FREEMAN Charles Madison

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:

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]

William married WILSON Etta Ella on 09 Jul 1898 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Etta was born on 27 Jun 1865 in Messina, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

More About THOMAS WILLIAM FREEMAN:
Fact 1: December 03, 1841, Bapt. Hemmingford E.Anglican, Huntingdon
Co., Que.

Thomas married CLEVELAND Matilda before 1859. Matilda was born on 20 Apr 1844 in Hemmingford, Huntingdon, Co., Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Moved to New York after 1860. In 1880 the family lived in Westport
town in Essex County.
Was an ore miner.

More About GEORGE HENRY FREEMAN:
Fact 1: June 03, 1841, Bapt. Hemmingford E.Anglican, Huntingdon Co.,
Que.

George married MCDONOUGH Mary before 1866. Mary (daughter of MCDONOUGH John and (McDonough) Bridget) was born in 1836 in Ireland; died on 05 Sep 1925 in Hector, Renville Co., MN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

More About SARAH ANN FREEMAN:
Fact 1: September 27, 1843, Bapt. Hemmingford E.Anglican, Huntingdon
Co., Que.
Fact 2: October 07, 1843, buried 8mths 20 days

Notes:

More About SARAH ANN FREEMAN:
Fact 1: July 03, 1846, Bapt. Hemmingford E.Anglican, Huntingdon Co.,
Que.

Notes:

More About ELIZABETH FREEMAN:
Fact 1: May 19, 1848, Bapt. Hemmingford E.Anglican, Huntingdon Co.,
Que.

Notes:

More About CHARLES FREEMAN:
Fact 1: January 06, 1849, Bapt. Hemmingford E.Anglican, Huntingdon
Co., Que.

Notes:

More About MARY JANE FREEMAN:
Fact 1: September 13, 1851, Bapt. Hemmingford E.Anglican, Huntingdon
Co., Que.

Notes:

More About ASA FREEMAN:
Fact 1: May 05, 1885, bapt. Hemmingford Methodist records, Huntingdon
Co., Que.

Notes:

More About EZRA FREEMAN:
Fact 1: November 02, 1886, bapt. Hemmingford Methodist Records ,
Huntingdon Co., Que.

Notes:

1. Adelaide Amelia, born 13 July 1859 in Hemmingford, Huntingdon
Co., Quebec. She was baptized
Wes.Methodist on 22 June 1860 in Hemmingford. Addy, as she was
nicknamed, married James Findley Mundle on 25 May 1881, by license,
in Prescott. James was living and working as a Railway Station Agent
in Ottawa, Ontario. James F. Mundle was born in Prescott and was
the son of Edward Mundle and his wife Mary, of Prescott. The
witnesses at Adelaide's marriage were Mary Cairus of Prescott and
W.H. Scott of Montreal, Quebec, they were married by S.D. Chours.
Addy and Jim moved to Montreal, Quebec where Jim worked in the
Administration of Canadian Pacific Railways. They lived on Grovener
Street in Westmount, Montreal. They had 2 children: 1. May, married
Herbert Swinerton, who worked in administration at Wood Gundy
Company. They had a daughter

Adelaide married MUNDLE James Findley on 25 May 1881 in Prescott, Grenville Co., Ontario. James (son of MUNDLE Edward and (Mundle) Mary) was born in Prescott, Grenville Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

2. Richard Sutherland, born 04 April 1861 in Hemmingford,
Huntingdon County, Quebec. He
was baptized Wes.Methodist on 16 September 1865 in Hemmingford.
Family oral history is that Richard picked the name Sutherland as a
second name. He married Rose M. McDonald on the 20 June 1885 in St.
Marks Roman Catholic Church at Prescott. Rose was born about 1861 in
Ontario. During the early years of their marriage, Richard was
working as a Commercial Traveler. On the 1895 Voters List for the
town of Presto, Richard was living on Zaire Street as a tenant. In
the late 1990's, Richard moved his family to Montreal, Quebec.
They lived on Bernard Street, Outemont, Montreal. Richard was
working as a clerk for CPR. He died in 1906 at the age of 47 years.
Richard and Rose had 5 children: 1. Richard ( Dick), was born 10
September 1886 in Prescott. In Montreal he owned the agency for
Jaguar Cars. He never married and died in Montreal about 1960 and is
buried in Cote des Neyes Cemetery, Montreal 985 R. 2. Frances
Sutherland, was born about 1887 in Prescott. He worked with his
brother Lloyd Freeman in J.L.Freeman Company which was a successful
Wholesale Grocery Company. Frances married Agnes Tangery. He died
in 1973 in Montreal, and is buried in Cote Des Neyes Cemetery,
Montreal, 985 R. Frances and Agnes had 1 daughter:

Richard married MCDONALD Rose M. on 20 Jun 1885 in Prescott, Grenville Co., Ontario. Rose was born about 1861 in Ontario, Canada Huron Co.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

3. William Henry, born 14 October 1862 in Hemmingford, Huntingdon
County, Quebec. He was baptized on 16 September 1865 in the Wes.
Methodist Church, Hemmingford. William married Mary Catherine
Fitzgerald on 16 June 1884 in St.Marks Roman Catholic Church,
Prescott, Grenville County, Ontario. Kate, her nickname, was born
on 18 January 1862 in Prescott, the daughter of Irish immigrants,
Michael Fitzgerald and his wife Mary (Shea). He worked as a
brewmaster for Labatts Brewery, Prescott. William worked with his
brothers, Richard and Robert George Freeman, in the " Freeman
Brothers Furniture Store" on King Street, Prescott. William Henry
lived on Park Street as a tenant on the 1895 Voters List for
Prescott.

In the book, "History of Prescott" 1810-1967, by John Morris, on
page 197,
"W. H. Freeman, Park Street, had Prescott's first residential
telephone, ordered in March 1885."

In the "Prescott Journal Newspaper", dated Thursday September 16,
1897, under personal,
"Mr. Will Freeman of Montreal spent Sunday in Town".

William Henry moved his family to Montreal, Quebec where he
worked as a Forman Shipper for CPR Railways and lived in Verdun on
#10 Champlain Ave. This is from the Montreal Street Directories for
1897-1907. William Henry and his wife Kate became very ill. William
Henry died 06 June 1907 and Kate died 08 August 1907, 4 weeks later.
William Henry and Kate were returned to Prescott and buried in St
Marks Cemetery.

The children of William Henry and Mary Catherine (Fitzgerald)
Freeman spent their early years in the quiet town of Prescott,
surrounded by family and friends. As the economical situation
changed in Prescott, in the late 1890's, the Freeman's looked to
the large city of Montreal, Quebec, for a better life for their
children.

Montreal, Quebec sits on a foot shaped island in the St.
Lawrence River, in southern Quebec. It is one of North America's
largest inland ports. In its earlier days, Montreal was an
important fur trading center. With the building of Railways across
Canada, Montreal became more of a transportation center. During the
1890's, gas replaced coal for cooking and heating, electricity for
lights. There was an economic boom in Montreal from 1896 to 1914,
and a new middle class emerged of Clerical workers. The boom brought
stores like "Morgan, Ogilvy and Birks". There was an electric
street car for transportation within the city and Westmount and
Outemount became the homes of businessmen and merchants in lovely
brownstone houses.

Life grew easier and more comfortable for many Montrealers.
Soon cars were bumping their way over city streets and muddy graveled
roads. Between 1901 and 1911, Montreal almost doubled in population,
reaching close to half a million people.

More About WILLIAM HENRY FREEMAN:
Fact 1: September 16, 1865, bapt. Hemmingford Wes.Methodist,
Huntingdon Co., Quebec
Fact 2: June 15, 1884, bapt. Roman Catholic, St Mark's, Prescott,
Grenville Co., Ontario.

William married FITZGERALD Mary Catherine on 16 Jun 1884 in Prescott, Grenville Co., Ontario. Mary (daughter of FITZGERALD Michael and SHEA Mary) died on 08 Aug 1907. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

3. Eliza, born on 18 April 1864 and was baptized on 16 September
1865 by Rev. Henderson in Hemmingford. The sponsors
were Charles Fish and William Freeman. Eliza wasn't with the family
in Prescott.

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]

Family/Spouse: DAY Mary Jane. Mary was born on 03 Feb 1881. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ella married SCHROEDER Albert on 27 May 1889. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jennie married O'Toole Patrick E. on 05 Oct 1896. Patrick was born on 07 Jan 1864 in Sibley Co., MN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In 1909 the firm of Poss and Freeman rented out their vacuum cleaner
by the day - the easy way to clean the house without taking up the
carpets.

The firm of Poss and Freeman, one of the oldest firms in Franklin,
dissolved partnership in January 1915. Poss took over the hardware
and farm implement business and Freeman took the furniture and lumber
part of the business. The men were in partnership for 19 years. The new
store name was "Freeman Furniture, Lumber and Undertaking."

In 1918, the flu epidemic continued throughout the year, and many
deaths were attributed to the dread disease. To curb the spread of
the flu, public gatherings were stopped and funerals were not allowed
to be held in the churches. This was an order received by C.E.
Freeman, the local undertaker. Mayor L.H. Kirwin ordered schools
closed and all activities cancelled for the month of November.

In 1950, H.J. Poss bought the Freeman Lumber Yards from C.E. Freeman.
The purchase included several sheds, lumber and material. In August,
The Freeman Furniture Store was sold to Leanard McAdams of St. Peter.
Mr. McAdams was also a licensed undertaker.

Died:
Burial Feb 8, 1951 in Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights, MN.

LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT

I, Charles E. Freeman, (also sometimes known as C. E. Freeman) of Franklin, Renville County, Minnesota, do hereby make, publish and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all wills and codicils heretofore made by me.

(1) I direct my representatives hereinafter named, to pay out of the corpus of my estate the expenses of my last illness and funeral expenses, if not otherwise provided for, and the expenses of administration and all inheritance, setae and legacy taxes which may be levied against my estate or the beneficiaries named herein.

(2) I give, devise and bequeath all of my estate of whatever kind or description, real, personal or mixed, to my wife, Kathryn E. Freeman (also known as Kate E. Freeman) if living at the time of my death.

(3) In the event, however, that my wife should precedease me, then I give, devise and bequeath all of the estate to my children Ethel M. Freeman, Gladys M. Freeman, and Bernice Nelson, in equal shares, share and share alike, to the exclusion of my other children, and my other children have been omitted intentionally and have not bee omitted by inadvertence or mistake.

(4) In determining my estate, I hereby direct that any indebtedness owing from my children or any of them to me at the time of my death, whether evidence by notes or other instruments, is forgiven and such indebtedness shall not become a part of my estate.

(5) I hereby nominate and appoint my daughters, Ethel M. Freeman, Gladys M. Freeman, and Bernice Nelson, or either of them as they may see fit, to be the executrixes of this my Last Will and Testament, granting to them full authority to sell, mortgage, encumber, or in any manner to dispose of any or all of my estate without permission from the Probate Court, and request that they be permitted to serve by giving the minimum bond which may be required by law.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and seal at St. Paul, Minnesota, this 27th day of September, 1946.

The foregoing instrument was signed, published and declared by Charles E. Freeman (also sometimes known as C. E. Freeman), as and for his Last Will and Testament, at ST. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, on the 27th day of September, 1946, in our presence, and in the presence of each of us, and we, the undersigned, at his request, in his presence, and in the presence of each other, have hereunto set our hands as attesting and subscribing witnesses at the same time and place.

Signed:

Eileen Fitzgerald residing at 2143 Grand Ave., St. Paul
Johna Burns residing at 554 Holly Ln, St. Paul

Charles married BROWN Kathryn Elizabeth on 30 Apr 1894 in Franklin, Renville Co., MN. Kathryn (daughter of (Jr) James Brown and GOGGIN Mary Anne) was born on 29 Jan 1871 in Morton, Renville Co., MN; died on 19 Oct 1947 in Franklin, Renville Co., MN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married GOULD Catherine E. on 09 Sep 1899 in Olivia, Renville Co., MN. Catherine was born in 1862 in Stillwater, Washington Co., MN; died in 1911 in Olivia, Renville Co., MN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SWINERTON Herbert. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In Montreal he owned the agency for Jaguar Cars. He never married
and died in Montreal about 1960 and is buried in Cote des Neyes
Cemetery, Montreal 985 R.

Notes:

He worked with his brother Lloyd Freeman in J.L.Freeman Company which
was a successful Wholesale Grocery Company. Frances married Agnes
Tangery. He died in 1973 in Montreal, and is buried in Cote Des
Neyes Cemetery, Montreal, 985 R. Frances and Agnes had 1 daughter:

Family/Spouse: TANGERY Agnes. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1. Loris William, born 29 December 1885 in Prescott, Grenville
County, Ontario. He married Pearl
"Russell" Nicholson on 21 October 1922 in Montreal R.C. Cathedral,
Montreal, Quebec. They married later in life as Russell had to take
care of her elderly parents. They didn't have any children. Loris
was very kind to the children of his youngest brother, Edwin
Freeman, and they remember him often bringing sweets each Sunday
after church. Loris was a partner in "Kerrin, Egan, Freeman",
Custom Brokers in Montreal.

Loris married NICHOLSON Pearl "Russell" on 21 Oct 1922 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

2. Gertrude Mary, born 16 November 1888 in Prescott. She married
Cecil William Blatchford on14 June 1910 at St. Marks R.C. Church,
Prescott. Cecil was born about 1882 in Kingston, Ontario, the son
of William Henry Augustus Blatchford. Gertrude met Cecil in
Montreal. They lived on Prince Authur Street, near McGill
University, in Montreal. Cecil was a Controller for Bell Telephone
Company. They had 3 sons:
1. Cecil William, "Bill", born June 1911 and died in 1994 in
St.Catherines,
2. Robert Oswald, born 18 January 1913.

Gertrude married BLATCHFORD Cecil William on 14 Jun 1910 in Prescott, Grenville Co., Ontario. Cecil (son of BLATCHFORD William Henry Augustus) was born about 1882 in Kingston, Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

3. Gerald Frances, born 04 October 1891 in Prescott. He married
Mary Catherine McCarney. Mary
Catherine was born about 1894 and died in Prescott about 1974.
Gerald went overseas in W.W.1 as a Sergeant with the 156th Leeds and
Grenville Battalion and was badly wounded at Passendale, France,
from Mustard Gas. After his return, Gerald worked in Montreal and
later in Prescott with his Uncle Robert George Freeman, in the
Insurance Business.

In the "History of Prescott" by John Morris, Gerald is in a
picture of the 156th from Prescott, during W.W.1 and on page 224,
he is listed as a Member of the Separate School Board, January 1956,
in Prescott.

Gerald died in 1977 and he and his wife, Mary Catherine, are
buried in St. Marks R.C. Cemetery, Prescott, in the Freeman-
Fitzgerald plot. They had 1 daughter:
1. Mary Catherine McCarney,

Family/Spouse: MCCARNEY Mary Catherine. Mary was born about 1894. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

4. Edwin Michael, our line, was born 21 September 1895 in
Prescott. He married Mary Ellenor
"Kathleen" Leacy, of Cardinal, Ontario, on 01 October 1918 at St.
Marks R.C. Church, Prescott, by Father Masterson. For their
Honeymoon, the couple went to Toronto, Ontario where Edwin became
ill with the Spanish Flue. This was an epidemic which killed 60,000
Canadians, more than all the soldiers who died in W.W.1. Edwin
survived by the loving care of his young bride, Kathleen. Kathleen
Leacy was born 16 December 1894 in Cardinal, Grenville County,
Ontario. She was the eldest child of James Waters Leacy and his wife
Margaret Ellenor Kavanaugh. After serving in the Canadian forces
from 14 November 1915 to 04 April 1919, surviving muddy , gas
filled trenches of France, Edwin came home a Captain, and was the
Adjutant at Old Fort Henry in Kingston, Ontario until the Army was
demobilized in 1919. Edwin moved his wife to Montreal where he
established himself in the business community. He became the vice-
president of Johns-Manville Company and later the President of United
Asbestos Corporation Ltd. until his retirement in 1960. Edwin and
Kathleen moved from 685 Rockland Ave., Outemount, Montreal to
Kathleen's family home in Cardinal, Ontario, to spend their
retirement along the banks of the St.Lawrence River.

Edwin was a devoted father and grandfather, known as "Pop", and
much loved by all. He died of a heart attack, at home in Cardinal,
on 01 October 1963 and was buried in the Leacy Plot in Sacred Heart
Cemetery, Cardinal, Ontario. His wife, Kathleen lived in Cardinal
until her death on 18 May 1994, almost 100 years old. She was
buried on 21 May 1994 next to her beloved husband, Edwin, and much
loved granddaughter, Jill Ann Madden. Edwin and Kathleen had 3
children.

Edwin married LEACY Mary Ellenor "Kathleen" on 01 Oct 1918 in Prescott, Grenville Co., Ontario. Mary (daughter of LEACY James Waters and KAVANAUGH Margaret Ellenor) was born on 16 Dec 1894 in Cardinal, Grenville Co., Ontario; died on 18 May 1994 in Cardinal, Grenville Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LINDSAY Albert E.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1st Born. Only lived 8 months.

Died:
Burial St. Patrick's New Birch Cooley, Renville, MN.

Notes:

2nd born
Occupation: Nurse

Died:
Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota, MN.
Requiem mass at Church of the Sacred Heart, Franklin, MN August 19, 1965.

Notes:

3rd born
In 1933 Gladys was appointed posmaster of Franklin, MN after the
death of Erickson.

In 1934 Gladys moved the post office into the State Bank building in
Franklin, MN.

In 1952 William Fleischer became postmaster after the resignation of
Gladys Freeman.

Occupation: Post Mistress

Died:
Burial March 22, 1983 in resurrection Cemetery, Mendota, MN.

Notes:

4th born
Occupation: Teacher

Died:
Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota, MN.

Bernice married NELSON Les on 30 Jul 1925. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

5th born 2 boys
Occupation: Lawyer

Died:
Burial February 20, 1950 in Highland park IL.

Obituary:
Kansas City –– George B. Freeman, about 49 years old, Highland park, Illinois, an organizer and a first president of the Young Democratic Clubs of Missouri, died on Friday, February 17 at St. Luke's hospital in Chicago, where he had been a patient three weeks.

Mr. Freeman, a former Kansas city lawyer, was appointed in 1932 as Missouri's representative on a national board which formed the Young Democratic Clubs of America under the sponsorship of the Democratic national committee.

He was elected president of the state club at its first annual convention here in 1933. Mr. Freeman was chairman of the general arrangements committee for the national convention of the Young Democratic Clubs of America which was held in Kansas City the same year. He was a leading contender for the presidency of the national group. Mr. Freeman also was appointed president in 1932 of the Missouri division of the old Roosevelt Motor Club of America, an auxiliary unit to the Democratic national campaign committee.

He was born in Franklin, Minnesota, and had lived here about eight years before moving to Highland Park twelve years ago. His wife, the former Miss Jane Newman, of the home, is the daughter of Mrs. Louis E, Newman, 3409 West Sixty-eighth street.

Mr. Freeman was a graduate of the University of Minnesota. He was associated with the Federal Trade commission in Chicago. He also leaves two sons, George Freeman, Jr., and David Freeman, both of home.

George married NEWMAN Jane Marie on 02 Aug 1930. Jane (daughter of E Louis) was born on 22 Aug 1904. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

6th born

Was an Undertaker and Merchant of furniture, lumber, & coal

Social Security Number: 469-05-8570

Charles received an honorable discharge from the United State Army on November 5, 1944 at Separation Center, WD Personnel Center #1772, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.
37585837, Technician Fifth Grade, Hq Co, IRTC, Fort McClellan, Ala.

Died:
Burial in National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN.
Grave 4104, Section G

Charles married HART Bernice Louella on 07 Feb 1931 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN. Bernice (daughter of HART Robert Stephen (John Sphenen) and CHANDONNET Mary Jane) was born on 08 Jun 1908 in Beaulieu, Becker Co., MN; died on 02 Jan 1983 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

7th born
Became a nun.
Professed 8-15-1933
Final Vows 8-15-1936
Name in Religion, Sr. Gertrude.
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet

Born April 29, 1909 in Franklin, Minnesota, to Charles Freeman and Kathryn Brown, the child christened Gertrude Catherine was their youngest child. She already had four sisters and 2 brothers. The oldest in the family was a girl, Ethel, a nurse at St. Joseph's hospital in St. Paul. Ethel was a private nurse and a real bedside nurse. Everybody knew and loved Ethel. Living across the street from the St. Paul Seminary, she fed the young men when they were well and cared for them when, as priests, they became ill.

The youngest child lived all her life under the patronage of St. Gertrude. Her home was a warm and hospitable one. The father knew everybody in town and everybody knew him. He owned the furniture store and, as usual in smaller towns, was also the funeral director. The mother was a caring person each year boarding the school teachers. She was a great cook and the baking skills were said to be the best in town.

Sister Gertrude got her early education, grade and hight school in the Franklin schools but eventually she enrolled at the College of St. Catherine where she majored in English and History and continued to get to know the Sisters of St. Joseph.

She first met them in summer catechism classes in Franklin. She continued to like what she saw and entered their congregation in the middle of her senior year, February 1931. And she never stopped learning.

English and History may have been her majors, but she was soon asked to teach Home Economics and she worked to learn that. I think she probably inherited a good many capabilities and skills from her mother!

She spent many years in school administration, having experiences in all our high schools in Minnesota except Derham Hall. She could be registrar, principal or counsellor, perhaps occasionally a combination. Preparation for these assignments took her to various institutions of higher learning. University of Minnesota, Washington U. in Seattle and St. Louis University. To learn counseling skills she went to south Dakota State in Brooklings.

All her travels were not primarily for study. A trip to Hawaii and one to Canada were delightful, pleasurable experiences. Just as delightful but in a different way were the "tours", the high school trips made each year with the high school seniors. It was by rail, plane and bus that she and they enjoyed Chicago, Boston, New York and Washington. The highlight of one trip was the meeting with John F. Kennedy in the White House. Nobody who was there ever forgot it.

Sister Gertrude liked to sew and do craft work, and kind of craft work. That helped her to fit right in to Bethany when she came in April, 1981. We hope your years where have been fruitful and joyful, and that every added day will bring you added joy!.

Died:
Eulogy:

Gertrude Freeman died at a most glorious time: the Easter season, beginning of spring, and eight days before her own birthday. May these days of celebration provide great comfort to all who knew and dearly loved her.

Born in Franklin, Minn., on April 29, 1909, to Kathryn Brown and Charles Freeman, Gertrude was the sixth of seven children. Like her brothers and sisters, she was educated in the Franklin Public Schools. During the summer the Freeman children along with other Catholic children, attended catechism classes taught by the Sisters of St. Joseph. Perhaps it was that interactions to the CSJs that brought Gertrude to the College of St. Catherine, and it was from there, in the middle of her senior year, that she joined the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1931.

While Gertrude's undergraduate degree was in English and history, her teaching quickly focused on home economics and she obtained an advance degree in the field. She taught students not only how to prepare a well-balanced meal, but more importantly, how to personally welcome other people into their homes and their lives. Her ministry in education spanned nearly five decades and included inner-city, rural and suburban schools. She was an administrator as well as a teacher, and served as principal or assistant principal at three schools: St. Joseph's Academy, St. Paul; Holy Redeemer, Marshall; and the Academy of Holy Angels, Minneapolis. Honesty and compassion marked her relationships with students, parents and teachers.

When she was 60, and at an age when many people would begin to think of retiring, Gertrude decided to study for a certificate in counseling. Once she obtained this, she returned to an academic setting, this time St. Mary's Junior College where she advised many young people not only about their academic endeavors, but about their personal concerns as well. Positive and upbeat, Gertrude influenced many lives.

Time permitting, her summers offered opportunities not only for more study, but for travel and camping as well, and this despite years of back pain. After Gertrude retired to Bethany in 1981, she continued to work as a volunteer at St. Mary's Hospital Pain Clinic. She wanted to encourage others who experienced unusual pain, and share with them her own ability of learning how to live with pain. Never did any family or community member feel that Gertrude's life evolved around her physical limitations.

Gertrude's family was always an important part of her life, and with them she enjoyed holiday celebrations. As it became more difficult for her to get around, her family came to be with her – nieces and nephews to the fourth generation. Throughout her life, she was a fun and easy person to be with; she was kind and loving, and did whatever she could to make people feel "at home."

As the news of her death was announced at Bethany, ones sister summed up what so many were feeling: "All I know is that I loved her dearly."

Gertrude died at Bethany Convent on April 21. A visitation service was held at Bethany on April 24 and 25; the Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on April 25. Interment followed at Resurrection Cemetery. She is survived by nieces and nephews, and their families.

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Adopted (youngest child) with the name of Florence around the age of 2.

Died:
Burial February 22 1956 in Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota,
MN.

Family/Spouse: NELSON Lennart. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charles graduated in 1953 from St. John's University in St. Cloud,
MN. He served in the US Army from 1953 to 1956 as a food inspector in
France. Charles was a Polymer Chemical Engineer in research and
development for 3M 28 years, subsequently for Unisys and Varitronics.
He is a pantentee in rubber tape, film adhesive, pressure sensitive
tape, plated wire memory and high strength adhesives.

Charles best know passion was for photography. He had very large
collection of cameras and was an accomplished photographer with
experience shooting a variety of subjects within the US and abroad.
Charles enjoyed owning a large variety of sports cars over his life,
and had many collections including his cameras, watches, and other
items. Charles spoke fluent German and had the opportunity to travel
abroad many times.

Birth:
Born in St. Joseph's Hospital, St. Paul, Ramsey County, MN

Died:
Buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, St. Paul, MN September 30,
2005.
Funeral service held at Fort Snelling Chapel September 29, 2005.
Msgr. William Baumgaertner, Celebrant. Readings by Betty Leedom,
sister and Carol Freeman, sister-in-law. A reception lunch followed
at the Fort Snelling Club.

Charles married SCHAEFER Jacqueline Mary on 27 Feb 1954. Jacqueline (daughter of SCHAEFER Dr. Vincent and van der HAGEN Jacqueline Marie Wilhelmina) was born on 24 Jul 1933 in St. Cloud, MN; died on 23 Jun 1978 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Birth:
Lived 5 hours

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Died:
Died in Ramsey Hospital, St. Paul, MN

Patricia married LAMOTTE Jerome Andre on 31 Jan 1953 in St Croix Beach, Washington Co., MN. Jerome (son of Viola) was born on 14 Nov 1934; died on 06 Sep 2017 in New Richmond, WI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• First Communion: 30 May 1945, St. Marks Church
• Confirmation: 08 Jul 1948, St. Marks Church

Notes:

Became a nun, professed March 9, 1957
Final vows August 6 1962 sister of St. Joseph of Carondalet
SSN: 469-38-0915

Worked as an elementary school teacher in the St. Paul Public Schools until retirement June 16, 1997 after 30 years of service.

Christen: July 4, 1937 in Franklin, Renville Co., Minnesota in Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Presented by Brian Freeman at Betty's one year memorial:

The Life of Betty Leedom


Betty was born June 22, 1937, the last surviving and middle child of 7 siblings:
Charles Robert 73
Gertrude Mary 0 Stillborn in 1934
Patricia Ann 41
Elizabeth Jane 76
Mary Kathleen 1
John McDonough 64
Margaret Joanne 66

Betty and family grew up in Franklin, MN near the Lower Sioux Indian Reservation in Morton, MN. This was the 3rd generation of Freemans living in Franklin.

Her grandfather, Charles Etson Freeman, owned a firm called Poss & Freeman starting in 1909 as a partnership. By 1915 they split the business and named it “Freeman Furniture, Lumber, and Undertaking”, which tells you what he did. Charles E. was a very prominent person in Franklin and married to Kathryn Elizabeth Brown “Katy” for 51 years. Charles E. kept the store until 1950, a year before he died, at the age of 81. To date, he has over 109 descendants.

Of his 8 children, Charles Lyle Freeman became Betty’s Father and married Bernice Hart, or “Bee.” As many know, Bee is our link to Native American ancestry. She was enrolled at White Earth, the same as Betty. Bee died at the age of 84 and Charles L. at 51.

At about 19 years old, Betty took her vows at ST. Joseph of Corondalet, becoming a nun. As many do when they enter the church, they will choose a name they will be called while they serve god.

Betty cared so deeply for her younger sister who died at the age of one, she took her name and was known as Sister Mary Kathleen Freeman. While in the convent, Sister Mary Kathleen worked towards and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of Saint Catherine on July 21st, 1966.

Betty stayed in the convent and followed her vows 10 years, until she asked to be released of her vows in 1967, about a month after I was born. I found out only in the last 10 years that she was my God Mother.

At almost the same time, Betty was offered a job with the St. Paul School System teaching 1st grade students at Riverview Elementary School. Nine years later, she married Robert Leedom in Las Vegas, on July 28th, 1976.

Betty continued to work for the St. Paul school system as an elementary teacher until June 16th, 1997 after 30 years of service.

Betty also remained loyal to Bob as his wife for 20 years until he passed on Jun 28, 1996 at the age of 72. They loved each other and supported each other in marriage and life.

Betty remained highly active in the church since she was a nun. She had close ties to her aunt, Sister Gurtrude. Gurtrude spent most of her 88 years serving the church as a nun.

Betty’s interests outside of the church included her love for children. Many of us here have worn clothing as toddlers that Betty made just for each of us. She has taken us into her home many times as children and adults just because she cared for us. She cared deeply for most of her family, though she never had any kids of her own. This is one of her biggest legacies.

She also had a love for crafts. Those of you who saw her home (especially the basement) have seen that. She loved to make clothing, dolls, cards, beading, and many other things for other people.

She enjoyed working on the family tree and was my first source of information when I started getting into genealogy. Since then we now have information on over 50,000 relatives.

Betty was also interested in her Native American heritage. Though it was many generations ago now, we come from a native woman given the white name of Marguerite Racine. Her Indian name was O-Ge-mau-gee-Shi-go-Qua or Queen of The Skies. She was married to a French Canadian Bazile Beaulieu, a highly documented family.

Betty attended occasional pow wows with me and some drum practices for a while. About 15 years ago she asked the same person that did the pipe ceremony for Pam and me at our wedding, to perform a naming ceremony for her. She had always wanted an Indian name. Unfortunately, that never happened.

Though we come from an Ojibwe heritage, I myself have learned and follow the Lakota/Dakota ways.

In the Dakota way, traditionally a person has 4 names through out their life. They are given a name at birth, and then another when becoming an adult. Later in life it is common to have another name that is used. Finally, in death a name is given to the person for the spirits to use in the after life.

When she was born, Betty’s given name was Elizabeth Jane. When she joined the convent she took the name of Sister Mary Kathleen. After leaving the convent her commonly used name was Betty.

Since Betty was never able to receive the Indian name she wanted, I have decided to give her an Indian name to take with her to the spirit world.

I hereby give her the name of

Koskala Awankiciyanka

In Lakota, this means: She who looks after the young.


Finally, I want to sing a memorial song in her honor. The tradition is to allow 1 year to mourn the loss of a loved one. At the end of a year a memorial is held to honor that person and then release their spirit. There should be no more mourning after our memorial today, for Betty.

The song I am about to sing says in Lakota:

Where have you gone?
Your relatives are crying, looking for you.


Tuwe sita ku
Tokaia iyahay, Tokia iyahay
Mitakuye Koyo
Cayio onikeylepelo
Cayi a u wey
Cayi a u wey
Oka tika loyo


Thank you.

Died:
"Betty" ~ (nee: Freeman) Age 76, of St. Paul
Betty died unexpectedly on September 26, 2013 at Regions Hospital of complications from heart surgery.

Betty and Bob were married in Las Vegas on July 28, 1976. They love to travel to Las Vegas and to visit friends and family around the country. Betty touched many lives in her 40 years as an elementary school teacher in St. Paul and through her work in her church and with the Franciscan Brothers of Peace and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Betty enjoyed crafts of all kinds and introduced many nieces, nephews and friends to the world of crafts and sewing. Betty was also a member of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. She was also a member of Postulant Class of '54.

She was preceded in death by beloved husband Robert, parents Charles and Bernice, siblings Charles, Getrude Mary, Patricia, Mary Kathleen, John and Joanne.

Survived by sisters-in-law Carol Freeman and Irene Pruzan. Nieces and nephews: Sue Lamotte (John Polzin), Michelle Giguere (Tim), Sheila Heuer (Kevin), Jane LaMotte, Dan LaMotte (Stephanie), Bob Freeman, Tim Freeman (Kathy), Patrick Freeman (Barb), Doug Freeman (Laurie), Brian Freeman (Pam), Pam Foster (Rich), Tom Freeman (Beth), Karen Rodriguez, Gretchen Flynn (Brian), Heidi Franke (Matt).

Great Nieces and Nephews: Tim, Molly, Danny Quinn, Andy, Kenny, Kimberly and Ali Freeman, Michael, Molly, Patrick Flynn, Emma, Rebecca, Charlie Franke, Jackson, Kristin Foster, Tucker, Owen, Gavin, Finn Freeman, Jackson, Gabby LaMotte and many other great and great-great nieces and nephews. Also, survived by special Grandson, Tommy Polzin. Betty was a special friend of the Franciscan Brothers of Peace and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.

Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 am Monday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1801 LaCrosse Ave., St. Paul, visitation at church 9:30 to 10:30 Monday September 30th. Burial at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred. Arr. Chapel Funeral Providers, 651-224-8080.

Elizabeth married LEEDOM Robert Allison on 28 Jul 1976 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV. Robert (son of LEEDOM Calbert Harry and KRAFT Elsie Marie) was born on 19 Aug 1923 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN; died on 28 Jun 1996 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Burial in St. Patrick's New Birch Cooley, Renville Co., MN.

Notes:

John was born in Franklin, Minnesota having lived in Stillwater, MN,
St. Paul, MN, W. Dundee, IL, Muskegon, MI and Joliet, IL before
moving to Wayne, NJ in 1972.

John graduated from St. Agnes High School, St. Paul, MN with the
class of 1959. He went on to receive his Bachelor of Science degree
in Chemistry from College of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN with the class
of 1963.

John was a chemist for thirty four years having worked for GAF
Corporation, Wayne, NJ for the past two years and previously the
Witco Corporation Paterson, NJ and Richardson Chemical Corporation,
West Paterson, NJ.

John had a love of family, gardening, photography and wood-working.

Died:
Funeral held thursday March 9, 2006 at the Vander May Wayne Colonial
Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, NJ.
Interment: Christ the King Cemetery, Franklin Lakes. NJ.

John married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Mass of Christian burial August 20, 2009 11 AM at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Stillwater, MN.
Interment at St. Michael's Cemetery, Bayport, MN
Last lived at 108 W. School Street, Stillwater, MN 55082

Margaret married SCHMIT Paul F. on 09 Nov 1963 in St. Agnes, and was divorced in Feb 1976. Paul (son of SCHMIT Frederick Peter and (Schmit) Eva Marie) was born on 28 Apr 1939 in Langdon, ND; died on 10 May 2013. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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