He was recognized as the first person to file a claim under the Homestead Act of 1862 .
Daniel Freeman ( April 26 , 1826 -- December 30 , 1908 ) was an American homesteader and Civil War veteran .
Daniel Freeman was recognized as the first person to file a claim under the Homestead Act of 1862 .
Daniel Freeman ( April 26 , 1826 -- December 30 , 1908 ) was an American homesteader and Civil War veteran .