James Stanley Freeman
American businessman (1874–1960)
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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
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]
He was appointed as the city manager of Jasper in 1952.[3] He served in this role until his resignation in 1955.[4][5]