FREEMAN, James Layton 1841-1920

FREEMAN, STEARNS, MORROW, PETERS, SAWVILLAN, HIGBY

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Date: 9/2/2012 at 10:14:43

Fairfield Daily Journal
Thursday, May 20, 1920
Front Page

JAMES L. FREEMAN FUNERAL WILL BE FRIDAY AFTERNOON

J. L. FREEMAN, well known resident of Fairfield, passed away last evening at 6:15 o'clock, at his home at 601 East Lowe street. Altho Mr. FREEMAN had not enjoyed good health for over a year, his illness was not of a critical condition, being stricken seriously yesterday afternoon, death soon following.

Funeral services will be held from the residence tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. R. H. Polly of the Christian church. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.

Mr. FREEMAN had been a resident of this city for a number of years. He was aged seventy-eight years and is survived by his wife, two sons and four daughters.

James Laton FREEMAN was born in Champaign county, Illinois, August 15, 1841, and departed this life at his home in Fairfield, Iowa, Wednesday, May 19, 1920, aged 78 years 9 months and 4 days. Mr. FREEMAN had been in poor health for the past two years, yet continued to be up and around until the day of his death. Mr. FREEMAN grew to manhood in Champaign county, Ill., where he answered the call of his country in 1861 and served during the duration of the war in Co. F, 26th Illinois.

Returning home he was united in marriage with Mary F. STEARNS, Oct. 26, 1865. To this union were born, ten children, four of whom preceded the father in death. The six living are: Mrs. Arthur MORROW, Eldon, Ia.; Mrs. Harrison PETERS, St. Joseph, Ill.; Mrs. Frank SAWVILLAN, Drakeville, Ia. Louis, Ottumwa; Mrs. Harry HIGBY, Des Moines, and Ezra C., at home.

Mr. FREEMAN moved to Iowa in the spring of 1898 and lived on a farm until 1910, when he came to Fairfield.

When a young man, Mr. FREEMAN united with the Christian church and died trusting in the Christ for life eternal. His wife and children mourn his departure, but rejoice in the memory of one who was kind, loving and true.

(Transcribed for genealogy purposes only. I am of no relation.)

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Added by Admin, May 2022 --

"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Monday, May 24, 1920
Page 3, Column 2

CARD OF THANKS

We extend our thanks to the many friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us in our recent bereavement and for the beautiful floral offerings.

Mrs. Mary FREEMAN and Children.
128--24

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Friday, May 28, 1920
Page 3, Column 1

Personal Paragraphs

... --Msr. Harry HIGBY returned yesterday to her home at Des Moines. She was called here by the death of her father, J. L. FREEMAN. ...

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Admin. note: Buried in Lot 3rd.017. Wife Mary died in 1933 and was buried with him.