James Stanley Freeman
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James Stanley Freeman (May 12, 1874 in Jasper, Alabama – April 26, 1960 in Jasper, AL), known as "Big Jim", was an Alabama millionaire in the early 20th century.
Life
[edit]He was famous for making and losing over a million dollars twice before 1900. Freeman retired as one of the wealthiest men in the Southern United States. He was married to Willie Lee Shepherd,[1] had one son, James Shepherd Freeman, a World War II admiral. His grandson was James Shepherd Freeman Jr., and his great-grandson was James Shepherd Freeman III.[2]
Freeman was involved in an automobile accident in 1950.[3]
He was appointed as the city manager of Jasper in 1952.[4] He served in this role until his resignation in 1955.[5][6]
In 1957, his wife died of an illness.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "In The Social World". Birmingham Post-Herald. October 2, 1898. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "Four Jim Freemans". Daily Mountain Eagle. January 11, 1951. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "Traffic Injury Proves Fatal". The Decatur Daily. November 13, 1950. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "J. S. Freeman Has Led A Very Active Life". Daily Mountain Eagle. July 24, 1952. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "Jasper's City Manager Resigns Post At 81". The Anniston Star. August 27, 1955. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "J. S. Freeman Resigns As City Manager Of Jasper". Daily Mountain Eagle. August 4, 1955. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ "Mrs. J. S. Freeman rites held Sunday". Daily Mountain Eagle. January 17, 1957. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
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