8194 (19 May 1927) , South Carolina Office of Vital Records & Public Health Services, Columbia.
  5. [S291] 1850 U. S. Census, Richland District, South Carolina, population schedule, pages 64A and 66B, dwelling 475, family 483.
  6. [S311] 1880 U. S. Census, Anderson County, South Carolina, population schedule, Garvin Township, page 188A, dwelling 232, family 232.
  7. [S643] Levi's first daughter was born about 1840, which would place the date of his marriage circa 1839-1840.
  8. [S1053] Richland County S.C. Deeds, Register of Mesne Conveyances, Book O, page 101-102, microfilm E0377, South Carolina Department of Archives and History, Columbia. Mrs. Mary Magdelene Freeman relinquished dower.
  9. [S1005] Entry, 1880 Auditor's Tax Duplicate Book, Anderson County; microfilm C1068; South Carolina Department of Archives and History, Columbia.
  10. [S643] The writer has not been able to locate Levi Freeman (or a young man and woman the ages of Levi and his wife in another Freeman household) during a page by page reading of the 1840 census in the area where Fairfield, Kershaw and Richland Districts join. Searches of 1840 census indexes for all states have also not located the family

    on indexes for the 1840 U. S. Census in any state, nor has.
  11. [S807] Plat, Kershaw District, South Carolina, 6 Oct 1845, S213192, volume 54, page 246, Levi Freeman, plat for 529 acres on Kellys Creek, Kershaw District, surveyed by John David Sharp. Adjoinees were Franklin Rollison, John Ross, John Sanders, Holly Gaugh, Dorse Wager, James Freeman and Dennis Freeman. Watercourses mentioned were Spears Creek and the Wateree River; South Carolina Department of Archives and History, Columbia, South Carolina.
  12. [S138] Land Grant, South Carolina, The land was surveyed by John Sharp, Deputy Surveyor, on 26 March 1845. Isaac Freeman, Sr. and Isaac Freeman, Jr. were the chain carriers. Chain carriers carried the chain used by the surveyor for measuring the land, and it is believed that they were often related to the person for whom the land was surveyed. Microfilm number 22543; South Carolina Department of Archives and History, Columbia, South Carolina.
  13. [S580] Tony Draine and John Skinner, compilers, Kershaw District South Carolina Tax List 1848 & 1849 (Columbia, South Carolina: Congaree Publications, 1986), page 4.
  14. [S580] Tony Draine and John Skinner, Kershaw District South Carolina Tax List 1848 & 1849, page 17, "Personal taxes of the year 1849 collected by J. W. Doby in Kershaw".
  15. [S643] .
  16. [S1062] Richland District, page 487, line 7, 1850 U. S. Census, Original Agriculture, Industry, Social Statistics and Mortality Schedules for SC 1850-1880, Laurens-York Districts, South Carolina, agriculture schedule, , C615 (AD260).
  17. [S1066] Richland County Register of Mesne Conveyances, SC-Deeds, Books M-O, book O, page 101-103, microfilm E0377, South Carolina Department of Archives and History, Columbia.
  18. [S134] William Joseph Freeman, death certificate no. 16019 (30 Oct 1941) , South Carolina Office of Vital Records & Public Health Services, Columbia.
  19. [S311] 1880 U. S. Census, Anderson County, South Carolina, population schedule, Garvin Township, page 188A, dwelling 232, family 232.

Levi Freeman1

Levi Freeman|b. c 1843|p90.htm#i12905|John Freeman|b. c 1810|p89.htm#i12902|Elizabeth (?)|b. c 1820|p3.htm#i12903|||||||||||||
     Levi Freeman was born circa 1843 at South Carolina.1 He was the son of John Freeman and Elizabeth (?).1
     

The seventh United States census was taken in 1850. Levi was enumerated as "Levi Freman", in the household of John Freeman at Kershaw District, South Carolina. His given age was 7 and his given place of birth was South Carolina.1

Citations

  1. [S255] John Freeman household, 1850 U. S. Census, Kershaw District, South Carolina, population schedule, page 81A, dwelling 150, family 150, National Archives micropublication M432, roll 854.

Lillie G. Freeman1

Lillie G. Freeman|b. Jul 1889|p90.htm#i16540|Jacob Freeman|b. 1844|p88.htm#i11976|Artemissie Wilson|b. Apr 1874|p253.htm#i16539|Hugh F. Freeman|b. bt 1804 - 1805|p87.htm#i11972|Margaret (?)|b. bt 1814 - 1820|p6.htm#i11973|||||||
     Lillie G. Freeman was born in July 1889 at South Carolina.1 She was the daughter of Jacob Freeman and Artemissie Wilson.1
     

The twelfth United States census was taken in 1900. Lillie was enumerated in the household of Jacob Freeman as his daughter, "Lillie G. Freeman", at Fairfield District, South Carolina. Her given age was 10 and she was said to have been born in South Carolina in July 1889. She could read and write.1

The thirteenth United States census was taken in 1910. Lillie was enumerated in the household of Jacob Freeman as "Bell L. Freeman", at Upper Township, Richland County, South Carolina. Her given age was 20 and her given place of birth was South Carolina. She was single, and was a spinner at a cotton mill.2

Citations

  1. [S1068] Jacob Freeman household, 1900 U. S. Census, Fairfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Township 6, page 13B, SD 5, ED 35, dwelling 228, family 228, National Archives micropublication T623, roll 1527.
  2. [S549] Jacob Freeman household, 1910 U. S. Census, Fairfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Monticello Road, Upper Township, page 14A, SD 5, ED 99, dwelling 39, family 39, National Archives micropublication T624, roll 1460.

Louisa Freeman1

Louisa Freeman|b. c 1851|p90.htm#i13961|William Freeman|b. c 1812|p93.htm#i12887|Eliza (?)|b. c 1813\nd. b 1860|p2.htm#i12888|||||||||||||
     Louisa Freeman was born circa 1851 at South Carolina.1 She was the daughter of William Freeman and Eliza (?).1
     

The eighth United States census was taken in 1860. Louisa was enumerated as "Louisa Freeman", in the household of William Freeman at Winnsboro, Fairfield District, South Carolina. Her given age was 9 and her given place of birth was South Carolina.1

Citations

  1. [S202] "Wm Freeman" household, 1860 U. S. Census, Fairfield District, South Carolina, population schedule, Winnsboro, page 243A, dwelling 749, family 749, National Archives micropublication M653, roll 1219.

Lucy Freeman1

     Lucy Freeman was born circa 1830 at South Carolina.1
     

The seventh United States census was taken in 1850. Lucy was enumerated as "Lucy Freeman", in the household of Mary Freeman at Richland District, South Carolina. Her given age was 20 and her given place of birth was South Carolina.1

Citations

  1. [S291] Mary Freeman household, 1850 U. S. Census, Richland District, South Carolina, population schedule, page 62B [printed], dwelling 408, family 416, National Archives micropublication M432, roll 848.

Martha Freeman1

Martha Freeman|b. c 1840|p90.htm#i12491|Levi Freeman|b. bt 1813 - 1817\nd. bt 1880 - 1881|p90.htm#i688|Amy (?)|b. c 1820|p1.htm#i12490|||||||||||||
     Martha Freeman was born circa 1840 at South Carolina.1 She was the daughter of Levi Freeman and Amy (?).1
     

The seventh United States census was taken in 1850. Martha was enumerated as "Martha Freeman", in the household of Levi Freeman at Richland District, South Carolina. Her given age was 10 and her given place of birth was South Carolina.1

Nothing further is known about Martha Freeman.2

Citations

  1. [S291] Levi Freeman household, 1850 U. S. Census, Richland District, South Carolina, population schedule, pages 64A and 66B, dwelling 475, family 483, National Archives micropublication M432, roll 848. [The sheets on the 1850 Census for Richland County were recorded out of order. The enumeration of this family begins on page 62, with Levi Freeman and Amy Freeman. The enumeration of this household. with same dwelling and family numbers, continues on the first 4 lines of page 66 with the children Wessley Freeman, Civilla Freeman, Thomas Freeman and David Freeman].
  2. [S643] Martha Freeman was not enumerated with the family after 1850 [Levi's household was missed on the 1860 U. S. Census].

Mary Freeman1,2

Mary Freeman|b. bt 1847 - 1848|p90.htm#i11977|Hugh F. Freeman|b. bt 1804 - 1805|p87.htm#i11972|Margaret (?)|b. bt 1814 - 1820|p6.htm#i11973|||||||||||||
     Mary Freeman was born between 1847 and 1848 at South Carolina.1,2 She was the daughter of Hugh F. Freeman and Margaret (?).1,2
     

The seventh United States census was taken in 1850. Mary was enumerated as "Mary Freeman", in the household of Hugh F. Freeman at Richland District, South Carolina. Her given age was 3 and her given place of birth was South Carolina.1

The eighth United States census was taken in 1860. Mary was enumerated as "Mary Freeman", in the household of Hugh F. Freeman at Richland District, South Carolina. Her given age was 12 and her given place of birth was South Carolina.2

Citations

  1. [S291] Huey Freeman household, 1850 U. S. Census, Richland District, South Carolina, population schedule, page 60B [printed], dwelling 369, family 376, National Archives micropublication M432, roll 848.
  2. [S318] Huey Freeman household, 1860 U. S. Census, Richland District, South Carolina, population schedule, Columbia P.O., sheet 65, dwelling 62, family 62, National Archives micropublication M653, roll 1227.

Mary Freeman1

Mary Freeman|b. c 1820|p90.htm#i13654|William Freeman|b. c 1780|p93.htm#i12560||||||||||||||||
     Mary Freeman was born circa 1820 at South Carolina.1 She was the daughter of William Freeman.1
     

The seventh United States census was taken in 1850. Mary was enumerated as "Mary Freeman", in the household of William Freeman at Richland District, South Carolina. Her given age was 30 and her given place of birth was South Carolina.1

Citations

  1. [S291] William Freeman household, 1850 U. S. Census, Richland District, South Carolina, population schedule, page 66, dwelling 477, family 485, National Archives micropublication M432, roll 848.

Mary M. Freeman1

Mary M. Freeman|b. May 1895|p90.htm#i16542|Jacob Freeman|b. 1844|p88.htm#i11976|Artemissie Wilson|b. Apr 1874|p253.htm#i16539|Hugh F. Freeman|b. bt 1804 - 1805|p87.htm#i11972|Margaret (?)|b. bt 1814 - 1820|p6.htm#i11973|||||||
     Mary M. Freeman was born in May 1895 at South Carolina.1 She was the daughter of Jacob Freeman and Artemissie Wilson.1
     

The twelfth United States census was taken in 1900. Mary was enumerated in the household of Jacob Freeman as his daughter, "Mary M. Freeman", at Fairfield District, South Carolina. Her given age was 5 and she was said to have been born in South Carolina in May 1895.1

The thirteenth United States census was taken in 1910. Mary was enumerated in the household of Jacob Freeman as "Mary Freeman", at Upper Township, Richland County, South Carolina. Her given age was 14 and her given place of birth was South Carolina. She was single, and was a spinner at a cotton mill.2

Citations

  1. [S1068] Jacob Freeman household, 1900 U. S. Census, Fairfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Township 6, page 13B, SD 5, ED 35, dwelling 228, family 228, National Archives micropublication T623, roll 1527.
  2. [S549] Jacob Freeman household, 1910 U. S. Census, Fairfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Monticello Road, Upper Township, page 14A, SD 5, ED 99, dwelling 39, family 39, National Archives micropublication T624, roll 1460.