FREEMAN Benjamin

Notes:

Notes for BENJAMIN FREEMAN:
Intention of marriage 02 21 1756 in Bellingham, Norfolk Co., MA.
Moved to Winchester, Cheshire Co., NH between 1761-1764, and then
onto Swanzey, Cheshire Co., NH.
The home farm of 29 1/2 acres ajoined the land of Thomas Applin,
possible father-in-law of youngest son Asa Freeman.
On October 12,1807, notice of probate for Benjamin, was published in
the New Hampshire Sentinal, newspaper, looking for hiers, for 3
weeks.Benjamin was 73 years old at time of death, July 1807.
Probate Records at Keene, Cheshire Co., NH.


The Family of Benjamin Freeman

Ralph and Sarah (Capon) Freeman's son, Benjamin, our line,
moved his family from Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire,
around 1768 to the town of Swanzy, Cheshire County, New Hampshire
on the Ashulot River Valley. In the "History of Swanky, New
Hampshire from 1734 to
1890" by Benjamin Ried, on page 342: "Amos Freeman, married 12
September 1786, Delilah Hill. Asa Freeman (our line) married 30
December 1790, Thankful (born 19 January 1767) daughter of Thomas
Applin. Child: Ahaz born 03 November 1791. Asa Freeman, a
resident of East Swanzy, removed to New York. Ebenezer Freeman
married 07 February, Betty Wilson."

Margaret Freeman's Dower in the Estate of Benjamin Freeman
Recorded in Books of Dowers No.1 pages 101 & 102

To the Hon. Able Parker, Judge of Probate and Wills. Agreeable
to a Warrant from under your hand and seal appointing us the
undersigned a Committee to appraise all the Real Estate where of
Benjamin Freeman late of Swanzey did ? and possessed.

We have attended upon the business and report as follows vis-
the home farm containing twenty nine acres and an half of land with
the buildings on the premises at three hundred dollars.

Also we have set off to Margaret the said deceased Widow one
full third part of the said Estate and it is bounded as follows vis-
beginning at a pine stump and a heap of stones standing the west side
of the road it being a corner of land belonging to Thomas Applin
thence East 40 degrees North 22 rods to a stake and stones bounding
on next on said Applin land thence East 8 degrees South bounding with
? land 25 æ rods to a stake and stones. Thence West 40 degrees
South 32 rods to a stake and stones thence West 27 degrees North 30
rods to the corner first mentioned.

Also one acre of wood land at the Northeast corner of said farm
bounded as follows vis- beginning at the North East corner it being
a corner of Samuel Lanes land thence South 1 degree East 20 rods
bounding with said Lanes land. Thence West 8 degrees North 8 rods to
a stake and stones. Thence North 1 degree West 20 rods to a stake
and stones standing in the line of land belonging to Thomas Applin
thence East 8 degrees South 8 rods to the corner first mentioned.

Also the whole of the buildings standing on the first described
piece of land.


Swanzey December 5th 1807

Elisha Whitecomb
Nathan Whitecomb
Thomas Applin
Elijah Belding Jr.
Joel Mellen



Division of Benjamin Freeman's Estate amongst Heirs
State of New Hampshire, Cheshire County


To the Hon. Judge of the Probate of Wills in said county in
Ordinance to a warrant given under your hand and seal appointing us
the undersigned a Committee to appraise all the Real Estate where of
Benjamin Freeman late of Swanzey in said county, died secured and
possessed.

After paying due attention to the promises we report as follows
vis- we have appraised the home farm containing twenty nine acres
and an half with the buildings on the premises at three hundred
dollars- After dividing one full third of the said Estate which was
set off to the said deceased Widow, we have divided and made
partition of the said estate among the children or heirs as follows
vis- to


Ezra Freeman
four acres appraised at thirty three dollars and thirty three cents
bound as follows vis- beginning at the South West corner of the
said farm at a stake and stones thence North 42 degrees East 12 rods
to a stake and stones it being a corner of the Widows third thence
East 27 degrees South 32 rods to a stake and stones thence southerly
bounding with the second share 12 rods to a stake and stones thence
West 35 æ degrees North 10 rods to a stake and stones thence South 34
degrees West 23 rods to a stake and stones thence North 40 degrees
West 35 æ rods to the corner first mentioned.

To Ebenezer Freeman

3 æ acres appraised at thirty three dollars and thirty three cents
and bounded as follows vis- beginning at a stake and stones in the
North line of said lot it having a corner at the Widows third thence
East 8 degrees South 6 æ rods to a stake and stones thence South 1
degrees East 44 rods to a stake and stones thence West 35 æ degrees
North 24 rods to a stake and stones thence northerly bounding with
the first share 12 rods to a stake and stones thence East 44 degrees
North 20 rods to the corner first mentioned.

To Amos Freeman

4 acres and 26 rods appraised at thirty three dollars and thirty
three cents and bounds as follows vis- beginning at a stake and
stones it being the North East corner of the last mentioned share
thence East 8 degrees South 15 rods to a stake and stones thence
South 1 degree East 44 rods to a stake and stones thence West 8
degrees North 15 rods to a stake and stones thence North 1 degree
West 44 rods to the corner first mentioned.

To Asa Freeman (our line)

4 acres 46 rods appraised at thirty three dollar and thirty three
cents and bounded as follows beginning at the North East corner of
the last mentioned share thence East 8 degrees South 15 æ rods to a
stake and stones thence South 1 degree East 44 rods to a stake and
stones thence West 8 degrees North 15 æ rods to a stake and stones
thence North 1 degree West 44 rods to the corner first mentioned.




To Samuel Green in right of his wife Esther,

4 acres and 20 rods appraised at thirty three dollars and thirty
three cents and bounded as follows vis- beginning at the North East
corner of the last mentioned share thence East 8 degrees South 15
rods to a stake and stones thence South 1 degree East 44 rods to a
stake and stones thence West 8 degrees North 15 rods to a stake and
stones thence North 1 degree West 44 rods to the corner first
mentioned.


To Benjamin Wilson Jr. in right of his wife Rachel,

4 acres appraised at thirty three dollars and thirty three cents
bounded as follows vis- beginning at the North East corner of the
last mentioned share thence East 8 degrees South 11 rods to a stake
and stones East 8 degrees South 11 rods to a stake and stones it
being a corner of the Widows Woodland thence South 1 degree East 20
rods thence East 8 degrees South 8 rods to a stake and stones thence
South 1 degree East 24 rods to a stake and stones thence West 8
degrees 19 rods to a stake and stones thence North 1 degree 44 rods
to the first mentioned corner.


Elisha Whitecomb
Nathan Whitecomb The Committee Members
Thomas Applin
Elijah Belding Jr.
Joel Mellen

Nehemiah Cuming (agent for the Heirs)



Inventory of articles sold at venue on this 14th day of December 1807
that belong to the Estate of Mr. Benjamin Freeman, late of Swanzey,
Deceased.
Name: Item Cost Name Item Cost
1.Enoch Starkey 1 bag $ .40 13.Amasa Aldrich 1 green
gown $ 1.06
2.Sabin Starkey 1 sieve .10 1 table cloth
1.12
3 traps .13 1 pitch fork .34
1 candle stick .15 14. Joel Mellon ( a Committee
Member)
5 bushels of 1 tea kettle .50
potatoes .75 15. Joseph Emerson
3.Asa Hill æ bushel .30 1 fire shovel
.83
some iron .35 16. Nathan Whitecomb
1 tub .20 (clerk of venue and
Committee
1 pair stockings .20 member)1 skimmer
.31
4. Isrel Sawyer 2 æ bushels rye 1.87 1 chopping
knife .26
1 table .10 1 axe .60
5. Rufus Randall (Administrator of Estate) 1 coverlid
.65
2 bushels rye 1 table cloth .67
@$.66 1.32 1 pair shoes
.86
1 mortor .26 1 pair trousers .13
elive and burning leather 1.00
iron .26 17. Elijsha Whitecomb
1 pair breeches 1.05 (member of Committee)
1 hoe .26 1 crane and 3 hooks
6. Aquilla Rumsdill 1.27
1 pot 18. Joseph Whitecomb
1 kettle .87 1 iron porringer .40
1 warming pan .93 19. Gabias Biship
8 bushels corn 5.71 1 looking glass .56
1 sive .31 3 bottles .50
some hay sold by the 1 basket .15
Widow 15.01 1 basket .14
7.Jesse Thompson 1 meat tub 1.14
1 stew pot .40 1 pabe and trof .08
1 tunnel .10 20. Moses Herremon
1 table .75 1 hitchel .19
1 bed and bedding 21. Thomas Applin
8.25 (member
of Committee
1 pot of soap .35 and Benjamin's neighbor)
1 chest .17 1 pitcher .10
1 towel .18 22. John Applin 1 shirt .53
1 table cloth .26 1 shirt .91
100 æ of boards .75 few beans .17
200 æ of stitwork 1.20 23. Joel Read 1 pair of
shears .15
8. Amasa Aldrich 1 chest
.75
flat iron and box iron 24. Peter Holbrook
.57 1 wine glass and salt cellar
.13
1 shovel .76 25. James Wheelock Jr. 1 hat
.16
26. Silas Parsons knives and fork .33
9.Richard Gale 3 spoons .17 27. Ezekel Thompson 1 scythe
& smooth .75
10.David Eddy 1 cag .37 28. John Wilson 1 foot
wheel 1.73
11.Simon Cook 2 chairs .34 29. Levi Blake 1 towel .20
.
12.Berzilla Streater wood by door .80 1 hammer .13




The Administration Account of Amasa Aldrich and Rufus Randall -
administrators of the estate of Benjamin Freeman, late of Swanzey in
said county, deceased. Wherein the said administrators charge
themselves with the whole of the personal estate of said deceased as
sold by license from the Judge of Probate as follows, those articles
decreed to the Widow excepted, together with the next accounts -

for the part sold to Sundry persons
$ 5.61
for money owed to Thomas Applin
57.01
for soap sold 1.00
for part of the wearing apparel sold to Amos Freeman 6.40
for 2 bushels of rye 1.67
for 1 bushel Indian corn .83
Also for money's owed further upon Thomas Applin's note 40.00
Also for proceeds of a number of articles sold at venue according to
the schedule here with exhibited to be put in file signed by Nathan
Whitecomb as clerk 69.98
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$182.50

And the said administrators pray an allowance for the following
charges and unto ? parcel the Widow Margaret Freeman for her third of
the hay sold at auction and mentioned in the afore said schedule.
$ 5.00

The following are the charges exhobated by Amos Aldrich Esq.

July 22 1807 for a journey to Jaffrey to take administration $ 2.00
for money paid the Judge 1.60
for one day cutting the grain on the ground at the time of
said
Benjamin deceased .83
for my time attending the appraisers
2.00
Oct 6,1807 for a journey to Jaffrey
2.00
for money paid the Judge 1.68
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$14.57
To one day of myself gathering in the harvest, my son,
oxen and cart 2.00
Oct.29,1807 for a journey to Keene to see the Judge 1.00
Nov.02,1807 for one day to Keene to see the Judge 1.00
money paid the Judge .75
for money paid the printer for advertisement 1.00
for 1 æ day husking corn 1.00
for 2 æ day attending the Committee dividing the real
estate 2.00
for expenses paid for the Committee
.50
for notifying the venue .50
for one day attending the venue
1.00
for one day going to Keene to return the doings of the
Committee 1.00
Oct.1808 for moneys paid the Judge
3.13
for æ days work on the farm .50
for æ day settling with Mr. Applin
.50
for moneys paid Nathan Whitecomb 8.50
for moneys paid Col.E Whitecomb
5.00
for moneys paid E.Belding as surveyor
3.00
for money paid Esq. Cumings 1.00
for moneys paid Barret and Emerson 2.95
for moneys paid Dr. Sawyer on account
1.00
for taxes paid Elijah Belding .41
(Administration account for Benjamin Freeman's Estate, Continued)

Oct.1808 paid the printer for an advertisement to notify the
Heirs for this settlement $
1.25
for one day preparing for settlement
1.00
for my time and expenses making settlement
4.00

The Rufus Randal Account

July 22,1807 for a journey to Jaffrey to take administration 2.00
for money paid the Judge 1.06
for æ day with appraisers
1.50
for æ day work on the farm of said deceased .50
for 2 days my son getting hay 1.50
for 2 days myself getting hay 1.67
Oct. for a journey to Jaffrey with the Widow
3.00
for money paid the Judge 1.50
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$71.79
for 2 days getting in the harvest
1.67
for one day attending the Committee .87
for one other day attending the Committee 1.00
for other day on business 1.00
Dec.10 for a journey to Jaffrey to see the Judge 2.00
for money paid the Judge
2.70
Dec.14 for one day attending the venue 1.00
for money paid for the expense of the venue 2.10
for æ day attending the Commissioners .50
for expenses .50
Oct.1808 for going to Keene to see the Judge 1.00
for one day settling with Mr. Applin 1.00
for money paid Thos. Applin on interest 23.89
for money paid Mr.Thos. Applin an interest as appraised
4.50
for money paid Joel Mellen
1.50
" " Josiah Read 1.83
" " Esq. Frink 1.00
Paid Jesse Thompson for a coffin 1.67
for one day preparing for settlement 1.00
Paid Nathan Whitecomb for going to be sworn ..67
for my time and expenses on settlement 4.00
for collecting æ of the money the estate sold for 1.50

Further Charges of Esq. Aldrich

For collecting æ of the money this estate sold for 1.50
Paid the Widow .41
Paid Silas Parsons on account
2.43
" Elisha Rumsdill on account 1.45
for Esq. Cumings for an oath
.47
for paid on settlement
5.00
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Amount of the Administrators account
$142.65
Charges against the Administrators 182.40
(Administrators Account of Benjamin Freeman's Estate, Continued)

Balance in the hand of the Administrator
$ 39.85

Amasa Aldrich
Rufus Randall



At a court of Probate for the county of Cheshire held at Jaffrey
In said county on the twentieth day of December Amos Dormice 1808
then the above named Amasa Aldrich and Rufus Randall administrators
of the Estate of afore named Benjamin Freeman late of Swanky,
deceased, personally appeared and made Solomon oath to the truth of
the forgoing account of their administration of said estate. The
same having been first examined by me the Sub. Judge of the Probate
of Wills for said county, where-upon I do deem that the same be and
hereby is allowed and ordered to be recorded. And whereas there is a
balance in the hand of the said administrator of the sum of thirty-
nine dollars and eighty five cents, I do deem they pay and
distribute the same to and among the heirs of said deceased in equal
proportions that is to say Ezra Freeman, Amos Freeman, Ebenezer
Freeman, and Asa Freeman, Samuel Green in right of his wife Esther
and Benjamin Wilson Jr. in right of his wife Rachel, six dollars and
sixty four cents each.

Able Parker- Judge



Benjamin Freeman (1734-1807)

The following is from the letters of Probate for the estate of
Benjamin Freeman of Swanzey, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, who died
in July 1807. Inventory of the personal and real estate;

1 hat, 1hat 1 woollen wheel, 1 linin wheel 1 coat
1 pair breeches 1 half full soap, 1 scalding tub,
6 old bins
knee buckles 1 woollen wheel, 1 linin wheel
1 waistcoat calfskin and foal leathers
1 waistcoat 6 pewter plates, 4 pewter basins
1 grey coat 4 pewter porringers, 1 blocktin teapot
3 tow shirts 1 funnel, 3 tablespoons
2 linin and wool shirts 1 chopping knife, 1 earthen
pitcher
1 pair shoes 3 earthen bowls, 1 pint mug,
1 small
1 pair deep blue stockings pitcher
1 pair pale blue stockings 1 suger bowl, 1 creamer, 6
cups and saucers
1 pair tow stockings and 4 spoons
2 pair footins 1 glass bottle, 1 small bottle
1 pair leggins and one pair mittens 10 earthen plates, 1
large creamer
1 green baige gown 1 saltmorter and 1 salt cellar
1 bed and bedding 1 vinegar crane, 2 wine glasses
1 bed and bedding 1 baker blass, 1 looking glass
1 birds eye coverlid 1 clothes
basket and cheese basket
1 checked coverlid 1 hammer and 1 pair shears
1 bed quilt, 1 woollen blanket, 1bed pan 1 ton of hay,
1 pitchfork
1 pair tow trousers,2 pair tow shirts 1 corn basket and 1
flail, 1 earthen
3 pillow cases, 3 lacey tablecloths pot of soap
2 new towels, 2 old towels, 1 raq coverlid 2 bushels of rue, 1 1/2
bushel of corn
1 fire shovel, 1 crane and 3 hooks a half basket, 150 feet inch
boards
1 trap skimmer, 1 candle stick, 1 axe 243 feet oak stitwork, 5
knives and
1 iron shovel, 1 hoe, 1 box iron 6 forks
1 cuthe and tacklin, 1 flat iron, 1 tobacco box, 1 cord wood by
door
1 dip kettle, 1 teq kettle, 1 stew pan 8 yards tow cloth, 1
cheese
1 iron pot, 1 spail kettle 1 churn and one small basket
53/4 lbs. old iron, 50 lbs. pork and meat tub 1 cow, 1 swine
1 table, 1 great chair, 6 kitchen chairs 29 or 30 acres land
witha house and barn
1 chest, 2 sives, 3 firkins

total on August 15th 1807 $514.38

Benjamin Freeman's wife Margaret, received a third of the estate
and the rest was divided between his children; Rachel (the wife of
Benjamin Wilson), Ezra Freeman, Esther (the wife of Samuel Green),
Amos Freeman, Ebenezer Freeman, and Asa Freeman (our line).

More About BENJAMIN FREEMAN:
Fact 1: February 21, 1756, intention of marriage in Bellingham,
Norfolk Co., MA.

Benjamin married HEALY Mary on 06 Mar 1756 in Wrentham, Norfolk Co., MA. Mary (daughter of HEALY Samuel and CHADWICK Rebecca) was born on 07 May 1731; died before 01 Jan 1807. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes for RACHEL FREEMAN:
Moved away from Swanzey, Cheshire Co., NH before July 1807.

Rachel married WILSON Benjamin before 1807. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes for EZRA FREEMAN:
Ezra Freeman fought in the American Revolution as a private, for 8
months. He faught at the Battle of Bennington, Vermont. In the
Swanzey Town Records, Benjamin, claimed for reinbursement for Ezra
being gone from the farm.

REVOLUTIONARY WAR ROLLS: New Hampshire Archives
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A return of non-commissioned officers and Privates Who now are or
that have Ever Been In Capt Nicolas Gilmans Company from 1st January
1777 up to the first of January 1780 Shewing the times of their
Inlistment, discharges and the time of the Sev. desertions
NAME TIMES OF INLISTMENTS AND TERMS REMARKS
Privates Non Effectives
Ezra Freeman May 1st 1777 8 months discharged Jan.
10th 1778

I do Certify Upon my Honour that the within is a true state of
the Company afforesaid as Specefyed In the Preamble hereof without
fraud to the State or any Individual according to my Best knowledge

Arch Stark Com
of Capt Gilmans Comp
I do Certify that the within Is a true State of the Company
Afforesaid according To my Best Knowledge
Capt Commanding
Moved away from Swanzey, Cheshire Co., NH, before July 1807.

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CAPTAIN JOHN GRIGG'S Co.:

A Muster Roll and Pay Roll of Capt John Griggs Company in Col
Alexander Scammels Reg We whose names are underwritten do ackonledge
to have received of Thomas Sparhawk one of the muster masters for the
Continental Troops the several Sums prefixed to our Names.

Mens Name Title Age Place of Abode Travel Bounty
MilageTotal
Ezra Freeman May 26,1777 Private 17 Winchester 43 7.
2 7.2

Family/Spouse: ALDRICH Hannah. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: UNKNOWN Sarah. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes for ESTHER FREEMAN:
Moved away from Swanzey, Cheshire Co., NH before July 1807.

Esther married GREEN Samuel before 1807. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes for AMOS FREEMAN:
Moved away from Swanzey, Cheshire Co.,NH, before July 1807.
Information on family from Putney Vital Records.


More About AMOS FREEMAN:
Fact 1: December 03, 1813, 48 years old at time of death

Amos married HILL Delilah on 09 Dec 1786 in Swanzey, Cheshire Co., NH. Delilah was born about 1766; died on 23 May 1847 in Putney, Windham Co., VT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes for EBENEZER FREEMAN:
Moved away from Swanzey, Cheshire Co., NH before July 1807.

Ebenezer married WILSON Betty on 02 Jul 1791 in Swanzey, Cheshire Co., NH. Betty was born in 1773; died in 1826. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

6. Asa, our line, b.04.07.1768 Winchester, Cheshire Co., New
Hampshire, died in 1833 in Marion, Wayne County, New York,
married 30.12.1790 Thankful Applin in Swanzey, Cheshire County,
New Hampshire, she was born 19.01.1767 in Swanzey township, Cheshire
County, New Hampshire the daughter of Deacon Thomas Applin and
Mabel (Brown) of Swanzey, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire. On the
probate records for Benjamin Freeman, Asa's father, a Thomas
Applin's land joined Benjamin Freeman's. Both a Thomas Applin and
John Applin attend the sale of Benjamin's estate in December 1807 in
East Swanzey. Asa and Thankful had one child born in Swanzey before
moving to Mooers, Clinton Co., New York about 1807. This family
line is continued in Chapter 3, " Freeman's of Moores, Clinton Co.,
New York"

Notes for ASA FREEMAN:
Asa and his family lived in East Swanzey, Cheshire Co., NH and by
1807 he had moved them to Mooers, Clinton Co., NY.
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
(Mooers), and raised a large family, all of whom afterwards moved
away." ( sic. Ahaz Freeman and his family was still there in late
1800's.) On page 332, "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
an early teacher in this building, also Martha Bosworth ( afterwards
Mrs. Samuel Churchill) ASA FREEMAN and Jabez Fitch."


More About ASA FREEMAN:
Fact 1: October 1848, buried Riverside Cem., Mooers, Clinton Co., NY
Fact 2: 1810, Census for Mooers
Fact 3: 1820, Census for Mooers
Fact 4: 1830, Census Marion, Wayne Co., NY

Asa married APPLIN Thankful on 30 Dec 1790 in Swanzey, Cheshire Co., NH. Thankful (daughter of APPLIN Thomas and BROWN Mabel) was born on 19 Jan 1767 in Swanzey, Cheshire Co., NH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DEWEY Sally. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ashley married BATES Eliza on 04 Dec 1818 in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., NY. Eliza was born on 22 Dec 1794 in NH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lyman married WILSON Armina on 26 Oct 1828 in Canton, Saint Lawrence Co., NY. Armina (daughter of WILSON Christoper and RICH Clarissa) was born on 18 Jun 1804 in Canton, Saint Lawrence Co., NY; died on 09 Apr 1894 in Champaign, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes for PETER FREEMAN:
In 1811, there was a warning out for Peter in Putney, Windham Co.,
VT.

Notes:

Notes for EDWARD FREEMAN:
In 1811 there was a warning out for Edward in Putney, Windham Co.,
VT.


More About EDWARD FREEMAN:
Fact 1: August 29, 1830, 36 years old at time of death

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]

Ahaz married (Freeman) Louisa about 1835. Louisa was born about 1800 in NY or VT; died before 1853. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Interment: Apr 1894

Notes:

Died:
Obituary: died from Tuberculosis

Notes:

Died:
Interment: Nov 1884

Notes:

Died:
died from tuberculosis

Charles married SMITH Sarah Frances in 1865. Sarah was born in 1846. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married HART Elizabeth Ann before 1870. Elizabeth was born on 11 Nov 1841 in Brockport, Monroe Co., NY; died on 25 Apr 1929. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Interment: Oct 1905

Calneh married SANFORD Charles Nelson on 06 Sep 1865. Charles was born on 07 Nov 1833 in Canton, NY; died on 02 Jan 1905 in Livingston, Park Co., MT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Interment: Apr 1844

Christopher married Eliza about 1871. Eliza was born in Oct 1852; died in Phillipsburg, Phillips Co., KS. [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:

was still living in 1853.

Birth:
BET 1815 AND 1820

Notes:

married before 1853, ? Williams, still living in 1853.

Dolly married Williams before 1853. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

born about 1821 Mooers, Clinton Co., New York, died 04.12.1891
(70 yrs) buried Old Riverside Cemetery, Mooers, married before 1847
Rachel I. Dudley. Rachel was born ?.11.1828 in New York, died
26.07.1898 (69 yr. 8 moths) Mooers and buried next to Loren. On
the Mooers Military Duty list for Volunteers, 1863, in the 118 Reg.,
during the American Civil War, Loren was listed as 40 years old and
working as a Blacksmith. His name is on the 1869 map of Moores
Forks, Clinton Co., New York. On the 1850 Census for Mooers,
Clinton Co., New York, Loren was 27 years old, blacksmith, born
in New York, married to Rachel Freeman, 21 years old, born in New
York and their children , Daul, 2 years old, born in New York and
Phebe, 4 months old, born in New York. Loren and Rachel had 3
children:1. Oscar Daul, b.27.10.1848 New York, d.17.09.1937 and
buried in Moores Forks Union Cemetery, married about 1867, Eliza
Fifield, who was born 01.06.1849 and died 16.11.1920, buried Mooers
Forks Union Cemetery. Oscar lived north 2 æ miles of Mooers Forks,
Clinton Co., New York and on May 1877 his house and barn burned as a
vast forest fire burn through the area, (History of Clinton County
by Hurd ). Oscar and Eliza had a son:1. Elbridge, married Adell ?,
they had a son: 1. Harold, who died 30.07.1898 4mths old b.03.189
2. Phebe, b. about 1850 New York. 3. Edwin B. b.20.08.1851,
d.30.06.1852, 10 mths/10 days.

Notes for LOREN E. FREEMAN:
On the 1850 census for Mooers, Loren was listed as a Blacksmith.

More About LOREN E. FREEMAN:
Fact 1: buried Riverside Cem., Mooers, Clinton Co., NY

Loren married DUDLEY Rachel I. about 1846. Rachel was born in 1828 in NY; died on 26 Jul 1898 in Mooers, Clinton Co., NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

born between 1820-1825 Mooers, Clinton Co., New York, married
before 1837, Daniel McConnell, who was born between 1800-1805 in
Ireland, was listed on the 1850 census for Mooers, as 45 years old,
a Cabinet Maker. Lauretta and Daniel are buried in Old Riverside
Cemetery, Mooers where there is a stone, placed by Lauretta and
Daniel's children. Lauretta and Daniel lived in Quebec and moved to
Mooers, Clinton Co., New York, between 1847-1848. On the 1869 Map
of Mooers, Daniel McConnell was living on lot #39, land owned by
Ahaz Freeman. On 27.09.1843, Lauretta was a witness to the baptism
of her brother, Charles Freeman's daughter, Sarah Ann, in
Hemmingford, Huntingdon Co., Quebec. Lauretta and Daniel McConnel
had 6 children: 1. Mary Ann, b. about 1837 in Quebec, Canada,
d.1923 and buried Old Riverside Cemetery, Mooers. 2. Rosalie E., b.
about 1840 Quebec, Canada, d. 1917 and buried Maple Hill Cemetery,
Rouses 3. Phebe, b. about 1842 Quebec, Canada. 4. Matilda, b. about
1844 Quebec, Canada. 5. Wilbur, b. about 1847 Quebec, Canada and
was a boatman on 1880 census for Mooers. 6. Margaret, b. about 1848
in New York.

More About LAURETTA FREEMAN:
Fact 1: buried Riverside Cem., Mooers, Clinton Co., NY

Birth:
BET 1820 AND 1825

Lauretta married MCCONNELL Daniel about 1835. Daniel was born about 1802 in Ireland; died on 18 Dec 1885 in Mooers, Clinton Co., NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

b. about 1825 Mooers, Clinton Co., New York. Listed on the 1850
census for Mooers, 25 years old, farmer, living with Allen and
Harriet Vaughn and family, and his sister Martha Freeman 18 years
old helper of Allen and Harriet Vaughn.

Notes for AMASA FREEMAN:
On the 1850 census for Mooers, Amasa was listed as a farmer and his
sister Martha was living with him.

Marriage record at Clinton County Clerks office Plattsburg,NY.
Amasa was a Cicil War Vet. - Pri Co H 192 Reg NY Inf 7 March 1865

Died:
More About MATILDA ROCK:
Burial: Prot. Cem. Cadyville, NY

Amasa married ROCK Matilda in 1858. Matilda was born in 1836 in Peru, NY; died on 30 Aug 1897 in Cadyville, Clinton Co., NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes for PHEBE FREEMAN:
Living in December 1853.

Birth:
BET 1825 AND 1830

Notes:

b. about 1831 Mooers, Clinton Co., New York, d.20.02.1916 and
buried in Walker Cemetery, Mooers Forks, Clinton Co., married
after 1850, Betsey E. Magson who died 18.01.1920 at 91 years old and
is buried with Rufus in Walker Cemetery. Rufus was listed for
Military Duty as a Volunteer of 118 Reg. Mooers in 1`863 as a farmer,
32 years old, in the American Civil War. Rufus and Betsey had a
son: 1. Lester, b. about 1861, d. about 1934 and is buried in
Walker Cemetery, Mooers Forks. On his grave stone as well, "My
aunt, Mary Magison/Wilcott, 1840-1930".

Notes for RUFUS FREEMAN:
Living with his mother on 1850 census for Mooers, listed as a farmer.

Rufus married MAGSON Betsey E. after 1850. Betsey died on 18 Jan 1920. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes for MARTHA FREEMAN:
Martha was living with her bother Amasa Freeman on the 1850 Census
for Mooers. She was living in December 1853 and not married yet.


More About MARTHA FREEMAN:
Fact 1: buried Riverside Cem., Mooers, Clinton Co., NY

b. about 1832 Mooers, living with her brother Amasa with the family
of Allen and Harriet Vaughn on 1850 Census for Mooers. Martha is
listed as 18 years old and a helper with the family.

Martha married DUDLEY Stephen after Dec 1853. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Still living in 1853.

Notes:

Still living in 1853.

Notes:

Not mentioned on sale of land of Ahaz Freeman, her father, with the
other children in 1853.

Notes:

b.09.10.1842 Mooers, Clinton Co., New York, d.14.11.1842 and
buried Old Riverside Cemetery, Mooers by his father Ahaz Freeman.

More About BENJAMIN H. FREEMAN:
Fact 1: buried Riverside Cem., Mooers, Clinton Co., NY

Notes:

b.11.10.1842 Mooers, Clinton Co., New York, d.21.08.1843 and is
buried with his brother in Old Riverside Cemetery.

More About WILLIAM W. FREEMAN:
Fact 1: buried Riverside Cem., Mooers, Clinton Co., NY