Frederick Norton Freeman
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Claremont, New Hampshire
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-- March 28, 1867).
He entered Norwich University
Norwich University
Norwich University is a private university located in Northfield, Vermont . The university was founded in 1819 at Norwich, Vermont, as the American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy. It is the oldest of six Senior Military Colleges, and is recognized by the United States Department of...
in 1853 where his plan and idea led to the founding of Theta Chi Fraternity
Theta Chi
Theta Chi Fraternity is an international college fraternity. It was founded on April 10, 1856 as the Theta Chi Society, at Norwich University, Norwich, Vermont, U.S., and was the 21st of the 71 North-American Interfraternity Conference men's fraternities.-Founding and early years at Norwich:Theta...
with fellow classmate and cadet Arthur Chase
Arthur Chase
Arthur Chase was the co-founder of Theta Chi Fraternity. He was born in Bellows Falls, Vermont and entered Norwich University in 1852 where he roomed with a young cadet named George Dewey who later became famous as an Admiral. Chase was 20 years old when he assisted his distant cousin Frederick...
. Freeman was only 17 years old when Theta Chi was founded. He received a B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering in 1856 and an A.B. Degree in 1857. He was granted an A.M. Degree by Norwich University in 1860.
Freeman became the superintendent of the Yonkers Collegiate and Military School and there earned the title of Colonel. He later held the same position at the Eagleswood Military and Collegiate Institute
Eagleswood Military Academy
The Eagleswood Military Academy was a private military academy in Perth Amboy, New Jersey which served antebellum educational needs.The Eagleswood Military Academy was started by Rebecca Spring and Marcus Spring in 1861 in the vicinity of the Route 35/Smith Street intersection...
of Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Perth Amboy, New Jersey
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. As reported in his obituary written by Arthur Chase, Freeman "received several offers of high positions in the army but declined them." It was also during his tenure at Eagleswood that Freeman published a book on military school discipline and tactics.
It is interesting to note that in 1862 Theta Chi made its first expansion attempt at Eagleswood Military and Collegiate Institute, while Freeman was superintendent of the school. The expansion attempt was unsuccessful.
Freeman later became the first superintendent of the Pennsylvania Coal Company in 1864. He died at the age of 28 after falling ill while working on the construction of a company dock in Newburgh, New York
Newburgh (city), New York
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. He was buried in the family cemetery near Plainfield, New Hampshire
Plainfield, New Hampshire
Plainfield is a town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town had a total population of 2,364. The town is home to the Helen Woodruff Smith Bird Sanctuary and Annie Duncan State Forest....
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Frederick Norton Freeman was known to be a quiet, unassuming gentleman. He was upright, prudent and a safe advisor.