Solomon Freeman | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Solomon Freeman

Solomon Freeman | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Portrait of Solomon Freeman wearing a suit and sitting in a chair. Solomon Freeman was a slave purchased by Abraham Bush as a boy. The Bush family moved to what would become Middleton in 1847, and granted freedom to Solomon and his mother, though both remained with the Bush family as servants. They lived in a log cabin in Section 2 of the Town of Middleton, near the present-day intersection of Century Avenue and Highway 12 and 13.

Solomon later assisted John Green in a grain mill and wool business. He lead the Baptist Union Church congregation when their regular minister was unable to be there. He died in 1900 and is buried in Middleton Junction Cemetery. His grave was unmarked until 1974, when the Middleton Historical Society put up a marker.
DESCRIPTION
Portrait of Solomon Freeman wearing a suit and sitting in a chair. Solomon Freeman was a slave purchased by Abraham Bush as a boy. The Bush family moved to what would become Middleton in 1847, and granted freedom to Solomon and his mother, though both remained with the Bush family as servants. They lived in a log cabin in Section 2 of the Town of Middleton, near the present-day intersection of Century Avenue and Highway 12 and 13. Solomon later assisted John Green in a grain mill and wool business. He lead the Baptist Union Church congregation when their regular minister was unable to be there. He died in 1900 and is buried in Middleton Junction Cemetery. His grave was unmarked until 1974, when the Middleton Historical Society put up a marker.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:128992
Creation Date:circa 1885
Creator Name:Unknown
City:Middleton
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Name File
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:Freeman
Original Dimensions:8 x 10 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Biographical information comes from the February 27, 1971 issue of the Madison Capital Times and the June 24, 1982 issue of the Wisconsin State Journal.
SUBJECTS
Neckties
Suits (Clothing)
Chairs
African Americans
Beards
Indoor photography
Men
Portrait photography

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