John Freeman (abt. 1781 - abt. 1839)

Husband of Melinda (Colbert) Freeman — married about 1815 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Descendants

Died about 1839 at about age 58 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Biography

John Freeman is a part of US Black heritage.

John Freeman worked in the Thomas Jefferson White House. His owner, Dr. William Baker, was paid $8/month for his service. His duties included waiting at the dining table, taking care of the hall and dining room, and possibly attending to the president personally ^[1] Jefferson sold Freeman to James Madison, who freed John Freeman in 1809. He owned a home in Washington, DC. He was the father of 8 children and he died in 1839.

Sources

1. ↑ The Complexities of Slavery in the Nation's Capital

• Slavery, Freedom, and the Struggle to Keep a Family Together