Who was Lydia Freeman?

Lydia Freeman (1799–1867) was born in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina and died in Flat Creek, Buncombe County, North Carolina. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Lydia Freeman 1799–1867

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 17 AUG 1799 · Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina

Died 31 JAN 1867 · Flat Creek, Buncombe County, North Carolina

Father Moses Freeman

Mother Mary Fannie Ball

Siblings Aaron Freeman, Alcey Freeman, Daniel E Freeman, Elisha Freeman, Elizabeth Freeman, Green Hill Freeman, Mary Jane Freeman, Moses Ii Freeman, Susan Freeman, Tabitha Freeman, William Freeman

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Immediate Family

Parents

Moses Freeman

Mary Fannie Ball

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1799, Lydia Freeman entered the world in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, born to moses freeman and mary fannie ball. Lydia Freeman passed away in 1867 in Flat Creek, Buncombe County, North Carolina.

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1799

Birth of Lydia Freeman in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina

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1867

Death of Lydia Freeman in Flat Creek, Buncombe County, North Carolina

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Freeman

This ancestor line traces from James City, New Kent, Virginia, USA (1673) to Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina (1799) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Lydia Freeman (1799–1867) was born in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina and died in Flat Creek, Buncombe County, North Carolina. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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