Roy Russell
1923 - 1990 (66 years)1. Roy Russell was born on 7 Dec 1923 in Washington (son of Frank Russell and Bessie Loretta Alkire); died on 2 Aug 1990 in Kern County, California; was buried in Green Hills Memorial Park, Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County, California. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/72141083/roy-russell
Ocean View, 172, E
2. Frank Russell was born on 3 Mar 1878 in Ohio; died on 25 Jul 1961 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Green Hills Memorial Park, Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County, California. Other Events:
- Census: 1930, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California
- Census: 1940, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/72141040/frank-russell
Grace Lawn, 362, AFrank married Bessie Loretta Alkire. Bessie (daughter of Elijah A. Alkire and Rosa Maria Hedges) was born on 24 Jul 1888 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 16 Feb 1969 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Green Hills Memorial Park, Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Bessie Loretta Alkire was born on 24 Jul 1888 in Vermilion County, Illinois (daughter of Elijah A. Alkire and Rosa Maria Hedges); died on 16 Feb 1969 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Green Hills Memorial Park, Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County, California. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/72141020/bessie-loretta-russell
Grace Lawn, 352, BChildren:
- Josephine Russell was born on 24 Feb 1919 in Montana; died on 19 May 2002; was buried in Westminster Memorial Park, Westminster, Orange County, California.
- Carl Russell was born on 9 Mar 1921 in Big Sandy, Chouteau County, Montana; died on 24 Sep 1997 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Green Hills Memorial Park, Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County, California.
- Carroll Russell was born on 9 Mar 1921 in Missouri; died on 7 Dec 1965 in Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Green Hills Memorial Park, Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County, California.
- 1. Roy Russell was born on 7 Dec 1923 in Washington; died on 2 Aug 1990 in Kern County, California; was buried in Green Hills Memorial Park, Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County, California.
- Ray Russell was born on 7 Feb 1923 in Everett, Snohomish County, Washington; died on 29 May 2005 in Bakersfield, Kern County, California; was buried in Greenlawn Southwest Cemetery, Bakersfield, Kern County, California.
Generation: 3
6. Elijah A. Alkire was born on 24 Jul 1860 in Vermilion County, Illinois (son of Jared Alkire and Irena Ellen Newport); died on 1 Jan 1948 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California; was buried on 3 Jan 1948 in Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1900, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1910, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1920, Everett, Snohomish County, Washington
- Census: 1930, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California
- Census: 1940, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California
Notes:
Elijah A. Alkire Claimed By Death
Elijah A. Alkire, 1050 Broad avenue, died last night in a long Beach hospital. He was 87 years of age.
He is survived by three daughters: Mmes. George M. Smith, Pearl Jaeggers and Frank Russell; two sons, William A. and Kenneth M. Alkire, of Everett, Wash.; 20 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.
With Cartwright Mortuary, 702 Board avenue, in charge, funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in Inglewood Park Cemetery.
Wilmington Daily Press Journal, Wilmington, California. Friday, 2 January 1948, page 1.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/159525236/elijah-a-alkire
E-PlotElijah married Rosa Maria Hedges on 19 Sep 1880 in Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois. Rosa (daughter of Marcus Newton Hedges and Malinda Ellen Riggen) was born in Jul 1864 in Mason County, Kentucky; died on 21 Mar 1937 in Wilmington, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Rosa Maria Hedges was born in Jul 1864 in Mason County, Kentucky (daughter of Marcus Newton Hedges and Malinda Ellen Riggen); died on 21 Mar 1937 in Wilmington, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California. Notes:
Rosa Maria Alkire
Mrs. Rosa Maria Alkire, 73, passed away yesterday morning at her home, 1035 Fried avenue. A resident of this city for eight years, she was a member of the Full Gospel Assembly.
Survivors are her husband, Elijah; four daughters, Mesdames Hattie Smith, Nellie Broch, Pearl Jaeggers, Bessie Russell, all of Wilmington; two sons, Kenneth of Wilmington and William of Everett, Washington; a brother, J.R. Hedges of Vici, Oklahoma; twenty grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
All of the family was united last September 19 when Mr. and Mrs. Alkire celebrated their fifty-sixth wedding anniversary.
Funeral services will be announced later by Woods’ Mortuary.
Wilmington Daily Press Journal, Wilmington, California. Monday, 22 March 1937, page 5.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/159525161/rosa-maria-alkire
E-PlotChildren:
- Hattie Louisa Alkire was born on 11 Aug 1881 in Illinois; died on 8 Feb 1956 in Wilmington, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Green Hills Memorial Park, Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County, California.
- Nellie Cordelia Alkire was born on 1 Feb 1883 in Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 13 Feb 1946 in Wilmington, Los Angeles County, California; was buried on 15 Feb 1946 in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Gardena, Los Angeles County, California.
- Pearlie Irene Alkire was born on 17 Jan 1885 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 20 Jul 1965 in Indiana; was buried in Green Hills Memorial Park, Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County, California.
- 3. Bessie Loretta Alkire was born on 24 Jul 1888 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 16 Feb 1969 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Green Hills Memorial Park, Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County, California.
- William Allen Alkire was born on 10 Aug 1896 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 28 Jan 1972 in Arlington, Snohomish County, Washington; was buried in Arlington Municipal Cemetery, Arlington, Snohomish County, Washington.
- Kenneth Marquis Alkire was born on 26 May 1898 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 3 Sep 1970 in Everett, Snohomish County, Washington; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Everett, Snohomish County, Washington.
Generation: 4
12. Jared Alkire was born in 1816 in Pickaway County, Ohio; died on 21 Feb 1896 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Census: 1850, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1870, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1880, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
MHR note: Jared Alkire's great grandfather was from Germany.
Name:
son of Silas Alkire and Rebecca Davis
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110484947/jared-alkireJared married Irena Ellen Newport. Irena was born in 1820 in Ohio; died in 1897 in Illinois; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. Irena Ellen Newport was born in 1820 in Ohio; died in 1897 in Illinois; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110484853/irene-alkireChildren:
- 6. Elijah A. Alkire was born on 24 Jul 1860 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 1 Jan 1948 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California; was buried on 3 Jan 1948 in Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California.
- James Henry Alkire was born on 13 Mar 1865 in Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 1 Jul 1945 in Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois.
14. Marcus Newton Hedges was born on 3 Jun 1835 in Fleming County, Kentucky (son of Jesse Hedges and Lucy Ann Hawkins); died on 19 Dec 1910 in Cestos, Dewey County, Oklahoma; was buried in Riley Cemetery, Lenora, Dewey County, Oklahoma. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- _MILT: Civil War
- Census: 1860, Mason County, Kentucky
- Census: 1865, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1880, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1900, Simpson Township, Dewey County, Oklahoma
- Census: 1900, Simpson Township, Dewey County, Oklahoma
- Census: 1910, Simpson Township, Dewey County, Oklahoma
Notes:
MHR note: in letter from Ida Cronkhite dated 13 February 1951. William Ribelin Hedges brother, Jesse, married Lucy Ann Hawkins. I don't remember surely of all the children, but Albert, 20 I think, joined the "rebel" army and was killed at the battle of Shiloh. Later his brothers, Marcus and Thomas joined the Union Army.
Name: Marcus N Hedges
Enlistment Date: 13 Aug 1862
Enlistment Place: Covington, Kentucky
Enlistment Rank: Farrier
Muster Date: 9 Sep 1862
Muster Place: Kentucky
Muster Company: H
Muster Regiment: 10th Cavalry
Muster Regiment Type: Cavalry
Muster Information: Enlisted
Muster Out Date: 17 Sep 1863
Muster Out Place: Maysville, Kentucky
Muster Out Information: Mustered Out
Side of War: Union
Survived War?: Yes
Title: Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Kentucky
_MILT:
10th Cavalry. Company H. Farrier.
Died:
Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96515357/marcus-newton-hedgesMarcus married Malinda Ellen Riggen on 28 Nov 1858 in Mason County, Kentucky. Malinda was born about 1834 in Lewis County, Kentucky; died in Sep 1879 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
15. Malinda Ellen Riggen was born about 1834 in Lewis County, Kentucky; died in Sep 1879 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Died:
US Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/112605328/melinda-ellen-hedges
Inscription: Wife of M M Hedges.Children:
- Mary Lucy "Mollie" Hedges was born on 10 Sep 1859 in Kentucky; died on 27 Jun 1928 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 29 Jun 1928 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Washington Taylor Hedges was born on 29 Apr 1861 in Maysville, Mason County, Kentucky; died on 9 Feb 1924 in Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 11 Feb 1924 in Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 7. Rosa Maria Hedges was born in Jul 1864 in Mason County, Kentucky; died on 21 Mar 1937 in Wilmington, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California.
- Emma Alice Hedges was born on 25 Dec 1867 in Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 27 Mar 1911 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Louisa "Lulu" Hedges was born about 1869 in Illinois; died about 1882; was buried in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Jesse Robert "Bob" Hedges was born on 20 May 1872 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 17 Oct 1943; was buried in Sunny Side Cemetery, Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma.