Orange County NcArchives Military Records.....Freeland, William Johnson, Capt. June 21, 1862
Civilwar 6t;h North Carolina Infantry
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Death Of Capt. W.J. Freeland
The Standard of Raleigh, July 30, 1862
                 DEATH OF CAPT. WILLIAM J. FREELAND
  CAPTAIN WILLIAM JOHNSON FREELAND of Orange County, was among the first to 
volunteer for the defence of of Southern rights. In his short but brilliant 
career he won laurels for himself and the State to which he belonged. Many of 
North Carolina's noble sons have fallen on Virginia soil, but none more brave, 
none more beloved or regretted than he. By his noble generosity, he had not 
only the love of his own company, buty was the favorite of the whole regiment.
He was second to none in ability, always faithful in the discharge of his 
duty. He fell wounded on the 31st of May, at the battle of Seven Pines, was 
taken prisoner and carried to Fortress Monroe where he died on 21st of June.
His nurse treated him with marked attention, on account of his private worth, 
and he was buried with Masonic and military honors. His hope of heaven was 
bright. He was a member of the Baptist Church.

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