Post by gestute on Nov 6, 2008 4:12:10 GMT -5
Obituary of Freeman L. Friend:
ANSWERED THE LAST ROLL CALL
Freeman L. Friend died at his home in Bethany, Mo., Nov. 19th, 1906, at 11:30 o'clock a. m. He was born in Allegany county, Maryland, Sept. 8th, 1824. He was 82 years, 2 months and 11 days old at the time of his death. On the 29th day of October, 1847, he was married to Miss Rebecca J. Smalley. Ten children were born to this marriage, eight of whom are still living and all were present at the funeral. Besides the bereaved wife there are the eight children, seventy-one grand children and thirty-four great grand children. He leaves only one sister, Mrs. Mary chisholm of Goman, Maryland, out of a large family of brothers and sisters.
He removed from Maryland in 1850, and settled in Keokuk county, Iowa, near Sigourney. He remained there until 1861, when he again moved to Decatur and Ringgold counties, Iowa. In the spring of 1861 he came to Missouri, as he had traded for a farm just south of where New Hampton now stands in Harrison county. Those were perilous times, as the war spirit was at fever heat in Missouri. The man he traded farms with was ordered out of the state because he was a union man. In our community the disloyal element was largely in the majority and the life of a loyal man was constantly in danger. His first service was in what is usually called the Craynor raid, when Col. Jeff. Patton started south with his company of Confederate soldiers organized at Gentryville in Gentry county. Patton was threatening Iowa with an invasion before he went south. This act called down the wrath of all loyal men in north Missouri and under the command of Col. Crynor, of Albany. Patton was driven south when he entered the southern army. In the fall of 1861 at Bethany he enlisted in what is commonly known as the enrolled State Malitia under Capt. S. C. Allen, and after about six months of arduous service he again enlisted in Co. G. 6th Missouri State Militia Cavalry. This company was mostly made up of Harrison county boys, some of whom are still residents of the county. The regiment was gradually worked south, and at the time of this narrative were in charge of the post at Harrisonville in Cass county. On Nov. 3rd, 1862 , the following soldiers of Company G., were detailed by Col. E. C. Catherwood, commanding the post as a guard for a government wagon train from Harrisonville to Warrensburg in Johnson county. Those men composing the detail were Lieutenant William Newby, in charge with F. L. Friend, James Harkness, Henry Williams, J. K. Irvin, W. G. Hogan, R. L. Nelson, Wm. Watson, Geo. Keeley, Joseph Hunt, Thornton L. Sullivan, J. L. Oxford, David Todd, J. L. Weese, H. P. Brewer, Alford Allison, J. R. Hosier, Timothy Rose, Chas. Swim, Joshua Belford, John Ratliff, Ed Fish and Perry Allen. When this escort was only 12 miles out from Harrisonville they were attacked by Quantrill's entire command of about 300 guerillas, which was composed of such men as the James and Younger outlaws. Those bushwackers were never known to give quarters to union soldiers. After a very gallant and stubborn resistance in which Tim Rose, Chas. Swim, Joshua Belford, John Ratcliff, Ed Fish and Perry Allen lost their lives, Together with five of the teamsters - names unknown - killed, Lieutenant Newby ordered a retreat back to Harrisonville. In their flight the guerillas succeeded in capturing Newby, Friend, Horkness, Williams and Irwin as prisoners of war and those soldiers were taken along by the rebels as they started south. The balance of the command of union men returned to Harrisonville after several were wounded by the rebels in persuit and Col. Catherwood at once started at the head of a large force to punish the enemy. The rebels were overtaken that night and after a running fight of near two miles they succeeded in recapturing two of the prisoners and killing a number of the bushwhackers. Those two were Lieut. Newby and J. K. Irvin. This still left F. L. Friend, Jas. Horkness and Henry Williams in the hand of the enemy. Those three were taken some fifty miles from where they were captured, and just before sundown Nov. 4, led off from the road and shot. Horkness and Williams were killed. F. L. Friend was shot through both eyes, which blinded him for life. This wound never healed and about 16 years years ago a very malignant cancer developed. This cancer was the direct cause of his death. He was totally blind for over forty-four years. In his darkness and misfortune he bore it with patience and fortitude. His enlistment proved for life as he never again saw the light of day, neither the flag he'd done so much to protect. His greatest consolation, through life was that only done his part to his coutry well.
His religious experience commenced last spring or summer and was a remarkable one. He had long known his duty to his Creator and wished for a manifestation of love from the One who is the Light of the World. While meditating on this great subject he heard as it were a voice speaking to him the words of Jesus found in the 7th chapter of Matthew and the 7th verse, saying "Ask and it shall be given you. Seek and ye shall find. Knock and it shall be opened unto you." Immediately his soul was at rest and sweet peace was his comfort and stay. He was received into the M. E. church by the pastor, Rev. E. P. Reed. His wife had long been a loyal and faithful member of this church.
The funeral services were held at the residence, Nov. 22, 1906, conducted by Rev. E. P. Reed, assisted by Rev. A. N. Cave. The pall bearers consisted of old comrades, principally members of his old company. His remains were laid to rest in the beautiful Miriam cemetery, where they await the last roll call and Him who does all things well.
J. H. F.
Bethany, Mo.
I believe J. H. F. would be his oldest son Jehu Hanse Friend
who was born July 30, 1848 in Deer Park, Maryland and died in 1912 in Vinita, Oklahoma.
ANSWERED THE LAST ROLL CALL
Freeman L. Friend died at his home in Bethany, Mo., Nov. 19th, 1906, at 11:30 o'clock a. m. He was born in Allegany county, Maryland, Sept. 8th, 1824. He was 82 years, 2 months and 11 days old at the time of his death. On the 29th day of October, 1847, he was married to Miss Rebecca J. Smalley. Ten children were born to this marriage, eight of whom are still living and all were present at the funeral. Besides the bereaved wife there are the eight children, seventy-one grand children and thirty-four great grand children. He leaves only one sister, Mrs. Mary chisholm of Goman, Maryland, out of a large family of brothers and sisters.
He removed from Maryland in 1850, and settled in Keokuk county, Iowa, near Sigourney. He remained there until 1861, when he again moved to Decatur and Ringgold counties, Iowa. In the spring of 1861 he came to Missouri, as he had traded for a farm just south of where New Hampton now stands in Harrison county. Those were perilous times, as the war spirit was at fever heat in Missouri. The man he traded farms with was ordered out of the state because he was a union man. In our community the disloyal element was largely in the majority and the life of a loyal man was constantly in danger. His first service was in what is usually called the Craynor raid, when Col. Jeff. Patton started south with his company of Confederate soldiers organized at Gentryville in Gentry county. Patton was threatening Iowa with an invasion before he went south. This act called down the wrath of all loyal men in north Missouri and under the command of Col. Crynor, of Albany. Patton was driven south when he entered the southern army. In the fall of 1861 at Bethany he enlisted in what is commonly known as the enrolled State Malitia under Capt. S. C. Allen, and after about six months of arduous service he again enlisted in Co. G. 6th Missouri State Militia Cavalry. This company was mostly made up of Harrison county boys, some of whom are still residents of the county. The regiment was gradually worked south, and at the time of this narrative were in charge of the post at Harrisonville in Cass county. On Nov. 3rd, 1862 , the following soldiers of Company G., were detailed by Col. E. C. Catherwood, commanding the post as a guard for a government wagon train from Harrisonville to Warrensburg in Johnson county. Those men composing the detail were Lieutenant William Newby, in charge with F. L. Friend, James Harkness, Henry Williams, J. K. Irvin, W. G. Hogan, R. L. Nelson, Wm. Watson, Geo. Keeley, Joseph Hunt, Thornton L. Sullivan, J. L. Oxford, David Todd, J. L. Weese, H. P. Brewer, Alford Allison, J. R. Hosier, Timothy Rose, Chas. Swim, Joshua Belford, John Ratliff, Ed Fish and Perry Allen. When this escort was only 12 miles out from Harrisonville they were attacked by Quantrill's entire command of about 300 guerillas, which was composed of such men as the James and Younger outlaws. Those bushwackers were never known to give quarters to union soldiers. After a very gallant and stubborn resistance in which Tim Rose, Chas. Swim, Joshua Belford, John Ratcliff, Ed Fish and Perry Allen lost their lives, Together with five of the teamsters - names unknown - killed, Lieutenant Newby ordered a retreat back to Harrisonville. In their flight the guerillas succeeded in capturing Newby, Friend, Horkness, Williams and Irwin as prisoners of war and those soldiers were taken along by the rebels as they started south. The balance of the command of union men returned to Harrisonville after several were wounded by the rebels in persuit and Col. Catherwood at once started at the head of a large force to punish the enemy. The rebels were overtaken that night and after a running fight of near two miles they succeeded in recapturing two of the prisoners and killing a number of the bushwhackers. Those two were Lieut. Newby and J. K. Irvin. This still left F. L. Friend, Jas. Horkness and Henry Williams in the hand of the enemy. Those three were taken some fifty miles from where they were captured, and just before sundown Nov. 4, led off from the road and shot. Horkness and Williams were killed. F. L. Friend was shot through both eyes, which blinded him for life. This wound never healed and about 16 years years ago a very malignant cancer developed. This cancer was the direct cause of his death. He was totally blind for over forty-four years. In his darkness and misfortune he bore it with patience and fortitude. His enlistment proved for life as he never again saw the light of day, neither the flag he'd done so much to protect. His greatest consolation, through life was that only done his part to his coutry well.
His religious experience commenced last spring or summer and was a remarkable one. He had long known his duty to his Creator and wished for a manifestation of love from the One who is the Light of the World. While meditating on this great subject he heard as it were a voice speaking to him the words of Jesus found in the 7th chapter of Matthew and the 7th verse, saying "Ask and it shall be given you. Seek and ye shall find. Knock and it shall be opened unto you." Immediately his soul was at rest and sweet peace was his comfort and stay. He was received into the M. E. church by the pastor, Rev. E. P. Reed. His wife had long been a loyal and faithful member of this church.
The funeral services were held at the residence, Nov. 22, 1906, conducted by Rev. E. P. Reed, assisted by Rev. A. N. Cave. The pall bearers consisted of old comrades, principally members of his old company. His remains were laid to rest in the beautiful Miriam cemetery, where they await the last roll call and Him who does all things well.
J. H. F.
Bethany, Mo.
I believe J. H. F. would be his oldest son Jehu Hanse Friend
who was born July 30, 1848 in Deer Park, Maryland and died in 1912 in Vinita, Oklahoma.