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Lottie Margaret Clifton

Female 1907 - 1995  (88 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Lottie Margaret CliftonLottie Margaret Clifton was born on 7 May 1907 in Everly, Clay County, Iowa (daughter of George Andrew Clifton and Evaline Matilda Hedges); died on 18 Oct 1995 in Palo Alto County, Iowa; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, Iowa.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: elementary school teacher

    Notes:

    MHR note: Lottie graduated from Iowa State Teachers College in 1937. She was a primary school teacher. She retired in 1972 after 42 years of teaching. She belonged to the Christian Church.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95568585/lottie-margaret-price_ladow

    Double headstone with Wilbur C. Price.

    Family/Spouse: Wilbur Charles Price. Wilbur was born on 2 Oct 1903 in Albion, Marshall County, Iowa; died on 7 Jun 1966 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, Iowa; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Lottie married Lloyd Arthur LaDow on 15 Jun 1969 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, Iowa. Lloyd was born on 24 Dec 1910 in Collyer, Trego County, Kansas; died on 7 Nov 1994 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, Iowa; was buried in North Lawn Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  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. 3.  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. 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. 1. 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: 3

  1. 4.  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. 5.  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. 2. 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. 6.  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. 7.  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. 3. 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.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  John Baynard Alsip was born on 14 Jan 1814 in Montgomery County, Kentucky; died on 22 Dec 1880 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, DeWitt County, Illinois
    • Census: 1860, Texas Township, DeWitt County, Illinois
    • Census: 1870, Texas Township, DeWitt County, Illinois
    • Census: 1880, Somer Township, Champaign County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Last Saturday, John B. Alsip, a respected farmer, aged 69 years, who lives near Leverett, in Somer, fell on the ice while watering his horses and dislocated his neck, from the effects of which he died almost instantly. Mr. Alsip was buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery on Monday, a large number of his neighbors testifying their respect by following his remains to the grave.
    Champaign County, Illinois Gazette. 22 Dec 1880.



    Champaign, Ill., December 20. – John R. Alsip, an old and respected farmer, met with a sad death Saturday evening. He returned from selling his grain to a dealer in this city, and walked with three neighbors from the depot home. He left them at his gate, handed some packages to his wife, pumped a pail of water for his horses, and started from the platform with it, slipped on the icy ground and fell, breaking his neck. His wife’s screams called the neighbors back, but he died as they carried him into the house. He leaves a grown-up family.
    St. Louis Globe-Democrat, St. Louis, Missouri. Tuesday, 21 December 1880.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/186954590/john-baynard-alsip

    His son, Zephaniah Alsip, is also buried here.

    John married Mary Ann McDonald on 16 Mar 1834 in Owen County, Indiana. Mary was born about 1818 in Kentucky; died on 30 Dec 1895 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 11.  Mary Ann McDonald was born about 1818 in Kentucky; died on 30 Dec 1895 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Mrs. Mary Alsip, eighty-one years old, is very sick at the home of her daughter, Mrs. B. Pattengale, 203 E. Hill street. Her six children are with her. They are Mrs. Pattengale and Richard Alsip of this city, J.F. & Z.D. Alsip of Odgen, Mrs. V.B. Cross of Brookfield, Mo., and Mrs. Jane Clifton of Loda. Mrs. Alsip has made her home with Mrs. Pattengale the past nine years. She has been much worse the last ten days.
    The Champaign County News (Champaign, Illinois) 28 Dec 1895, Sat · Page 8

    Death of Mrs. Mary Alsip, The Champaign County News (Champaign, Illinois) 01 Jan 1896, Wed · Page 4-The notice lists her age as 79 years.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/242537707/mary-ann-alsip

    Plot BB-05-02

    Children:
    1. 5. Harriet Jane Alsip 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.

  3. 12.  William Ribelin HedgesWilliam Ribelin Hedges was born on 14 Mar 1798 in Montgomery County, Kentucky (son of Levi Hedges and Rosannah Ribelin); died on 28 Nov 1885 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Three Lick Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1850, Fleming County, Kentucky
    • Census: 1850, Fleming County, Kentucky
    • Census: 1860, Rowan County, Kentucky
    • Census: 1860, Rowan County, Kentucky
    • Census: 1870, Cross Roads, Rowan County, Kentucky

    Notes:

    MHR note: Ida Cronkhite said (in pink letter of 28 December 1949) she thought that “Aunt Betty” Hopper (Eliz. B.1820) who was found with the William Ribelin Hedges family in the 1870 census, was a distant cousin through the Armstrongs. She cared for her mother who died when Betty was about 25 years old. Malinda Hedges needed help, so Betty made her home with them. She got board and room and one third of the wool. Betty was so shy she put on her sunbonnet before coming downstairs and few ever saw her face. Lonely widowers found her not only unresponsive, but unwilling to talk to them. When 81 and nearly blind, she fell downstairs and died shortly thereafter. She helped rear the second generation and “Uncle Will” said she'd been a second mother.


    MHR Note: Letter from Melissa Lucinda Hedges, to her brothers, William R. Hedges, James A. Hedges and Levi M. Hedges and sister Philora (Allen) Hedges telling of their father's death. This letter was in the possession of Anna (Hedges) Bagley, Purdin, Missouri when Mary (Hedges) Reiner visited her in 1940. The heading “at home” refers to the home of William R. and Malinda R. Hedges on the bank of the Licking River at the mouth of the Bluebank, Fleming County, Kentucky, in the part of Fleming County.

    At home, December 1, 1885.
    Dear Brothers and Sisters:

    It is with a sad heart I take up my pen to write the sad news of our dear father’s death. He departed this life Saturday, Nov. 28, at 25 minutes after six o’clock in the morning. After a serious illness of 12 day. He suffered more than tongue can tell. He lay in an unconscious state for several hours. He suffered greatly from the time he was taken. The doctor had to draw his water from him. Oh it was so hard to see him suffer so, but it had to be. Rose came to see him; staid several days then went home; came back after he was down. Ike got here after he was dead. Uncle Jesse staid with him all the time. We laid him in the old graveyard where sister Mary was laid, there to slumber till Gabriel’s trump and the voice of the Lord shall awaken the dead from the old churchyard.

    I sent postals to you all when I found he was so bad, but I suppose it was not so any of you could come. He never talked about any of his children, but thought he could not live from the start. We done all we could for him but nothing done any good. He has done paid the debt we all have to pay and we can go to him; he cannot come to us; Oh how we miss him. Mother sits around and looks so sad. I can hardly bear it. She is not well. She send her love to you all.

    My love to you all. Write soon as you all are very close together. I want this letter to be read by all. I would love to see you and talk to you face to face but we are far apart. Yes we are scattered – we are scattered, though a joyous band were we. Now this letter is for one and all of you. Write as often as you can.
    You sister, M. L. Stenrod


    1850 US census, enumerated 20 August 1850
    Division 2, Fleming County, Kentucky
    William R Hedges, age 52, farmer, real estate $3000
    Malinda R, age 44
    Addison W, age 24, farmer
    Viana J, age 22
    Peter T, age 19, laborer
    Levi M, age 17, laborer
    Rosannn S, age 14, attending school
    Malissa L, age 12, attending school
    William R, age 9, attending school
    James A, age 6, attending school
    Isaac A, age 4
    Mary Ann Crouch, age 26
    Peter L Crouch, age 2
    William N Cassity, age 18, laborer



    1860 US census, enumerated 15 Aug 1860
    Rowan County, Kentucky
    W R Hedges, age 62, farmer, real estate $3000, personal property $1060
    Malinda R, age 54
    Viana J, age 31
    Malissa I, age 21
    William, age 19
    James, age 16
    Isaac, age
    Elizabeth Hopper, age 40, domestic



    1870 US census, enumerated
    Cross Roads, Rowan County, Kentucky
    William Hedges, age 72, farmer, real estate $5000, personal property $1000
    Malinda, age 64, keeping house
    Melissa Demere, age 30, domestic servant
    Malinda Demere, age 5
    Elizabeth Hopper, age 50, at home

    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.



    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/64939177/william-hedges

    William married Malinda Russell Cassity on 22 Dec 1822 in Rowan County, Kentucky. Malinda (daughter of Peter Thompson Cassity and Mary "Polly" Melissa Armstrong) was born on 14 Oct 1805 in Montgomery County, Kentucky; died on 12 Sep 1887 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Three Lick Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 13.  Malinda Russell CassityMalinda Russell Cassity was born on 14 Oct 1805 in Montgomery County, Kentucky (daughter of Peter Thompson Cassity and Mary "Polly" Melissa Armstrong); died on 12 Sep 1887 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Three Lick Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.

    Notes:

    MHR note: Stories told by Ida M. (Hedges) Cronkite to Miriam Hickman. Malinda, daughter of Peter and Mary (Armstrong) Cassity married William Ribelin Hedges. "They used to say 'she lifted the limb of a tree it took two men to lift.' This is the true story. She and a small boy with his mother were hurrying to get home from a storm. Part of a tree blew down and caught the boy and pinned him down. Malinda lifted till the mother could drag him out. Next day two men went to clear the road and it took two men to lift it from the ground. This was my father's mother and he told me he had seen her lift an anvil off the block with one hand. She could weave four yards of jeans then walk four miles up hill to spend the night with a neighbor. When she was seventy, she was still spinning and weaving. The year she was eighty-two, 1887, your grandmother came with her to Illinois. They were two days on the train. There were four sons, two grandsons, and one granddaughter to visit, all in Vermilion County, but hard trips between in horse and buggy days. Then a train to Montezuma, Indiana to visit two nieces. Then to Louisville, Kentucky, where the youngest son met her with a lumber wagon to take her over a corduroy road sixteen miles to his home. Back again to Louisville and then the train on home at the mouth of Blue Bank on the Licking River near Farmers, Kentucky.

    "About a week later she heard there was to be preaching at Slaty Point. This was about three miles away. There she had gone to church all her life. They had no conveyance but hadn't they always walked? So she went. At the church she got sick and they took her to the nearest neighbor and a day or two later she died. She was eighty-two years old. At the age of seventeen she went from her father's home to her husband. She moved from the old house to the new and lived sixty-five years on the same farm."


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/64939547/malinda-russell-hedges

    Children:
    1. Mary Ann Hedges was born on 26 Nov 1823 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 22 Sep 1854 in Fleming County, Kentucky; was buried in Three Lick Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.
    2. Addison W. Hedges was born on 13 Feb 1826 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 9 Aug 1863 in Rockwall, Rockwall County, Texas.
    3. Vianna Jane Hedges was born on 4 May 1828 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 24 Jan 1911 in Pine Grove, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried on 24 Jan 1911 in Pine Grove Cemetery, Cranston, Rowan County, Kentucky.
    4. Peter Thompson Hedges was born on 29 Jan 1831 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 12 Jun 1924 in Tilton, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 15 Jun 1924 in Forest Grove Cemetery, Canton, Lewis County, Missouri.
    5. Levi Marion Hedges was born on 30 May 1833 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 28 Jan 1907 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried in Topeka Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas.
    6. Rosannah Sarah Hedges was born on 1 Nov 1835 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 27 May 1924 in Jamaica, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 30 May 1924 in Siloam Cemetery, Bluestone, Rowan County, Kentucky.
    7. Melissa Lucinda Hedges was born on 17 Mar 1838 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 3 Mar 1899 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Slaty Point Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.
    8. William Riley Hedges was born on 10 Mar 1841 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 25 Oct 1925 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 26 Oct 1925 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
    9. 6. James Alva Hedges was born on 14 Sep 1843 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 3 Nov 1921 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Nov 1921 in Fairfield Cemetery, Newman, Douglas County, Illinois.
    10. Isaac Armstrong Hedges was born on 4 Mar 1846 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died in 1930 in Santa Paula, Ventura County, California.

  5. 14.  Fielding C. Allen was born about 1818 in Virginia (son of Fielding Allen and Mary Dellen); died in Apr 1852 in Greenup County, Kentucky.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: lumberman
    • Census: 1850, Greenup County, Kentucky

    Notes:

    From Greenup County, Kentucky deaths from vital statistics, 1852. Allen, Fielding C. Age 34. Male. Married. Death - April 1852, typhoid fever. Place of birth - Virginia. Died - Greenup County. Parents - Fielding Allen and Mary Allen.

    1850 US census, enumerated 8 August 1850
    District 1, Greenup County, Kentucky
    F. C. Allen, age 33, farmer, real estate $1100
    Matilda, age 22
    Lavina, age 4
    Philora, age 2
    Martha, age 10 months
    H. C. Craycraft, age 20, farmer, real estate $500
    M. Jones, age 25
    Sarah Johnes, age 21
    Elizabeth Jones, age 8 months

    The household of Addison Allen, age 24, and of Joseph Allen, age 24 are close by.



    Died:
    Information from census and from Kentucky death records: Died of typhoid fever.

    Fielding married Matilda Hunt on 14 Aug 1844. Matilda (daughter of Reuben Solomon Hunt and Hannah Jarvis) was born on 10 Apr 1831 in Greenup County, Kentucky; died on 22 Jul 1901 in Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 15.  Matilda HuntMatilda Hunt was born on 10 Apr 1831 in Greenup County, Kentucky (daughter of Reuben Solomon Hunt and Hannah Jarvis); died on 22 Jul 1901 in Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.

    Other Events:

    • Religion: Center Point Church

    Notes:

    member of Center Point Church


    Buried:
    Maltilda Hitchcock, wife of John J. Hitchcock, age 70y, 4m, 12d. Buried next to W. R. and Sarah L. Hedges (her daugher).

    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25798638/matilda-hitchcock

    Children:
    1. Sarah Lavina Allen was born on 21 Aug 1845 in Greenup County, Kentucky; died on 16 Jun 1916 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 18 Jun 1916 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
    2. 7. Philora Allen 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.


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