Freeman, Russell, 1750-1805
Freeman, Russell, 1750-1805
Dates
- Existence: 1750 - 1805
Biography
Russell Freeman was a merchant in Hanover and a collector for the town. Beset by debt he was sent to prison at Haverhill where he shared a cell with Joseph Starkweather and Josiah Burnham. In 1805, Freeman and Starkweather were stabbed and killed by Burnham after they had taunted him regarding his relationship with a certain women.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Hanover town meetings excerpt
Mss 770430.1
Collection
Identifier: Mss 770430.1
Date(s):
1770-07-30
Abstract
In English.
Russell Freeman receipt
Mss 773617
Collection
Identifier: Mss 773617
Date(s):
1773-11-17
Abstract
Rate bill from selectman of the town of Hanover, Russell Freeman, Collector, (1750-1805) for Rev. Eden Burroughs'(1738-1813) salary.