Rusty
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Hi Diane, My name is Rusty Swenson and my great-grandfather was David Boggs Freetly , who was assigned to E Company and is listed at the Gettysburg memorial. David (carried as D.B on the placque) was the son of Jacob Freetly, who was the first lawyer in Apollo, Pa (approx 1857). David was wounded twice, first on 3 May 1863 at Salem Heights, then on 12 May, 1864 at Spottsylvania. David was married to one Thala C. per the 1900 census, and his only son, David Ralph Freetly (who later changed his name to Ralph J. Freetly,) was my grandfather on my mom's side. Rumor has it he changed his name because the D.R. was always being misinterpreted as "doctor"  . My mom, Harriet Kathleen Freetly, was one of 3 girls of 7 who survived birth. I am very interested in trying to find out more details on where David was more specifically located on 3 May and 12 May. If you have any ideas or information, I'd appreciate you sharing with me. Thanks, and good luck in your book.
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