The Freemans: Micajah Freeman

We move now to the next generation of Freemans and my 4th great-grandfather, Micajah Freeman. Years ago, when I first discovered this unfamiliar name, I remember turning to my mother and saying, "Mack-a-jaw? What kind of name is Mack-a-jaw?" I've since learned the "j" is silent and is pronounced "Muh-kai-yuh" but it's still a story [...]

Freeman Family Connections to Early Nebraska Politics

Of all the branches within my tree, one of the proudest of by its descendants is that of the Freeman family. My great-grandfather, Freeman Wildrick, was blessed with his mother's surname as a first name, the act of which was my first indication that she, and her family, were especially proud of their heritage. And [...]