Gale Ericson
1931 - 1934 (3 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Gale Ericson was born on 24 Jan 1931 in Waterford, Clay County, Iowa (son of Elmer Oscar Ericson and Floye Mae Hedges); died in May 1934.
2. 
Elmer Oscar Ericson was born on 13 Jul 1895 in Clay County, Iowa (son of Andrew Ericson and Sophia Beck); died on 20 Sep 1965 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California. Other Events:
- Census: 1925, Waterford, Clay County, Iowa
- Census: 1930, Waterford, Clay County, Iowa
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/157781640/elmer-oscar-ericsonElmer married Floye Mae Hedges on 1 Sep 1921. Floye (daughter of Isaac Sylvester Hedges and Medora Ethel "Dora" Dubree) was born on 15 Oct 1901 in Allerton, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 25 Oct 1978 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Floye Mae Hedges was born on 15 Oct 1901 in Allerton, Vermilion County, Illinois (daughter of Isaac Sylvester Hedges and Medora Ethel "Dora" Dubree); died on 25 Oct 1978 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/157781649/floye-mae-ericsonChildren:
- Lillie Mae Ericson was born on 2 Aug 1922 in Waterford, Clay County, Iowa; died on 3 Sep 2003 in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California.
- Lee Elmer Ericson was born on 23 Jul 1924 in Waterford, Clay County, Iowa; died on 12 Sep 1983; was buried on 15 Sep 1983 in Fayetteville National Cemetery, Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas.
- 1. Gale Ericson was born on 24 Jan 1931 in Waterford, Clay County, Iowa; died in May 1934.
Generation: 3
4. Andrew Ericson was born on 6 Jan 1858 in Sweden; died on 2 May 1933 in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa; was buried on 6 May 1933 in Lone Tree Cemetery, Everly, Clay County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Census: 1900, Summit Township, Clay County, Iowa
- Census: 1910, Summit Township, Clay County, Iowa
- Census: 1920, Waterford, Clay County, Iowa
Notes:
Following an illness of two years, Andrew Ericson, resident of Everly and vicinity for more than 40 years, died at the home of Mrs. Emil Sorenson in Spencer Wednesday, May 4. At the time of his death he was 75 years and 4 months of age.
Funeral services were held last Saturday afternoon at two o'clock at the Cobb-Phelps funeral home, the Rev. G. L. Dagner, pastor of the Swedish Lutheran church of Spencer, officiating.
Interment was in the Lone Tree cemetery at Everly.
Mr. Ericson was born In the parish of Nora, Westmanland, Sweden, January 3. 1858. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church of Sweden at an early age. la 1879 he came to America, locating at Galva, Illinois.
He was united in marriage to Miss Sophie Beck September 1, 1880. They came to Iowa seven years later and located on a farm seven and one-half miles north of Everly. They continued to farm until in 1920 when they moved into the town of Everly where Mrs. Ericson died October 15, 1929.
Mr. and Mrs. Ericson became the parents of five sons and one daughter; Emil, who preceded his father in death March 9, 1919, Julius of St. Paul, Melwin of LeMars, William of Willmar, Elmer of Rossie and Mrs. Selma Klarstrom of Everly.
Besides the four sons and one daughter, Mr. Ericson is survived two sisters, Mrs. Andrew Sundquist of Holdredge, Neb., and Mrs. Carrie Snell of Sweden, two brothers, Carl Ericson of Kansas City, Kan., and Alfred Ericson of Minneapolis, 14
grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Page 15 of Spencer News Herald, published in Spencer, Iowa on Friday, May 12th, 1933
Buried:
Burial information from death certificate.Andrew married Sophia Beck in 1881. Sophia was born on 11 Sep 1854 in Sweden; died on 15 Oct 1929 in Everly, Clay County, Iowa; was buried on 17 Oct 1929 in Lone Tree Cemetery, Everly, Clay County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Sophia Beck was born on 11 Sep 1854 in Sweden; died on 15 Oct 1929 in Everly, Clay County, Iowa; was buried on 17 Oct 1929 in Lone Tree Cemetery, Everly, Clay County, Iowa. Notes:
Mrs. Andrew Erlcson died October 15, at 6:30 a. m. at her home in Everly, her death being caused by dropsy, from which she had suffered for nearly seven years. During this time she bore her affliction with courage and Christian patience.
Mrs. Ericson was born at Nora, Sweden, Sept. 11, 1854. She attended school In her homeland and was baptized and confirmed In the Evangelical Lutheran church. She came to America October 7. 1880 and lived at Galva, Illinois
She was married Sept. 1, 1881 to Andrew Ericson, who at that tune was employed In a coal mine.
They lived In Illinois for seven years, and then moved to a farm nine miles northwest of Everly; later they moved six miles north of Everly and In 1920 they retired and moved to Everly, where they have since resided.
Mrs. Erlcson was the mother of nine children, eight sons and one daughter. Three of the sons died In
Infancy.
One son, Emll, died nine years ago, a victim of the flu.
She leaves to mourn their loss, her husband, four sons, Julius, Melvin, William and Elmer, and one daughter, Selma, now
Mrs. Klarstrom. twelve grand children and one great grandchild.
She was 75 years. 1 month and 4 days old at the time of her death.
Mrs. Erlcson was honest and hard working, a faithful wife and a loving mother.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home and at 2:30 at the Lutheran church. Rev. J. L. Seitzinger, the pastor of the church will officiate.
Interment will be made in Lone Tree cemetery.
Page 10 of Spencer Reporter, published in Spencer, Iowa on Wednesday, October 16th, 1929
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/245671290/sophie-ericsonChildren:
- 2. Elmer Oscar Ericson was born on 13 Jul 1895 in Clay County, Iowa; died on 20 Sep 1965 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California.
6. Isaac Sylvester Hedges was born on 4 May 1877 in Rowan County, Kentucky (son of James Alva Hedges and Philora Allen); died on 22 Jan 1925 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; was buried on 26 Jan 1925 in Fairfield Cemetery, Newman, Douglas County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Religion: Center Point Church
- Census: 1900, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1910, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1920, Lone Tree, Clay County, Iowa
Notes:
member of Center Point Church
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/169285581/isaac-sylvester-hedgesIsaac married Medora Ethel "Dora" Dubree on 29 Nov 1898 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Medora was born on 4 Apr 1885 in Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 17 Jun 1971 in Downey, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in burial details unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. 
Medora Ethel "Dora" Dubree was born on 4 Apr 1885 in Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 17 Jun 1971 in Downey, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in burial details unknown. Other Events:
- Religion: Center Point Church
Notes:
member of Center Point Church
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/184756454/medora-ethel-wainChildren:
- Lillie Belle Hedges was born on 5 Jul 1900 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; died in 14 Jul 1979 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Pawhuska City Cemetery, Pawhuska, Osage County, Oklahoma.
- 3. Floye Mae Hedges was born on 15 Oct 1901 in Allerton, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 25 Oct 1978 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California.
- Ruth Russell Hedges was born on 7 Aug 1903 in Allerton, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 3 Dec 1985 in Hayfork, Trinity County, California; was cremated in Hayfork Cemetery, Hayfork, Trinity County, California.
- James Sanford Hedges was born on 24 Jun 1905 in Colorado; died on 23 Oct 1973 in Cottage Grove, Lane County, Oregon; was buried in Lane Memorial Gardens, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon.
- Lora Pearl Hedges was born on 7 Dec 1907 in Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 1 Mar 1998 in Hathaway Pines, Calaveras County, California.
- Harold Isaac Hedges was born on 6 Oct 1914 in Lone Tree, Clay County, Iowa; died on 3 Dec 1946 in Camp Sherman, Jefferson County, Oregon; was buried in Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California.
Generation: 4
12. 
James Alva Hedges was born on 14 Sep 1843 in Fleming County, Kentucky (son of William Ribelin Hedges and Malinda Russell Cassity); died on 3 Nov 1921 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Nov 1921 in Fairfield Cemetery, Newman, Douglas County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Religion: Center Point Church
- _MILT: Civil War
- Census: 1870, Cross Roads, Rowan County, Kentucky
- Census: 1880, Cross Roads, Rowan County, Kentucky
- Census: 1900, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1910, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1920, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
From James Alva Hedges obituary: "At the age of seventeen he enlisted in the 10th Indiana Cavalry, Co. A, serving one year, receiving an honorable discharge. Later he went to Kentucky and enlisted in the 10th Indiana cavalry, and served 2 years being discharged at the close of the war.
1870 US census, enumerated 30 June 1870
Cross Roads Precinct, Rowan County, Kentucky
James Hedges, age 27
Philora, age 22
Matilda, age 2
Serona, age 1
value of real estate – blank
value of personal property - blank
In the 1870 census, four household are listed next to each other: William Ribelin Hedges and three of his sons: Levi, William R. and James Hedges.
James Alvia Hedges
Born Sept. 14, 1843-Died Nov.3, 1921
oh, friend of mine, I grieve to lose
The grip of they loving hands:
How much we need each other here
Each fully understand,
But if our pathways meet no more
In meadow-land or heather,
Believe that when the night is come
We’ll be at home together.
Obituary
James Alvia Hedges, the subject of this sketch, was born September 14, 1843, in Fleming county, Kentucky, and died at Lakeview hospital at Danville Nov. 3, 1921, age 78 years, one month and nineteen days. He was the son of William R. and Malinda Hedges.
He spent his boyhood days in Kentucky. At the age of seventeen he enlisted in the 10th Indiana Cavalry, Co. A, serving one years, receiving an honorable discharge. Later he went to Kentucky and enlisted in the 10th Indiana cavalry, and served 2 years being discharge at the close of the war.
Returning to his native state, he married Miss Philora Allen, Dec 26, 1865, who survives him. For fifty seven years they trod the pathway of life together.
They came to Illinois in 1870, and lived two years, returning to Kentucky. In 1880 they came again to Illinois, settling on a farm near Homer. About twenty years ago they moved to their home in Allerton.
To this union ten children were born, four preceding him in death. Those living are Mrs. Eva I. Clifton of Moneta, Ia.; Mrs. Serona D. Ellis of Mason, Ind; Mrs. Ada Smith of Ames neighborhood; Isaac Hedges of Spencer, Ia; Mrs. Lottie Clester of this place and George Hedges of Palmer, Ia. He leaves a large number of grand and great grandchildren.
Peter Hedges of Canton, Mo; W.R. Hedges of Purdin Mo, and Mrs. R.S. Gilkison of Catlin are living brothers and sister.
In early manhood he became a follower of Jesus Christ, and united with the Christian church. It may be truly said that he lived a consistent christian life. He was a faithful attendant of services at churches in Allerton when in health.
Mr. Hedges had been failing in health for a number of years ad all that medical skill and loving tender care could do to alleviate his pain and prolong life was of no avail. Through all he was patient, always trusting Him who doeth the best, and he is at home in that land where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest.
The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church in this place Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock, conducted by Rev. J.M. Beane of Danville, assisted by A.R. Wassell and Rev. Huff pastor of the Christian church, who resides at Jamaica. Interment at Fairfield cemetery southwest of Allerton.
From photocopy of newspaper clipping dated 11 Nov. 1921.
James and Philora Hedges family
James was born in Kentucky in 1843. When he was 18 he enlisted in the Home Guard, serving a year. He enlisted in the 19th Kentucky Calvary serving 13 months. He then enlisted in the 10th Indiana Calvary serving until the end of the war.
He married Philora Allen from Kentucky. In 1871 they moved to Illinois, later returning to Kentucky for a short time. They had seven children, Eva Clifton, Dee Ellis, Ada Smith, Lottie Clester, Ike, Russell and George.
In 1901 they moved to Allerton and purchased the dray business. His youngest son, George, assisted him. They met the train daily and delivered the Cargo. They, also, had a poultry business. He was a very honest and genial man. They lived on Green Street.
Philora was a very religious person and often quoted scriptures to one and all. She loved to smoke a corn cob pipe and often used her son, George as a lookout. The minister called and as a joke, George let him into the smoke filled room. Punishment was severe.
Their son Russell left home to look for work but never returned or heard from again. They kept a lighted lamp in the window for many years.
George went to Iowa and married Bertha Juluis, a German Lutheran girl from Palmer, Iowa. They had one daughter, Sophia (Hedges) Larrance, Indianola, Illinois.
Ada Smith and Lottie Clester settled in or near Allerton. The other children lived in Indiana and Iowa.
Submitted by Sophia (Hedges) Larrance.
From Allerton, Illinois 1887-1987: Century of roots.
member of Center Point Church
James A. Hedges was one of first five elders elected when Center Point Church was officially founded on 14 February 1891: Richard Elliott, James A. Hedges, J. H. Parrish, B.F. Burton, and Franklin Pletch.
His nephew, also named James Alva Hedges, was elected as one of the first seven deacons. His niece, Ida May Hedges Cronkhite's husband, Lee Cronkhite was also one of the first seven deacons.
On 8 April 1901 E.L. Hawkins and George Hedges were elected as elders, joining James Alva Hedges and F. Pletch. George was a nephew of James Alva Hedges.
_MILT:
10th Indiana Cavalry. Company A.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96068789/james-alvia-hedgesJames married Philora Allen on 26 Dec 1865. Philora (daughter of Fielding C. Allen and Matilda Hunt) was born on 28 Sep 1847 in Greenup County, Kentucky; died on 31 Jan 1929 in Allerton, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 2 Feb 1929 in Fairfield Cemetery, Newman, Douglas County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. 
Philora Allen was born on 28 Sep 1847 in Greenup County, Kentucky (daughter of Fielding C. Allen and Matilda Hunt); died on 31 Jan 1929 in Allerton, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 2 Feb 1929 in Fairfield Cemetery, Newman, Douglas County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Religion: Center Point Church
Notes:
Aged Resident In Allerton Is Taken By Death
Mrs. Philora Hedges, 80, died at 5:20 o’clock Tuesday morning (January 31, 1928) at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lottie Clester.
Infirmities and heart disease caused her demise. She had been ill for several weeks. The exact hour for the funeral has not been set, but it will be held sometime Thursday at the Presbyterian church with Rev. J. M. Bean, officiating. Burial will be in the Fairfield cemetery. Mrs. Hedges was born at Greenup, Ky., Sept. 28, 1847. She came to Allerton 45 years ago. Dec. 26, 1866 she was married to James A. Hedges who died six years ago.
She leaves the following children: Mrs. George Clifton, of Moneta, Ia.; Mrs. Edward Ellis, of Macy, Ind.; Mrs. Thomas Smith, of Homer, Ill.; Mrs. Lottie Clester, of Allerton, and George Hedges, of Gilmore City, Ia. She is also survived by 21 grand-children and several great grand-children.
Danville Commercial-News. January 1928 Allerton, Ill., Jan 21.
member of Center Point Church
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96068800/philora-hedgesChildren:
- Evaline Matilda Hedges was born on 1 Mar 1867 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 14 Sep 1933 in Royal, Clay County, Iowa; was buried on 17 Sep 1933 in Trimello Cemetery, Clay County, Iowa.
- Serona Demeree Hedges was born on 13 Oct 1868 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 12 Sep 1942 in Macy, Miami County, Indiana; was buried on 15 Sep 1942 in Plainview Cemetery, Macy, Miami County, Indiana.
- Reuben Hedges was born on 8 Feb 1871 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died in Nov 1871.
- William Alva Hedges was born on 12 Feb 1872 in Ogden, Champaign County, Illinois; died in 1883 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois.
- Ada Luvina Hedges was born on 15 Aug 1875 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 14 Nov 1965 in Tilton, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Davis Cemetery, Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 6. Isaac Sylvester Hedges was born on 4 May 1877 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 22 Jan 1925 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; was buried on 26 Jan 1925 in Fairfield Cemetery, Newman, Douglas County, Illinois.
- Russell Ellsworth Hedges was born on 17 Oct 1878 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died in in disappeared in 1900.
- Lottie Pearl Hedges was born on 19 Aug 1882 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 25 Mar 1939 in Wood River, Madison County, Illinois; was buried in Fairfield Cemetery, Newman, Douglas County, Illinois.
- Luther Hedges was born on 15 Feb 1884 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 29 Feb 1884 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- George Edward Hedges was born on 19 Dec 1887 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 21 May 1953 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Chadwick Cemetery, Christian County, Missouri.