Dr. Edward J. Freeman, the elder son of our subject, is a native of Easton, where his birth occurred December 18, 1851. He was reared to man's estate in Freemansburg, and gained the rudiments of his education in the public schools of this place, after which for five years he attended Swartz's Private Academy at Bethlehem. Later he for two years attended the Lehigh University at Bethlehem. March 13, 1873, he was graduated from the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania. After his graduation he began in practice at Freemansburg and has built up a successful business. Socially he is identified with the Beneficial Order of Elks No. 191, at Bethlehem; Hulda Lodge No. 364, K. of P., and various other social organizations. He was married May 24, 1877, to Emily Knecht, daughter of the late John Knecht, of Shiemersville. Of their four children, Anna E. is the only one living. The Doctor is a member of the Reformed Church, and, like his father, is highly esteemed in this city, which has been his home for so many years.