Taken from _The Freeman Family Genealogy_ (http://novan.com/freeman.htm) : There is a sign on Freeman Road in Orchard Park, NY commemorating Elisha Freeman who came to the East Hamburg area (now Orchard Park) from Easton, NY when he was only 17 years old, way back in 1816, when this area was still a forest wilderness. His father Stephan Freeman moved in around 1822 with his wife. Stephan had fought as a private in the 13th Regiment of the Albany Co. Militia against General Burgoyne's army in the battle of Saratoga. He saw General Fraser fall from his horse, mortally wounded in the battle. His son, Elisha married Abigail Smith in 1821 and became a successful farmer in Orchard Park. His farm remained in the Freeman family until about 1920. The original home (although modified over the years) still remains a beautiful sight to behold next to Freeman's Pond. ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.