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HERRINGSHAW'S LIBRARY OP AMERICAN BIOGRAPHY. History; Modern History; Original Texts and Translations of the Bible; Treatise on the Euoharistic Mystery; Lay Baptism; Inspiration of Scripture; Doctrine of Exclusive Salvation; Necessity of Baptism; and Effect of Baptism. He died in 1856 in Bllicott's Mills,

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Freedley, Angelo Tillinghast, lawyer, author, was born Nov. 12, 1850, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is now counsel for the Philadelphia clearing house, and for several banks. He is the author of The General Corporation Law of Pennsylvania; and Limited Partnership Association Laws of Pennsylvania. Freedley, Edwin Tiozell, journalist, author, was born July 28, 1827, in Philadelphia, Pa. In 1845-46 he studied law at Harvard law school of Cambridge, Mass.; then moved to Cincinnati; and in 1851 settled in Philadelphia. For several years he published the Manufacturers' Gazette. He is the author of a Practical Treatise on Business; The Business Man's Legal Adviser; Leading Pursuits and Leading Men; Philadelphia and Its Manufactures; Opportunities for Industry; Common Sense in Business; Home Comforts; and other works. Freedley, John, lawyer, business man, congressman, was born May 22, 1793, in Norristown. Pa. He was a bank director and pioneer in operating marble quarries in Massachusetts and Vermont. In 1847-51 he was a representative from Pennsylvania to the thirtieth and thirty-first congresses. He died Dec. 8, 1851, in Norristown, Pa. Freedman, William Horatio, electrical engineer, scientist, was born Dec. 28, 1867, in New York City. Since 1899 he has been professor of electrical engineering at the university of Vermont. He is a fellow of the American association for the advancement of science; and a member of the American institute of electrical engineers. Freeman, Abraham Clark, lawyer, author, was born May 15, 1843, in Hancock county, Since 1864 he has practiced law. In 111. 1879 he became editor of American Decisions; and in 1888 was editor of American State Reports. In 1899-1903 he was president of the commission to revise and reform the laws of California. He is the author of Law of Judgment; Executions; and Void Judicial States. Freeman, Alice Elvira, educator, lecturer, college president, was born Feb. 21, 1855, She married Professor in C'olesville, N.Y. George E. Palmer. She was one of the pioneers when the university of Michigan opened its doors to women. In 1882 she became president of Wellesley college. In 1892-95 she was dean of women in the Chicago uniShe died about 1905 in Wellesley, versity.

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Freeman, Barnardus, clergyman, author,

was born in 1660. He was a clergyman of the Dutch reformed church of Long Island; and was especially noted for his influence over the Indians. He was the author of

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Mirror of Self-Knowledge and Balance of God's Grace. He died in January, 1743, in New Utrecht, N.Y. Freeman, Chapman, naval officer, lawyer, congressman, was born Oct. 8, 1833, in Philadelphia, Pa. He entered the navy as assistant paymaster in 1863. In 1875-79 he was a representative from Pennsylvania to the forty-fourth and the forty-fifth congresses as a republican. He died in 1902 in Philadelphia, Pa. Freeman, Daniel, capitalist, philanthropist, was born June 30, 1837, in Canada. He is now the owner of the Freeman block in Los

Angeles; and is connected with the Continuous brick kiln company. In 1892-95 he was president of the local chamber of commerce. Freeman, Edward Monroe, educator, botanist, pathologist, scientist, was born Feb. Since 1907 12, 1875, in Saint Paul, Minn. he has been professor of botany and vegetable pathology at the college of agriculture at the university of Minnesota. He is a fellow of the American association for the '

advancement of science. Freeman, Florence, sculptor,

artist,

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in 1836 in Boston,. Mass. In 1862 she opened a studio in Pome, where she has spent her professional life. She nas executed several bas-reliefs of Dante; a bust of Sandalphon; and The Sleeping Child.

Freeman, Fortunatus, sea captain, was born in England. He first commanded vessels sailing from Baltimore;, and was subsequently commander of the ships Sea, Marmion, Resolute, Guy Mannering, and Silas 22,

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New York. He New York City.

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1874, in

died July

Freeman, Frederick, clergyman, educator, was born in 1800 in Sandwich, Mass. He was the author of History of Cape Cod; Annals of Barnstable County; Freeman Genealogy; and Civilization and Barbarism illustrated by Especial Reference to Metaeomet and the Extinction of his Race. He died in 1883 in Sandwich, Mass. Freeman, George C, soldier, congressman. author,

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served in the civil war as a major. In 1865 he was elected to the thirty-ninth congress, but did not serve. Freeman, George Washington, clergyman, bishop, was born June 13, 1789, in Sandwich, Mass. In 1844 he was consecrated missionary bishop of Arkansas and the Indian TerHe died April 29, 1858, in Little ritory. Eock, Ark. Freeman, Henry Blanchard, soldier, was born Jan. 17, 1837, in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. He served through the civil war as lieutenant and adjutant; became captain in 1869, colonel in 1898, and attained the rank of brigadier-general in the United States army

He was retired in 1901. vice because of age limit. Freeman, Henry jurist,

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