William Edmundson Friend's "Friend's Facktory" ws where he had his smithery, foundry, and finishing shop. The deed was executed September 22, 1843 and was conveyed to him by Joseph Friend. Source - "Indian Blood", Evelyn Guard Olsen, pg. 131.
William Edmund Friend is listed in the 1850 census of Allegany County, MD taken on August 2nd, Page 33A, Line 33, Dwelling No. 433, Family No. 436, Age 45, Male, Occupation Blacksmith, Property value $150, Born in MD.
William Edmund Friend is listed in the 1860 census of Allegany County, MD, Selbysport, District No. 2, dwelling no. 1853, family no. 1778. William was listed as being 52, male, a blacksmith, born in MD.
William Edmund Friend served in Co. D, 3rd Maryland Potomac Home Brigade in the Civil War.
William Edmund Friend is listed in the 1870 census of Allegany County, MD, dwelling no. 98, family no. 99. William was listed as being 67, male, occupation - blacksmith, born in MD.
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