Historic Bramwell Pioneers

The top photograph is of George Freeman who was the son of southern, WV pioneer coal baron John Freeman. The village of Freeman, WV is named after John Freeman and the John Freeman Memorial Bridge is located in Freeman.

George Freeman was the brother of Charles Wesley Freeman, another Bramwell pioneer.* Charles Wesley Freeman, built the Historic Freeman House that was known to be the largest house in Bramwell in 1909. The house has been remodeled many times over the years and remains as a residence in Bramwell to this day. Below is a link to the George Freeman house in St. Petersburg, PA.

The bottom photograph is of George Freeman driving with his wife Annie (Beals) in the back seat with Lee and Wearns Beals. Wearns was Annie's brother and became a dentist in DuBois, Pennsylvania.

* John Freeman's Great Grandson and the Grandson of George Freeman verified this information in July 2007.

Material furnished by Bob Gallagher