Who was Edmund Freeman?

Edmund Freeman (1596–1682) was born in Pulborough, Sussex, England and died in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 16 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 16 researchers on YourRoots have Edmund in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 2 generations of this lineage.

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Edmund Freeman 1596–1682

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 16 independent trees

Born 25 Jul 1596 · Pulborough, Sussex, England

Died 21 Jun 1682 · Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Father John Freeman

Mother Precilla Angell

Siblings Jane Susanna Freeman, John Freeman, Samuel Freeman

Records

Genealogies of Mayflower Families, Vol. … Millennium File U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … North America, Family Histories Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … New England, the Great Migration … Connecticut Society of Colonial Wars …

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Freeman

Precilla Angell

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Edmund Freeman began in 1596 in Pulborough, Sussex, England. Edmund Freeman passed away in 1682 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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Record Genealogies of Mayflower Families, Vol. I
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Record Millennium File
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Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins
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Military Connecticut Society of Colonial Wars Pedigrees

Life Timeline

1596

Birth of Edmund Freeman in Pulborough, Sussex, England

Birth

1682

Death of Edmund Freeman in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edmund Freeman

This ancestor line traces from Pulborough, Sussex, England, United Kingdom (1572) to Pulborough, Horsham District, West Sussex, England (1596) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edmund Freeman (1596–1682) was born in Pulborough, Sussex, England and died in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 16 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 16 researchers on YourRoots have Edmund in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.