Betty L. Smith
1925 - 2008 (82 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Betty L. Smith was born on 10 Sep 1925 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois (daughter of James "Lester" Smith and Gladys Pearl Allen); died on 5 Mar 2008 in Hobart, Lake County, Indiana; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Portage, Porter County, Indiana. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/184390939/betty-l_-niksich
Section AFamily/Spouse: Anthony T. Niksich. Anthony was born on 15 Apr 1925 in Gary, Lake County, Indiana; died on 8 Dec 2009 in Hobart, Lake County, Indiana; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Portage, Porter County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
2. James "Lester" Smith was born on 6 Jun 1896 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois (son of Thomas Laben Smith and Ada Luvina Hedges); died on 5 Dec 1969; was buried in Young America Cemetery, Hume, Edgar County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Religion: Center Point Church
- Census: 1920, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1930, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1940, Shiloh, Edgar County, Illinois
Notes:
member of Center Point Church
Baptized at Center Point Church during a revival meeting by Rev. F. DeGafferally on 16 September, 1908.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/146908389/lester-smith
Lester and his second wife, Beulah are buried in Young America Cemetery in Hume, Illinois.
There is another findagrave page for Lester
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54433577/lester-james-smith
There is a headstone in Davis Cemetery for Gladys Pearl Smith, Lester J. Smith and their daughter Maxine Smith.
James married Gladys Pearl Allen on 30 Sep 1916 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Gladys (daughter of Oscar Elsworth Allen and Nancy Jane Scott) was born on 15 Jan 1899 in Illinois; died on 21 Jul 1928 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Gladys Pearl Allen was born on 15 Jan 1899 in Illinois (daughter of Oscar Elsworth Allen and Nancy Jane Scott); died on 21 Jul 1928 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Religion: Center Point Church
Notes:
member of Center Point Church
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54433592/gladys-pearl-smith
Find a Grave lists Gladys Pearl Smith, Lester J. Smith and their daughter Maxine Smith all as buried at Davis Cemetery in Fairmount. However, the the double tombstone for Lester and his second wife Beulah is in Hume.Children:
- Madeline Jane Smith was born on 23 Jun 1923 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 24 Aug 1991 in Winamac, Pulaski County, Indiana; was buried on 27 Aug 1991 in Moon Cemetery, Leiters Ford, Fulton County, Indiana.
- 1. Betty L. Smith was born on 10 Sep 1925 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 5 Mar 2008 in Hobart, Lake County, Indiana; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Portage, Porter County, Indiana.
- Maxine Ruth Smith was born on 7 Aug 1926 in Vance Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 9 Jan 1927 in Vance Township, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 10 Jan 1927 in Davis Cemetery, Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois.
Generation: 3
4. Thomas Laben Smith was born on 26 Jun 1864 in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania (son of John Wesley Smith and Mary Anne Clingingsmith); died on 20 Jun 1934 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Davis Cemetery, Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Religion: Center Point Church
- Census: 1900, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1910, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1920, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1930, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
member of Center Point Church
On 12 August 1906, Tom Smith, W.T. Cox, and E.L. Hires were elected deacons of Center Point Church.
On 7 November 1909, Joe Adams and Arthur Dimick were elected deacons of Center Point Church, joining A. W. Shelly, E. L. Hires, Tom Smith and W. T. Cox.
On 19 October 1919 the following were elected deacons of Center Point Church: H.C. Parrish (one year), Tom Smith (two years), Gus Rees (three years), and John Smith (three years).
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54464529/thomas-l_-smithThomas married Ada Luvina Hedges on 7 Aug 1892 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois. Ada (daughter of James Alva Hedges and Philora Allen) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. 
Ada Luvina Hedges was born on 15 Aug 1875 in Rowan County, Kentucky (daughter of James Alva Hedges and Philora Allen); died on 14 Nov 1965 in Tilton, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Davis Cemetery, Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Religion: Center Point Church
- Census: 1940, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
Mrs. Ada Smith
Homer (CNS) – Mrs. Ada Hedges Smith, 90, died at 8:30 p.m. (Nov. 14, 1965) at the Smoot Nursing Home in Tilton where she had been a patient five years.
She formerly lived on Homer rural route and in Danville.
She was born at Farmerburg, Ky., Aug. 15, 1875, the daughter of James and Philora Hitchcock Hedges. She was married to Tom Smith on Aug. 7, 1892 at Homer. He died in 1933.
Surviving are two sons, Lester of Metcalf and Leonard of Homer rural route; a daughter, Mrs. Grace Brazelton of Hume; 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.
She was a member of the Church of Christ of Danville and the Perseverence Band.
The body is at the Jeanes-Kirby Funeral Home in Homer where funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Ernest Eckhoff officiating. Burial will be in Davis Cemetery at Fairmount. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday.
member of Center Point Church
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54464522/ada-l_-smithChildren:
- 2. James "Lester" Smith was born on 6 Jun 1896 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 5 Dec 1969; was buried in Young America Cemetery, Hume, Edgar County, Illinois.
- Leonard Wesley Smith was born on 22 Jul 1899 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 12 Jan 1978 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Young America Cemetery, Hume, Edgar County, Illinois.
6. Oscar Elsworth Allen was born on 8 Apr 1862 in Mason, Illinois; died on 14 Mar 1912; was buried in Kibler Cemetery, Newton, Jasper County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Census: 1900, Arcola, Douglas County, Illinois
- Census: 1910, Vinita, Craig County, Oklahoma
Notes:
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Allen left last evening for Fairmount, Ill., where Mr. Allen hopes to have improved health.
The Vinita Daily Chieftain, Vinita, Oklahoma. Wednesday, 7 Feb 1912, page 3.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Allen left last evening for Fairmount, Ill. Mr. Allen’s failing health caused him to recently sell his harness business to Marshall Stevens.
The Vinita Daily Chieftain, Vinita, Oklahoma. Thursday, 8 Feb 1912, page 1.
Name:
son of Dr. Zachariah Allen and Rebecca Shumard
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26751876/oscar-elsworth-allenOscar married Nancy Jane Scott on 20 Aug 1882 in Jasper County, Illinois. Nancy was born on 17 Apr 1863 in Newtown, Jasper County, Illinois; died on 23 Jan 1938 in Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 25 Jan 1938 in Davis Cemetery, Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Nancy Jane Scott was born on 17 Apr 1863 in Newtown, Jasper County, Illinois; died on 23 Jan 1938 in Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 25 Jan 1938 in Davis Cemetery, Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
LKH note: 2nd marriage to David Mains.
Name:
daughter of Jackson Scott and Elizabeth Fishborn
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54464489/nancy-jane-allenChildren:
- 3. Gladys Pearl Allen was born on 15 Jan 1899 in Illinois; died on 21 Jul 1928 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois.
Generation: 4
8. John Wesley Smith was born on 10 Dec 1816 in Pennsylvania; died on 1 Dec 1909 in Illinois; was buried in Davis Cemetery, Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Census: 1870, Dimmick Township, LaSalle County, Illinois
- Census: 1880, Raymond, Champaign County, Illinois
- Census: 1900, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52732716/john-w_-smithJohn married Mary Anne Clingingsmith. Mary was born on 7 Apr 1832 in Pennsylvania; died on 23 Dec 1900 in Illinois; was buried in Davis Cemetery, Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. Mary Anne Clingingsmith was born on 7 Apr 1832 in Pennsylvania; died on 23 Dec 1900 in Illinois; was buried in Davis Cemetery, Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
MHR note: Nancy Clingingsmith was of German descent and spoke German. They came to Illinois from Pennsylvania in 1868. She was a Lutheran.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52732725/mary-a_-smithChildren:
- 4. Thomas Laben Smith was born on 26 Jun 1864 in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania; died on 20 Jun 1934 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Davis Cemetery, Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Maude Smith was born on 10 Oct 1874 in Illinois; died on 27 Jan 1908; was buried in Davis Cemetery, Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois.
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:
- 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-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]
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.