Chicago & Erie Railroad Personnel File Abstract - William Freeman



WILLIAM FREEMAN
Age 35, married, one child. Resides in Marion, Ohio. Formerly employed as switchman, Marion yard.

Employed as extra passenger brakeman June 16th, 1893. On account of reduction of force at Marion, was put to work as extra freight brakeman May 10th, 1897. Assigned to 9 and 10 as brakeman June 15th, 1897. Gave up the position on 9 and 10 October, 1898 on account of an abcess which disabled him for that job on account of the fact that he had to help the baggageman handle 450 to 550 cans of milk each day, and resumed work as extra passenger brakeman. Given a regular run as brakeman in through passenger service Oct. 16th, 1899.

March 25th, 1902, Resigned.




SOURCE: P. 37, Chicago & Erie Railroad Employment Summary Book, ledger book covering @ 1880-1905. Donated to this site courtesy of Nick Pappas. Transcription by Jim Sponholz (c) 2007.

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