L. A. Freeman (Biography)

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Taken from History of the State of Kansas, by William G. Cutler

L.A. FREEMAN, farmer, P.O. Longton, was born in Edgar County, Ill., in 1850, and raised there until 1868, then emigrated to Kansas, locating in Crawford County, and remained there two years.  He then returned to Illinois, and at the end of one year was united in marriage with Miss S. J. Skidmore, of Vermillion County, in 1871, returned to Kansas, locating in Elk County, and bought a farm on Section 7, Town 31, Range 12, of 430 acres, taking in the Elk River, has since disposed of 150 acres, of the balance, 280 acres, has 200 fenced; 115 acres in cultivation; twenty-five acres of timber, four acres in orchard; good frame house, 16 x 32 and 16 x 26, story and a half high, this is one of the most desirable farms in the Elk Valley, the land being very productive, producing as high as forty-seven bushels of wheat per acre, and seventy-five bushels of corn.  Mr. Freeman is also interested in the real eastate business, with Messrs. Jackson & Flora at Longton.  He is one of the best farmers and business men in the township. Mr. and Mrs. Freeman have been blessed with five children--Ella B., O.A., Bertie A., Ida May and Addison D.  Mr. Freeman is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.

Disclaimer:  This biography is as it appears in the Cutler History collection. I can not attest to the validity of any information given. I would like to suggest further research be done, to those that are interested in this family.