Lycurgus Edward Hedges
1825 - 1892 (67 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Lycurgus Edward Hedges was born on 14 Feb 1825 in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland (son of Enos Hedges and Catherine Scholl); died on 13 Oct 1892 in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland; was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland. Other Events:
- Census: 1870, Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland
- Census: 1880, Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland
Notes:
Mr. Lycurgus E. Hedges, age about 68 years, a well known resident of Frederick, dropped dead on the street Monday afternoon, while on his way to a livery stable to order his carriage. He had been suffering for some time from heart trouble, brought on by an attack of the grip last winter. He wa president of the Mt. Olivet Cemetery Company and a director of the First National Bank.
The Democratic Advocate, Westminster, Maryland. Saturday, 5 November 1892, page 3.
A Sudden Death
The Community Shocked by the Passing Away of a Good Citizen.
This community was startled yesterday afternoon, about 4 o’clock, to hear of the sudden death of Mr. Lycurgus E. Hedges. He was going to Zacharias’ stable to get his team to take a ride, leaving his wife at home waiting for him. Near Trinity M.E. Church he stopped to assist some men pull a limb from a tree and then walked on out Second street, where, at the Novitiate, he was seized with illness and falling to the pavement in front of the Novitiate expired in a few minutes. Mr. Jerome Ford was in front of him and hearing a peculiar noise turned just in time to see him fall. Dr. F.F. Smith was immediately summoned but found life extinct. Mr. Frank T. Rhodes, who was passing at the time in his wagon, procured a mattress from the Novitiate and took the sad burden home. Mr. Hedges had been failing in health for some time, having suffered two attacks of grip. The death of an only child last spring further prostrated him, and though apparently better, he never rallied from these physical infirmities, and the sever mental strain caused by affliction.
Lycurgus Edward Hedges was born in this county, and has spent many years of his life in this community. In early life he taught school, afterwards removing to town where he clerked for a while, and subsequently engaged in the grain and flour business, at one time being located on East Patrick street. Several years ago he retired from business and has since led a retired live. Quiet, unobtrusive in his manners, he never sought any public position for emolument or honor, though in all capacities where he served he did so with great credit to himself and honor to the community. He had been a trustee and manager of the board of Montevue Hospital; a director in the First National bank; president of the board of managers of Mt. Olivet cemetery, and an officer of the Reformed church. He married Miss Amanda Baker, of Washington county, who survives him. Of his immediate family there remain two brothers, Adam and Abraham Hedges, residing respectively in Georgetown, D.C., and Lewistown, this county, and a sister, Mrs. Wm. H. Derr, of Baltimore.
Mr. Hedges was in the 67th year of his age. In his death Frederick loses one of its best citizens. He was an upright, honest man, who in all the walks of life commanded the esteem of his associates. He was a firm friend and a wise counselor, and in all respects his sound judgment was unerring. As a faithful husband, an indulgent father, his place can never be filled. He was a pleasant companion, always popular among his friends and withal a man who will be sadly missed by a large circle of friends. Of him it can be truly said he was one of nature’s noblemen, and his memory will live ever green in the hearts of all who knew his intrinsic worth.
His funeral will take place Thursday morning at 11 o’clock; interment in Mt. Olivet cemetery.
The News, Frederick, Maryland. Tuesday, 1 November 1892, page 3.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20467076/lycurgus-e-hedgesLycurgus married Amanda Susan Baker on 4 Oct 1858 in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland. Amanda was born on 31 Jan 1835 in Maryland; died on 16 Apr 1897 in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland; was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:- Lillian Baker Hedges was born on 14 Sep 1865 in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland; died on 5 Apr 1892; was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland.
2. Enos Hedges was born on 27 Jan 1800 in Frederick County, Maryland (son of Andrew Hedges and Christena Cramer); died on 5 Feb 1875 in Frederick County, Maryland; was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland. Other Events:
- Census: 1850, Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland
- Census: 1860, Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland
- Census: 1870, Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland
Notes:
From History of Frederick County, v.2, page 1314-1315.
in the entry for Charles Henry Hedges.
Enos Hedges, the grandfather of Charles H. Hedges, located in Frederick District, Frederick County, where he owned 350 acres of fine agricultural land. His wife was Catharine Kemp. They both died on his property in Frederick District.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20663663/eneas-hedgesEnos married Catherine Scholl on 15 Apr 1821 in Frederick County, Maryland. Catherine was born on 20 Dec 1799 in Maryland; died on 12 Aug 1878 in Frederick County, Maryland; was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Catherine Scholl was born on 20 Dec 1799 in Maryland; died on 12 Aug 1878 in Frederick County, Maryland; was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland. Notes:
MHR note: Catherine (Scholl) Hedges) father was Christian Scholl.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20663626/catherine-hedgesChildren:
- Daniel Alfred Hedges was born on 17 Nov 1822 in Frederick County, Maryland; died on 14 Dec 1862 in Frederick County, Maryland; was buried in Glade Cemetery, Walkersville, Frederick County, Maryland.
- 1. Lycurgus Edward Hedges was born on 14 Feb 1825 in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland; died on 13 Oct 1892 in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland; was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland.
- Juliann Rebecca Hedges was born on 4 Jan 1828 in Frederick County, Maryland; died on 1 Jan 1922; was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland.
- Andrew Augustus Hedges was born on 3 Aug 1832 in Frederick County, Maryland; died in 1909 in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland; was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland.
- Lewis Abraham Hedges was born on 4 Feb 1836 in Hedge-Hogg, Frederick County, Maryland; died on 8 May 1924 in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland; was buried in Utica Cemetery, Utica, Frederick County, Maryland.
- Henry Scholl Hedges was born on 20 Mar 1838 in Frederick County, Maryland; died on 5 Apr 1868 in Frederick County, Maryland; was buried in Glade Cemetery, Walkersville, Frederick County, Maryland.
Generation: 3
4. Andrew Hedges was born on 30 Mar 1768 in Frederick County, Maryland (son of William Hedges and Elizabeth Dern); died in 1812 in Frederick County, Maryland. Notes:
Died:
MHR note: January 12? 1812Andrew married Christena Cramer on 30 Apr 1791 in Frederick County, Maryland. Christena was born on 21 Mar 1775 in Frederick County, Maryland; died on 11 Mar 1800 in Frederick County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Christena Cramer was born on 21 Mar 1775 in Frederick County, Maryland; died on 11 Mar 1800 in Frederick County, Maryland. Children:
- Christenia Hedges was born on 1 May 1792 in Maryland; died in 1792 in Maryland.
- George Hedges was born about 1793 in Maryland; died on 16 May 1797 in Maryland.
- Elizabeth Hedges was born on 13 Apr 1795 in Maryland; died on 17 Oct 1797 in Maryland.
- Sophia Hedges was born on 24 Jun 1797 in Maryland; died before 1812 in Maryland.
- 2. Enos Hedges was born on 27 Jan 1800 in Frederick County, Maryland; died on 5 Feb 1875 in Frederick County, Maryland; was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland.
Generation: 4
8. William Hedges was born in 1742 in Frederick County, Maryland (son of William Hedges and Ann Price); died in 1777 in Frederick County, Maryland. Notes:
MHR note: William Hedges was 1st Lieut., 4th Co., 33rd battalion, Maryland Militia. Captain Christopher Stull under the command of Col. Charles Beatty. Maryland Historical Magazine, v.4, p379-380.
Will, 19 April 1777. Pro. 6 May 1777.
Frederick County, Maryland, Wills, Box 9, Folder 8 - Will of William Hedges. Written 19 Apr 1777. Probated 6 May 1777. To wife Elizabeth, the plantation whereon I now live, being one moiety or half part of a tract of land called Hedge Hog containing 129 acres. Sons Andrews, John, William & Levi.
http://mosesrawlings.freeservers.com/hedges.html
Will of William Hedges
made 19 April 1777, probated 6 May 1777.
Frederick County, Maryland
Hall of Records, Annapolis, Maryland. Box 9, Folder 8.
In the name of God amen. I William Hedges of Frederick Co., and Province of Maryland being weak of Body but of perfect Mind and memory thanks be given therefore calling to mind the uncertainty of this Life, and that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following Viz:
I give and recommend my Soul into the Hands of Almighty God that gave it and my Body to the Earth to be buried in Christian Like and decent manner at the discretion of my Executors hereinafter named.
Imprimis I give and bequeath to my wife Elizabeth the plantation whereon I now live, being one Moiety or half part of a Tract of Land called Hedge Hog containing one hundred and twenty nine acres, and also my moveable Estate of what Nature or kind soever, during the term or terms she remains my Widow, but in case she should marry before my son Andrew should arrive to the age of twenty-one years, it is my Will and I do order that the said Plantation or half part of the Tract aforesaid be rented out for the highest price that can be got for the same, and the money be paid to my sons Andrew, John, William and Levi equally divided share and share alike, as they respectively arrive to the age of twenty one years my wife Elizabeth her thirds excepted both in Real and personal Estate notwithstanding.
Item. It is my Will and I do order that my Children, namely Andrew, John, William and Levi be bound by my Executors, unto such Trades as they shall choose, when they respectively arrive to age of fifteen years with a provise in each of their indentures for the Person to whom they are bound to learn them to read write and case accompts to said Trade and also to find them sufficient meat, drink, wasting apparel, Lodging and physic.
Item it is my Will and I do order that my Wife Elizabeth during she remained my Widow, keep my children namely Andrew, John, William and Levi upon my said Plantation, and maintain them, without deducting any share or part of my said Estate bequeathed them for clothing and maintaining them.
Item It is my will and I do order that after the death of my wife Elizabeth or after her marriage and my Son Andrew arriving to the age of twenty one years that he keep the Plantation whereon I now live and before as before mentioned in this my Will the said Plantation or parcel of Land first to be valued be two indifferent Persons, and the valuation of said Land to be divided into four equal parts, each of my said Sons hereinbefore named to have an equal share of the same excepting Son Andrew who is to keep said Land if he chooses, to have the sum of fifty Pounds current Money in my moveable Estate but in Case that my moveable Estate should not be sufficient for to raise that Sum it is my Will and I do order that the said sum of fifty pounds be allowed and taken out of the said Plantation or parcel of Land without deducting any more of his part than the rest of my Children namely John, William and Levi, but in case by said Son Andrew should not choose or be unable to pay the residue of my Sons before named their proportionable part of the valuation of the Land aforesaid, it is my Will and I do order that my said Plantation or parcel of Land be exposed to public sale by way of Vendue to the highest Bidder and the money arising by such sale to be equally divided between my Sons Andrew, John, William and Levi, my Wife Elizabeth her Thirds expected.
And I hereby nominate and appoint my said Wife Elizabeth Hedges and William Dern Executors of this my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and disannulling all other Wills heretofore by me in any ways made ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last Will and testament. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Affixed my Seal this nineteenth day of April in the year of our Lord Christ one thousand seven hundred seventy seven.
William Hedges (seal)
Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by the said William Hedges as his Last Will and Testament in the presence of us.
Joseph Hedges Tobias Butler John Julian
Birth:
MHR note: August or September 1742
Died:
MHR note: April or May 1777William married Elizabeth Dern about 1763. Elizabeth was born about 1745. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. Elizabeth Dern was born about 1745. Notes:
MHR note: Elizabeth married a 2nd time ? August 1782 to ?(Phillip) Smith who paid a substitute in Revolution, Michael Smith (Maryland Historical Magazine, v.6, p261.)
Children:
- 4. Andrew Hedges was born on 30 Mar 1768 in Frederick County, Maryland; died in 1812 in Frederick County, Maryland.
- John Hedges was born about 1770; died in AS CHILD.
- William Hedges was born on 12 Aug 1773.
- Levi Hedges was born on 24 Nov 1775 in Frederick County, Maryland; died on 1 Apr 1847 in Fleming County, Kentucky; was buried in Old Crain Cemetery, Fleming County, Kentucky.