Reviewing the message board, it looks like most Freeds are from PA. I am looking for Samuel Freed born in the mid 1800's possibly in Missouri. He died prior to 1887 and was married to Sarah Bowers Freed from Illinois (B 1858, D 1887) according to stories handed down in our family. Their children were Ernest LeRoy, Bertie H., and James William. I am a desendent of James but he was orphaned at age 5 and we have very little information on the family.

The family lived in Ottumwa/Bloomfield area of Iowa. Sarah and James are buried in Des Moines.

I cannot find marriage or birth information for Sarah or Samuel. Am also looking for death information on Samuel. Any help would be greatly appreciated!