James Stanley Freeman

Template:Short description 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

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,<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> 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.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

He was appointed as the city manager of Jasper in 1952.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> He served in this role until his resignation in 1955.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Death and personal life

Freeman was involved in an automobile accident in 1950.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

In 1957, his wife died of an illness.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>