History of northern Wisconsin: containing an account of its settlement, growth, development, and resources, an extensive sketch of its counties, cities, towns and villages, their improvements, industries, manufactories, biographical sketches, portraits of prominent men and early settlers, views of county seats, etc. Chicago: Western Historical Co., 1881. p.1146

James Freeman, lawyer, was born in Cleveland, Ohio, March 19, 1828; read law there with Mr Starkweather, and was admitted to Supreme Court of Ohio, in 1850, and to Illinois Supreme Court at Ottawa, in 1851; engaged in the practice of law in Chicago and Waukegan up to 1854, when he removed to Oshkosh, Wis., and formed a partnership with L. P. Crary. In September, 1862, he raised a company of volunteers in Oshkosh, which were mustered into the United States service as Co. D., 32d Reg. Wis. Vol., and of which he was Captain; served until June 12, 1865, then returned to Oshkosh and engaged in practice of his profession. He was married in Oshkosh in 1856, to Miss Emily A. Granger. They have six children- Shepherd, Netta, Emma E., Sarah G., Charles N., Margaret. Mr. F. is a member of the Methodist Church and of the A., F. & A. M. Lodge, and chapter; has held office of City Attorney three years.