OBIT: Aaron Freed, 1916, Arendtsville, Adams County, PA

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Witnessed Lee’s Surrender

After a week’s illness following a stroke of paralysis, Aaron Freed, a Civil war 
veteran, who was present at the surrender of General Lee at Appomattox Court 
House died in Arendtsville, Adams county, Sunday morning.  His age was 73 years 
and 19 days.

The deceased was a native of Maryland, having been born near Silver Run, March 
7, 1842, when yet a boy his parents moved to Franklin township where he followed 
the occupation of farming.  He was for seven years constable in the township.  
He was a life member of Calvary United Brethren church, Cashtown, and was always 
interested in church work.  About three years ago, Mr. Freed sold his farm and 
removed to Arendtsville where he purchased the property of Jacob Taylor and he 
has since resided there.

His wife, who was formerly Miss Sarah Knouse and with four children survive him 
as follows:  Harry E. Freed, Philadelphia; Mrs. Sherman Cone, York; Sherman 
Freed, Barker, N. Y.  Two brothers, George Freed, Bendersville, and David Freed, 
Mount Alto, are living.

The Hanover Herald – Saturday, April 1, 1916