Rock Springs Miner no. 32 August 08, 1914
MICHAEL FREEMAN IS LAID TO REST
Michael Freeman, one of the old and well known residents of Sweetwater county, passed away at five oclock Tuesday evening, after a long and painful illness. While Mr. Freeman was one of the pioneer residents of Rock Springs he had lived for the past two years in Fremont county. When he found that he was failing so rapidly and that the end was near, he expressed the wish to return to Rock Springs that his last days might be passed among his old friends and neighbors. He returned here about two months ago and his wish was gratified, for his old lfriends did all they could to cheer and comfort him in his illness.
The deceased was born in Ayr, Scotland, March 3, 1853. He grew to manhood in that county and in 1878 was united in marriage with Miss Mary Duff, who with two sons, John and James and one daughter, Margaret, survive him.
They came to America in 1881 and lived for one year in Pennsylvania, coming to Rock Springs in 1882. With the exception of the time spent in Fremont county this has since been his home. He had served the county for several terms as road supervisor and was well known throughout its boundaries.
He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Davis S. Muir of Muskogee, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Mary Corrigan of Park City, Utah, and three brothers, James who resides in Scotland, and John and Bryce, of this county.
The funeral services were held at the South Side Catholic church at ten oclock on Tuesday morning and were attended by a large concourse of old friends. The following relatives from a distance were present at the funeral: Mrs. Mary Corrigan and son Frank, of Park City, Utah; Wm. And Thos. Freeman, sons of James Freeman, of Roundup, Mont.; William Freeman of Hanna, and James and Annie Freeman of Superior.
MICHAEL FREEMAN IS LAID TO REST
Michael Freeman, one of the old and well known residents of Sweetwater county, passed away at five oclock Tuesday evening, after a long and painful illness. While Mr. Freeman was one of the pioneer residents of Rock Springs he had lived for the past two years in Fremont county. When he found that he was failing so rapidly and that the end was near, he expressed the wish to return to Rock Springs that his last days might be passed among his old friends and neighbors. He returned here about two months ago and his wish was gratified, for his old lfriends did all they could to cheer and comfort him in his illness.
The deceased was born in Ayr, Scotland, March 3, 1853. He grew to manhood in that county and in 1878 was united in marriage with Miss Mary Duff, who with two sons, John and James and one daughter, Margaret, survive him.
They came to America in 1881 and lived for one year in Pennsylvania, coming to Rock Springs in 1882. With the exception of the time spent in Fremont county this has since been his home. He had served the county for several terms as road supervisor and was well known throughout its boundaries.
He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Davis S. Muir of Muskogee, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Mary Corrigan of Park City, Utah, and three brothers, James who resides in Scotland, and John and Bryce, of this county.
The funeral services were held at the South Side Catholic church at ten oclock on Tuesday morning and were attended by a large concourse of old friends. The following relatives from a distance were present at the funeral: Mrs. Mary Corrigan and son Frank, of Park City, Utah; Wm. And Thos. Freeman, sons of James Freeman, of Roundup, Mont.; William Freeman of Hanna, and James and Annie Freeman of Superior.
Rock Springs Miner no. 32 August 08, 1914
MICHAEL FREEMAN IS LAID TO REST
Michael Freeman, one of the old and well known residents of Sweetwater county, passed away at five oclock Tuesday evening, after a long and painful illness. While Mr. Freeman was one of the pioneer residents of Rock Springs he had lived for the past two years in Fremont county. When he found that he was failing so rapidly and that the end was near, he expressed the wish to return to Rock Springs that his last days might be passed among his old friends and neighbors. He returned here about two months ago and his wish was gratified, for his old lfriends did all they could to cheer and comfort him in his illness.
The deceased was born in Ayr, Scotland, March 3, 1853. He grew to manhood in that county and in 1878 was united in marriage with Miss Mary Duff, who with two sons, John and James and one daughter, Margaret, survive him.
They came to America in 1881 and lived for one year in Pennsylvania, coming to Rock Springs in 1882. With the exception of the time spent in Fremont county this has since been his home. He had served the county for several terms as road supervisor and was well known throughout its boundaries.
He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Davis S. Muir of Muskogee, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Mary Corrigan of Park City, Utah, and three brothers, James who resides in Scotland, and John and Bryce, of this county.
The funeral services were held at the South Side Catholic church at ten oclock on Tuesday morning and were attended by a large concourse of old friends. The following relatives from a distance were present at the funeral: Mrs. Mary Corrigan and son Frank, of Park City, Utah; Wm. And Thos. Freeman, sons of James Freeman, of Roundup, Mont.; William Freeman of Hanna, and James and Annie Freeman of Superior.
MICHAEL FREEMAN IS LAID TO REST
Michael Freeman, one of the old and well known residents of Sweetwater county, passed away at five oclock Tuesday evening, after a long and painful illness. While Mr. Freeman was one of the pioneer residents of Rock Springs he had lived for the past two years in Fremont county. When he found that he was failing so rapidly and that the end was near, he expressed the wish to return to Rock Springs that his last days might be passed among his old friends and neighbors. He returned here about two months ago and his wish was gratified, for his old lfriends did all they could to cheer and comfort him in his illness.
The deceased was born in Ayr, Scotland, March 3, 1853. He grew to manhood in that county and in 1878 was united in marriage with Miss Mary Duff, who with two sons, John and James and one daughter, Margaret, survive him.
They came to America in 1881 and lived for one year in Pennsylvania, coming to Rock Springs in 1882. With the exception of the time spent in Fremont county this has since been his home. He had served the county for several terms as road supervisor and was well known throughout its boundaries.
He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Davis S. Muir of Muskogee, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Mary Corrigan of Park City, Utah, and three brothers, James who resides in Scotland, and John and Bryce, of this county.
The funeral services were held at the South Side Catholic church at ten oclock on Tuesday morning and were attended by a large concourse of old friends. The following relatives from a distance were present at the funeral: Mrs. Mary Corrigan and son Frank, of Park City, Utah; Wm. And Thos. Freeman, sons of James Freeman, of Roundup, Mont.; William Freeman of Hanna, and James and Annie Freeman of Superior.
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