John Freedley

John Freedley was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania on May 22, 1793, to Catharine and Henry Freedley. He attended public schools and Norristown Academy. Freedley studied law.

Freedley served as an assistant to his father, who operated a brickyard.

Freedley was admitted to the bar in 1820 and commenced practice in Norristown. He also operated a marble quarry, which he sold in 1844.

Freedley served in the United States House of Representatives from 1847 to 1851, representing the 5th congressional district of Pennsylvania as a member of the Whig Party. He served in the 30th United States Congress and the 31st United States Congress. During his time in office, Freedley served on the Committee on Revolutionary Pensions.

Freedley's tenure in Congress began on March 4, 1847 and concluded on March 3, 1851. He was preceded by Jacob S. Yost and succeeded by John McNair.

Following his time in Congress, Freedley opened a soapstone quarry along the Schuylkill River in Whitemarsh Township, which he operated until his death.

Freedley died at the age of 58 in Norristown on December 8, 1851. He was interred at Montgomery Cemetery in West Norriton Township.[3]

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