Peggy Lou Hedges
1928 - 2008 (79 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Peggy Lou Hedges was born on 31 Dec 1928 in Maple Hill, Wabaunsee County, Kansas (daughter of John Milton Hedges and Thelma Maree Clark); died on 21 Sep 2008 in Holton, Jackson County, Kansas; was buried in Denison Cemetery, Denison, Jackson County, Kansas. Notes:
Peggy Lou McCrory, 79, of Denison, KS passed away Sunday, September 21, 2008 at a nursing home in Holton, KS. She was born December 31, 1928 in Maple Hill, KS the daughter of John Milton and Thelma Marie Clark Hedges. Mrs. McCrory graduated from Denison High School in 1946 and was a lifelong member of the Denison community. She worked as a telephone operator in Denison and Holton. She also worked at her parent's grocery store in Denison. She was a member of the Denison Bible Church and a member of the Women's Missionary Society at the church. She married Leland M. "Lee" McCrory on May 11, 1948 in Holton, KS. He passed away February 16, 2008. Survivors include sons, Joel McCrory of Aledo, IL, and Mark McCrory of Topeka, KS; a daughter, Janet Larson of Topeka, KS; a sister, Marie Gunther of Mayetta, KS; brothers, James Hedges of Chatsworth, GA and John Clark Hedges of Pittsburgh, PA; 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday September 26, 2008 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will be in the Denison Cemetery.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/30008415/peggy-lou-mccroryPeggy married Leland M. McCrory on 11 May 1949 in Holton, Jackson County, Kansas. Leland was born on 24 Feb 1924 in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas; died on 16 Feb 2008 in Holton, Jackson County, Kansas; was buried in Denison Cemetery, Denison, Jackson County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
2. John Milton Hedges was born on 1 Sep 1908 in Larkinsburg, Kansas (son of Charles Edgar Hedges and Vietta May Kingham); died on 13 Jan 1989 in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas; was buried in Denison Cemetery, Denison, Jackson County, Kansas. Other Events:
- Census: 1930, Maple Hill, Wabaunsee County, Kansas
- Census: 1940, Denison, Jackson County, Kansas
Notes:
MHR note: John was a government meat inspector in Omaha in 1959. He belonged to the Christian Church. He had a grocery store in Denison, Kansas.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/107503788/john-m.-hedgesJohn married Thelma Maree Clark on 25 Jan 1928 in Alma, Wabaunsee County, Kansas. Thelma was born on 10 Aug 1911 in Paxico, Wabaunsee County, Kansas; died on 28 Oct 1995 in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas; was buried in Denison Cemetery, Denison, Jackson County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Thelma Maree Clark was born on 10 Aug 1911 in Paxico, Wabaunsee County, Kansas; died on 28 Oct 1995 in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas; was buried in Denison Cemetery, Denison, Jackson County, Kansas. Notes:
Thelma Maree Hedges
Thelma Maree Hedges, 84, Denison, died Oct. 28, 1995, at her home.
She was born Aug. 10, 1911, in Wabaunsee County, the daughter of James P. and Mabel Jones Clark.
She attended Maple Hills school and moved to Denison in 1937 where she owned and operated Hedges Grocery with her husband, John, until 1955. She then moved to Omaha, Neb., working as a clerk for the Woolworth’s store for several years. She retired and moved back to Denison in 1973.
Mrs. Hedges was a member of the Denison Bible Church and a past member of the Order of the Eastern Star at Denison.
She was married to John M. Hedges Jan. 22, 1928, in Alma. He died Jan. 13, 1989.
Survivors include two sons, James Hedges, Chatsworth, Ga., and John C. Hedges, Bethel Park, Pa.; two daughters, Peggy McCrory, Holton, and Marie Gunther, Mayetta; 12 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, John L. “Tim” Clark.
Services were Nov. 1, 1995, at the Denison Bible Church. Burial was in Denison Cemetery.
Mercer Funeral Home, Holton, was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Denison Bible Church, Denison, 66419.
The Valley falls Vindicator, Valley Falls, Kansas. Thursday, 2 November 1995.
Name:
daughter of James P. Clark and Mabel Jones
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/107503773/thelma-m.-hedgesChildren:
- 1. Peggy Lou Hedges was born on 31 Dec 1928 in Maple Hill, Wabaunsee County, Kansas; died on 21 Sep 2008 in Holton, Jackson County, Kansas; was buried in Denison Cemetery, Denison, Jackson County, Kansas.
Generation: 3
4. Charles Edgar Hedges was born on 27 Dec 1876 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky (son of Levi Marion Hedges and Samantha Jane Vawter); died on 15 Sep 1951 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried in Topeka Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. Other Events:
- Census: 1910, Cedar, Jackson County, Kansas
- Census: 1920, Garfield Township, Jackson County, Kansas
- Census: 1930, Maple Hill, Wabaunsee County, Kansas
Notes:
Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Hedges returned Monday night from Topeka, where they were called by the death of Mr. Hedges’ father, C.E. Hedges.
The Richmond Kansan, Richmond, Kansas. Thursday, 20 September 1951, page 2.
Name:
C. Edgar Hedges
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14758553/c.-edgar-hedges
Section 78
Charles married Vietta May Kingham on 22 Jan 1902 in Norton, Norton County, Kansas. Vietta (daughter of Fred Kingham and Mary Marshall) was born on 26 May 1885 in Pawnee, Nebraska; died on 17 Jan 1969 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried in Topeka Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Vietta May Kingham was born on 26 May 1885 in Pawnee, Nebraska (daughter of Fred Kingham and Mary Marshall); died on 17 Jan 1969 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried in Topeka Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. Notes:
Funeral services and burial were held Monday in Topeka for Mrs. Vietta Hedges, 83 years old, who died Friday at her home in Topeka following a long illness. She was the mother of Fred L. Hedges, now of Joplin, a former resident of Chetopa and owner and operator of the Chetopa Advance several years ago.
The Parsons Sun, Parson, Kansas. Friday, 24 January 1969.
Buried:
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Section 78Children:
- Thelma May Hedges was born on 12 Feb 1903 in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas; died on 20 Oct 1967 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried on 23 Oct 1967 in Fairbanks Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas.
- Arthur Marion Hedges was born on 24 Apr 1905 in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas; died on 3 Jan 1994 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- Fred LeRoy Hedges was born on 29 Mar 1907 in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas; died on 11 Apr 1998 in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Galena, Cherokee County, Kansas.
- 2. John Milton Hedges was born on 1 Sep 1908 in Larkinsburg, Kansas; died on 13 Jan 1989 in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas; was buried in Denison Cemetery, Denison, Jackson County, Kansas.
- Minnie Amy Hedges was born on 1 Mar 1910 in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas; died on 11 Nov 1995 in Denver, Adams County, Colorado; was buried in Olinger Highland Cemetery, Thornton, Adams County, Colorado.
- Mary Alice Hedges was born on 30 Mar 1915 in Francitas, Jackson County, Texas; died on 2 Oct 1993 in Overbrook, Osage County, Kansas; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas.
- Vietta Louise Hedges was born on 14 Mar 1919 in Maple Hill, Wabaunsee County, Kansas; died on 3 Mar 2002 in Holton, Jackson County, Kansas; was buried in Mayetta Cemetery, Mayetta, Jackson County, Kansas.
- Mildred Sarah Hedges was born on 2 Mar 1925 in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas; died on 26 Nov 2005 in Eureka, Humboldt County, California; was buried in Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery, Crescent City, Del Norte 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.
- 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.
- 4. 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. Fred Kingham was born on 14 Feb 1858 in DeKalb County, Illinois; died on 1 Apr 1943 in Osage County, Kansas; was buried in Norton Cemetery, Norton, Norton County, Kansas. Other Events:
- Census: 1900, Center Township, Norton County, Kansas
- Census: 1910, Norton, Norton County, Kansas
- Census: 1920, Garfield Township, Norton County, Kansas
- Census: 1930, Norton County, Kansas
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49689462/fred-kinghamFred married Mary Marshall. Mary was born on 13 Apr 1867 in Delavan, Tazewell County, Illinois; died on 24 Oct 1940 in Almena, Norton County, Kansas; was buried in Norton Cemetery, Norton, Norton County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
11. Mary Marshall was born on 13 Apr 1867 in Delavan, Tazewell County, Illinois; died on 24 Oct 1940 in Almena, Norton County, Kansas; was buried in Norton Cemetery, Norton, Norton County, Kansas. Other Events:
- Census: 1940, Almena, Norton County, Kansas
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49689467/mary-ann-kinghamChildren:
- 5. Vietta May Kingham was born on 26 May 1885 in Pawnee, Nebraska; died on 17 Jan 1969 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried in Topeka Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas.