Daniel Freeman (April 26, 1826–December 30, 1908) was an American homesteader, physician and Civil War veteran. He was recognized as the first person to file a claim under the Homestead Act of 1862.
He was also the plaintiff in a landmark separation of church and state decision.
Read more about Daniel Freeman: Physician, Soldier, Homesteader, Marriages, Religious Separation Case
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