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     Joseph Carpenter was the son of Naaman Carpenter and Sylvia Freeman.

     Adaline Carpenter was the daughter of Naaman Carpenter and Sylvia Freeman.

     Sally Legg was born on 3 March 1783 in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts.² She married Ebenezer Freeman, son of Ralph Freeman, Jr. and Phebe Thompson, on 13 November 1803 in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts.^3,2

     Susan Freeman was the daughter of Ebenezer Freeman and Sally Legg. Susan Freeman died in Young.¹

     Otis Freeman was born on 23 February 1807 in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts.¹ He was the son of Ebenezer Freeman and Sally Legg.

     Charles Freeman was the son of Ebenezer Freeman and Sally Legg.

     Susan Freeman was the daughter of Ebenezer Freeman and Sally Legg.

     William Freeman was the son of Ebenezer Freeman and Sally Legg.

     Mason Freeman was the son of Ebenezer Freeman and Sally Legg.

     Caleb Freeman was the son of Ebenezer Freeman and Sally Legg.

     A Daughter Freeman was the daughter of Otis Freeman and Ms. *Unknown*.¹

     Welcome Scott married Phebe Freeman, daughter of Ralph Freeman, Jr. and Phebe Thompson, on 19 December 1799 in Franklin, Norfolk, Massachusetts.^1,2

     Patience Scott was the daughter of Welcome Scott and Phebe Freeman.

     Willard Scott was the son of Welcome Scott and Phebe Freeman.

     Vienna Scott was the daughter of Welcome Scott and Phebe Freeman.

     Phebe Scott was born on 11 March 1811 in Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts.¹ She was the daughter of Welcome Scott and Phebe Freeman. Phebe Scott married Benjamin Pickering on 16 October 1831 in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts.¹ Phebe Scott died on 5 September 1894 at age 83 in East Blackstone, Worcester, Massachusetts.¹

     Olney Scott was the son of Welcome Scott and Phebe Freeman.

     Benjamin Pickering was born on 20 December 1808 in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts.^2,3 He married Phebe Scott, daughter of Welcome Scott and Phebe Freeman, on 16 October 1831 in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts.¹ Benjamin Pickering died on 29 January 1868 at age 59 in East Blackstone, Worcester, Massachusetts.³

     Sarah Thayer was born on 5 August 1783 in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts.^1,2 She died on 10 August 1824 at age 41.²

     Phila Thayer Freeman was born on 12 June 1804 in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Freeman and Sarah Thayer. Phila Thayer Freeman died on 2 April 1807 at age 2 in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts.²
     Phila Thayer Freeman was also known as Philata Freeman.¹

     Rev. Edward Freeman was born on 2 September 1806 in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts.^1,2 He was the son of Edward Freeman and Sarah Thayer. Rev. Edward Freeman married Harriet Ellis Colburn on 27 November 1834.² Rev. Edward Freeman married Susan Glover on 23 March 1853.²
     In 1859 Rev. Edward Freeman resided in Camden, Knox, Maine.

     Phila Thayer Freeman was born on 12 February 1809 in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edward Freeman and Sarah Thayer. Phila Thayer Freeman married Joseph Wood on 9 August 1830.³
     Phila Thayer Freeman was also known as Philata Freeman.¹ In 1859 Phila Thayer Freeman resided in Central Falls, Providence, Rhode Island.

     Harriet Ellis Colburn was born on 3 June 1813 in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts.¹ She married Rev. Edward Freeman, son of Edward Freeman and Sarah Thayer, on 27 November 1834.¹ Harriet Ellis Colburn died on 25 June 1853 at age 40.¹

     Susan Glover married Rev. Edward Freeman, son of Edward Freeman and Sarah Thayer, on 23 March 1853.¹

     Edward Livingston Freeman was born on 10 September 1835.¹ He was the son of Rev. Edward Freeman and Harriet Ellis Colburn. Edward Livingston Freeman married Emma Elliot Brown on 10 November 1858.¹
     

     Biographical Notes for Edward Livingston Freeman: FREEMAN, Edward Livingston, is one of
the ablest public and business men in the state
of Rhode Island. He was born Sept. 10, 1835,
in Waten-ille, Me., and was the first born-child
of the Rev. Edward and Harriet (Colburn)
Freeman. He received his early education from
his father and was prepared to enter college ;
but developing a desire to learn the printer's
art was apprenticed when 15 years old in 1850
to A. W. Pearce, of Pawtucket, R. I. Having
acquired a thorough knowledge of his trade he
obtained a position as journeyman with the firm
of Hammond, Angell & Co., of Providence,
and was finally admitted to the firm. In 1863
he disposed of his interest and opened a printing
office in a small room in the large three story
brick building (now owned by him) in Central
P'alls, R. I. His entire staff consisted of two
men and a boy. From this modest beginning
he has built up one of the largest printing and
publishing establishments in the state and now
occupies the entire block. In 1869 he began
the publication of the Weekly Visitor, a journal
that contributed greatly to the growth ancl
development of Central Falls and vicinity. For
21 years he conducted this newspaper successfully,
and sold it to David J. White of Pawtucket
in i8go. In 1873 John E. Goldsworthy
was admitted as a partner, under the firm name
of *E. L. Freeman & Co. Mr. Goldsworthy
retired in 1885 and Mr. Freeman's oldest son,
William C, was admitted to partnership under
the firm name of E. L. P'reeman & Son.

In March, 1896, his second son, Joseph W., was
admitted to the firm and is now the general
manager of the printing department. Since
1877 all the official printing for the state of
Rhode Island, including the public laws and all
reports and documents, has been done in the
firm's establishment at Central Falls. In 1877
the house purchased a large book and stationary
store in Providence, and in 188S opened a similar
store in Pawtucket. These stores were successful
from the first, ancl the volume of business
transacted is continually increasing every year.
In public affairs Mr. Freeman has a distinguished
record. He has served the people in various
capacities from fireward to state senator, and
always with honor ancl distinction. He early developed
a remarkable capacity for the clear and
comprehensive understanding of public matters
and being a man of progressive thought has
made a deep impress on the legislation of this
state. For nineteen years he was a member of
the board of firewards (the governing-body of
Central Falls) and was also a school trustee.
For twenty-one years he has been a niember of
the Rhode Island legislature; representative
from the old town of Smithfield, 1868-70 ; senator
from Smithfield, 1870-1 ; senator from
Lincoln, 1871-2 ; representative 1874-7, i87g-8g,
and was Speaker of the House from May, 1874
to 1876. He was elected senator from Lincoln
1892, and has been re-elected from that town
and from the city of Central Falls at every
election since. He is now chairman of the
judiciary committee of the senate. Mr. Freeman
is a fluent speaker, a man of clear, positive
ideas, and for many years has beeu the legislative
leader of his party. He has been state
railroad commissioner since 1888. Before the
reorganization of the state militia he was colonel
of the Union Guard, one of the oldest military
organizations in the state. He is a director in
many corporations, where his business sagacity
is highly valued. He joined the Central Falls
Congregational church in 1855 and has ever
since taken an active part in the Sunday school
work. In 1883 he was made superintendent
and still discharges the duties of that office.
In Masonic affairs Mr. Freeman has been
distinguished above most members of the Craft.
He has filled nearly every important office in
the order in the state. At present he is the
oldest Past Grand Master ancl is also Past Grand
Commander of the Grand Commandery of
Knights Templars of Massachusetts ancl Rhode
Island. He is likewise a member of many
other fraternal societies. Nov. 10, 1858, he
was niarried to Emma E. Brown of Central
Falls, by which union there were seven children,
two of whom are deceased. Those living
are : William C, b. Aug. n , i85g ; Joseph W.,
b. May g, 1863 ; Edward, b. April 13, 1867,
now a Methodist clergyman; Emma R., b.
Sept. 13, 1865; Lucy J., b. Nov. ig, 1873.
Mr. Freeman traces his ancestry back to
some of the first settlers of Massachusetts. His
grandfather, Edward Freeman, was born in
1781, and his grandmother, Sarah Thayer, was
born Aug. 5, 1783. His father, who was born in
Mendon, Mass., in April, 1806, was an eminent
Baptist clergyman and a scholar of prominence.
He graduated in the class of 1833 from Brown
University, Providence, R. I., ancl studied theology
in the University of the Baptist church.
He died in Camden, Me., in 1883, beloved
aud regretted by all who knew the worth of his
sterling character. Mr. Freeman's mother was
born in 1815 at Dedham, Mass., and received a
classical education at the Medfield, Mass., high
school, from whicii she was graduated with high
honors. She was a linguist of a high order, and
taught French and Latin for many years. She
died when in the prime of life, aged 37 years.²