Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-07
MASTER AND DOG DIE.
Capt. VIM. Freeman and his Faith
full Animal Both Brcntlled Their
Inst Ycstcrdn

HAMPTON, VA, November 6.-(Spe-
cial STARK cold in death, the body of
Captain William Freeman, of the
most highly respected and best known
citizens Of York county, was found with
in 800 yards Of his home, near Poquoson.
at an early hour this morning. The corpse
was lying on the side of the roadway
leading to the residence. and to judge
from it's condition, Captain Freeman mad
been dead some hours.
Captain Freeman was in Poduoson Wed
nesday afternoon. He visited the post
office and attended to some business.
About dark he said he was going to re-
turn to his homo. Since that time and
until mis- dead body was found. his where
abouts were unknown to his friends. Post
master Phillips, of Poquoson, was on his
way to the country this morning and,
when nearing the home Of the deceased.
which is located in a small strip of wood
land he noticed the body of Captain Free
man lying on the side of the road. Mr..
Phillips thought at first that Captain
Freeman had fallen and fastening to his
side. was startled to find him cold in
death.
An investigation developed no signs of
foul play. but Mr.. Phillips determined to
report the matter to DR.. McAllister, the
coroner of York county. The latter made
careful examination and reached the
conclusion that Captain Freeman was
suddenly stricken with heart trouble
while on his return homo. and that death
resulted in consequence thereof. DR.. Nc
4Allister then Issued a burial permit IN &C
cordarce with his opinion.
Captain Freeman, who was Il years old,
lived alone in the dwelling in which he
had spent all his life. He married when
quite young, but his wife and two children
preceded him to the grave several years
ago. His residence was directly at the
end of the small strip of woods and he
had gotten within 800 yards of the house,
when his end came.
A BRAVE CONFEDERATE.
The deceased was builder OF small
boats for many years. He also command
ed an oyster vessel and had accumulated
a good-sized fortune at one time Re
verses overlook him, and during the de-
Ginning days of his life he lived modestly
alone.
When the war between the States broke
out Captain Freeman entered the service
of the Confederacy as a private. He
rose rapidly and when the surrender oc-
Cured he had attained the rank of
captain. His habits in private life Were
most exemplary. He was known through
out York county as q man of unimpeach-
able honor. Fond of hunting, Captain
Freeman's home was the rendezvous for
the Nimrods that visited York county
during the hunting season. He was known
to nearly every sportsman in TideWater
Virginia.
The funeral services will be held in Po-
duoson at II o'clock tomorrow morning.
\ WEIRD COINCIDENCE.
a rather weird coincidence with Captain
Freeman's sudden death, is the sudden
death of his famous hunting dog, "Qld
Jack Freeman" The dog was in Phoebus,
being in possession of Town Treasurer a.
NJ Hanger, who borrowed him several
days ago to hunt with. "Old Jack" was
famous for his coon hunts Wednesday
night when Mr.. Hanger closed his place
Of business the dog was apparently we'll
When he went to his office this morning
"Old jack was found stretched dead in
front of the door. He was about is years
old, and his sudden dissolution" is pro-
badly due to his advanced years, although
it is peculiar that his end should have &C.
Cured on the same night and with the
same suddenness as that of his lifelong
master.