FREEMAN Robert George

Notes:

4. Robert George, born 18 April 1868 in Quebec. He married Janet
Tyrie on 01 November 1899 in
Prescott, the daughter of John T. Tyrie and his wife Mary Jane
Mullen. Janet died shortly after 1901 in Prescott. Robert George
remarried Eva L. Smith on 07 October 1908 in Prescott, she was the
daughter of John Smith and Eliza Ann White, his wife. Eva was born
about 1887 in Prescott. Robert George was the owner of a Furniture
Store, ran an Undertaking business and an Insurance Business in
Prescott., on King Street. He died on 12 February 1948 in
Ogdensburg, New York, and was buried in Sandy Hill Cemetery,
Prescott. Eva Louisa died at Tayway Nursing Home in Perth, Ontario
at the age of 83 on 21 June 1970 and was buried 23 June 1970 in Sandy
Hill Cemetery, with her husband. They had one daughter:

Robert married TYRIE Janet on 01 Nov 1899 in Prescott, Grenville Co., Ontario. Janet (daughter of TYRIE John T. and MULLEN Mary Jane) died after 1901 in Prescott, Grenville Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married SMITH Eva Louisa on 07 Oct 1908 in Prescott, Grenville Co., Ontario. Eva (daughter of SMITH John and WHITE Eliza Ann) was born about 1887 in Prescott, Grenville Co., Ontario; died on 21 Jun 1970 in Perth, Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. FREEMAN Reta Geneva was born in 1913 in Prescott, Grenville Co., Ontario.

Notes:

Notes for WILLIAM FREEMAN:
William was a Conductor on the Canadian Pacific Railroad when he died
in 1899.

William Freeman Sr., moved his family from Hemmingford,
Huntingdon County, Quebec to Prescott, Grenville County, Ontario
around 1880. He was a conductor on the CPR railways. Prescott is a
small town located on the St. Lawrence River between Brockville and
Cornwall. It is situated at the head of the rapids and the lowest
point that large ships could safely unload cargo, in the 1800's.
The stage coach followed the river shore between Montreal and
Prescott, which made Prescott a transportation point for embarking
larger lake ships, to Toronto. Prosperity came to Prescott during
the Railroad times. The Prescott-Byway Railway necessitated the
building of large storage yards at the waterfront in Prescott, to
connect the Railway by ferry to the Champlain Railway from
Ogdensburg, New York to Boston, MASS. but gradually, Prescott
became only a intermediate point on this transportation system.

The Grand Trunk Railway pushed west from Montreal, Quebec to
Toronto, Ontario. In 1889 Prescott had electric street lights
although private homes used kerosene lamps until the early 1900's.
In 1899 a water tank was erected and Prescott homes had a water and
sewage system!

William and Fanny were listed on the 1880 census for Prescott,
William was 50 years old and working as a Railway Conductor for CPR.,
Richard was 20 years old and working as a Commercial Traveler.
William Henry was 17 years old and working as a clerk in a store.
Robert George was 15 years old and attending school. Adelaide was
listed as 21 years old and living at home. The Freeman family had a
maid who was Josephine Hornby, 20 years old, born in Ontario,
Anglican of Irish origins.

William Freeman Sr.'s Will dated 1898, he was living on lot
#15, now number 235 Dibble Street, Prescott, on the south side of
the street. He was a Public School Trustee in Prescott. The family
attended St. Paul's Wes. Methodist Church, in Prescott. William
Freeman Sr.'s wife, Fanny McGrath, died in Prescott on the 07
February 1897, from Congestion of the brain for 4 days. She was
buried in Sandy Hill Cemetery, Prescott. William Freeman Sr.
remarried on 09 July 1898, Ella Etta Wilson, Fanny's nurse, at St.
James Methodist Church, St. Catherines Street, Montreal, Quebec.
Ella was born in Messina, New York on 27 June 1865, she was 31
years younger than William Sr.

William Freeman Sr., died 08 October 1899 in Prescott from
gangrene. He was buried with his first wife, Fanny McGrath in Sandy
Hill Cemetery, Prescott. In his Will, which is at the County
Clerks Office in Prescott, he left his entire estate to Ella Etta
(Wilson) Freeman, valued at $2,487.00.

William married MCGRATH Frances (Fanny) about 1859. Frances was born about 1836 in Ireland; died on 07 Feb 1897 in Prescott, Grenville Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

our line, born about 1815 Mooers, Clinton Co., New York, died
after 1871, married about 1833 Elizabeth Starr, the daughter of
Thomas Starr and his wife Sarah. Elizabeth Starr was born about 1807
in Northern Ireland, she died 31 May 1880 Hemmingford, Huntingdon
Co., Quebec and buried in Hemmingford Cemetery 02 June 1880 where
her stone still stands today.

Notes for CHARLES MADISON FREEMAN:
Charles was listed on the baptism of his children as a farmer and on
the 1850, 1860, 1870 census as a labourer. I haven't found a death
certificate for him. The family was originally E.Anglican but
between 1857-1861 they joined the Wes.Methodist Church in
Hemmingford. All church records for the family, are at the Archives
in Montreal, Quebec.
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Making Canadian Roots


Hemmingford, Huntingdon County, Quebec is a small eastern
township village. Originally settled by American Loyalists after the
American Revolution in 1792. In time, a number of non-Loyalist
Americans settled into the Roxham and Hemmingford area, in search for
better land. Apple growing became one of the main crops in the area,
which continues up until today. Our line by Charles Madison Freeman
was a non-Loyalist in seach for a better living conditions, nearby
his father's land just 2 miles away, across the American/Canadian
border.

Charles Madison and Elizabeth Freeman:


Charles Madison Freeman was born about 1815 in Mooers, Clinton
County, New York, U.S.A..

On the 1850 census for Hemmingford, Huntingdon County, Quebec,
Charles was listed of Irish origins (sic.), living on lot #1, Con.
#1, living in a 1 story log cabin on 1 acre of land. The family were
E. Anglican.

During the 1830's, Hemmingford area Anglicans were given
services by Rev. William Dawes, a travelling minister, who
conducted services in homes of the settlers. This minister's records
are at the Archives in Montreal, Quebec.

Sometime between 1857 and 1861, Charles and his family left the
Anglican church and joined the Wesley Methodist Church of
Hemmingford. This church was built in 1834 on the site of the present
day St. Andrew United Church, of Hemmingford. Methodism was a faith
of converstion and perhaps this applies to Charles and his family.

During the period of 1834 to 1871 Charles Freeman's occupation
was listed on the baptisms of his children as a farmer. On the 1851,
1861, 1871 census, he was listed as a labourer.

Charles married STARR Elizabeth about 1833. Elizabeth (daughter of STARR Thomas and (Starr) Sarah) was born about 1807 in Northern Ireland; died on 31 May 1880 in Hemmingford Co., Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From the Methodist Church Records, Hemmingford, Quebec:

"Elizabeth (Eliza Starr) Freeman, wife of Charles Madison
Freeman, of Hemmingford, Quebec, a native of Ireland, died at
hemmingford on 31 May 1880, 73 years old, and was interned on 02
June 1880 in the County of Hemmingford, Quebec by S.J.Huges. The
witnesses were Asa Freeman and Mrs. Brown."


Elizabeth (Starr) Freeman's gravestone is still standing today,
surounded by a number of unmarked graves. I haven't found a death of
Charles Madison Freeman.

Charles and Elizabeth had 10 children, all born in Hemmingford,
Huntingdon Co., Quebec:

Notes:

Notes for AHAZ FREEMAN:
THE FREEMAN FAMILY of Clinton County, New York

The American government established a Military Land Grant in
Northern New York, called the "Canadian-Nova Scotia Refugee Tract".
This land was for the Canadian veterans of the Revolutionary War
which were led by Moses Hazen. Much of the land was bought by land
speculators from the veterans who did not want their land.
In 1805 this frontier was called an "ungodly place where
religion and education were neglected." There was reported," poverty
and primitive living conditions"
Mooers is located on the northern border of Clinton County, New
York and Huntingdon County, Quebec, Canada. The surface of the
area is quite level with a slight inclination to the northeast.
There are two main rivers in Mooers, the Great Chazy and the
English. The fine water privileges of these rivers provided various
manufacturing enterprises in the early days of Mooers. Prior to 1796
this area was one vast wilderness.
In 1812, the area was overwhelmingly rural and the population
was scarce, 8,000 people in the whole of Clinton County. There were
5 towns all but one bordering on Lake Champlain. Plattsburg was a
bustling lake port town for travel between the American States and
Quebec, Canada. When war broke out in 1812 between the Americans and
Britain, many families left the area near the border and lost their
crops and belongings. These American families were terrified of
attack by the Canadian Indians. The stories of the " French Indian
Wars" still very much on their minds. The American Militia was the
only defense along the whole border and some Militia Officers said
their men refused to fight across the border into Canada, due to
having many friends and family living there.
The war lasted until 1814 when the British were defeated on Lake
Champlain. By 1817 construction of the new Erie Canal began from the
Hudson River to Buffalo. It was finished in 1825 and opened up the
vast western territories filled with excellent land for settlers. It
led to the development of such towns as Rochester, Buffalo,
Syracuse and Utica. The Canal provided cheap transportation for the
westward bound settlers.
On page 329 of "History of Clinton and Franklin Counties" by
Hurd in 1880 states:

"Asa Freeman came in early, resided in the northeast part of town
and raised a large family, all of whom afterwards moved away."

On page 332 of the same book:

"The town was originally comprised in a single school district, and
the first school-house was the old building now used as a woodshed by
the Widow of Asa Corbin. Cariarty Huntley was a early teacher in
this building, also Martha Bosworth ( afterwards Mrs. Samuel
Churchill ) Asa Freeman and Jabez Fitch."

At the Plattsburg, New York, County Clerks office, there is
land Deed:

"28 January 1807 Asa Freeman purchased from Benjamin Mooers 105 acres
in lot #18 for $350.00. On 05 January 1823 Asa Freeman is clearing
the title for this land from Gilead Speery."

Asa Freeman was listed on the 1810 and 1820 U.S. census for
Mooers, Clinton County, New York. Asa and Thankful Freeman's oldest
son, Ahaz was listed on the 1820 U.S. census for Mooers, as well.

On a land Deed dated 16.02.1833, Plattsburg County Clerks
office:

"Asa Freeman and his wife Thankful sold land in lot #18, Mooers,,
Clinton County, New York to Thomas Caldwell of Walworth, Wayne
County, New York for $500.00 for 67 acres. Asa Freeman and Thankful
were living in Williamson, Wayne County, New York."

On the 1830 U.S. census for Marion, Wayne County, New York was
listed a Asa Freeman and his wife. The age of the couple match that
of Asa and Thankful Freeman which were our line, in Mooers, Clinton
County, New York. There were a number of Freeman families living in
the area, including one Benjamin Freeman born in 1792 in New York,
possibly Asa's second son.

On land Deeds, Plattsburg's County Clerks office:

Ahaz Freeman bought land in lot #39 in 1825 and later lot #92 in
Mooers, Clinton County, New York , which his Heirs sold on 29 April
1853. Lot #92 was sold to William Pratt for $600.00 by Loren E.
Freeman, Rufus Freeman, Amasa Freeman, Martha Freeman, Lauretta
(Freeman) McConnell, Charles Freeman, (our line), Jerry Freeman,
Elizabeth Freeman, Hannah Freeman, Phebe Freeman, and Dolly
Philander (Freeman) Williams.

Ahaz Freeman died 01 October 1848, at 56 years, cause of death
listed as being run over by a loaded wagon. He was buried in Old
Riverside Cemetery, Mooers, Clinton County, New York and his
gravestone is still standing there in 1997. It is located in the
extreme southeast corner of the cemetery, under a large old tree,
next to the Chazy River. Nearby to Ahaz Freeman's grave are the
gravestone markers of his children Loren E., Martha, Benjamin,
William, and Lauretta. There was an unmarked grave next to Ahaz and
perhaps this is where his wife Louisa is buried.

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In the "Letters of Probate" for Ahaz Freeman submitted by his
wife Louisa on 30 May 1849 (located at County Clerks office,
Plattsburg), which Louisa signed with her mark X, was a list of
articles inventoried from the personal estate of Ahaz Freeman:

1 eighteen year old horse
1 pair five year old stags
1 old double wagon with binding chains
1 spotted cow
1 line back cow
1 three year old cow
1 old plow and ?
1 old harrow
1 pair sleds
1 set double hornef and wiffer trees
1 ox yoke
1 hoe
1 axe
1 hand saw
2 augers
1 buck saw
1 butle

The value of his personal Estate as such was $132.64. This did not
include his land or buildings.

On the Old Riverside Cemetery records, Mooers, Clinton County, New
York:
"Ahaz Freeman who died 01 October 1848, 56 years, 11 months. His
Widow, Louisa Freeman, purchased and had the stone mounted. The
children headstones were of Benjamin H.Freeman, born 09 October
1842, died 14 November 1842, 1 month and 5 days and William
W.Freeman, born 11 October 1847, died 21 August 1848."

On a visit to Mooers, Clinton County, New York in July 1997,
the Freeman original land lots were still being farmed.

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MOOERS, CLINTON COUNTY, NEW YORK

Village of Hemmingford Roxham
X X

Fisher Street Huntingdon County, Quebec X
Charles Freeman


U.S./Canada border Old Roxham Road
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lot # 39 X
Blackmun Corners wooded area Ahaz Freeman to Perry's
Mill

lot # 18 Asa Freeman

to Champlain,

X Old Mooers Railroad Junction farmland

X X
Old Riverside Cemetery Mooers Village


Chazy River farmland


to Plattsburg, N.Y.

More About AHAZ FREEMAN:
Cause of Death: Run over by a loaded wagon.
Fact 1: buried Riverside Cem., Mooers, Clinton Co., NY

On land Deeds, Plattsburgâ®s County Clerks office:
book 23 page 368-69, 29 April 1853
" This Indenture made the 29 day of April in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and fifty three between the undersigned heirs
of Ahaz Freeman of the first part and William ( ) Pratt of the second
part ...forth that the said parties of the first part ... in
consideration of the sum of 6 hundred dollars to them in hand paid by
the said party of the (page 369) second part at or before the ...
and delivery of these presents .... where of is hereby ... with
acknowledged have... released and forever quit ... and by these
presents do ... release and forever quit ... to the said party of
the second part and his heirs and assigns forever. All that certain
piece or parcel of land lying and being in the town of Mooers and
known as the school lot it being a part of large lot no. 92 viz to ..
the north west quarter together with all ..... there unto belong or
is assigned is appertaining and the ... and ... unto issues and
profits there of used all the estate right title interest use said
property ... and demand whatsoever of the said parties of the first
part itherwise law or equity of is and to the above bargained
premises with the said ... and .... To have and to hold the said
above bargained and described premises with their and every of their
right members and ... to the said party of the second part his heirs
and assigns and to the sale ... benefit and behoof of the said party
of the second part his heirs and assigns forever . In witness
whereof the said parties of the first part have hereonto set their
hands and seal the day and year above written
Signed, Sealed and Delivered
in the presence of ...State of New York
Clinton County on this 30 day
of April 1853 before me personally came Loren Freeman, Rufus Freeman,
Lauretta McConnel, Charles Freeman, Dolly P. Freeman, Amasa Freeman,
Martha Freeman, Phebe Freeman, Jerry Freeman, Elizabeth Freeman,and
Hannah Freeman and to me known to be the individuals described is
and ..
... deed and sincerely acknowledged ........ for the persons therein
described.
J.G.Young Justice of Peace
I further certify that I ... Dolly Philander Williams and Loretta
McConnel separate and apart from their husbands and they acknowledged
the execution of the written instrument to be of their own free will
without any fear or ... of their said husbands.
J.G.Young Justice Peace Recorded December 27yh 1853 D.T.T. Parsons
Clerk The following is how there names were written
Loren E Freeman Charles X his mark Freeman
Rufus X his mark Freeman Jerry X his mark Freeman
Dolly Philander Williams Elizabeth Freeman
Amasa X his mark Freeman Hannah Freeman
Martha X her mark Freeman Phebe X her mark Freeman
Lauretta McConnell

Ahaz married Louisa before 1815. Louisa was born about 1800; died before 1853. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married (Starr) Sarah. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]