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Female 1926 - 2002  (76 years)


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  1. 1.  Betty Jensen was born on 26 Aug 1926 in Windom, Cottonwood County, Minnesota (daughter of Ansgar Holm Jensen and Viola Jane Clifton); died on 28 Nov 2002 in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Willow Creek Cemetery, Royal, Clay County, Iowa.

    Notes:

    Betty Nygaard, age 76, of Northfield died Nov. 28, 2002, at Northfield Hospital.

    Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Benson Langehough Funeral Home and at church one hour prior to the funeral.

    Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, the Revs. Craig Ellingboe and Michael Mandsager officiating. Music will be provided by Elaine Kallestad.

    Interment will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Willow Creek Cemetery, Royal, Iowa.

    Betty J. Nygaard was born Aug. 26, 1926, to Ansgar and Viola Jensen in Windom. Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Spencer, Iowa, where she attended school, graduating from high school in 1944. She was a graduate of Dana College, Blair, Neb., in 1951 with additional credits from Iowa State Teachers Colleges, Ames, Iowa.

    She taught school for several years in Iowa and served as a Lay Missionary for one year with Home Missions of the National Lutheran Council in California and Washington.

    She married Gerhard J. Nygaard of Blair, Neb., on May 30, 1952. Following his graduation from Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Blair, they served a Home Mission Congregation in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. The second parish was two congregations in the Cushing-Luck, Wis., area. In 1964, they moved to Borman, N.D., where her husband became the Administrator -Chaplin of Sunset Nursing Home, then under construction. After five years there, they received a call from the Northfield Retirement Center, also under construction.

    Betty was certified as a Senior Laubach Tutor in 1975, and from 1978 and on, was a trained advocate with the Northfield Victim Support Program. She taught Sunday School for 40 years and was the Director of Parish Education at St. Peter's Lutheran Church from 1971 to 1980. She also conducted Vacation Church School Workshops for an Augsburg Publishing House in the Southeastern Minnesota District of the former American Lutheran Church.

    In 1989, the Northfield Sertoma Men and Women's Club presented to Betty the Service to Mankind Award for her community service work and the victim support program. Her entry went on to the District Level where she also received the top award.

    During their years in Northfield, she and her husband enjoyed trips to the Soviet Union, Ireland, the heart of Europe, and Hawaii.

    She is survived by her husband; four daughters, Linda of Northfield, Debra of Minneapolis, Sandra (Warren) Skura of Oakdale, and Lisa of Northfield; one brother, Dr. Bruce (Doris) Jensen of Bend, Ore.; two grandchildren; and two nieces and their families.

    She was preceded in death by her parents and twin daughters.

    Memorials may go to St. Peter's Mission Endowment Fund or to the Northfield Retirement Center Foundation.

    Arrangements are with Benson and Langehough Funeral Home.

    https://www.southernminn.com/northfield_news/archives/betty-nygaard/article_3f02ed46-c08a-58a8-93de-2e2ef1c87c8d.html


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75758549/betty-j.-nygaard

    Betty married Gerhard J. Nygaard on 30 May 1952. Gerhard was born on 22 Sep 1924 in Winnetoon, Knox County, Nebraska; died on 23 Jan 2015 in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Willow Creek Cemetery, Royal, Clay County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Ansgar Holm Jensen was born on 28 Nov 1895 in Royal, Clay County, Iowa; died on 24 May 1982 in Lutsen, Cook County, Minnesota; was buried in Lutsen Cemetery, Lutsen, Cook County, Minnesota.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1915, Clay, Clay County, Iowa
    • Census: 1930, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa
    • Census: 1940, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa

    Notes:

    MHR note: Lottie said that Ansgar is a wholesale grocer and government employee. They lived in Spencer Iowa until Viola death. After several years he married a younger woman and lived in Butler, Minnesota and had an antique shop.

    Two children.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42330552/ansgar-holm-jensen

    Ansgar married Viola Jane Clifton on 20 Aug 1924 in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa. Viola (daughter of George Andrew Clifton and Evaline Matilda Hedges) was born on 5 Nov 1900 in Lone Tree, Clay County, Iowa; died on 7 Feb 1957 in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa; was buried in Willow Creek Cemetery, Royal, Clay County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Viola Jane CliftonViola Jane Clifton was born on 5 Nov 1900 in Lone Tree, Clay County, Iowa (daughter of George Andrew Clifton and Evaline Matilda Hedges); died on 7 Feb 1957 in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa; was buried in Willow Creek Cemetery, Royal, Clay County, Iowa.

    Notes:

    Iowa Death
    [alphabetical list by city]
    Spencer - George Clark, 58; Edward J. Bauerly, 74; Mrs. Ansgar H. Jensen, 56; ...
    Des Moines Tribune, Des Moines, Iowa. Monday, 18 February 1957.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75758552/viola-j_-jensen

    Children:
    1. 1. Betty Jensen was born on 26 Aug 1926 in Windom, Cottonwood County, Minnesota; died on 28 Nov 2002 in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Willow Creek Cemetery, Royal, Clay County, Iowa.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  George Andrew CliftonGeorge Andrew Clifton was born on 29 Feb 1864 in DeWitt County, Illinois (son of Andrew Jackson Clifton and Harriet Jane Alsip); died on 4 Feb 1942 in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa; was buried on 6 Feb 1942 in Trimello Cemetery, Clay County, Iowa.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Lone Tree, Clay County, Iowa
    • Census: 1910, Lone Tree, Clay County, Iowa
    • Census: 1920, Lone Tree, Clay County, Iowa
    • Census: 1925, Lone Tree, Clay County, Iowa
    • Census: 1930, Lone Tree, Clay County, Iowa

    Notes:

    MHR note: At age 17 George enlisted in the 10th Indiana Cavalry, Co. A, serving one year and honorably discharged. Enlisted in the 10th Indiana Cavalry in Kentucky and served two years, to the end of the Civil War.

    He retired in 1930 and they moved to Royal Iowa.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/112168268/george-andrew-clifton

    George married Evaline Matilda Hedges on 28 Jul 1886 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Evaline (daughter of James Alva Hedges and Philora Allen) was born on 1 Mar 1867 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 14 Sep 1933 in Royal, Clay County, Iowa; was buried on 17 Sep 1933 in Trimello Cemetery, Clay County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.  Evaline Matilda HedgesEvaline Matilda Hedges was born on 1 Mar 1867 in Rowan County, Kentucky (daughter of James Alva Hedges and Philora Allen); died on 14 Sep 1933 in Royal, Clay County, Iowa; was buried on 17 Sep 1933 in Trimello Cemetery, Clay County, Iowa.

    Notes:

    MHR note: Eva died three weeks after an appendicitis operation.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71823407/evaline-matilda-clifton

    Children:
    1. Wilfred Andrew Clifton was born on 9 Jun 1887 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 11 Aug 1889 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois.
    2. Pearlie Dee Clifton was born on 26 Aug 1888 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 27 Oct 1892 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois.
    3. Roy Newton Clifton was born on 8 Jan 1890 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 23 Dec 1892 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois.
    4. Ella Mae Clifton was born on 25 Mar 1892 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 11 Sep 1982 in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa.
    5. Mattie Rose Clifton was born on 26 Feb 1884 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 24 Aug 1978 in Sunset, Davis County, Utah; was buried in Pacific Crest Cemetery, Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County, California.
    6. Harry Orville Clifton was born on 2 Mar 1896 in Everly, Clay County, Iowa; died on 25 Jul 1965 in Clay County, Iowa; was buried in Trimello Cemetery, Clay County, Iowa.
    7. Walter Russell Clifton was born on 28 Mar 1898 in Everly, Clay County, Iowa; died on 23 Aug 1963 in Oakland, Alameda County, California; was buried in Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park, Hayward, Alameda County, California.
    8. Mabel Inez Clifton was born on 6 Apr 1899 in Everly, Clay County, Iowa; died on 23 Nov 1936 in St. Peter, Houston County, Minnesota; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, St. Peter, Le Sueur County, Minnesota.
    9. 3. Viola Jane Clifton was born on 5 Nov 1900 in Lone Tree, Clay County, Iowa; died on 7 Feb 1957 in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa; was buried in Willow Creek Cemetery, Royal, Clay County, Iowa.
    10. Philora LaVina Clifton was born on 29 Jul 1905 in Everly, Clay County, Iowa; died on 20 Feb 1975 in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa; was buried in Lone Tree Cemetery, Everly, Clay County, Iowa.
    11. Lottie Margaret Clifton was born on 7 May 1907 in Everly, Clay County, Iowa; died on 18 Oct 1995 in Palo Alto County, Iowa; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, Iowa.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Andrew Jackson Clifton was born in 1829 in Vance Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 1 Apr 1895; was buried in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Loda, Iroquois County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1860, Texas Township, DeWitt County, Illinois
    • Census: 1870, Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois
    • Census: 1880, Vance Township, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1900, Center, Grant County, Indiana

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53545244/andrew-jackson-clifton

    Andrew married Harriet Jane Alsip on 27 Jun 1857 in DeWitt County, Illinois. Harriet (daughter of John Baynard Alsip and Mary Ann McDonald) was born on 7 Nov 1835 in Illinois; died on 29 Apr 1904 in Paxton, Ford County, Illinois; was buried in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Loda, Iroquois County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Harriet Jane Alsip was born on 7 Nov 1835 in Illinois (daughter of John Baynard Alsip and Mary Ann McDonald); died on 29 Apr 1904 in Paxton, Ford County, Illinois; was buried in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Loda, Iroquois County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    The late Mrs. H.J. Clifton died at her home April 27th, 1904. She was born Nov. 7th, 1836, and was united in marriage in 1856 to A.J. Clifton. To that union was born ten children, six of whom are left to mourn her loss – two sons and four daughters; also three brothers and twenty-seven grand children. She was a faithful, loving mother and companion. Her husband died nine years ago, but she bore her loss with Christian fortitude, never murmuring not complaining. She joined the Baptists in Dewitt soon after marriage. Some fifteen years ago she, with her husband, united with the Baptist church at Penfield, and she lived a faithful Christian life until death removed her. Funeral services were held at the late home on Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. G.W. Dodson, of Henning, officiating. The interment took place in Loda cemetery.
    The Paxton Record, Paxton, Illinois. Thursday, 12 May 1904.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63015708/harriet-jane-clifton

    Children:
    1. Laura Ann Clifton was born about 1860 in Illinois; died before 1900.
    2. Malinda Clifton was born about 1862 in Illinois.
    3. 6. George Andrew Clifton was born on 29 Feb 1864 in DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 4 Feb 1942 in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa; was buried on 6 Feb 1942 in Trimello Cemetery, Clay County, Iowa.
    4. Margaret Clifton was born on 17 Nov 1867 in Champaign County, Illinois; died on 6 Apr 1928 in Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    5. Ida May Clifton was born on 24 Sep 1872 in Illinois; died on 28 Aug 1946 in Delphi, Carroll County, Indiana; was buried in Grand View Cemetery, West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
    6. Mary Ellen Clifton was born on 20 Mar 1871 in Champaign County, Illinois; died in 1953; was buried in Tomlinson Cemetery, Champaign County, Illinois.
    7. John Oscar Clifton was born on 18 May 1871 in Illinois; died on 12 Sep 1937.

  3. 14.  James Alva HedgesJames Alva Hedges was born on 14 Sep 1843 in Fleming County, Kentucky (son of William Ribelin Hedges and Malinda Russell Cassity); died on 3 Nov 1921 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Nov 1921 in Fairfield Cemetery, Newman, Douglas County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Religion: Center Point Church
    • _MILT: Civil War
    • Census: 1870, Cross Roads, Rowan County, Kentucky
    • Census: 1880, Cross Roads, Rowan County, Kentucky
    • Census: 1900, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1910, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois

    Notes:

    From James Alva Hedges obituary: "At the age of seventeen he enlisted in the 10th Indiana Cavalry, Co. A, serving one year, receiving an honorable discharge. Later he went to Kentucky and enlisted in the 10th Indiana cavalry, and served 2 years being discharged at the close of the war.


    1870 US census, enumerated 30 June 1870
    Cross Roads Precinct, Rowan County, Kentucky
    James Hedges, age 27
    Philora, age 22
    Matilda, age 2
    Serona, age 1
    value of real estate – blank
    value of personal property - blank

    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.


    James Alvia Hedges
    Born Sept. 14, 1843-Died Nov.3, 1921
    oh, friend of mine, I grieve to lose
    The grip of they loving hands:
    How much we need each other here
    Each fully understand,
    But if our pathways meet no more
    In meadow-land or heather,
    Believe that when the night is come
    We’ll be at home together.
    Obituary
    James Alvia Hedges, the subject of this sketch, was born September 14, 1843, in Fleming county, Kentucky, and died at Lakeview hospital at Danville Nov. 3, 1921, age 78 years, one month and nineteen days. He was the son of William R. and Malinda Hedges.
    He spent his boyhood days in Kentucky. At the age of seventeen he enlisted in the 10th Indiana Cavalry, Co. A, serving one years, receiving an honorable discharge. Later he went to Kentucky and enlisted in the 10th Indiana cavalry, and served 2 years being discharge at the close of the war.
    Returning to his native state, he married Miss Philora Allen, Dec 26, 1865, who survives him. For fifty seven years they trod the pathway of life together.
    They came to Illinois in 1870, and lived two years, returning to Kentucky. In 1880 they came again to Illinois, settling on a farm near Homer. About twenty years ago they moved to their home in Allerton.
    To this union ten children were born, four preceding him in death. Those living are Mrs. Eva I. Clifton of Moneta, Ia.; Mrs. Serona D. Ellis of Mason, Ind; Mrs. Ada Smith of Ames neighborhood; Isaac Hedges of Spencer, Ia; Mrs. Lottie Clester of this place and George Hedges of Palmer, Ia. He leaves a large number of grand and great grandchildren.
    Peter Hedges of Canton, Mo; W.R. Hedges of Purdin Mo, and Mrs. R.S. Gilkison of Catlin are living brothers and sister.
    In early manhood he became a follower of Jesus Christ, and united with the Christian church. It may be truly said that he lived a consistent christian life. He was a faithful attendant of services at churches in Allerton when in health.
    Mr. Hedges had been failing in health for a number of years ad all that medical skill and loving tender care could do to alleviate his pain and prolong life was of no avail. Through all he was patient, always trusting Him who doeth the best, and he is at home in that land where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest.
    The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church in this place Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock, conducted by Rev. J.M. Beane of Danville, assisted by A.R. Wassell and Rev. Huff pastor of the Christian church, who resides at Jamaica. Interment at Fairfield cemetery southwest of Allerton.
    From photocopy of newspaper clipping dated 11 Nov. 1921.


    James and Philora Hedges family
    James was born in Kentucky in 1843. When he was 18 he enlisted in the Home Guard, serving a year. He enlisted in the 19th Kentucky Calvary serving 13 months. He then enlisted in the 10th Indiana Calvary serving until the end of the war.
    He married Philora Allen from Kentucky. In 1871 they moved to Illinois, later returning to Kentucky for a short time. They had seven children, Eva Clifton, Dee Ellis, Ada Smith, Lottie Clester, Ike, Russell and George.
    In 1901 they moved to Allerton and purchased the dray business. His youngest son, George, assisted him. They met the train daily and delivered the Cargo. They, also, had a poultry business. He was a very honest and genial man. They lived on Green Street.
    Philora was a very religious person and often quoted scriptures to one and all. She loved to smoke a corn cob pipe and often used her son, George as a lookout. The minister called and as a joke, George let him into the smoke filled room. Punishment was severe.
    Their son Russell left home to look for work but never returned or heard from again. They kept a lighted lamp in the window for many years.
    George went to Iowa and married Bertha Juluis, a German Lutheran girl from Palmer, Iowa. They had one daughter, Sophia (Hedges) Larrance, Indianola, Illinois.
    Ada Smith and Lottie Clester settled in or near Allerton. The other children lived in Indiana and Iowa.
    Submitted by Sophia (Hedges) Larrance.
    From Allerton, Illinois 1887-1987: Century of roots.


    member of Center Point Church

    James A. Hedges was one of first five elders elected when Center Point Church was officially founded on 14 February 1891: Richard Elliott, James A. Hedges, J. H. Parrish, B.F. Burton, and Franklin Pletch.

    His nephew, also named James Alva Hedges, was elected as one of the first seven deacons. His niece, Ida May Hedges Cronkhite's husband, Lee Cronkhite was also one of the first seven deacons.

    On 8 April 1901 E.L. Hawkins and George Hedges were elected as elders, joining James Alva Hedges and F. Pletch. George was a nephew of James Alva Hedges.



    _MILT:
    10th Indiana Cavalry. Company A.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96068789/james-alvia-hedges

    James married Philora Allen on 26 Dec 1865. Philora (daughter of Fielding C. Allen and Matilda Hunt) was born on 28 Sep 1847 in Greenup County, Kentucky; died on 31 Jan 1929 in Allerton, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 2 Feb 1929 in Fairfield Cemetery, Newman, Douglas County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 15.  Philora AllenPhilora Allen was born on 28 Sep 1847 in Greenup County, Kentucky (daughter of Fielding C. Allen and Matilda Hunt); died on 31 Jan 1929 in Allerton, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 2 Feb 1929 in Fairfield Cemetery, Newman, Douglas County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Religion: Center Point Church

    Notes:

    Aged Resident In Allerton Is Taken By Death
    Mrs. Philora Hedges, 80, died at 5:20 o’clock Tuesday morning (January 31, 1928) at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lottie Clester.
    Infirmities and heart disease caused her demise. She had been ill for several weeks. The exact hour for the funeral has not been set, but it will be held sometime Thursday at the Presbyterian church with Rev. J. M. Bean, officiating. Burial will be in the Fairfield cemetery. Mrs. Hedges was born at Greenup, Ky., Sept. 28, 1847. She came to Allerton 45 years ago. Dec. 26, 1866 she was married to James A. Hedges who died six years ago.
    She leaves the following children: Mrs. George Clifton, of Moneta, Ia.; Mrs. Edward Ellis, of Macy, Ind.; Mrs. Thomas Smith, of Homer, Ill.; Mrs. Lottie Clester, of Allerton, and George Hedges, of Gilmore City, Ia. She is also survived by 21 grand-children and several great grand-children.
    Danville Commercial-News. January 1928 Allerton, Ill., Jan 21.


    member of Center Point Church


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96068800/philora-hedges

    Children:
    1. 7. Evaline Matilda Hedges was born on 1 Mar 1867 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 14 Sep 1933 in Royal, Clay County, Iowa; was buried on 17 Sep 1933 in Trimello Cemetery, Clay County, Iowa.
    2. Serona Demeree Hedges was born on 13 Oct 1868 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 12 Sep 1942 in Macy, Miami County, Indiana; was buried on 15 Sep 1942 in Plainview Cemetery, Macy, Miami County, Indiana.
    3. Reuben Hedges was born on 8 Feb 1871 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died in Nov 1871.
    4. William Alva Hedges was born on 12 Feb 1872 in Ogden, Champaign County, Illinois; died in 1883 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois.
    5. Ada Luvina Hedges was born on 15 Aug 1875 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 14 Nov 1965 in Tilton, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Davis Cemetery, Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    6. Isaac Sylvester Hedges was born on 4 May 1877 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 22 Jan 1925 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; was buried on 26 Jan 1925 in Fairfield Cemetery, Newman, Douglas County, Illinois.
    7. Russell Ellsworth Hedges was born on 17 Oct 1878 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died in in disappeared in 1900.
    8. Lottie Pearl Hedges was born on 19 Aug 1882 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 25 Mar 1939 in Wood River, Madison County, Illinois; was buried in Fairfield Cemetery, Newman, Douglas County, Illinois.
    9. Luther Hedges was born on 15 Feb 1884 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 29 Feb 1884 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois.
    10. George Edward Hedges was born on 19 Dec 1887 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 21 May 1953 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Chadwick Cemetery, Christian County, Missouri.


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