Stephenson County

OAKLAND CEMETERY
Freeport IL


Aspinwall Monument - Photo contributed by Judy Birdsall / Alice Horner
This was the first monument in the cemetery, the tomb of Mrs. Homer F. Aspinwall, whose husband was one of the incorporators of the Oakland Cemtery Corporation. She was buried August 2, 1902. Homer F. Aspinwall was a naval veteran


Paul - Friedly Monument Photo contributed by Judy Birdsall / Alice Horner
Samuel Friedly became proprietor of the Brewster House about 1910 or so.
The Brewster House was the hotel Lincoln stayed in for the Lincoln-Douglas debate in 1858.
Prior to Samuel Friedly running it, the hotel was run by J.S. Gates

Benjamin & Mercy Ann (Pierce) Goddard - Contributed by Judy Birdsall / Alice Horner
These tombstones were moved from the City Cemetery to Oakland Cemetery


John W. Henney 1842 - 1926 - Henney Motor Company Photo contributed by Joe Ginger


William Koenig - Photo contributed by Judy Birdsall / Alice Horner


Solt Monument Photo contributed by Judy Birdsall / Alice Horner
Israel Solt (1840-1912) is a Civil War veteran.
Solt is on one side of the large monument and Goodhue on the other side.


William Benjamin Swingley Wife - Marjorie Joy Burkett
Photo contributed by Judy Birdsall / Alice Horne

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