Freeman, John Dorbrandt (February 18, 1898 - May 14, 1976)

John Dorbrandt Freeman (February 18, 1898 - May 14, 1976) was a Texas surveyor, civil engineer, and historian. He is the husband of Delma Turnbow Freeman, a well-known genealogist and author. Freeman was born in Lampasas, Texas. For most of his life he was a self-employed licensed surveyor based in Austin and Fort Worth. He was also a hobbiest historian and in 1936-1938 issued a large map of Texas as it appeared in 1836.