John Henry Freeman was born in 1868 to Mose Wineburg Freeman and Minerva Hobbs. John married Rebecca Elizabeth Dunlap on September 9th, 1886 and had four children. John died in August of 1919 in Bluff Springs. According to local lore, he requested he be buried in a beautiful spot that overlooked part of Indian Creek. His wish was fulfilled, and he is the only one who rests in this location.

'Prior to his death, John Henry Freeman charged his sons with responsibility of building his coffin out of the planks at hand, laying him out in his Sunday best, hooking the mules to the wagon, transporting and burying the body on a designated hillside overlooking the clear waters of Indian Creek. The charge was carried out to the letter. At the site of the grave, the mountain silence could be felt and heard. Bright splashes of golden sunlight mingled with the deep shadows cast by the forest giants were part of the restful scene. A man had chosen eternal rest in one of the peaceful spots of the world. This well kept grave is near the head water of Indian Creek on the West side of the stream between the present road and the creek.

The grave will be tended as long as his sons and their children live. The kind have returned frequently to keep the trust. His other descendants will do likewise if they know of and understand the priceless heritage their ancestor represents. In a day of cynicism, it is good to find a man that felt deeply and had the courage of his convictions.' - From the book 'The Voices of Moccasin Creek' By Tate C. 'Piney' Page, 1972.

When I visited John's grave site in 2014 or 2015, it was still maintained and flowers were on his grave. Good to know someone is still tending to him.