Sona Sue Alkire
1931 - 1931 (0 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Sona Sue Alkire was born on 22 Jul 1931 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois (daughter of James Lowell Alkire and Susie Wilson); died on 25 Jul 1931 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Georgetown Cemetery, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/131361596/sona-sue-alkire
Sona Sue Alkire shares a headstone with her grandmother Nell Nier and Nell's second husband Harry C. Burton.
2. James Lowell Alkire was born on 15 Jun 1907 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois (son of James Henry Alkire and Emma Alice Hedges); died on 23 Dec 1980 in Manatee County, Florida; was cremated in Mansion Memorial Park, Ellenton, Manatee County, Florida. Other Events:
- Occupation: insurance agent
- Census: 1940, Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana
Notes:
Deaths
James L. Alkire
James L. Alkire, 73, of 177 Bimini Drive, Tropic Isles, Palmetto, died Tuesday at Manatee Memorial Hospital.
The visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Friday at Palmetto Funeral Home, 204 Seventh St. W., Palmetto. The funeral in the funeral home will be at 7 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Kenneth Bright officiating. Cremation will follow.
Born in Illinois, Mr. Alkire was spending his 11th winter in Palmetto from his home in Terre Haute, Ind. He was a Methodist and a member of the Elks Lodge 86, Masonic Lodge 86 and the American Legion Kietenstein Post, all in Terre Haute. He was a World War II veteran.
Surviving are his wife, Susie; two daughters, Mrs. Sally Kintz of Bradenton and Mrs. Molly Beach of Joliet, Ill.; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The Bradenton Herald, Bradenton, Florida. Wednesday, 25 December 1980.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110406817/james-lowell-alkireJames married Susie Wilson in 1932 in Georgetown, Vermilion County, Illinois. Susie (daughter of Maurice Otto Wilson and Nell Nier) was born on 10 Jan 1911 in Georgetown, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 27 Aug 2004 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana; was cremated in location of ashes unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Susie Wilson was born on 10 Jan 1911 in Georgetown, Vermilion County, Illinois (daughter of Maurice Otto Wilson and Nell Nier); died on 27 Aug 2004 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana; was cremated in location of ashes unknown. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/187050775/susie-virginia-alkireChildren:
- 1. Sona Sue Alkire was born on 22 Jul 1931 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 25 Jul 1931 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Georgetown Cemetery, Vermilion County, Illinois.
Generation: 3
4. 
James Henry Alkire was born on 13 Mar 1865 in Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois (son of Jared Alkire and Irena Ellen Newport); died on 1 Jul 1945 in Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: engineer
- Census: 1900, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1910, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1930, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
James H. Alkire
Sidell, Ill. – James H. Alkire, 83, former mayor of Sidell and prominent business man, died Sunday night at the home of a daughter, Mrs. John W. Montgomery, at Catlin. Surviving are three children.
Journal Gazette, Mattoon, Illinois. Thursday, 5 July 1945, page 4.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110484806/james-h.-alkireJames married Emma Alice Hedges on 5 Dec 1885 in Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois. Emma (daughter of Marcus Newton Hedges and Malinda Ellen Riggen) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Emma Alice Hedges was born on 25 Dec 1867 in Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois (daughter of Marcus Newton Hedges and Malinda Ellen Riggen); died on 27 Mar 1911 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Joseph Alkire on Tuesday received word that the wife of his brother, James Alkire, of Sidell, was at the point of death in a hospital at Danville, where she had been taken for an operation.
The Champaign Daily News, Champaign, Illinois. Wednesday, 29 March 1911.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110484684/emma-anna-alkireChildren:
- Charles Newton Alkire was born on 10 Apr 1889 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Forest Harvey Alkire was born on 13 Jun 1890 in Illinois; died on 9 Feb 1891 in Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Irene Ellen Alkire was born on 21 Sep 1892 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 1 Aug 1974 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Chester Marvin Alkire was born on 13 Aug 1895 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 28 Aug 1946 in Tuscola, Douglas County, Illinois; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 2. James Lowell Alkire was born on 15 Jun 1907 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 23 Dec 1980 in Manatee County, Florida; was cremated in Mansion Memorial Park, Ellenton, Manatee County, Florida.
6. Maurice Otto Wilson was born in Feb 1890 in Indiana; died after 1910; was buried in burial details unknown. Other Events:
- Census: 1900, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1910, Georgetown, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
Note on Find a Grave:
Morris was the son of Joseph Franklin Wilson b. July 22, 1865-d. July 5, 1931 Los Angeles, CA and Lulu A. (Hall) Wilson. He married Nell (Nier) Wilson Burton. Before he passed away he and Nell had two children Dustin Kenesaw b. Feb. 11, 1910 Georgetown, Ill and Susie Virginia b. Jan. 10, 1911 Georgetown, Ill.
Morris' siblings were Joseph Franklin, Lulu, Mabel and Hazel.
Name:
son of Joseph Wilson and Lulu Hall
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/255431631/morris_otto_wilsonMaurice married Nell Nier. Nell (daughter of Alfred Henry Nier and Lydia Woolf) was born on 25 Jan 1889 in Georgetown, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 13 Dec 1988 in Palmetto, Manatee County, Florida; was cremated in Georgetown Cemetery, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Nell Nier was born on 25 Jan 1889 in Georgetown, Vermilion County, Illinois (daughter of Alfred Henry Nier and Lydia Woolf); died on 13 Dec 1988 in Palmetto, Manatee County, Florida; was cremated in Georgetown Cemetery, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: elevator operator for Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana
Notes:
Nell N. Burton
Nell N. Burton, 99, of 177 Bimini Drive, Tropic Isles, Palmetto, died Dec. 13 in Moorhead Manor Care Center.
There will be no visitation or services. Palmetto Funeral Home is in charge of cremation.
Born in Georgetown, Ill., Mrs. Burton came to Palmetto from Terre Haute, Ind., two years ago. She was a retired elevator operator for Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was a Methodist.
She is survived by a daughter, Susie Alkire of Palmetto; three grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
The Brandenton Herald, Brandenton, Florida. Thursday, 15 December 1988.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/131361293/nell-burtonChildren:
- Dustin Kenesaw Wilson was born on 11 Feb 1910 in Georgetown, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 3. Susie Wilson was born on 10 Jan 1911 in Georgetown, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 27 Aug 2004 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana; was cremated in location of ashes unknown.
Generation: 4
8. 
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]
9. 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:
- 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.
- 4. 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.
10. 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]
11. 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.
- 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.
- 5. 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.
14. Alfred Henry Nier was born on 2 Feb 1855 in Catlin Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 7 Nov 1928 in Georgetown, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 9 Nov 1928 in Georgetown Cemetery, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Occupation: teamster
- Census: 1900, Georgetown, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1920, Georgetown, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/132325433/alfred-henry-nierAlfred married Lydia Woolf on 21 Jan 1885 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Lydia was born on 21 Jan 1868 in Georgetown, Carroll County, Illinois; died on 28 Apr 1942 in Westville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Georgetown Cemetery, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
15. Lydia Woolf was born on 21 Jan 1868 in Georgetown, Carroll County, Illinois; died on 28 Apr 1942 in Westville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Georgetown Cemetery, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/132325391/lydia-nierChildren:
- 7. Nell Nier was born on 25 Jan 1889 in Georgetown, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 13 Dec 1988 in Palmetto, Manatee County, Florida; was cremated in Georgetown Cemetery, Vermilion County, Illinois.