Veteran 61-65
Civil : Lieut Co C 2 Iowa Calvary; 1890 res. Westfield Twp
Taken from HISTORY OF MEDINA COUNTY, 1881, Biographical Sketches:
Joseph H. Freeman, farmer; P. O. Seville. The Freeman family have borne a prominent part in the history of this township. Joseph was born on the farm on which he now lives, Jan. 8, 1826; he was a son of Rufus, whose father was likewise named Rufus; Joseph's father was born in Vermont State, and was married to Clarissa St. John, a native of Cortland Co., N. Y. Rufus, the elder, had moved and settled in Ashtabula Co.; subsequently his son, Rufus, Jr., came out by wagon in 1823. From Medina they reached what is now Seville, by the blazed trees, and cut a road into the place he located, now owned by Jospeh H.; here he settled, and lived a life of usefulness; was a minister of the Baptist Church, also his father before him, who afterward became blind, and was a fluent and ready speaker, and was generally selected as the orator on Fourth of July occasions. Both of these gentlemen were pioneer ministers, and were instrumental in doing a great amounto fo good in their time, in administering to the spiritual wants of the pioneer members, for about forty years. Rufus Jr., whose portrait appears in this work, was, for several years prior to his death, President of the Farmers Insurance Company. His efficiency as a fuling officer was fully attested by his long occupancy of that honored posisition. Our subject remained at home until 28 years of age; was married to Croline Wilcox, who was born in 1827, in Lewis Co., N. Y., daughter of Thomas and Eliza (Ward) Wilcox, who came West in 1835. After leaving home, he removed Scott Co., Iowa, wherfe he purchased 360 acres of land, and engaged in farming and stock-raising. In 1861, he was among the number who responed to the nation's call for volunteers, and went out with Co. C. 2d Iowa Cavalry, and was afterward commissioned as Adjutant of the regiment, and did effective service. In 1875, on account of the decease of his father, the home farm was about to go into other hands, and desiring to retain the same in the family, he was constrained to dispose of his interest in Iowa, and returned to the place that gve him birth, where he will in all probabiliby, spend the remainder of his days. His farm consists of over 800 acres, and is one of the best in the township, excellent land, and farm premises being desirable for situation. Four children have been born to him, who are James A., now of Davenport, Iowa; Horace, Charles D. and Clara E. Farming and stock-raising has been the business of his life; keeps a choice stock of cattle of the Durham class. Mr. Freeman has always been a friend of progress, public-spirited and always ready to lend a helping hand to any worthy enterprise which promises to redound to the interests and common good of the community, always engevoring to do his part as a good citizen, faithful friend and consistent Christin; has been liberal in his contributions to educational and charitable purposes. He and his wife are both members of the Baptist Church. Politically, he has always been identified with the Republican party, yet is not partisan, but ever willing to abide by the expression of the majority as evinced by the result at the ballot-box.
Civil : Lieut Co C 2 Iowa Calvary; 1890 res. Westfield Twp
Taken from HISTORY OF MEDINA COUNTY, 1881, Biographical Sketches:
Joseph H. Freeman, farmer; P. O. Seville. The Freeman family have borne a prominent part in the history of this township. Joseph was born on the farm on which he now lives, Jan. 8, 1826; he was a son of Rufus, whose father was likewise named Rufus; Joseph's father was born in Vermont State, and was married to Clarissa St. John, a native of Cortland Co., N. Y. Rufus, the elder, had moved and settled in Ashtabula Co.; subsequently his son, Rufus, Jr., came out by wagon in 1823. From Medina they reached what is now Seville, by the blazed trees, and cut a road into the place he located, now owned by Jospeh H.; here he settled, and lived a life of usefulness; was a minister of the Baptist Church, also his father before him, who afterward became blind, and was a fluent and ready speaker, and was generally selected as the orator on Fourth of July occasions. Both of these gentlemen were pioneer ministers, and were instrumental in doing a great amounto fo good in their time, in administering to the spiritual wants of the pioneer members, for about forty years. Rufus Jr., whose portrait appears in this work, was, for several years prior to his death, President of the Farmers Insurance Company. His efficiency as a fuling officer was fully attested by his long occupancy of that honored posisition. Our subject remained at home until 28 years of age; was married to Croline Wilcox, who was born in 1827, in Lewis Co., N. Y., daughter of Thomas and Eliza (Ward) Wilcox, who came West in 1835. After leaving home, he removed Scott Co., Iowa, wherfe he purchased 360 acres of land, and engaged in farming and stock-raising. In 1861, he was among the number who responed to the nation's call for volunteers, and went out with Co. C. 2d Iowa Cavalry, and was afterward commissioned as Adjutant of the regiment, and did effective service. In 1875, on account of the decease of his father, the home farm was about to go into other hands, and desiring to retain the same in the family, he was constrained to dispose of his interest in Iowa, and returned to the place that gve him birth, where he will in all probabiliby, spend the remainder of his days. His farm consists of over 800 acres, and is one of the best in the township, excellent land, and farm premises being desirable for situation. Four children have been born to him, who are James A., now of Davenport, Iowa; Horace, Charles D. and Clara E. Farming and stock-raising has been the business of his life; keeps a choice stock of cattle of the Durham class. Mr. Freeman has always been a friend of progress, public-spirited and always ready to lend a helping hand to any worthy enterprise which promises to redound to the interests and common good of the community, always engevoring to do his part as a good citizen, faithful friend and consistent Christin; has been liberal in his contributions to educational and charitable purposes. He and his wife are both members of the Baptist Church. Politically, he has always been identified with the Republican party, yet is not partisan, but ever willing to abide by the expression of the majority as evinced by the result at the ballot-box.
Veteran 61-65
Civil : Lieut Co C 2 Iowa Calvary; 1890 res. Westfield Twp
Taken from HISTORY OF MEDINA COUNTY, 1881, Biographical Sketches:
Joseph H. Freeman, farmer; P. O. Seville. The Freeman family have borne a prominent part in the history of this township. Joseph was born on the farm on which he now lives, Jan. 8, 1826; he was a son of Rufus, whose father was likewise named Rufus; Joseph's father was born in Vermont State, and was married to Clarissa St. John, a native of Cortland Co., N. Y. Rufus, the elder, had moved and settled in Ashtabula Co.; subsequently his son, Rufus, Jr., came out by wagon in 1823. From Medina they reached what is now Seville, by the blazed trees, and cut a road into the place he located, now owned by Jospeh H.; here he settled, and lived a life of usefulness; was a minister of the Baptist Church, also his father before him, who afterward became blind, and was a fluent and ready speaker, and was generally selected as the orator on Fourth of July occasions. Both of these gentlemen were pioneer ministers, and were instrumental in doing a great amounto fo good in their time, in administering to the spiritual wants of the pioneer members, for about forty years. Rufus Jr., whose portrait appears in this work, was, for several years prior to his death, President of the Farmers Insurance Company. His efficiency as a fuling officer was fully attested by his long occupancy of that honored posisition. Our subject remained at home until 28 years of age; was married to Croline Wilcox, who was born in 1827, in Lewis Co., N. Y., daughter of Thomas and Eliza (Ward) Wilcox, who came West in 1835. After leaving home, he removed Scott Co., Iowa, wherfe he purchased 360 acres of land, and engaged in farming and stock-raising. In 1861, he was among the number who responed to the nation's call for volunteers, and went out with Co. C. 2d Iowa Cavalry, and was afterward commissioned as Adjutant of the regiment, and did effective service. In 1875, on account of the decease of his father, the home farm was about to go into other hands, and desiring to retain the same in the family, he was constrained to dispose of his interest in Iowa, and returned to the place that gve him birth, where he will in all probabiliby, spend the remainder of his days. His farm consists of over 800 acres, and is one of the best in the township, excellent land, and farm premises being desirable for situation. Four children have been born to him, who are James A., now of Davenport, Iowa; Horace, Charles D. and Clara E. Farming and stock-raising has been the business of his life; keeps a choice stock of cattle of the Durham class. Mr. Freeman has always been a friend of progress, public-spirited and always ready to lend a helping hand to any worthy enterprise which promises to redound to the interests and common good of the community, always engevoring to do his part as a good citizen, faithful friend and consistent Christin; has been liberal in his contributions to educational and charitable purposes. He and his wife are both members of the Baptist Church. Politically, he has always been identified with the Republican party, yet is not partisan, but ever willing to abide by the expression of the majority as evinced by the result at the ballot-box.
Civil : Lieut Co C 2 Iowa Calvary; 1890 res. Westfield Twp
Taken from HISTORY OF MEDINA COUNTY, 1881, Biographical Sketches:
Joseph H. Freeman, farmer; P. O. Seville. The Freeman family have borne a prominent part in the history of this township. Joseph was born on the farm on which he now lives, Jan. 8, 1826; he was a son of Rufus, whose father was likewise named Rufus; Joseph's father was born in Vermont State, and was married to Clarissa St. John, a native of Cortland Co., N. Y. Rufus, the elder, had moved and settled in Ashtabula Co.; subsequently his son, Rufus, Jr., came out by wagon in 1823. From Medina they reached what is now Seville, by the blazed trees, and cut a road into the place he located, now owned by Jospeh H.; here he settled, and lived a life of usefulness; was a minister of the Baptist Church, also his father before him, who afterward became blind, and was a fluent and ready speaker, and was generally selected as the orator on Fourth of July occasions. Both of these gentlemen were pioneer ministers, and were instrumental in doing a great amounto fo good in their time, in administering to the spiritual wants of the pioneer members, for about forty years. Rufus Jr., whose portrait appears in this work, was, for several years prior to his death, President of the Farmers Insurance Company. His efficiency as a fuling officer was fully attested by his long occupancy of that honored posisition. Our subject remained at home until 28 years of age; was married to Croline Wilcox, who was born in 1827, in Lewis Co., N. Y., daughter of Thomas and Eliza (Ward) Wilcox, who came West in 1835. After leaving home, he removed Scott Co., Iowa, wherfe he purchased 360 acres of land, and engaged in farming and stock-raising. In 1861, he was among the number who responed to the nation's call for volunteers, and went out with Co. C. 2d Iowa Cavalry, and was afterward commissioned as Adjutant of the regiment, and did effective service. In 1875, on account of the decease of his father, the home farm was about to go into other hands, and desiring to retain the same in the family, he was constrained to dispose of his interest in Iowa, and returned to the place that gve him birth, where he will in all probabiliby, spend the remainder of his days. His farm consists of over 800 acres, and is one of the best in the township, excellent land, and farm premises being desirable for situation. Four children have been born to him, who are James A., now of Davenport, Iowa; Horace, Charles D. and Clara E. Farming and stock-raising has been the business of his life; keeps a choice stock of cattle of the Durham class. Mr. Freeman has always been a friend of progress, public-spirited and always ready to lend a helping hand to any worthy enterprise which promises to redound to the interests and common good of the community, always engevoring to do his part as a good citizen, faithful friend and consistent Christin; has been liberal in his contributions to educational and charitable purposes. He and his wife are both members of the Baptist Church. Politically, he has always been identified with the Republican party, yet is not partisan, but ever willing to abide by the expression of the majority as evinced by the result at the ballot-box.
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