Harriet Alice Hedges
1928 - 2020 (92 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Harriet Alice Hedges was born on 9 Apr 1928 in San Bernardino County, California (daughter of Harry Tegar Hedges and Charlotte Shingler); died on 1 Jul 2020 in Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona. Other Events:
- Census: 1950, Berkeley, Alameda County, California
Notes:
LKH note:
Harriet married Edwin Joseph Hauser Jr. in 1949 in California.
Marriage Licenses issued:
[alphabetical list including:]
Hauser-Hedges - Edwin Joseph Hauser Jr., 23, California resident of Fontana; and Harriet Alice Hedges, 21, California, resident of Laguna Beach.
The San Bernardino County Sun, San Bernardino, California. Sunday, 11 September 1949.
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Marriage date: 11 Sep 1949, San Bernardino County, California.
LKH note:
California birth index:
Edwin Joseph Hauser
b. 10 Dec 1925, Los Angeles County, California
mother's maiden name: Hopkins.
LKH note;
Obituary for Edwin J. Hauser Jr’s father who died when Edwin two years old.
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Ed J. Hauser, of Fontana Is Killed In Explosion
Ed J. Hauser, 35 years old, of Fontana, died Sunday at the Ramona hospital, from the effects of burns sustained in a gas explosion that occurred Saturday at his new hatchery in Fontana.
Mr. Hauser had built one of the most modern poultry plants in the state, and the explosion that caused his death occurred when he entered this plant Saturday evening and struck a match which ignited escaping gas. He was accompanied at the time by his 8-year old daughter, who escaped any serious injury. The cause of the escaping gas was not ascertained.
Mr. Hauser was one of the best known poultrymen in the state and considered an authority on the subject, which had been made his life study from early youth. Born in Milwaukee, in 1892, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1915 with honors in a course of poultry husbandry. He graduated the following year from Cornell University, and then came to California. He conducted the first poultry extension courses from the University of California and was associated in the development of the idea of demonstration farms.
In 1919 he became associated with the Fontana Farms, where he was the originator of the “Fontana” strain of white leghorns. His work with this company is credited with being responsible for the development of the poultry industry, which has reached large portions, at Fontana.
He recently resigned from the Fontana Farms Co., to enter business for himself.
Yucaipa News-Mirror, Yucaipa, California. Friday. 3 February 1928.
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LKH note:
There are several articles in several California newspapers giving more details of Ed Hauser's life and death.
Some include the phrase "Little credence was given to the first report that the fumes had been turned on by the small Hauser boy. How the gas had escaped could not be learned."
2. Harry Tegar Hedges was born on 9 May 1903 in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas (son of John Milton Hedges and Effie Alberta Saunders); died on 13 Dec 1985 in Upland, San Bernardino County, California; was buried in Bellevue Memorial Park, Ontario, San Bernardino County, California. Other Events:
- Census: 1930, Ontario, San Bernardino County, California
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42385237/harry-tegar-hedgesHarry married Charlotte Shingler on 7 Sep 1924 in Upland, San Bernardino County, California. Charlotte was born on 9 May 1903 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died on 11 Aug 2006 in California; was buried in Bellevue Memorial Park, Ontario, San Bernardino County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Charlotte Shingler was born on 9 May 1903 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died on 11 Aug 2006 in California; was buried in Bellevue Memorial Park, Ontario, San Bernardino County, California. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13999417/charlotte-a.-hedgesChildren:
- John Shingler Hedges was born on 31 Mar 1926 in San Bernardino County, California; died on 14 Mar 2015 in Laguna Beach, Orange County, California.
- 1. Harriet Alice Hedges was born on 9 Apr 1928 in San Bernardino County, California; died on 1 Jul 2020 in Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona.
Generation: 3
4. John Milton Hedges was born on 23 May 1870 in Rowan County, Kentucky (son of Levi Marion Hedges and Samantha Jane Vawter); died on 26 Mar 1907 in Las Animas, Las Animas County, Colorado; was buried in Denison Cemetery, Denison, Jackson County, Kansas. Other Events:
- Census: 1900, Garfield Township, Jackson County, Kansas
- Census: 1905, Garfield Township, Jackson County, Kansas
Notes:
John Milton Hedges was born May 23, 1870 in Rowan county, Kentucky. He came to Kansas about 16 years ago. Nov. 28, 1896, he was married to Effie A. Saunders who survives him with four children. He left Denison over a year ago and made his home for some months in Topeka from whence he went to Denver, Colo., and later to Las Animas, Colo., where he was working at plastering when he was shot and instantly killed Tuesday March 26th. The body was brought here for burial arriving Saturday evening, the funeral being held next day at the Christian church here at 2 p.m., services being conducted by Rev. Davis of St. Joseph, Mo. His parents, one brother and four sisters are dead leaving one sister Mrs. J.S. Gil and four brothers, A.V., L.N., W.G. and C.E. The deceased was a member of the I.O.O.F., who had charge of the funeral, interment being made in the R.P. cemetery Easter afternoon.
The Meriden Ledger, Meriden, Kansas. Thursday, 4 April 1907.
Shot and Killed
John M. Hedges, a brother of Walter Hedges, was shot and killed in Denver a week ago Monday, by Frank Butts. Butts, who shot Hedges was drunk. The Denver News says of Hedges: “John M. Hedges, a carpenter, who was shot and killed by Frank Butts, came to Denver from Denison, Kansas, last Aug. The delight of the wife and four children as she read the many quaint sentences of a special delivery letter received yesterday morning from the father were soon to turn to sorrowing tears as only a little later that same mother read a telegram stating the father was shot and killed.
“I cannot account for the strange tragedy,” said Mrs. Hedges. “The only thing that might cause it was the fact that Butts owned my husband money, and my husband was going to leave him.
“My husband came to this state for his health, his brother and four sisters having died of consumption. He feared the same fate.”
J.M. Hedges was 37 years of age. He leaves a wife and four young children. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. J.S. Gill, of Topeka and four brothers, Marlon, Walter, Edgar and A.V. Hedges of Kansas. His father died only six weeks ago. Walter Hedges attended the funeral of his brother at Denison, Sunday, which was held under the auspices of the Odd Fellows.
Muscotah Record, Muscotah, Kansas. Thursday, 4 April 1907.
John M. Hedges, a brother of Walter Hedges, was shot and killed in Denver a week ago Monday, by Frank Butts. Butts, who shot Hedges, was drunk
The Horton Headlight-Commercial, Horton, Kansas. Thursday, 11 April 1907.
The preliminary hearing of Frank Butts, charged with the killing of J.M. Hedges, was held in Las Animas before Justice T.D. Britton. Butts was held without bail until the term of the District Court. It is probable that the defense will try to secure a continuance. In murder cases a continuance is almost always granted over one term, and Butts’ condition is mush that he will probably never be tried for he will hardly live until November.
The Colorado Statesman, Denver, Colorado. Saturday, 6 April 1907.
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High Water Mark for Life Timers At Pen
James Selfridge No.6932, convicted of murder in the first degree in the district court of Mineral county, was received at the penitentiary Tuesday night to begin a life sentence in the prison. Soon after his arrival the sheriff from Bent county came with Frank Butts, who was given No.6935, who is to serve a life term for murder. Both prisoners are 30 years old.
Their arrival increased the colony of lifetimers to sixty-five, the highest number of lifers within the walls at any time during the history of the prison. The prison population is now 617, an increase of eighteen over the low water mark of two months ago.
Canon City Record, Canon City, Colorado. 21 November 1907.
Buried:
Burial location from "List of those buried in the Denison Cemetery, Denison, Jackson County, Kansas. Compiled by Allen C. Gardiner. 1968.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/238383577/john-milton-hedgesJohn married Effie Alberta Saunders on 27 Nov 1895 in Holton, Jackson County, Kansas. Effie (daughter of Jonathan "Smith" Saunders and Ruhamah Jane Montgomery) was born on 17 Apr 1877 in Tiptonville, Jackson County, Kansas; died on 13 Nov 1957 in Upland, San Bernardino County, California; was buried in Bellevue Memorial Park, Ontario, San Bernardino County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Effie Alberta Saunders was born on 17 Apr 1877 in Tiptonville, Jackson County, Kansas (daughter of Jonathan "Smith" Saunders and Ruhamah Jane Montgomery); died on 13 Nov 1957 in Upland, San Bernardino County, California; was buried in Bellevue Memorial Park, Ontario, San Bernardino County, California. Other Events:
- Census: 1910, Cedar, Jackson County, Kansas
- Census: 1920, Upland, San Bernardino County, California
- Census: 1930, Upland, San Bernardino County, California
- Census: 1940, Upland, San Bernardino County, California
Notes:
In the 1920 US census, Effie is listed as Effie A. Beard, widow, and is living with her four children, Addie Hedges, Corrine Hedges, Rashamah Hedges, and Harry Hedges. In the 1930 US census she is married to Edgar A. Holt and her daughter Corrine Hedges still lives with them. In the1940 US census she is again a widow. She is buried under the name of Effie A. Holt next to her daughter Corrine Z. Hedges.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20881090/effie-a-holt
C-088-06
Effie is buried next to her daughter Corrinne.Children:
- Addie Ellen Hedges was born on 17 Sep 1896 in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas; died on 2 Oct 1992 in Orange County, California; was buried in Pacific View Memorial Park, Corona del Mar, Orange County, California.
- Corrinne Zerela Hedges was born on 10 Jul 1898 in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas; died on 23 Apr 1976 in Lagauna Hills, California; was buried in Bellevue Memorial Park, Ontario, San Bernardino County, California.
- Ruhamah Belle Hedges was born on 28 Oct 1901 in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas; died on 24 Jan 1995 in Riverside, Riverside County, California; was buried in Olivewood Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California.
- 2. Harry Tegar Hedges was born on 9 May 1903 in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas; died on 13 Dec 1985 in Upland, San Bernardino County, California; was buried in Bellevue Memorial Park, Ontario, San Bernardino County, California.
Generation: 4
8. 
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]
9. 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.
- 4. 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.
- 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.
10. Jonathan "Smith" Saunders was born on 17 Aug 1826 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 1 Apr 1914 in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas; was buried in Denison Cemetery, Denison, Jackson County, Kansas. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1880, Cedar, Jackson County, Kansas
- Census: 1885, Cedar, Jackson County, Kansas
- Census: 1910, Holton, Jackson County, Kansas
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95070364/jonathan-smith-saundersJonathan married Ruhamah Jane Montgomery in 1876 in Kentucky. Ruhamah was born on 5 Apr 1851 in Adams County, Ohio; died on 2 Nov 1921 in Holton, Jackson County, Kansas; was buried in Denison Cemetery, Denison, Jackson County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
11. Ruhamah Jane Montgomery was born on 5 Apr 1851 in Adams County, Ohio; died on 2 Nov 1921 in Holton, Jackson County, Kansas; was buried in Denison Cemetery, Denison, Jackson County, Kansas. Notes:
Saunders
Ruhamah Jane Montgomery, daughter of W.A. and Martha Montgomery was born April 5, 1851 in Adams county, Ohio and died November 2, 1921 at Holton, Kans., at the age of 70 years, 7 months and 28 days. She came with her parents to Jackson county, Kansas in 1868. She was a charter member of the Reformed Presbyterian church as Denison, Kas., and when the United Presbyterian church was organized became a member of the church with which she remained the rest of her life. She was united in marriage, January 11, 1876 to Johnathan Smith Saunders, who died April 1, 1914. To this union four children were born, one during in infancy. Mrs. Effie Beard, Upland, Calif.; Elmer A. and Bruce Saunders of Holton, Kans. She was also a mother to seven step children, John F. Saunders, deceased; Mrs. D.M. Roberts, Eldorado, Kans., C.J. Saunders, Mrs. R.B. Crozier; Frank Saunders of Denison, Kans.; Mrs. Hugh W. Wark, deceased, and Byron R. Saunders of Denison, Kans. Two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Mary M. Milligan of Santa Anna, Calif.; Lizzie G. Montgomery, Denison, Ks., W.O. Montgomery, Topeka, Kansa; C.W. Montgomery, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. There are also five grandchildren and many other relatives and friends to mourn the loss of a kind and loving mother, sister, and neighbor.
Services were held Sunday afternoon at the home on Pennsylvania Ave., and at the U.P. church at Denison. The services at the house were conducted by Rev. F.A. Munneke. A quartet, Miss Lowell, Doris Roebke, Mr. Canfield and Mr. Glenn sang. At Denison the services were in charge of the U.P. pastor assisted by Rev. Munneke and Rev. Furgeson.
The Holton Signal, Holton, Kansas. Thursday, 10 November 1921.
Name:
daughter of William Ainsworth Montgomery and Martha Ann Marshall
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/108376565/ruhamah-jane-saundersChildren:
- 5. Effie Alberta Saunders was born on 17 Apr 1877 in Tiptonville, Jackson County, Kansas; died on 13 Nov 1957 in Upland, San Bernardino County, California; was buried in Bellevue Memorial Park, Ontario, San Bernardino County, California.