In the 1850 Federal Census, Henry J. & Mary A. Freeland, ages 28 & 23, are living at Platte City, Platte Co., MO. They have two children: Alice G 2, & William 2 months. Also in the household with them, or living next door, is Mary's sister, Castella C. Remington 18 (Calista?).
In the Federal Census of 1860, they are living at Carrol/Platte City, Platte Co., MO. There are now five children in the family.