Freeman, William
farmer, manufacturer, lawyer, was born Nov. 17, 1822, in Portland, Maine. During 1861-68 he was deputy collector for the port of Cherryfield, Maine; and was also inspector for measuring vessels. During 1880- 85 he was a member of the Maine legislature. He has held various offices of trust in his town, county and state; and since 1891 has been a member of the Farmers' National congress, under appointments and commissions from the governors of Maine; and is the vice-president of that body for the state of Maine; and for two years was its treasurer. He has been a successful lawyer, manufacturer of lumber, and is now interested in agricultural pursuits. While deputy collector of customs he seized a blockade runner in the employ of the confederacy.
He is the author of a work on the life and services of his grandfather, Samuel Freeman. com-