Who was Henry Wade Freeman?

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So this real estate article flowed past on the digital river.

North Jersey home on the market for $1.479M linked to Civil War & SpanAm War

A 19th-century North Jersey home once owned by the commander of the National Guard's 1st New Jersey Brigade has hit the market. Located at 147 Ralston Ave. in South Orange, the shingled symmetrical home was once the residence of career military man Henry W. Freeman. Born in New York City, Freeman cemented his place as a leader in the National Guard of New Jersey during a military career that spanned nearly 50 years and included participation in both the Civil War and the Spanish-American War.

North Jersey home on the market for $1.479M linked to Civil War, Spanish-American War

A 19th-century North Jersey home once owned by the commander of the National Guard's 1st New Jersey Brigade has hit the market.

www.northjersey.com

South Orange 19th-century home once owned by Civil War vet, in photos

This South Orange home was once the residence of Henry W. Freeman, who participated in both the Civil War and the Spanish-American War.

www.northjersey.com

Curious. No details on his Civil War service, but there's an obit on his FindaGrave entry that mentions he came to NJ in the 80s

General Henry Wade Freeman (1845-1921) - Find a...

www.findagrave.com

Hmm. NPS has the following Henry W Freeman entries;

6th KS Cavalry
3rd PA Heavy Artillery
12th MA Infantry
15th MA Infantry (possibly same guy as above?)
6th MI Heavy Artillery

So, anyone up to playing "who was this guy and what did he do?"​

 

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Looks like he was only a clerk in the Quartermaster Dept. during the Civil War, rose to Major in the 1st NJ in the Spanish American War.

 

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Looks like he was only a clerk in the Quartermaster Dept. during the Civil War, rose to Major in the 1st NJ in the Spanish American War.

Civilian or military clerk?

Either way, that's probably the reason his "civil war service" isn't really highlighted.