Individual Details
Walter Burton FREEMAN
(19 May 1858 - 17 Nov 1887)
His wife, Abigail, called him Burt.
In the 1860 Census he is listed as two years old and living with his paents L.W. (David) and Amanda in McGregor Township, Clayton Co, Iowa.
In the 1870 Census he is living with his parents in Monona Township, Strawberry Point Post Office, Clayton Co, Iowa.
In the 1880 Census he is living in Fairmont, Martin Co, Minnesota with his wife and a brother, page 172B.
In notes that his brother Willis S. wrote in 1940, Willis ran away from home about 1880-1881 to live with his brother Walter who was living in Waukon, Iowa at the time.
On 28 Mar 1883 in a letter to The Saints Herald publication, his wife indicates they are living in Volney, Iowa and the closest railroad station is Monona and the Freemans could be found by inquiring for David McGoon (her father).
Baptized into RLDS 10 Nov 1883 in Waukon, Allamakee Co, IA by Elder Rudolph Etzenhouser, confirmed by Elders Rudolph Etzenhouser and I.N. White. Note: These two Elders are written about frequently in Volume 4 of the History of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (RLDS).
On 11 May 1884 in a letter to the The Saints Herald publication, he indicates he is living in Waukon, Allamakee Co, Iowa. The letter indicates he was born with a rupture and had to wear a truss and that he worked in an elevator where he had to carry and stack seed.
In the 17 Apr 1988 Centennial Celebration, the Freemans are listed as members who were associated with the old Brick Church and the new Stone Church in 1888 even though Walter had passed away five months prior to the laying of the cornerstone.
In 1887 he was fishing in southern Missouri when caught in a bad storm from which he developed pneumonia. He refused alcohol as treatment. The following obituary is quoted in part from the RLDS Saints Herald Magazine: "FREEMAN.--Bro. Walter Burton Freeman was born at McGregor, Clayton county, Iowa, May 19th, 1858; united with the Church of Jesus Christ, November 10th, 1883; his spirit took its flight from this world of trouble at Independence, Missouri, November 19th, 1887. He leaves a sorrowful wife and two small children, also many relatives and friends, to mourn his death. He died firm in the faith; and Jesus has said: 'Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.' Bro. F. C. Warnky preached the funeral sermon, assisted by Bro. H. R. Mills."
Sources: 1] 1860 McGregor Township, Clayton Co, Iowa Census. 2] The Saints' Herald, Volume 30, #15, Page 231, Lamoni, Iowa, April 14, 1883. 3] The Saints' Herald, Volume 31, #21, Page 325, May 24, 1884. 4] The Saints' Herald, Volume 34, Page 839, 1887. 5] One Hundredth Anniversary of the Laying of the Cornerstone, The Stone Church, Independence, MO, April 17, 1988. 6] 1870 Monona Township, Clayton Co, Iowa Census. 7] Waverly, Martin Co, MN Census of 15/16 June 1880.
In the 1860 Census he is listed as two years old and living with his paents L.W. (David) and Amanda in McGregor Township, Clayton Co, Iowa.
In the 1870 Census he is living with his parents in Monona Township, Strawberry Point Post Office, Clayton Co, Iowa.
In the 1880 Census he is living in Fairmont, Martin Co, Minnesota with his wife and a brother, page 172B.
In notes that his brother Willis S. wrote in 1940, Willis ran away from home about 1880-1881 to live with his brother Walter who was living in Waukon, Iowa at the time.
On 28 Mar 1883 in a letter to The Saints Herald publication, his wife indicates they are living in Volney, Iowa and the closest railroad station is Monona and the Freemans could be found by inquiring for David McGoon (her father).
Baptized into RLDS 10 Nov 1883 in Waukon, Allamakee Co, IA by Elder Rudolph Etzenhouser, confirmed by Elders Rudolph Etzenhouser and I.N. White. Note: These two Elders are written about frequently in Volume 4 of the History of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (RLDS).
On 11 May 1884 in a letter to the The Saints Herald publication, he indicates he is living in Waukon, Allamakee Co, Iowa. The letter indicates he was born with a rupture and had to wear a truss and that he worked in an elevator where he had to carry and stack seed.
In the 17 Apr 1988 Centennial Celebration, the Freemans are listed as members who were associated with the old Brick Church and the new Stone Church in 1888 even though Walter had passed away five months prior to the laying of the cornerstone.
In 1887 he was fishing in southern Missouri when caught in a bad storm from which he developed pneumonia. He refused alcohol as treatment. The following obituary is quoted in part from the RLDS Saints Herald Magazine: "FREEMAN.--Bro. Walter Burton Freeman was born at McGregor, Clayton county, Iowa, May 19th, 1858; united with the Church of Jesus Christ, November 10th, 1883; his spirit took its flight from this world of trouble at Independence, Missouri, November 19th, 1887. He leaves a sorrowful wife and two small children, also many relatives and friends, to mourn his death. He died firm in the faith; and Jesus has said: 'Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.' Bro. F. C. Warnky preached the funeral sermon, assisted by Bro. H. R. Mills."
Sources: 1] 1860 McGregor Township, Clayton Co, Iowa Census. 2] The Saints' Herald, Volume 30, #15, Page 231, Lamoni, Iowa, April 14, 1883. 3] The Saints' Herald, Volume 31, #21, Page 325, May 24, 1884. 4] The Saints' Herald, Volume 34, Page 839, 1887. 5] One Hundredth Anniversary of the Laying of the Cornerstone, The Stone Church, Independence, MO, April 17, 1988. 6] 1870 Monona Township, Clayton Co, Iowa Census. 7] Waverly, Martin Co, MN Census of 15/16 June 1880.
Events
| Birth | 19 May 1858 | McGregor, Clayton County, Iowa | |||
| Marriage | 1 Jan 1880 | Monona, Clayton County, Iowa - Abigail "Abbie" Celestia MCGOON |  | ||
| Death | 17 Nov 1887 | Independence, Jackson County, Missouri | | ||
| Burial | Woodlawn Cemetery, Independence, Jackson County, Missouri |  |
Families
| Spouse | Abigail "Abbie" Celestia MCGOON (1863 - 1943) |
| Child | Walter David (Dave) FREEMAN (1881 - 1937) |
| Child | Carl Burton (Dudley) FREEMAN (1885 - 1964) |
| Child | Roy (Red) Harold FREEMAN (1888 - 1945) |
| Father | David W. FREEMAN (1832 - 1917) |
| Mother | Amanda (Addie) Adeline ROYSE (1840 - 1908) |
| Sibling | Sarah A. FREEMAN ( - 1879) |
| Sibling | Frank Woodburn FREEMAN (1860 - 1938) |
| Sibling | William (Willis) Solomon FREEMAN (1862 - 1942) |
| Sibling | David (Al) Allen FREEMAN (1865 - 1945) |
| Sibling | Fred Harvey FREEMAN (1874 - 1961) |
Notes
Marriage
Marriage of Walter Burton and Abigail was conducted by Reverand Palwin, Congregational minister.Death
He died of pneumonia and is buried in Woodlawn Cemetary, Independence, MO.Endnotes
1. Lillian Audrey FREEMAN Morris.