Caroline Maxine Bender
1925 - 2002 (77 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Caroline Maxine Bender was born on 25 Sep 1925 in Nemaha County, Kansas (daughter of Charles William Bender and Perpecta Marie Hedges); died on 26 Dec 2002 in Horton, Brown County, Kansas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Whiting, Jackson County, Kansas. Notes:
Maxine appears on the 1930 and 1940 Censuses with her parents, Charles and Perpecta.
Name: Caroline M Bender
Birth Date: 25 September 1925
Death Date: 26 December 2002
Issuing State: Kansas
Residence at Death: Bella Vista, Benton, Arkansas
SSDI
Caroline M. Bender
1925-2002
Horton, Kan. – Caroline Maxine Bender, 77, Horton, died Thursday, Dec. 26, 2002.
Miss Bender, born in Goff, Kan., was a homemaker and member of the United Methodist Church, Whiting, Kan.
She was preceded by parents, Charles and Perpecta Bender.
Surviving: brother, Charles, Bella Vista, Ark.; nephews, Steve and Bill Bender; three great-nieces.
Graveside service and burial: 11 a.m. Saturday, Springhill Cemetery, Whiting. Visitation: today and Saturday, at Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary, Horton.
St. Joseph News-Press, St. Joseph, Missouri. Friday, 27 December 2002.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9450443/caroline-maxine-bender
2. Charles William Bender was born on 26 Dec 1905 in Afton, Ottawa County, Oklahoma (son of John Riley Bender and Hattie Bell Meador); died on 14 Feb 1970 in Holton, Jackson County, Kansas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Whiting, Jackson County, Kansas. Notes:
Charles W Bender, 64, of Whiting, Kansas, died yesterday at the Holton hospital, Holton, Kansas. He was born in Afton, Oklahoma, and lived in Whiting fifty-seven years. Mr Bender was a retired road worker for the Jackson County Kansas highway department. He was a member of the Methodist church here. He leaves his wife, Mrs Marie Bender of the home; a daughter, Miss Caroline Maxine Bender of the home; a son, Charles W Bender, Jr, Merriam; a sister, Mrs Gladys DeBusk, Stroud, Oklahoma, and two grandchildren. Services will be held at 1:30 pm Tuesday at the Mercer Chapel, Holton; burial in Spring Hill cemetery, Whiting.
The Kansas City STAR.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9450439/charles-william-benderCharles married Perpecta Marie Hedges on 7 Aug 1924 in Holton, Jackson County, Kansas. Perpecta (daughter of Walter Grierson Hedges and Mamie Elizabeth Wills) was born on 16 Oct 1903 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri; died on 6 Oct 1993 in Whiting, Jackson County, Kansas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Whiting, Jackson County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Perpecta Marie Hedges was born on 16 Oct 1903 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri (daughter of Walter Grierson Hedges and Mamie Elizabeth Wills); died on 6 Oct 1993 in Whiting, Jackson County, Kansas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Whiting, Jackson County, Kansas. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9450441/perpecta-marie-benderChildren:
- 1. Caroline Maxine Bender was born on 25 Sep 1925 in Nemaha County, Kansas; died on 26 Dec 2002 in Horton, Brown County, Kansas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Whiting, Jackson County, Kansas.
- Charles William “Chuck” Bender was born on 27 Jul 1933 in Whiting, Jackson County, Kansas; died on 16 Sep 2007 in Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Whiting, Jackson County, Kansas.
Generation: 3
4. John Riley Bender was born on 8 May 1870 in Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas; died on 30 Apr 1948 in Whiting, Jackson County, Kansas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Whiting, Jackson County, Kansas. Other Events:
- Census: 1920, Straight Creek Township, Jackson County, Kansas
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34223622/john-r-benderJohn married Hattie Bell Meador. Hattie was born on 23 Aug 1881 in Bowers Mill, Jasper County, Missouri; died on 31 Jan 1956 in Holton, Jackson County, Kansas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Whiting, Jackson County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Hattie Bell Meador was born on 23 Aug 1881 in Bowers Mill, Jasper County, Missouri; died on 31 Jan 1956 in Holton, Jackson County, Kansas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Whiting, Jackson County, Kansas. Notes:
Mrs. John Bender Of Whiting Dies
Mrs. John Bender, 74, Whiting, died this morning at the Holton hospital. She had been in failing health several months, and entered the hospital Thursday.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Whiting Methodist church. Burial will be in the Whiting cemetery.
Mrs. Bender, the former Hattie Belle Meador, was born Aug. 23, 1881, at Bowers Mill, Mo. She and John Bender were married Sept. 20, 1900 at Afton, Okla.
They moved to a farm north of Atchison in 1906, and in 1914 moved to whiting where he engaged in farming. He preceded her in death April 30, 1948.
Mrs. Bender was a lifelong member of the Methodist church.
Surviving are four children, Mrs. Carl Linneman, Whiting, Mrs. Frank DeBusk, Ellinwood, and Carlie and John Bender, eight grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
She also is survived by a sister, Mrs. Jim Jackson, Carthage, Mo., and a brother, Bode Meador, Tulsa.
The Atchison Daily Globe, Atchison, Kansas. Tuesday, 31 January 1956.
Name:
daughter of William P. Meador and Frances Elizabeth Enyart
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34223658/hattie-belle-benderChildren:
- 2. Charles William Bender was born on 26 Dec 1905 in Afton, Ottawa County, Oklahoma; died on 14 Feb 1970 in Holton, Jackson County, Kansas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Whiting, Jackson County, Kansas.
6. Walter Grierson Hedges was born on 18 Mar 1880 in Muncie, Vermilion County, Illinois (son of Levi Marion Hedges and Samantha Jane Vawter); died on 18 Jul 1963 in Leavenworth County, Kansas; was buried in Muscotah Cemetery, Muscotah, Atchison County, Kansas. Other Events:
- Census: 1910, Kapioma, Atchison County, Kansas
- Census: 1920, Grasshopper Township, Atchison County, Kansas
- Census: 1930, Netawaka, Jackson County, Kansas
- Census: 1940, Wetmore, Nemaha County, Kansas
Notes:
Kansas, United Spanish War Veterans Reports of Deaths, 1945-1970. Walter G. Hedges, Private, 44th Reg. Infantry. b.18 March 1880, Muncie, Illinois. d.18 July 1963, V.A. Hospital, Wadsworth, Kansas. Cemetery at Horton, Kansas.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115666713/walter-g.-hedgesWalter married Mamie Elizabeth Wills on 1 Jan 1903 in Holton, Jackson County, Kansas. Mamie (daughter of Andrew Abner Wills and Caroline Lorinda Haxen) was born on 9 Aug 1883 in Muscotah, Atchison County, Kansas; died on 24 Jan 1955 in Horton, Brown County, Kansas; was buried in Muscotah Cemetery, Muscotah, Atchison County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Mamie Elizabeth Wills was born on 9 Aug 1883 in Muscotah, Atchison County, Kansas (daughter of Andrew Abner Wills and Caroline Lorinda Haxen); died on 24 Jan 1955 in Horton, Brown County, Kansas; was buried in Muscotah Cemetery, Muscotah, Atchison County, Kansas. Notes:
Death of Sister
Mrms. George Wills received a telephone call Monday evening of the sudden death of Mr. Wills' sister, Mrs. Walter Hedges, of Horton. Mrms. Wills drove to Horton Tuesday morning.
The valley Falls Vindicator, Fall Falls, Kansas. Wednesday, 26 January 1955, page 1.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115666699/mamie-e.-hedgesChildren:
- 3. Perpecta Marie Hedges was born on 16 Oct 1903 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri; died on 6 Oct 1993 in Whiting, Jackson County, Kansas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Whiting, Jackson County, Kansas.
- Walter Stewart Hedges was born on 30 Jun 1906 in Muscotah, Atchison County, Kansas; died on 26 Feb 1986 in Quartzite, Arizona; was buried in Scenic Hills Memorial Park, Ashland, Jackson County, Oregon.
- Bessie Ellen Hedges was born on 3 Apr 1918 in Holton, Jackson County, Kansas; died on 5 Feb 1994 in Grandview, Jackson County, Missouri; was buried in Longview Memorial Garden, Kansas City, Jackson County, Kansas.
- Irene Almyra Hedges was born on 25 Sep 1921 in Whiting, Jackson County, Kansas; died on 25 Sep 1921 in Whiting, Jackson County, Kansas; was buried in Muscotah Cemetery, Muscotah, Atchison County, Kansas.
- Harry Vawter Hedges was born on 17 May 1927 in Goff, Nemaha County, Kansas; died on 17 May 1927 in Goff, Nemaha County, Kansas; was buried in Muscotah Cemetery, Muscotah, Atchison County, Kansas.
Generation: 4
12. 
Levi Marion Hedges was born on 30 May 1833 in Fleming County, Kentucky (son of William Ribelin Hedges and Malinda Russell Cassity); died on 28 Jan 1907 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried in Topeka Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- _MILT: Civil War
- Census: 1860, Rowan County, Kentucky
- Census: 1870, Cross Roads, Rowan County, Kentucky
- Census: 1880, Oakwood, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1900, Garfield Township, Jackson County, Kansas
Notes:
Enrolled in the Union Army on 13 August 1862.
Mustered in on 9 September 1862 in Covington, Kentucky
Saddler in Company L, 10th Kentucky Volunteer Cavalry.
Mustered out on 17 September 1863 in Maysville, Kentucky.
This entire Company L served one year and was mustered in and out on the same dates as Levi M. Hedges.
Brief history of the 10th Kentucky Volunteer Cavalry from the Adjutant General of the State of Kentucky: "The Regiment, under the command of Col. Joshua Tevis, was immediately put upon arduous duty as the advanced guard of the Army of the Ohio, in the campaign against Gen. Kirby Smith. In November and December, 1862, having been assigned to Brig. Gen. Bilmore's division, it was employed on the line towards Knoxville, Tenn. passing the entire winter in continuous marching. During the spring and summer of 1863 the regiment was employed, by battalion, in West Virginia and Northeastern Tennessee. In Southwest Virginia one of its battalions captured the breech-loading artillery so well know in connection with the history of Marshall's invasion. The services of this regiment were of the most active and efficient character. Its skirmishes and small fights were numerous and its marches continuous and severe. Among other, this regiment participated in the engagements of Elk Fork, Tenn; Gladesville, VA; Triplett's Bridge, Ky; Lancaster, Ky; Richard, Ky (1863); and in the pursuit and rout of the rebel cavalry of Pegran and Scott, beside the numerous affairs attending the advance of Maj. Gen. Granger upon central Kentucky. The regiment was mustered out at Maysville, Ky. 17 September 1863 by Capt. R. B. Hull, United States Army."
1870 US census, enumerated 30 June 1870
Cross Roads Precinct, Rowan County, Kentucky
Levi Hedges, age 28
Samantha, age 28
Indiana, age 11
Vawter, age 9
Loretta, age 7
Mary A., age 4
Eliza, age 2
value of real estate - $500
value of personal property - $250
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.
Levi Hedges, aged 75, died of old age at his home at 1141 Woodward avenue at noon today. The funeral arrangements have not been made yet.
The Topeka Daily Herald, Topeka, Kansas. Monday, 28 January 1907.
Levi Hedges died Monday of last week at his daughters hone 1141 Woodward Ave. Topeka Kans., and was buried Tuesday in the Topeka cemetery.
The Valley Falls New Era, Valley Falls, Kansas. Thursday, 7 February 1907.
_MILT:
10th Kentucky Volunteer Cavalry. Company L. Saddler.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22108891/levi-marion-hedges
Section 73Levi married Samantha Jane Vawter on 10 Nov 1857 in Rowan County, Kentucky. Samantha (daughter of Pascal Vawter and Eliza Mavity) was born on 6 Feb 1841 in Jefferson County, Indiana; died on 29 Aug 1884 in Fithian, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Embury Cemetery, Hope, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. Samantha Jane Vawter was born on 6 Feb 1841 in Jefferson County, Indiana (daughter of Pascal Vawter and Eliza Mavity); died on 29 Aug 1884 in Fithian, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Embury Cemetery, Hope, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/30069140/samantha-jane-hedgesChildren:
- Indiana Louisa "Lou" Hedges was born on 20 Aug 1858 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 15 Apr 1883 in Carter County, Kentucky; was buried in Enix Cemetery, Fitch, Carter County, Kentucky.
- Ashba Vawter Hedges was born on 29 Aug 1860 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 23 Oct 1929 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas; was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.
- Loretta Ophelia Hedges was born on 26 Nov 1862 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on May 1883 in Hope, Illinois; was buried in Embury Cemetery, Hope, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Mary Addison "Addi" Hedges was born on 26 Aug 1865 in Aberdeen, Brown County, Ohio; died in May 1887 in Bunker Hill, Illinois; was buried in Embury Cemetery, Hope, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Eliza Lydia "Lida" Hedges was born on 30 May 1868 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 6 Jun 1954 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- John Milton Hedges was born on 23 May 1870 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 26 Mar 1907 in Las Animas, Las Animas County, Colorado; was buried in Denison Cemetery, Denison, Jackson County, Kansas.
- William R. Hedges was born on 22 Feb 1873 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died in Feb 1873 in Rowan County, Kentucky.
- Malinda S. Hedges was born on 22 Feb 1873 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died in Feb 1873 in Rowan County, Kentucky.
- Charles Edgar Hedges was born on 27 Dec 1876 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 15 Sep 1951 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried in Topeka Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- 6. Walter Grierson Hedges was born on 18 Mar 1880 in Muncie, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 18 Jul 1963 in Leavenworth County, Kansas; was buried in Muscotah Cemetery, Muscotah, Atchison County, Kansas.
- Levi "Marion" Freece Hedges was born on 16 Jun 1882 in Hope, Illinois; died on 31 Mar 1944 in La Crescenta, Los Angeles County, California.
14. Andrew Abner Wills was born on 10 Dec 1849 in Estill County, Kentucky; died on 3 Nov 1935 in Muscotah, Atchison County, Kansas; was buried in Muscotah Cemetery, Muscotah, Atchison County, Kansas. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer, breaking prairie
- Census: 1870, Granada, Nemaha County, Kansas
- Census: 1880, Muscotah, Atchison County, Kansas
- Census: 1885, Grasshopper Township, Atchison County, Kansas
- Census: 1900, Grasshopper Township, Atchison County, Kansas
- Census: 1930, Grasshopper Township, Atchison County, Kansas
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115666640/andrew-abner-willsAndrew married Caroline Lorinda Haxen. Caroline was born on 11 Nov 1850 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio; died on 28 Jul 1898 in Muscotah, Atchison County, Kansas; was buried in Muscotah Cemetery, Muscotah, Atchison County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
15. Caroline Lorinda Haxen was born on 11 Nov 1850 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio; died on 28 Jul 1898 in Muscotah, Atchison County, Kansas; was buried in Muscotah Cemetery, Muscotah, Atchison County, Kansas. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115666658/caroline-lorinda-willsChildren:
- 7. Mamie Elizabeth Wills was born on 9 Aug 1883 in Muscotah, Atchison County, Kansas; died on 24 Jan 1955 in Horton, Brown County, Kansas; was buried in Muscotah Cemetery, Muscotah, Atchison County, Kansas.