At the first election held on May 26, 1838, the following persons were elected by the citizens of Freedom.
BURGESS: Stephen Phillips
TOWN COUNCIL: Joseph Hall
Andrew Cuthberson
Thomas C. Kerr
John Bell
Martin Fisher
BOROUGH CONSTABLE: Samuel C. Coulter
The first Town Council Meeting was held on June 1, 1838 and the following persons were appointed as Borough officers.
Stephen Phillips, Jr: Secretary
Phillip Bentel: Treasurer
Robert Hall, Sr: Street Commissioner