Rufus McCain Freeman1,2,3
Rufus McCain Freeman|b. 31 Dec 1871\nd. 11 Aug 1943|p92.htm#i8626|Thomas Freeman|b. 2 Jun 1846\nd. 18 May 1927|p92.htm#i6871|Susan Ann Roberts|b. 24 Dec 1837\nd. 2 Jul 1921|p176.htm#i8623|Levi Freeman|b. bt 1813 - 1817\nd. bt 1880 - 1881|p90.htm#i688|Amy (?)|b. c 1820|p1.htm#i12490|Philip Roberts|b. c 1798\nd. 4 Sep 1852|p176.htm#i13088|Mary A. Evans|b. bt 1795 - 1800\nd. b 1880|p79.htm#i13087|
Rufus McCain Freeman was born on 31 December 1871 at South Carolina.6,3 He was the son of Thomas Freeman and Susan Ann Roberts.4,5 Rufus McCain married Gussie Rollingson between 1897 and 1898 at South Carolina.7,8,6,5 Rufus died on 11 August 1943 at age 71 years, 7 months and 11 days at South Carolina.6,9,3 He was buried at Mill Creek Methodist Church Cemetery in Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina.10,3
The tenth United States census was taken in 1880. Rufus was enumerated in the household of Thomas Freeman as his son, "Rufus Freeman", at Center Township, Richland County, South Carolina. His given age was 8 and his given place of birth was South Carolina. He attended school.4
The twelfth United States census was taken in 1900. Rufus was enumerated as "R. M. Freeman", head of a household at Richland County, South Carolina. His given age was 24, and he was said to have been born in December 1875 in South Carolina. He had been married for 3 years. He was a saw mill laborer, and he could read and write. Enumerated with him was his wife, Gussie Rollingson. Also enumerated in his household was Annie Ethel Freeman.7
The thirteenth United States census was taken in 1910. Rufus was enumerated as "R. M. Freeman", head of a household at Fairfield County, South Carolina. His given age was 44, and his given place of birth was South Carolina. He had been married for 12 years. He was a farmer on a general farm which he owned, and he could read and write. Enumerated with him was his wife, Gussie Freeman. Also enumerated in his household were Annie Ethel Freeman, Ella Fair Freeman and James Ohlen Freeman.8
The fourteenth United States census was taken in 1920. Rufus was enumerated as "Rufus Freeman", head of a household at 2327 Taylor Street, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina. His given age was 47 and his given place of birth was South Carolina. He was a foreman at a mill, and he owned his home in Columiba. He was married, and was a foreman at a mill. Enumerated with him was his wife, Gussie Freeman. Also enumerated in his household were Annie Ethel Freeman, Ella Fair Freeman and James Ohlen Freeman.11
The fifteenth United States census was taken in 1930. Rufus was enumerated as "Rufus Mc. Freeman", head of a household at 3921 Divine Street, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina. His given age was 55 and his given place of birth was South Carolina. He was 21 years of age when he was married, and he owned his home. He was a lumberman at a sawmill, and he could read and write. He was not a veteran. Enumerated with him was his wife, Gussie Rollingson. Also enumerated in his household were Bacil Caesar Dickert, Annie Ethel Freeman and James Ohlen Freeman.12
Rufus made a will on 21 September 1943 at Richland County, South Carolina. His will was filed on 21 Sep 1943. Fiduciaries were Ethel F. Dickert, et al.13
The tenth United States census was taken in 1880. Rufus was enumerated in the household of Thomas Freeman as his son, "Rufus Freeman", at Center Township, Richland County, South Carolina. His given age was 8 and his given place of birth was South Carolina. He attended school.4
The twelfth United States census was taken in 1900. Rufus was enumerated as "R. M. Freeman", head of a household at Richland County, South Carolina. His given age was 24, and he was said to have been born in December 1875 in South Carolina. He had been married for 3 years. He was a saw mill laborer, and he could read and write. Enumerated with him was his wife, Gussie Rollingson. Also enumerated in his household was Annie Ethel Freeman.7
The thirteenth United States census was taken in 1910. Rufus was enumerated as "R. M. Freeman", head of a household at Fairfield County, South Carolina. His given age was 44, and his given place of birth was South Carolina. He had been married for 12 years. He was a farmer on a general farm which he owned, and he could read and write. Enumerated with him was his wife, Gussie Freeman. Also enumerated in his household were Annie Ethel Freeman, Ella Fair Freeman and James Ohlen Freeman.8
The fourteenth United States census was taken in 1920. Rufus was enumerated as "Rufus Freeman", head of a household at 2327 Taylor Street, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina. His given age was 47 and his given place of birth was South Carolina. He was a foreman at a mill, and he owned his home in Columiba. He was married, and was a foreman at a mill. Enumerated with him was his wife, Gussie Freeman. Also enumerated in his household were Annie Ethel Freeman, Ella Fair Freeman and James Ohlen Freeman.11
The fifteenth United States census was taken in 1930. Rufus was enumerated as "Rufus Mc. Freeman", head of a household at 3921 Divine Street, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina. His given age was 55 and his given place of birth was South Carolina. He was 21 years of age when he was married, and he owned his home. He was a lumberman at a sawmill, and he could read and write. He was not a veteran. Enumerated with him was his wife, Gussie Rollingson. Also enumerated in his household were Bacil Caesar Dickert, Annie Ethel Freeman and James Ohlen Freeman.12
Rufus made a will on 21 September 1943 at Richland County, South Carolina. His will was filed on 21 Sep 1943. Fiduciaries were Ethel F. Dickert, et al.13
Children of Rufus McCain Freeman and Gussie Rollingson
- Annie Ethel Freeman+ b. Aug 1898, d. 19708,11,12,1
- Ella Fair Freeman+ b. 9 Sep 1901, d. 27 Oct 19998,1,11
- James Ohlen Freeman+ b. 5 Apr 1908, d. 15 Jan 198611,12,1
- Theodosha DuBose Freeman b. 25 Mar 1915, d. 11 May 19171
- Thomas Freeman b. 12 May 1915, d. 11 May 191714
Citations
- [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.
- [S549] Rufus Freeman household, 1910 U. S. Census, Fairfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Township 8, Supervisor District 5, ED 51, sheet 5A, dwelling 140, family 141, National Archives micropublication T624, roll 1460. His name was recorded as R. M. Freeman.
- [S722] "Midway Methodist Church Cemetery", Richland County, South Carolina, surveyed by Helen Skipper. Palmetto Roots http://www.palmettoroots.org
- [S304] Thos. Freeman household, 1880 U. S. Census, Richland County, South Carolina, population schedule, Center Township, ED 158, page 183B, dwelling 218, family 220, National Archives micropublication T9, roll 1238.
- [S373] Various compilers, Vaughn Family Group Sheets; supplied by Jim Freeman, July 1999. Jim Freeman received these family group sheets at a Bell family reunion whose attendees were descendants of David Vaughn.
- [S205] David Kyle Rakes, compiler, The Cemeteries of Northern Richland County, South Carolina (Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, 2002).
- [S839] Rufus Freeman household, 1900 U. S. Census, Richland County, South Carolina, population schedule, Suburbs of Columbia, ED 81, sheet 3A, dwelling 43, family 43, National Archives micropublication T623, roll 1539.
- [S549] 1910 U. S. Census, Fairfield County, South Carolina, population schedule, Township 8, Supervisor District 5, ED 51, sheet 5A, dwelling 140, family 141.
- [S139] Rufus M. Freeman, South Carolina Death Index 1935-1944, online http://www.scdhec.net/vr/di/default.htm, South Carolina State Board of Health, Rufus M. Freeman 2.
- [S205] David Kyle Rakes, The Cemeteries of Northern Richland County, South carolina.
- [S235] Rufus Freeman household, 1920 U. S. Census, Richland County, South Carolina, population schedule, 2327 Taylor Street, Columbia, SD 7, ED 94, sheet 19A, dwelling 361, family 406, National Archives micropublication T625, roll 1707.
- [S701] Rufus Mc. Freeman household, 1930 U. S. Census, Richland County, South Carolina, population schedule, Columbia City, School District #1, SD 7, ED 40-30, dwelling 15, family 15, National Archives micropublication T626, roll 2211.
- [S136] Frances Osburn, D. Willis and Eugene Osburn, compilers, An Index to Richland County, South Carolina Probate Records, 1785-1955 (Columbia, South Carolina: Peppercorn Publications, no date), citing box 571, package 14, 003.
- [S722] Palmetto Roots, http://www.palmettoroots.org, Richland County, South Carolina.
Samuel Freeman1,2
Samuel Freeman was born circa 1740.1 Samuel married Sarah Turner, daughter of John Turner and Sarah Williams, circa 1760.3 Samuel died in March 1815 at Madison County, Kentucky.1
Samuel made a will on 11 August 1814 at Madison County, Kentucky, in which he left property to Sarah Freeman, Mary Freeman, Sarah Freeman, Rebecca Freeman, Hannah Freeman, Eleanor Freeman, Catherine Freeman, Jonathan Freeman, Edward Thomas Freeman, Lucretia Freeman, William M. Freeman, Samuel Freeman, Anna Freeman and Martha Freeman.4
Samuel made a will on 11 August 1814 at Madison County, Kentucky, in which he left property to Sarah Freeman, Mary Freeman, Sarah Freeman, Rebecca Freeman, Hannah Freeman, Eleanor Freeman, Catherine Freeman, Jonathan Freeman, Edward Thomas Freeman, Lucretia Freeman, William M. Freeman, Samuel Freeman, Anna Freeman and Martha Freeman.4
Children of Samuel Freeman and Sarah Turner
- Mary Freeman 1
- Sarah Freeman 1,5
- Rebecca Freeman 6
- Hannah Freeman 5
- Eleanor Freeman 5
- Lucretia Freeman 7
- Catherine Freeman 7
- Jonathan Freeman 7
- Edward Thomas Freeman 7
- William M. Freeman 7
- Samuel Freeman 7
- Anna Freeman 7
- Martha Freeman 7
Citations
- [S379] Virginia Darcey Slaughter, "The Turner Family, Discovering the Father of Thomas Turner, John Turner and Philip Turner of Rowan Co., North Carolina and Madison Co., Kentucky", 1992, page 91. Copy held by Cheryl Freeman, Dallas, Dallas County, TX.
- [S393] . Rootsweb.com, abstracts. Online Records Index http://www.rootsweb.com
- [S364] Virginia Darcey Slaughter, Turner Family Group Sheets; supplied by Virginia Slaughter, Columbia, Missouri, Jul 1997.
- [S972] Darcey Slaughter, message to Turner Message Board at Rootsweb, 30 Jan 2000. Citing Madison County, Kentucky Will Book B, page 146.
- [S403] Ancestral File; http://www.familysearch.org, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, (Online: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., (1999-2003). Information in Ancestral File should be verified with other sources whenever possible.
- [S330] Ancestry World Tree. Ancestry.com, abstracts. Online Records Index http://www.ancestry.com, GEDCOM 680.
- [S330] Ancestry.com, http://www.ancestry.com, Ancestry World Tree.
Silas F. Freeman1,2,3
Silas F. Freeman|b. 8 Jun 1852\nd. 21 May 1917|p92.htm#i5959|Levi Freeman|b. bt 1813 - 1817\nd. bt 1880 - 1881|p90.htm#i688|Amy (?)|b. c 1820|p1.htm#i12490|||||||||||||
Silas F. Freeman was born on 8 June 1852 at South Carolina.1,6,7 He was the son of Levi Freeman and Amy (?).4,5 Silas F. married Julia A. Cox, daughter of John A. J. Cox and Loduskey Elvira (?), circa 1876 at South Carolina.8,3 Silas died on 21 May 1917 at age 64 years, 11 months and 13 days at Anderson County, South Carolina.6,1 (Click on the icon to see the image.).
He was buried on 23 May 1917 at Brown's Chapel Cemetery in Richland County, South Carolina.1,6
Silas moved with his father 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. Silas was enumerated as "Silas Freeman", in the household of Levi Freeman at Hopewell Township, Anderson County, South Carolina. His given age was 17 and his given place of birth was South Carolina. He was a farm laborer.4
Silas appeared on the tax list of 1878 at Anderson County, South Carolina, as "S. F. Freeman". The value of his personal property was $64, and the value of his taxable property was $54. He had one horse valued at $10, one mule valued at $25, and two hogs valued at $3. He was assessed $0.176 in state tax, $0.192 in county tax and $0.192 in school tax.9
Silas appeared on the tax list of 1880 at Hopewell, Anderson County, South Carolina, as "Silas F. Freeman". The total value of his personal property was $191. He had two cattle valued at $15, and one mule valued at $50.10
The tenth United States census was taken in 1880. Silas was enumerated as "Jerry Smith", head of a household at Hopewell Township, Anderson County, South Carolina. His given age was 26 and his given place of birth was South Carolina. He was married, and was a farmer. [The census taker incorrectly copied the names of another couple a few lines down on the page for Silas and his wife. The children's given names and birth dates are same as Silas' children. Silas is on the Anderson Tax lists for 1878, 1880 and 1881, and there is only one Jerry and Teresa Smith in Anderson in those years]. Enumerated with him was his wife, Julia A. Cox. Also enumerated in his household were Alice E. Freeman and Andrew Jefferson Freeman.11
Silas appeared on the tax list of 1881 at Anderson County, South Carolina, as "Silas Freeman". The value of all his personal property was $108. The total value of all his taxable property was also $108. The value of his cattle was $12, and the value of his mules and asses was $50. All his other property was valued at $30. He was assessed $0.513 in state tax, $0.27 in county tax, and $0.216 in school tax.12
Silas appeared on the tax list of 1885 at Pendleton, Anderson County, South Carolina, as "Silas Freeman". He was listed on one of the last pages of "additonal returns". No real or personal property was listed, and he was assessed for one poll only. His address was listed as "T. M. Nelson."13
Silas appeared on the tax list of 1890 at Broadway Township, Anderson County, South Carolina, as "Silas F. Freeman". His personal property was valued at $115 and the value of all property was also $115. He was taxed on 1 poll, 2 cattle valued at $20, 1 mule or ass valued at $50, and one carriage or cart valued at $20. The value of all his other property was $25. His address was listed as "J. P. Sullivan."2
The twelfth United States census was taken in 1900. Silas was enumerated as "Silas L. Freeman", head of a household at Rock Mills, Anderson County, South Carolina. His given age was 49, and he was said to have been born in South Carolina in June 1850. He had been married for 24 years. He was a farmer, and he rented his farm. Enumerated with him was his wife, Julia A. Freeman. Also enumerated in his household were Andrew Jefferson Freeman, Jessie Ann Freeman, Dessie O. Freeman, Nordie R. Freeman, Ernest A. Freeman and Eva Freeman.8
Silas and Julia A. Cox moved to Richland County, South Carolina from Anderson County, South Carolina between 1901 and 1910.8,3
Silas purchased 60 acres adjoining Robert A. Davis, John T. Duncan and Margaret Campbell at Richland County, South Carolina, from John A. Davis 15 December 1906. The deed was witnessed by J. C. Campbell and E. V. Neeley.14 (Click on the icon to see the image.).14
The thirteenth United States census was taken in 1910. Silas was enumerated as "Silas F. Freeman", head of a household at Center Township, Richland County, South Carolina. His given age was 55 and his given place of birth was South Carolina. He had been married for 34 years, and he was a farmer on a home farm which he owned. Enumerated with him was his wife, Julia A. Freeman. Also enumerated in his household was Ernest A. Freeman.3
Silas was widowed 19 February 1914 at the age of 61, when his wife Julia died at South Carolina.15
Silas conveyed sixty acres at Center Township, Richland County, South Carolina, to Ernest A. Freeman 16 March 1916. John W. Crews (notary public) and Lucille O. West witnessed the deed.16 (Click on the icon to see a transcription of the deed).
His gravestone is inscribed:
Silas F. Freeman
June 8, 1852
May 21, 1917
Dear Father thou hast left us
Never more thy face to see
but we know in heaven we'll meet thee
Where no parting will ever be.1
He was buried on 23 May 1917 at Brown's Chapel Cemetery in Richland County, South Carolina.1,6 Silas moved with his father 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. Silas was enumerated as "Silas Freeman", in the household of Levi Freeman at Hopewell Township, Anderson County, South Carolina. His given age was 17 and his given place of birth was South Carolina. He was a farm laborer.4
Silas appeared on the tax list of 1878 at Anderson County, South Carolina, as "S. F. Freeman". The value of his personal property was $64, and the value of his taxable property was $54. He had one horse valued at $10, one mule valued at $25, and two hogs valued at $3. He was assessed $0.176 in state tax, $0.192 in county tax and $0.192 in school tax.9
Silas appeared on the tax list of 1880 at Hopewell, Anderson County, South Carolina, as "Silas F. Freeman". The total value of his personal property was $191. He had two cattle valued at $15, and one mule valued at $50.10
The tenth United States census was taken in 1880. Silas was enumerated as "Jerry Smith", head of a household at Hopewell Township, Anderson County, South Carolina. His given age was 26 and his given place of birth was South Carolina. He was married, and was a farmer. [The census taker incorrectly copied the names of another couple a few lines down on the page for Silas and his wife. The children's given names and birth dates are same as Silas' children. Silas is on the Anderson Tax lists for 1878, 1880 and 1881, and there is only one Jerry and Teresa Smith in Anderson in those years]. Enumerated with him was his wife, Julia A. Cox. Also enumerated in his household were Alice E. Freeman and Andrew Jefferson Freeman.11
Silas appeared on the tax list of 1881 at Anderson County, South Carolina, as "Silas Freeman". The value of all his personal property was $108. The total value of all his taxable property was also $108. The value of his cattle was $12, and the value of his mules and asses was $50. All his other property was valued at $30. He was assessed $0.513 in state tax, $0.27 in county tax, and $0.216 in school tax.12
Silas appeared on the tax list of 1885 at Pendleton, Anderson County, South Carolina, as "Silas Freeman". He was listed on one of the last pages of "additonal returns". No real or personal property was listed, and he was assessed for one poll only. His address was listed as "T. M. Nelson."13
Silas appeared on the tax list of 1890 at Broadway Township, Anderson County, South Carolina, as "Silas F. Freeman". His personal property was valued at $115 and the value of all property was also $115. He was taxed on 1 poll, 2 cattle valued at $20, 1 mule or ass valued at $50, and one carriage or cart valued at $20. The value of all his other property was $25. His address was listed as "J. P. Sullivan."2
The twelfth United States census was taken in 1900. Silas was enumerated as "Silas L. Freeman", head of a household at Rock Mills, Anderson County, South Carolina. His given age was 49, and he was said to have been born in South Carolina in June 1850. He had been married for 24 years. He was a farmer, and he rented his farm. Enumerated with him was his wife, Julia A. Freeman. Also enumerated in his household were Andrew Jefferson Freeman, Jessie Ann Freeman, Dessie O. Freeman, Nordie R. Freeman, Ernest A. Freeman and Eva Freeman.8
Silas and Julia A. Cox moved to Richland County, South Carolina from Anderson County, South Carolina between 1901 and 1910.8,3
Silas purchased 60 acres adjoining Robert A. Davis, John T. Duncan and Margaret Campbell at Richland County, South Carolina, from John A. Davis 15 December 1906. The deed was witnessed by J. C. Campbell and E. V. Neeley.14 (Click on the icon to see the image.).14
The thirteenth United States census was taken in 1910. Silas was enumerated as "Silas F. Freeman", head of a household at Center Township, Richland County, South Carolina. His given age was 55 and his given place of birth was South Carolina. He had been married for 34 years, and he was a farmer on a home farm which he owned. Enumerated with him was his wife, Julia A. Freeman. Also enumerated in his household was Ernest A. Freeman.3
Silas was widowed 19 February 1914 at the age of 61, when his wife Julia died at South Carolina.15
Silas conveyed sixty acres at Center Township, Richland County, South Carolina, to Ernest A. Freeman 16 March 1916. John W. Crews (notary public) and Lucille O. West witnessed the deed.16 (Click on the icon to see a transcription of the deed).
His gravestone is inscribed:
Silas F. Freeman
June 8, 1852
May 21, 1917
Dear Father thou hast left us
Never more thy face to see
but we know in heaven we'll meet thee
Where no parting will ever be.1
Children of Silas F. Freeman and Julia A. Cox
- Alice E. Freeman b. 29 Oct 1876, d. 12 Jul 189117,18
- Andrew Jefferson Freeman+ b. 26 Mar 18798,18
- Jessie Ann Freeman+ b. 14 Oct 1883, d. 28 Dec 19428,18
- Dessie O. Freeman b. Jan 18868,18
- Nordie R. Freeman+ b. 11 Jul 1889, d. 20 Sep 19848,18
- Ernest A. Freeman+ b. 11 Jun 1891, d. Mar 19748,3,18
- Eva Freeman+ b. 9 Nov 189118
- Robert L. Freeman b. 19 Sep 1897, d. 29 Sep 189817
Citations
- [S1048] Silas F. Freeman cemetery marker; transcribed by Cheryl Freeman, 15 July 2007.
- [S1032] Broadway Township returns entry, 1890 Auditor's Tax Duplicate Book, Anderson County; microfilm FHL 1025495; South Carolina Department of Archives and History, Columbia.
- [S57] Silas F. Freeman household, 1910 U. S. Census, Richland County, South Carolina, population schedule, Center Township, ED 72, sheet 3B, dwelling 54, family 54, National Archives micropublication T624, roll 1471.
- [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.
- [S291] Levi Freeman household, 1850 U. S. Census, Richland District, South Carolina, population schedule, pages 64 and 66, dwelling 475, family 483, National Archives micropublication M432, roll 848. The pages were numbered and filmed out of order. This family starts at the bottom of page 64, and continues on the top of page 66.
- [S122] Silas Freeman, death certificate no. 7692 (21 May 1917) , South Carolina Office of Vital Records & Public Health Services, Columbia.
- [S30] 1870 U. S. Census, Anderson County, South Carolina, population schedule, Hopewell Township, page 587, dwelling 106, family 105.
- [S50] Silas L. Freeman household, 1900 U. S. Census, Anderson County, South Carolina, population schedule, Rock Mills Township, ED 62, sheet 4, dwelling 38, family 39, National Archives micropublication T623, roll 1517.
- [S158] Entry, 1878 Auditor's Tax Duplicate Book, Anderson County; microfilm C1068; South Carolina Department of Archives and History, Columbia.
- [S1005] Entry, 1880 Auditor's Tax Duplicate Book, Anderson County; microfilm C1068; South Carolina Department of Archives and History, Columbia.
- [S311] "Jerry Smith" household, 1880 U. S. Census, Anderson County, South Carolina, population schedule, Hopewell Township, page 340A, dwelling 75, family 75, National Archives micropublication T9, roll 1219.
- [S1006] Entry, 1881 Auditor's Tax Duplicate Book, Anderson County; microfilm C1068; South Carolina Department of Archives and History, Columbia.
- [S1007] Pendleton returns - additional entry, 1885 Auditor's Tax Duplicate Book, Anderson County; microfilm FHL 1025494; Family History Library, Salt Lake City.
- [S1088] Richland County Conveyance Books, Volumes BA, BB and BC, 1865-1951, volumes BA, BB and BC, page 426, microfilm E0390, South Carolina Department of Archives and History, Columbia.
- [S1051] Julia Cox Freeman cemetery marker; transcribed by Cheryl Freeman, 15 July 2007.
- [S1067] Richland County Register of Mesne Conveyances, SC-Deeds, Books BK, BL and BM, 1865-1951, Book BL, page 591, microfilm E0393, South Carolina Department of Archives and History, Columbia.
- [S77] R. Wayne Bratcher, compiler, Anderson County Cemeteries, volume 1 (Greenville, South Carolina: A Press, 1985), page 106.
- [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.
Susan Freeman1
Susan Freeman was born circa 1871 at South Carolina.1
The tenth United States census was taken in 1880. Susan was enumerated in the household of Isaac Freeman as his granddaughter, "Susan Freeman", at Center Township, Richland County, South Carolina. Her given age was 9 and her given place of birth was South Carolina.1
The tenth United States census was taken in 1880. Susan was enumerated in the household of Isaac Freeman as his granddaughter, "Susan Freeman", at Center Township, Richland County, South Carolina. Her given age was 9 and her given place of birth was South Carolina.1
Citations
- [S304] Isaac Freeman household, 1880 U. S. Census, Richland County, South Carolina, population schedule, Center Township, ED 157, page 158C, dwelling 31, family 31, National Archives micropublication T9, roll 1238.
Theodosha DuBose Freeman1,2
Theodosha DuBose Freeman|b. 25 Mar 1915\nd. 11 May 1917|p92.htm#i8631|Rufus McCain Freeman|b. 31 Dec 1871\nd. 11 Aug 1943|p92.htm#i8626|Gussie Rollingson|b. 13 Apr 1878\nd. 29 Oct 1967|p178.htm#i8627|Thomas Freeman|b. 2 Jun 1846\nd. 18 May 1927|p92.htm#i6871|Susan A. Roberts|b. 24 Dec 1837\nd. 2 Jul 1921|p176.htm#i8623|||||||
Theodosha DuBose Freeman was born on 25 March 1915 at South Carolina.3,2 She was the daughter of Rufus McCain Freeman and Gussie Rollingson.1 Theodosha died on 11 May 1917 at age 2 years, 1 month and 16 days at South Carolina.3,2 She was buried at Mill Creek Methodist Church Cemetery in Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina.3,2
Citations
- [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.
- [S722] "Midway Methodist Church Cemetery", Richland County, South Carolina, surveyed by Helen Skipper. Palmetto Roots http://www.palmettoroots.org
- [S205] David Kyle Rakes, compiler, The Cemeteries of Northern Richland County, South Carolina (Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, 2002).
Thomas Freeman1,2,3,4
Thomas Freeman|b. 2 Jun 1846\nd. 18 May 1927|p92.htm#i6871|Levi Freeman|b. bt 1813 - 1817\nd. bt 1880 - 1881|p90.htm#i688|Amy (?)|b. c 1820|p1.htm#i12490|||||||||||||
Thomas Freeman was born on 2 June 1846 at South Carolina.5,6 He was the son of Levi Freeman and Amy (?).1,3 Thomas married Susan Ann Roberts, daughter of Philip Roberts and Mary Ann Evans, between 1870 and 1871 at South Carolina.2,7,8,4 Thomas died on 18 May 1927 at age 80 years, 11 months and 16 days at Garners' Ferry Road, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, of carcinoma of the prostate gland.6,9,5 (Click on the icon to see the image.). He was buried at Brown's Chapel Cemetery in Richland County, South Carolina.3,9,10
Susan Ann Roberts, wife of Thomas Freeman, was the niece of William Evans, with whom Thomas had lived in 1870.11
The seventh United States census was taken in 1850. Thomas was enumerated as "Thomas Freeman", in the household of Levi Freeman at Richland District, South Carolina. His given age was 4 and his given place of birth was South Carolina.1
Thomas served in the military during the Civil War.12
Thomas' father, Levi Freeman, moved to Anderson County circa 1868. Thomas stayed behind, living his life in Richland County.13,14
Thomas Freeman appeared on the state census of 1869 at Richland District, South Carolina, as "Thomas Freeman."13
The ninth United States census was taken in 1870. Thomas was enumerated as "Thomas Freeman", in the household of William Evans at Third Township, Richland County, South Carolina. His given age was 22 and his given place of birth was South Carolina. He was a farm laborer, and he was not able to read or write.14
The tenth United States census was taken in 1880. Thomas was enumerated as "Thos. Freeman", head of a household at Center Township, Richland County, South Carolina. His given age was 33 and his given place of birth was South Carolina. He was married, and was a farmer. Enumerated with him was his wife, Susan Ann Freeman. Also enumerated in his household were Edmund Roberts, Rufus McCain Freeman, Minnie Freeman, B. Marvin Freeman, William Evans and Sarah Roberts.2
The thirteenth United States census was taken in 1910. Thomas was enumerated as "Thomas Freeman", head of a household at Center Township, Richland County, South Carolina. His given age was 63 and his given place of birth was South Carolina. He had been married for 36 years, and he was a farmer on a home farm which he owned. Enumerated with him was his wife, Susan Ann Freeman. Also enumerated in his household was B. Marvin Freeman.7
Thomas conveyed 312 34/100 acres adjoining Robert A. Davis, Mary McPherson, S. R. Davis, Susan Ann Freeman, George P. Roberts, Hester M. Stark, S. T. Wesberry, William I. Tucker, Andrew Patterson, Harriet Hardy and C. M. Dempsey (?) at Richland County, South Carolina, to (?) United States of America 19 June 1919. This land became part of Camp Jackson in South Carolina. The deed was witnessed by Wingate Waring and P. D/L. ? Cain.15 (Click on the icon to see a transcription of the deed).16
The fourteenth United States census was taken in 1920. Thomas was enumerated in the household of Susan Ann Freeman as her husband, "Thomas Freeman", at Leesburg Road, Brown's Chapel, Richland County, South Carolina. His given age was 73 and his given place of birth was South Carolina. He was a farmer on a home farm.17
Thomas was widowed 2 July 1921 at the age of 75, when his wife Susan died at Richland County, South Carolina.18,5
Thomas made a will at Richland County, South Carolina. His will was filed on 22 June 1927. The fiduciary was R. M. (Rufus McCain) Freeman.19
His obituary appeared on 19 May 1927 in the newspaper "The State" at Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina. Rufus McCain Freeman and Annie Ethel Dickert were named as survivors. Susan Ann Freeman preceded Thomas in death.9 (Click on the icon to see the image.).
He was buried at Brown's Chapel Cemetery in Richland County, South Carolina.3,9,10 Susan Ann Roberts, wife of Thomas Freeman, was the niece of William Evans, with whom Thomas had lived in 1870.11
The seventh United States census was taken in 1850. Thomas was enumerated as "Thomas Freeman", in the household of Levi Freeman at Richland District, South Carolina. His given age was 4 and his given place of birth was South Carolina.1
Thomas served in the military during the Civil War.12
Thomas' father, Levi Freeman, moved to Anderson County circa 1868. Thomas stayed behind, living his life in Richland County.13,14
Thomas Freeman appeared on the state census of 1869 at Richland District, South Carolina, as "Thomas Freeman."13
The ninth United States census was taken in 1870. Thomas was enumerated as "Thomas Freeman", in the household of William Evans at Third Township, Richland County, South Carolina. His given age was 22 and his given place of birth was South Carolina. He was a farm laborer, and he was not able to read or write.14
The tenth United States census was taken in 1880. Thomas was enumerated as "Thos. Freeman", head of a household at Center Township, Richland County, South Carolina. His given age was 33 and his given place of birth was South Carolina. He was married, and was a farmer. Enumerated with him was his wife, Susan Ann Freeman. Also enumerated in his household were Edmund Roberts, Rufus McCain Freeman, Minnie Freeman, B. Marvin Freeman, William Evans and Sarah Roberts.2
The thirteenth United States census was taken in 1910. Thomas was enumerated as "Thomas Freeman", head of a household at Center Township, Richland County, South Carolina. His given age was 63 and his given place of birth was South Carolina. He had been married for 36 years, and he was a farmer on a home farm which he owned. Enumerated with him was his wife, Susan Ann Freeman. Also enumerated in his household was B. Marvin Freeman.7
Thomas conveyed 312 34/100 acres adjoining Robert A. Davis, Mary McPherson, S. R. Davis, Susan Ann Freeman, George P. Roberts, Hester M. Stark, S. T. Wesberry, William I. Tucker, Andrew Patterson, Harriet Hardy and C. M. Dempsey (?) at Richland County, South Carolina, to (?) United States of America 19 June 1919. This land became part of Camp Jackson in South Carolina. The deed was witnessed by Wingate Waring and P. D/L. ? Cain.15 (Click on the icon to see a transcription of the deed).16
The fourteenth United States census was taken in 1920. Thomas was enumerated in the household of Susan Ann Freeman as her husband, "Thomas Freeman", at Leesburg Road, Brown's Chapel, Richland County, South Carolina. His given age was 73 and his given place of birth was South Carolina. He was a farmer on a home farm.17
Thomas was widowed 2 July 1921 at the age of 75, when his wife Susan died at Richland County, South Carolina.18,5
Thomas made a will at Richland County, South Carolina. His will was filed on 22 June 1927. The fiduciary was R. M. (Rufus McCain) Freeman.19
His obituary appeared on 19 May 1927 in the newspaper "The State" at Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina. Rufus McCain Freeman and Annie Ethel Dickert were named as survivors. Susan Ann Freeman preceded Thomas in death.9 (Click on the icon to see the image.).
Children of Thomas Freeman and Susan Ann Roberts
- Rufus McCain Freeman+ b. 31 Dec 1871, d. 11 Aug 19432,20
- B. Marvin Freeman b. 1 Nov 1875, d. 10 Apr 19212,20
- Minnie Freeman b. 1 Nov 1875, d. 23 Feb 18852
Citations
- [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].
- [S304] Thos. Freeman household, 1880 U. S. Census, Richland County, South Carolina, population schedule, Center Township, ED 158, page 183B, dwelling 218, family 220, National Archives micropublication T9, roll 1238.
- [S208] Thomas Freeman, death certificate no. 8194 (19 May 1927) , South Carolina Office of Vital Records & Public Health Services, Columbia.
- [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.
- [S393] Richland County, South Carolina. Rootsweb.com, abstracts. Online Records Index http://www.rootsweb.com, Helen Skipper, transcriber, "Brown's Chapel Cemetery, Old Leesburg Road, Richland County, South Carolina".
- [S208] Thomas Freeman, South Carolina state death certificate 8194.
- [S57] Thomas Freeman household, 1910 U. S. Census, Richland County, South Carolina, population schedule, Center Township, ED 73, sheet 15B, dwelling 12, family 12, National Archives micropublication T624, roll 1471.
- [S772] Ann Freeman household, 1920 U. S. Census, Richland County, South Carolina, population schedule, Leesburg Road, Brown's Chapel, ED 197, sheet 1A, dwelling 2, family 2, National Archives micropublication T625, roll 1708.
- [S753] Thomas Freeman obituary. "Thomas Freeman Dies Wednesday", The State, Columbia, South Carolina, May 19, 1927, 12.
- [S393] Rootsweb.com, http://www.rootsweb.com, Richland County, South Carolina.
- [S304] 1880 U. S. Census, Richland County, South Carolina, population schedule, Center Township, ED 158, page 183B, dwelling 218, family 220.
- [S753] The State, Columbia, South Carolina, May 19, 1927, 12.
- [S1065] Thomas Freeman household, 1869 State Agriculture Census, South Carolina, unknown record info, South Carolina Department of Archives and History 8301 Parklane Road, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, Thomas Freeman household 2.
- [S190] William Evans household, 1870 U. S. Census, Richland County, South Carolina, population schedule, Third Township, page 284B, dwelling 2129, family 2332, National Archives micropublication M593, roll 1507.
- [S1089] Richland County Conveyance Books, Volumes BV, BW and BX: 1865-1951, volumes BV, BW and BX, page 155, microfilm E0397, South Carolina Department of Archives and History, Columbia.
- [S1089] Richland County Conveyance Books, 1865-1951 volumes BV, BW and BX, page 155, E0397, South Carolina Department of Archives and History.
- [S772] 1920 U. S. Census, Richland County, South Carolina, population schedule, Brown's Chapel, ED 197, sheet 1A, dwelling 2, family 2.
- [S139] Volume 17, cert 11232, Richland County, South Carolina, South Carolina Death Index 1935-1944, online http://www.scdhec.net/vr/di/default.htm, South Carolina State Board of Health, volume 17, cert 11232, Richland County, South Carolina 2.
- [S136] Frances Osburn, D. Willis and Eugene Osburn, compilers, An Index to Richland County, South Carolina Probate Records, 1785-1955 (Columbia, South Carolina: Peppercorn Publications, no date), citing box 326, package 10, 185.
- [S373] Various compilers, Vaughn Family Group Sheets; supplied by Jim Freeman, July 1999. Jim Freeman received these family group sheets at a Bell family reunion whose attendees were descendants of David Vaughn.
Thomas Freeman1,2
Thomas Freeman|b. c 1849|p92.htm#i11979|Hugh F. Freeman|b. bt 1804 - 1805|p87.htm#i11972|Margaret (?)|b. bt 1814 - 1820|p6.htm#i11973|||||||||||||
Thomas Freeman was born circa 1849 at Richland District, South Carolina.1 He was the son of Hugh F. Freeman and Margaret (?).1,2
The seventh United States census was taken in 1850. Thomas was enumerated as "Thomas Freeman", in the household of Hugh F. Freeman at Richland District, South Carolina. His given age was one year and his given place of birth was South Carolina.1
The eighth United States census was taken in 1860. Thomas was enumerated as "Thomas Freeman", in the household of Hugh F. Freeman at Richland District, South Carolina. His given age was 7 and his given place of birth was South Carolina.2
The seventh United States census was taken in 1850. Thomas was enumerated as "Thomas Freeman", in the household of Hugh F. Freeman at Richland District, South Carolina. His given age was one year and his given place of birth was South Carolina.1
The eighth United States census was taken in 1860. Thomas was enumerated as "Thomas Freeman", in the household of Hugh F. Freeman at Richland District, South Carolina. His given age was 7 and his given place of birth was South Carolina.2
Citations
- [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.
- [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.
Thomas Freeman1
Thomas Freeman|b. 12 May 1915\nd. 11 May 1917|p92.htm#i11641|Rufus McCain Freeman|b. 31 Dec 1871\nd. 11 Aug 1943|p92.htm#i8626|Gussie Rollingson|b. 13 Apr 1878\nd. 29 Oct 1967|p178.htm#i8627|Thomas Freeman|b. 2 Jun 1846\nd. 18 May 1927|p92.htm#i6871|Susan A. Roberts|b. 24 Dec 1837\nd. 2 Jul 1921|p176.htm#i8623|||||||
Thomas Freeman was born on 12 May 1915 at South Carolina.1 He was the son of Rufus McCain Freeman and Gussie Rollingson.1 Thomas died on 11 May 1917 at age 1 year, 11 months and 29 days at South Carolina.1
Citations
- [S722] Richland County, South Carolina. Palmetto Roots http://www.palmettoroots.org, Helen Skipper, contributor, "Richland County Death Certificates, F-H File".
Wessley Freeman1
Wessley Freeman|b. c 1843|p92.htm#i3941|Levi Freeman|b. bt 1813 - 1817\nd. bt 1880 - 1881|p90.htm#i688|Amy (?)|b. c 1820|p1.htm#i12490|||||||||||||
Wessley Freeman was born circa 1843 at South Carolina.1 He was the son of Levi Freeman and Amy (?).1
The seventh United States census was taken in 1850. Wessley was enumerated as "Wessley Freeman", in the household of Levi Freeman at Richland District, South Carolina. His given age was 7 and his given place of birth was South Carolina.1
Nothing further is known about Wessley Freeman. A James Wessley Freeman of Fairfield County was a Confederate Pensioner, but he may have been the son of another nearby Freeman family who had a son the same age named James.2
The seventh United States census was taken in 1850. Wessley was enumerated as "Wessley Freeman", in the household of Levi Freeman at Richland District, South Carolina. His given age was 7 and his given place of birth was South Carolina.1
Nothing further is known about Wessley Freeman. A James Wessley Freeman of Fairfield County was a Confederate Pensioner, but he may have been the son of another nearby Freeman family who had a son the same age named James.2
Citations
- [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].
- [S643] Wessley Freeman was not enumerated with the family after 1850 [Levi's household was missed on the 1860 U. S. Census].
William Freeman1,2
William Freeman|b. c 1836\nd. 2 Jul 1863|p92.htm#i11975|Hugh F. Freeman|b. bt 1804 - 1805|p87.htm#i11972|Margaret (?)|b. bt 1814 - 1820|p6.htm#i11973|||||||||||||
William Freeman was probably born circa 1836 at South Carolina.3,4 He was the son of Hugh F. Freeman and Margaret (?).1,2 Conflicting evidence places his birth circa 1841 at Richland District, South Carolina.1 William married Unknown (?) in 1860.4 William died on 2 July 1863 at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.4
The seventh United States census was taken in 1850. William was enumerated as "William Freeman", in the household of Hugh F. Freeman at Richland District, South Carolina. His given age was 9 and his given place of birth was South Carolina.1
The eighth United States census was taken in 1860. William was enumerated as "William Freeman", in the household of Hugh F. Freeman at Richland District, South Carolina. His given age was 24 and his given place of birth was South Carolina.2
William served in the military as a private on 8 April 1861. He enlisted on April 8, 1861 in Columbia, South Carolina, at age 28, serving in Company C.4
William was killed in action during the Civil War.4
The seventh United States census was taken in 1850. William was enumerated as "William Freeman", in the household of Hugh F. Freeman at Richland District, South Carolina. His given age was 9 and his given place of birth was South Carolina.1
The eighth United States census was taken in 1860. William was enumerated as "William Freeman", in the household of Hugh F. Freeman at Richland District, South Carolina. His given age was 24 and his given place of birth was South Carolina.2
William served in the military as a private on 8 April 1861. He enlisted on April 8, 1861 in Columbia, South Carolina, at age 28, serving in Company C.4
William was killed in action during the Civil War.4
Citations
- [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.
- [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.
- [S318] 1860 U. S. Census, Richland District, South Carolina, population schedule, Columbia P.O., sheet 65, dwelling 62, family 62.
- [S559] E-mail message from Wilma Kirkland to Cheryl Freeman, 21 February 2004, citing Mac Wyckloff, A History of the 2nd SC Infantry 1861-65, page 183. William Freeman, co. C, born in SC, living in Columbia, SC age 24, married in 1860, Enlisted Pvt. 4/8/61 in Columbia, age 28, KIA (killed in action) Gettysburg, PA. Brother of Isaac Freeman. (Roll of the Dead by SCDAH has him in same Co. as Isaac, d. 2 Jul 63, killed at Gettysburg).