William Freeland married Sarah Strickland on November 12, 1846 in Bartholomew Co., Indiana
The Evening Republican
Columbus, Indiana
Monday, March 5, 1883
FOUND DROWNED
The body of Wm. Freiland Discovered in Little Sand Creek Sunday After Being in the Water Eight Days.
A ghastly find was made on J.Q.A. Newsom's farm in Sandcreek twp. yesterday morning by Cornelius Hurley. It was the body of Wm. Frieland, which, according to the facts elicited in the inquest, had lain in the water of Little Sand Creek since the 24th day of February. On that day Frieland had been to Columbus in search of work, having been away from the home for some days on the same mission. In the evening he started home in a buggy with Jacob Davis, who lived on the way. Arriving at Davis' house he got out and afterwards got in with Freemont Davis, who was passing, and rode with him to his house, where he started to walk the rest of the way, which was only a short distance. This was the last time he was seen alive. It is supposed that he walked to the creek, and in attempting to cross on a foot log missed his footing and fell into the water, which was very high owing to the heavy rains during the day.
As he had set out on foot from home in search of work, nothing was thought of his prolonged absence. On Sunday morning his hat was found in the creek, which aroused the suspicion that all was not right, and a search was at once begun, which resulted in the discovery of the body. It was found by Mr. Hurley, as above stated, about half a mile below the springs, lying against a log and almost covered over with sand.
Squire Arnold was sent for, and in company of constable Abbett, he went down and held the inquest on the bank of the stream. Several witnesses were examined, and from their testimony the above facts were gleaned. The Squire returned a verdict of "death from accidental drowning," and the remains were transferred to the family residence which was not over a quarter mile distant from the spot where the discovery was made.
Frieland was about sixty years of age, had a wife and three or four children, all of whom are grown. No suspicions of foul play are entertained as the old man was of a kindly disposition and had few enemies.
The Evening Republican
Columbus, Indiana
Monday, March 5, 1883
FOUND DROWNED
The body of Wm. Freiland Discovered in Little Sand Creek Sunday After Being in the Water Eight Days.
A ghastly find was made on J.Q.A. Newsom's farm in Sandcreek twp. yesterday morning by Cornelius Hurley. It was the body of Wm. Frieland, which, according to the facts elicited in the inquest, had lain in the water of Little Sand Creek since the 24th day of February. On that day Frieland had been to Columbus in search of work, having been away from the home for some days on the same mission. In the evening he started home in a buggy with Jacob Davis, who lived on the way. Arriving at Davis' house he got out and afterwards got in with Freemont Davis, who was passing, and rode with him to his house, where he started to walk the rest of the way, which was only a short distance. This was the last time he was seen alive. It is supposed that he walked to the creek, and in attempting to cross on a foot log missed his footing and fell into the water, which was very high owing to the heavy rains during the day.
As he had set out on foot from home in search of work, nothing was thought of his prolonged absence. On Sunday morning his hat was found in the creek, which aroused the suspicion that all was not right, and a search was at once begun, which resulted in the discovery of the body. It was found by Mr. Hurley, as above stated, about half a mile below the springs, lying against a log and almost covered over with sand.
Squire Arnold was sent for, and in company of constable Abbett, he went down and held the inquest on the bank of the stream. Several witnesses were examined, and from their testimony the above facts were gleaned. The Squire returned a verdict of "death from accidental drowning," and the remains were transferred to the family residence which was not over a quarter mile distant from the spot where the discovery was made.
Frieland was about sixty years of age, had a wife and three or four children, all of whom are grown. No suspicions of foul play are entertained as the old man was of a kindly disposition and had few enemies.
William Freeland married Sarah Strickland on November 12, 1846 in Bartholomew Co., Indiana
The Evening Republican
Columbus, Indiana
Monday, March 5, 1883
FOUND DROWNED
The body of Wm. Freiland Discovered in Little Sand Creek Sunday After Being in the Water Eight Days.
A ghastly find was made on J.Q.A. Newsom's farm in Sandcreek twp. yesterday morning by Cornelius Hurley. It was the body of Wm. Frieland, which, according to the facts elicited in the inquest, had lain in the water of Little Sand Creek since the 24th day of February. On that day Frieland had been to Columbus in search of work, having been away from the home for some days on the same mission. In the evening he started home in a buggy with Jacob Davis, who lived on the way. Arriving at Davis' house he got out and afterwards got in with Freemont Davis, who was passing, and rode with him to his house, where he started to walk the rest of the way, which was only a short distance. This was the last time he was seen alive. It is supposed that he walked to the creek, and in attempting to cross on a foot log missed his footing and fell into the water, which was very high owing to the heavy rains during the day.
As he had set out on foot from home in search of work, nothing was thought of his prolonged absence. On Sunday morning his hat was found in the creek, which aroused the suspicion that all was not right, and a search was at once begun, which resulted in the discovery of the body. It was found by Mr. Hurley, as above stated, about half a mile below the springs, lying against a log and almost covered over with sand.
Squire Arnold was sent for, and in company of constable Abbett, he went down and held the inquest on the bank of the stream. Several witnesses were examined, and from their testimony the above facts were gleaned. The Squire returned a verdict of "death from accidental drowning," and the remains were transferred to the family residence which was not over a quarter mile distant from the spot where the discovery was made.
Frieland was about sixty years of age, had a wife and three or four children, all of whom are grown. No suspicions of foul play are entertained as the old man was of a kindly disposition and had few enemies.
The Evening Republican
Columbus, Indiana
Monday, March 5, 1883
FOUND DROWNED
The body of Wm. Freiland Discovered in Little Sand Creek Sunday After Being in the Water Eight Days.
A ghastly find was made on J.Q.A. Newsom's farm in Sandcreek twp. yesterday morning by Cornelius Hurley. It was the body of Wm. Frieland, which, according to the facts elicited in the inquest, had lain in the water of Little Sand Creek since the 24th day of February. On that day Frieland had been to Columbus in search of work, having been away from the home for some days on the same mission. In the evening he started home in a buggy with Jacob Davis, who lived on the way. Arriving at Davis' house he got out and afterwards got in with Freemont Davis, who was passing, and rode with him to his house, where he started to walk the rest of the way, which was only a short distance. This was the last time he was seen alive. It is supposed that he walked to the creek, and in attempting to cross on a foot log missed his footing and fell into the water, which was very high owing to the heavy rains during the day.
As he had set out on foot from home in search of work, nothing was thought of his prolonged absence. On Sunday morning his hat was found in the creek, which aroused the suspicion that all was not right, and a search was at once begun, which resulted in the discovery of the body. It was found by Mr. Hurley, as above stated, about half a mile below the springs, lying against a log and almost covered over with sand.
Squire Arnold was sent for, and in company of constable Abbett, he went down and held the inquest on the bank of the stream. Several witnesses were examined, and from their testimony the above facts were gleaned. The Squire returned a verdict of "death from accidental drowning," and the remains were transferred to the family residence which was not over a quarter mile distant from the spot where the discovery was made.
Frieland was about sixty years of age, had a wife and three or four children, all of whom are grown. No suspicions of foul play are entertained as the old man was of a kindly disposition and had few enemies.
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