David A. Hedges
1853 - 1928 (74 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
Generation: 3
1. David A. Hedges was born in Dec 1853 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died in 1928 in Kansas; was buried in McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, McPherson County, Kansas. Other Events:
- Census: 1900, Indian Creek, Dundy County, Nebraska
- Census: 1910, McPherson, McPherson County, Kansas
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53803967/david-a-hedgesDavid married Mary Ellen Unknown in 1878. Mary was born in Sep 1859 in Kentucky; died in 1917; was buried in McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, McPherson County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. William Addison Hedges
was born on 4 Jul 1882 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died in Jan 1974 in McPherson, McPherson County, Kansas; was buried in McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, McPherson County, Kansas.
Generation: 2
2. William Addison Hedges (1.David1) was born on 4 Jul 1882 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died in Jan 1974 in McPherson, McPherson County, Kansas; was buried in McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, McPherson County, Kansas. Other Events:
- Census: 1915, McPherson, McPherson County, Kansas
- Census: 1925, Oketo, Marshall County, Kansas
- Census: 1930, McPherson, McPherson County, Kansas
- Census: 1940, McPherson, McPherson County, Kansas
Notes:
Married
Wednesday afternoon. Dec. 23rd at 4:30 Mr. William Hedges of McPherson and Miss Mary Wittenberg of Canton were united in marriage at the M.E. Parsonage by the Rev. F.H. Poore.
Mr. and Mrs. Hedges left on the evening train for McPherson, where they will be at home to their many friends in a short time.
The Canton Pilot, Canton, Kansas. Thursday, 24 December 1914.
McPherson, Kan. – Services for William A. Hedges, 91, retired construction worker, will be at 2 p.m. today in Ball & Son Funeral Home. He died Monday. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Roy C. Tipton, McPherson, and Mrs. Wallace B. Bacon, Newton, Kan.
The Wichita Eagle, Wichita, Kansas. Wednesday, 30 January 1974.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53804445/william-a-hedgesWilliam married Mary Catherine Wittenberg on 24 Dec 1914 in Canton, McPherson County, Kansas. Mary was born on 23 Apr 1894 in Illinois; died in May 1972 in McPherson, McPherson County, Kansas; was buried in McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, McPherson County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 3. Elizabeth Hedges was born on 19 Nov 1915 in Kansas; died on 2 Feb 2008 in McPherson, McPherson County, Kansas; was buried in McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, McPherson County, Kansas.
- 4. Leroy Erman Hedges was born in 1917 in Kansas; died on 14 Jun 1946 in Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas; was buried in McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, McPherson County, Kansas.
- 5. John Alexander Hedges was born on 26 Apr 1919; died on 26 Apr 1919; was buried in McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, McPherson County, Kansas.
- 6. Marie M. Hedges was born on 11 Jul 1929 in Kansas; died on 10 Jun 2014; was buried in McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, McPherson County, Kansas.
Generation: 3
3. Elizabeth Hedges (2.William2, 1.David1) was born on 19 Nov 1915 in Kansas; died on 2 Feb 2008 in McPherson, McPherson County, Kansas; was buried in McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, McPherson County, Kansas. Notes:
Elizabeth E. Tipton, 92, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008, at The Cedars in McPherson. She was a homemaker and McPherson resident for most of her life.
The funeral service will be at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, Feb. 6, at the First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in McPherson Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday at Stockham Family Funeral Home with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Survivors include: a daughter, Judy E. Schultz and husband, Art, of McPherson; a sister, Marie Bacon of Newton, KS; and several cousins and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy C. Tipton, in 1990.
Memorial donations may be given to the First United Methodist Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home.
https://www.stockhamfamily.com/obituaries/elizabeth-tipton-35971
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114562299/elizabeth-e.-tiptonElizabeth married Roy Chester Tipton on 16 Sep 1933 in McPherson County, Kansas. Roy was born on 24 Sep 1908 in McPherson County, Kansas; died on 25 Oct 1990; was buried in McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, McPherson County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
4. Leroy Erman Hedges (2.William2, 1.David1) was born in 1917 in Kansas; died on 14 Jun 1946 in Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas; was buried in McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, McPherson County, Kansas. Notes:
Leroy Hedges
McPherson – Leroy Hedges, 29, of McPherson, died Friday morning in Winfield.
He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Hedges, McPherson, and was reared at Canton. Besides the parents he is survived by a grandmother, Mrs. W.M. Whittenberg, McPherson, and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in the Quiring mortuary. Burial will be in McPherson cemetery.
The Hutchinson News, Hutchinson, Kansas. Saturday, 15 June 1946.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53804148/leroy-erman-hedges5. John Alexander Hedges (2.William2, 1.David1) was born on 26 Apr 1919; died on 26 Apr 1919; was buried in McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, McPherson County, Kansas. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53803888/john-alexander-hedges6. Marie M. Hedges (2.William2, 1.David1) was born on 11 Jul 1929 in Kansas; died on 10 Jun 2014; was buried in McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, McPherson County, Kansas. Notes:
Marie M. Bacon, 84, passed away on June 10, 2014.
Services will be Tuesday, June 17, at 10 a.m. at the Schowalter Villa Chapel, 200 W. Cedar, Hesston. A graveside service will follow at the McPherson City Cemetery.
Marie was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary Hedges; her brother, Leroy Hedges; and her sister, Elizabeth Tipton.
She is survived by her husband, Wallace Bacon of Hesston; her son, Todd Bacon and his wife, Barb of Wichita; her three grandchildren, Paige Bacon of Seattle, Brooke Cheney and her husband, Ryan and daughter, Olivia of Wichita, Alex Bacon of Wichita; her niece, Judy Schultz of McPherson; and her beloved cat, Sophie.
Marie was born on July 11, 1929, and grew up in McPherson. She married Wallace Bacon in 1947, and they built a life together with their son, Todd, in Newton.
After high school, Marie worked for the F.W. Woolworth Company, and spent the remainder of her career at First Bank of Newton until she retired in 1992 after 35 years. She was an active member of Trinity Heights United Methodist Church and volunteered with many community organizations, which included the Ladies Lions Club and the Soroptimist Club.
Marie spent the last five years of her life at Asbury Park Assisted Living in Newton, and Schowalter Villa in Hesston. Marie's family would like to offer their heartfelt thanks to everyone who offered her loving and compassionate care throughout her last days.
In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with Schowalter Villa, Hesston; Caring Hands Humane Society, Newton; and Harry Hines Hospice, Wichita.
Published by The Kansan from Jun. 14 to Jun. 16, 2014.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/thekansan/name/marie-bacon-obituary?id=19622975
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/131429015/marie-m.-baconMarie married Wallace B. Bacon in 1947. Wallace was born on 19 Oct 1928 in McPherson, McPherson County, Kansas; died on 14 Aug 2014 in Hesston, Harvey County, Kansas; was buried in McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, McPherson County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]