Freeman E. Franklin (1823/1824[1] - September 28, 1870) was a state legislator in Mississippi.
He served in the Union Army in the 34th Ohio Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War rising to the rank of colonel.
In 1863, he commanded a brigade in Scammon's Division of the Department of West Virginia.
[3] After the Civil War, Franklin moved to Yazoo City, Mississippi.
[8] In December 1870, Republicans held a nominating committee meeting in Yazoo City to designate a replacement for him after his death before his term expired.