James C. Freeman

James Crawford Freeman (April 1, 1820 September 3, 1885) was a Georgia planter and slaveowner who after serving in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War received a pardon and became a banker, jeweler and politician who served one term in the U.S. Representative as a Republican.

James Crawford Freeman
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Georgia's 5th district
In office
March 4, 1873  March 3, 1875
Preceded byDudley M. DuBose
Succeeded byMilton A. Candler
Personal details
Born(1820-04-01)April 1, 1820
Clinton, Georgia, U.S.
DiedSeptember 3, 1885(1885-09-03) (aged 66)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
OccupationBanker, jeweler, politician, soldier
Military service
AllegianceConfederate States of America
Branch/serviceConfederate States Army
Years of service18621865 (CSA)
Rankprivate, Company B, 42nd Georgia Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
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