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Zachariah Thomas Freeman 1868–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Dec 1868

Birth Location: Jonesboro, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 13 May 1944

Death Location: Jonesboro, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, USA

Father: Richard Freeman

Mother: Catherine L.

Spouse(s): Sallie Knighton

Children(s): Pernetha Freeman, Melissa Freeman, Maggi Freeman, Malona Freeman, Lawrence Freeman, Velma Gillespie, Zelma Root, Luther Freemon, William Freemon

The story of Zachariah Thomas Freeman began in 1868 in Jonesboro, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, USA. In 1900, Zachariah Thomas Freeman resided in Police Jury Ward 2, Jackson, Louisiana, USA. In 1920, Zachariah Thomas Freeman resided in Police Jury Ward 6, Jackson, Louisiana, USA. Zachariah Thomas Freeman married Sallie Missouri Knighton, and had children including Lawrence F Freeman, Luther Freemon, Maggi M Freeman, Malona C Freeman, Melissa Viola Ola Freeman, Pernetha Lula Freeman, Velma E Freeman Gillespie, William Freemon, Zelma Ruth Freeman Root. Zachariah Thomas Freeman passed away in 1944 in Jonesboro, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Zachariah Thomas Freeman began in 1868 in Jonesboro, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1900, Zachariah Thomas Freeman resided in Police Jury Ward 2, Jackson, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1920, Zachariah Thomas Freeman resided in Police Jury Ward 6, Jackson, Louisiana, USA.
  • Zachariah Thomas Freeman married Sallie Missouri Knighton, and had children including Lawrence F Freeman, Luther Freemon, Maggi M Freeman, Malona C Freeman, Melissa Viola Ola Freeman, Pernetha Lula Freeman, Velma E Freeman Gillespie, William Freemon, Zelma Ruth Freeman Root.
  • Zachariah Thomas Freeman passed away in 1944 in Jonesboro, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, USA.

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Zachariah Freeman's Ancestors

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Zachariah Freeman
1868–1944
Birth Place: Jonesboro, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, USA
Parents
Richard Yielding Freeman
1822–1882
Blount County, Alabama, United States of America
Catherine L.
1826–1886
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Zachariah Freeman's Descendants

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Zachariah (Thomas) Freeman (30 Dec 1868–13 May 1944) m. Sallie (Missouri) Knighton (Dec 1868–1952)
  1. 1. Pernetha (Lula) Freeman 1895–1984 m. Finas (Ewell) Elledge 1879–1968 m. Glenn (D) Waldrip 1884–
    1. 1. Tommie (Louise) Elledge 1915–2004 m. Paul (Louis) Joplin 1919–1980 m. Kenneth (Leon Surratt) Sr 1913–1987
    2. 2. Alvis (Dean) Elledge 1917–1953 m. Donova Akin 1921–1989
    3. 3. Sallie (Doylene) Elledge 1921–2014 m. Thomas (Delbert) Combs 1918–1956 m. Thomas (Milburn Purvis) Jr 1917–2009
  2. 2. Melissa (Viola 'Ola') Freeman 1899–1946 m. Archie (Lee Morris) Sr 1896–1948
    1. 1. Maurice (H) Morris 1919–1994 m. Dale (M) McMahen 1908–1960 m. Thomas (Jefferson) Johnson 1911–1992
      1. 1. Morris (Gerald 'Jerry') McMahen 1936–1978
      2. 2. Barbara (Ann) McMahen 1938–2010 m. Wendell (Vernon) Henderson 1938–1982 m. Billy (James) Cathey 1931–2003
      3. 3. Marjorie (Dale 'Margie') McMahen 1940–2007 m. Jimmy Chittum 1939–2012
    2. 2. Marjorie (Estelle) Morris 1924–1980 m. Raymond (Alexander Braithwaite) Jr 1919–1982
    3. 3. Mabell Morris 1917–1990 m. John (L) Brandon 1912–1982
    4. 4. Archie (L Morris) Jr 1922– m. Eulalia (H 'LaLa') Garcia 1923–1985
  3. 3. Maggi (M) Freeman 1887–
  4. 4. Malona (C) Freeman 1888–
  5. 5. Lawrence (F) Freeman 1891–
  6. 6. Velma (E Freeman) Gillespie 1905–1994
  7. 7. Zelma (Ruth Freeman) Root 1905–1995
  8. 8. Luther Freemon 1903–
  9. 9. William Freemon 1908–

Zachariah Freeman's Timeline

4 Records

1868
30 Dec 1868
Birth of Zachariah Thomas Freeman in Jonesboro, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, USA
Jonesboro, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 32
Zachariah Thomas Freeman resided here in Police Jury Ward 2, Jackson, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 2, Jackson, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 52
Zachariah Thomas Freeman resided here in Police Jury Ward 6, Jackson, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 6, Jackson, Louisiana, USA
1944
13 May 1944
Age 76
Death of Zachariah Thomas Freeman in Waldo, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
Waldo, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Dec 1868
    Event Place: Jonesboro, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Jackson, Louisiana; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1240566
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1946; Roll: 1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Jackson, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Jackson, Louisiana; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1240566

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 6, Jackson, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 May 1944
    Event Place: Waldo, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Jonesboro, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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