Robert Francis Ellis
1923 - 2005 (81 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Robert Francis Ellis was born on 31 Jul 1923 in Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana (son of Clarence Earl Ellis and Mary Belle Heeter); died on 3 Mar 2005 in South Bend, Saint Joseph County, Indiana; was buried on 7 Mar 2005 in Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend, Saint Joseph County, Indiana. Notes:
ROBERT F. ELLIS
July 31, 1923 - March 3, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Robert Francis Ellis, 85, of South Bend, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Mr. Ellis was born on July 31, 1923, in Rochester, IN, to the late Clarence and Mary B. (Heeter) Ellis, and had lived on a farm in Macy, IN. Mr. Ellis was a graduate of Macy High School in 1941 and then enrolled at the International Business College, Ft. Wayne. After graduation in 1943 he was employed at General Electric for three years and then moved to South Bend in 1946 where he worked at The Ridge Company. In 1952 he was employed by The Torrington Company as a general accountant. He retired from there in 1985 after 32 years of service. He then worked two years at The Ridge Company and 13 years as a part- time employee in the tax department of Coopers and Lybrand.
Mr. Ellis was married in South Bend to Mary Alice McFarland on June 17, 1951. He is survived by his wife, Mary Alice; three children, Ronald P. Ellis of Lantana, TX, Diane L. (Arnie) Elmerick of Columbus, IN, and Richard J. Ellis of Mishawaka; one granddaughter, Robin M. Elmerick; two step-grandchildren, Christian (Michelle) Elmerick and Courtney (Keenan) Lane; and four step-great- grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Cassidy, Matthew and Zachary Elmerick. Also surviving are one sister, Martha (Donald) Hardacre of Thousand Palms, CA; two nieces, Lane and Pam Hardacre; and one nephew, Steven Hardacre.
Mr. Ellis was a 50-year member of the Grace United Methodist Church, past president of the South Bend Lions Club, a Melvin Jones Fellow of Lions International, past president of Toastmasters Club #694, a member emeritus of the Institute of Management Accountants, a member of Presbyterian Players, a volunteer at the Budget Corner, as well as volunteering his time for other organizations. He was also active with the choir and bell choir at St. Paul's Retirement Community. Mr. Ellis loved his family, traveling, yard work, crossword puzzles and theatre.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, in Grace United Methodist Church. Rev. David Schrader will officiate. Graveside services and burial will follow at Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend. Friends may visit with the family from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, March 6th, in the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan Street, South Bend, and one hour prior to services in church on Saturday. Contributions in memory of Robert F. Ellis may
be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 3012 S. Twyckenham, South Bend, IN 46614; or to the South Bend Lions Club, c/o Palmer Funeral Home, 3718 S. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN 46614. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com .
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34481829/robert-francis-ellis
Section 5, Lot 46-2Family/Spouse: Mary Alice McFarland. Mary was born on 23 Sep 1926 in Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming; died on 6 Apr 2018 in South Bend, Saint Joseph County, Indiana; was buried in Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend, Saint Joseph County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
2. Clarence Earl Ellis was born on 7 Apr 1900 in Jamaica, Vermilion County, Illinois (son of Jasper Edward "Jay" Ellis and Serona Demeree Hedges); died on 8 Sep 1957 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana; was buried on 11 Sep 1957 in Plainview Cemetery, Macy, Miami County, Indiana. Other Events:
- Census: 1930, Allen, Miami County, Indiana
- Census: 1940, Allen, Miami County, Indiana
Notes:
MHR note: Clarence graduated from high school in Macy, Indiana in 1919. He was an elder, Church of Christ, Macy Indiana, since 1929.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76979178/clarence-e_-ellisClarence married Mary Belle Heeter on 12 Aug 1922 in Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri. Mary was born on 23 Mar 1904 in Athens, Indiana; died on 30 Mar 1967 in Orange, Orange County, California; was buried in Plainview Cemetery, Macy, Miami County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Mary Belle Heeter was born on 23 Mar 1904 in Athens, Indiana; died on 30 Mar 1967 in Orange, Orange County, California; was buried in Plainview Cemetery, Macy, Miami County, Indiana. Notes:
MHR Note: Mary Belle graduated high school in Rochester, Indiana in 1921. She and Clarence belong to the Church of Christ.
Name:
daughter of Leslie Heeter and Louella Chrisman
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76979225/mary-b_-ellisChildren:
- 1. Robert Francis Ellis was born on 31 Jul 1923 in Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana; died on 3 Mar 2005 in South Bend, Saint Joseph County, Indiana; was buried on 7 Mar 2005 in Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend, Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
Generation: 3
4. Jasper Edward "Jay" Ellis was born on 6 Jan 1864 in Parke County, Indiana; died on 20 Jul 1943 in Macy, Miami County, Indiana; was buried on 22 Jul 1943 in Plainview Cemetery, Macy, Miami County, Indiana. Other Events:
- Religion: Center Point Church
- Census: 1900, Jamaica, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1910, Perry, Miami County, Indiana
- Census: 1920, Allen, Miami County, Indiana
- Census: 1930, Allen, Miami County, Indiana
- Census: 1940, Allen, Miami County, Indiana
Notes:
member of Center Point Church
Edward Ellis was one of first seven deacons elected when Center Point Church was officially founded on 14 February 1891: Harvey Elliott, Edward Ellis, A.W. Shelby, Lee Cronkhite, James A. Hedges Jr., Herbert Stearns, and ___ Dimick.
Edward's wife, Serona Hedges, was a daughter of James Alva Hedges who was one of the first five elders. She was also a cousin of Lee Cronkhite (husband of Ida May Hedges) and James A. Hedges, two of the other first seven deacons.
On 7 April 1901, Charles one of four deacons listed: A. W. Shelly, Harvey Elliott, Edward Ellis, and Charles Dimick.
Name:
son of Joseph Ellis and Ruth Dixon
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74869505/jasper-edward-ellisJasper married Serona Demeree Hedges on 19 May 1886 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Serona (daughter of James Alva Hedges and Philora Allen) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Serona Demeree Hedges was born on 13 Oct 1868 in Rowan County, Kentucky (daughter of James Alva Hedges and Philora Allen); died on 12 Sep 1942 in Macy, Miami County, Indiana; was buried on 15 Sep 1942 in Plainview Cemetery, Macy, Miami County, Indiana. Other Events:
- Religion: Center Point Church
Notes:
Mrs. Serona DEE ELLIS, 73, of a mile and a half southeast of Macy, died Saturday afternoon at the home of a son, Clarence ELLIS, near Macy, after an illness of seven weeks. She had resided in the Macy community since 1908.
A native of Kentucky, she was born in Boone county, Ky., on Oct. 13, 1869. She was married to Mr. Ellis in 1885.
Surviving are the son, Clarence; one brother, George [DEE], of Danville, Ill.; a sister, Mrs. Ada SMITH, Danville, Ill., and two grandchildren. Mrs. Ellis had been a resident of Macy since 1908, coming there from Danville, Ill.
The body was returned to the son's home from the Kline funeral home at Denver Sunday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Macy Christian church with burial in Plainview cemetery.
The Rochester Sentinel. Monday, September 14, 1942.
member of Center Point Church
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74869522/sorona-d_-ellisChildren:
- Glenn Dale Ellis was born on 19 May 1890 in Jamaica, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 19 Dec 1911 in Perry Township, Miami County, Indiana; was buried on 21 Dec 1911 in Plainview Cemetery, Macy, Miami County, Indiana.
- 2. Clarence Earl Ellis was born on 7 Apr 1900 in Jamaica, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 8 Sep 1957 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana; was buried on 11 Sep 1957 in Plainview Cemetery, Macy, Miami County, Indiana.
Generation: 4
10. 
James 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:
- Occupation: farmer
- Religion: Center Point Church
- _MILT: Civil War. 10th Indiana Cavalry. Company A.
- 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:
MHR note: His daughter Ada (Hedges) Smith said he had black hair and blue eyes.
Indiana Civil War Soldier Database:
Name: James Hedges
Birth Year: abt 1843
Age: 20
Enrollment Date: 9 Dec 1863
Discharge Date: 31 Aug 1865
Place: Madison, Indiana
Company: H
Cavalry, Battery, Unit 10th Cavalry
Regiment: 125
URL https://secure.in.gov/apps/icpr/search/Home/Detail?rId=1123300
https://researchindiana.iara.in.gov/DigitalRecords/Detail.html?WORK_FILENAME=NDX00114&WORK_RECORD_ID=83541
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.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96068789/james-alvia-hedgesJames 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]
11. 
Philora 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-hedgesChildren:
- 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.
- 5. 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.
- Reuben Hedges was born on 8 Feb 1871 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died in Nov 1871.
- William Alva Hedges was born on 12 Feb 1872 in Ogden, Champaign County, Illinois; died in 1883 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois.
- 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.
- 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.
- Russell Ellsworth Hedges was born on 17 Oct 1878 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died in in disappeared in 1900.
- 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.
- Luther Hedges was born on 15 Feb 1884 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 29 Feb 1884 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 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.