Betty Ann Hedges
1933 - 2016 (83 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Betty Ann Hedges was born on 23 Mar 1933 in Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kansas (daughter of Fred LeRoy Hedges and Twyla May Sparks); died on 18 Jun 2016 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Galena, Cherokee County, Kansas. Notes:
Betty Ann Martin 83, Springfield, Missouri, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016, in Springfield.
She was born March 23, 1933, in Baxter Springs, Kansas to Fred and Twyla Hedges.
Betty worked in numerous jobs real estate and selling Avon products.
She is survived by her daughter Nancy Qualls, Springfield, By her grandchildren Dobber Malchi, Courtney Richardson, Colin Wilson, Cody Jennings and Azlin Medler.
Her great grandchildren Nathan Canada, Tanner Malchi, Alex Wilson, Andy Wilson and Aaron Wilson and great great grandchildren William and Essence Gray.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/165543931/betty-ann-martin
2. Fred LeRoy Hedges was born on 29 Mar 1907 in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas (son of Charles Edgar Hedges and Vietta May Kingham); died on 11 Apr 1998 in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Galena, Cherokee County, Kansas. Other Events:
- Census: 1930, Miami, Ottawa County, Oklahoma
- Census: 1940, Hughes, St. Francis County, Arkansas
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27843760/fred-leroy-hedgesFred married Twyla May Sparks on 30 Oct 1927 in Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kansas. Twyla (daughter of Frank Montelius Sparks and Myrtle Lane Bentley) was born on 25 Jun 1909 in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri; died on 25 Sep 1978 in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Galena, Cherokee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Twyla May Sparks was born on 25 Jun 1909 in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri (daughter of Frank Montelius Sparks and Myrtle Lane Bentley); died on 25 Sep 1978 in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Galena, Cherokee County, Kansas. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27843768/twyla-may-hedgesChildren:
- 1. Betty Ann Hedges was born on 23 Mar 1933 in Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kansas; died on 18 Jun 2016 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Galena, Cherokee 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:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14758558/vietta-m.-hedges
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.
- 2. 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.
- 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.
6. Frank Montelius Sparks was born on 28 Feb 1884 in Hutchinson County, South Dakota (son of William E. Sparks and Emma K. Montelius); died in Jun 1971 in Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kansas; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Webb City, Jasper County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Census: 1910, Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri
- Census: 1920, Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kansas
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54898890/frank-montelius-sparks
Section 4Frank married Myrtle Lane Bentley on 19 Jun 1907. Myrtle (daughter of Frederick Gideon "Frank" Bentley and Elizabeth Ann Coffield) was born on 5 Apr 1888 in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri; died on 11 Dec 1970 in Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kansas; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Webb City, Jasper County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Myrtle Lane Bentley was born on 5 Apr 1888 in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri (daughter of Frederick Gideon "Frank" Bentley and Elizabeth Ann Coffield); died on 11 Dec 1970 in Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kansas; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Webb City, Jasper County, Missouri. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54898929/myrtle-lane-sparks
Section 4Children:
- 3. Twyla May Sparks was born on 25 Jun 1909 in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri; died on 25 Sep 1978 in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Galena, Cherokee County, Kansas.
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.
12. William E. Sparks was born on 29 Oct 1855 in Pennsylvania; died on 30 May 1910 in Joplin Township, Jasper County, Missouri; was buried on 1 Jun 1910 in Diamond Cemetery, Diamond, Newton County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Census: 1900, Neosho, Newton County, Missouri
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32266677/william-e.-sparks
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1910/1910_00017035.PDFWilliam married Emma K. Montelius on 8 Jul 1879. Emma (daughter of John Montelius and Elizabeth Ann Wise) was born on 16 Dec 1863 in Illinois; died on 10 Aug 1940; was buried in Diamond Cemetery, Diamond, Newton County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. Emma K. Montelius was born on 16 Dec 1863 in Illinois (daughter of John Montelius and Elizabeth Ann Wise); died on 10 Aug 1940; was buried in Diamond Cemetery, Diamond, Newton County, Missouri. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32266669/emma-k-sparksChildren:
- 6. Frank Montelius Sparks was born on 28 Feb 1884 in Hutchinson County, South Dakota; died in Jun 1971 in Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kansas; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Webb City, Jasper County, Missouri.
14. Frederick Gideon "Frank" Bentley was born on 8 Apr 1851 in Linn, Osage County, Missouri; died on 16 Feb 1898 in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87522968/frederick-gideon-bentleyFrederick married Elizabeth Ann Coffield. Elizabeth was born on 29 Apr 1851 in Sistersville, Tyler County, West Virginia; died on 28 May 1914 in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri; was buried on 29 May 1914 in Fairview Cemetery, Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
15. Elizabeth Ann Coffield was born on 29 Apr 1851 in Sistersville, Tyler County, West Virginia; died on 28 May 1914 in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri; was buried on 29 May 1914 in Fairview Cemetery, Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Census: 1900, Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114736029/elizabeth-ann-bentley
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1914/1914_00016397.PDFChildren:
- 7. Myrtle Lane Bentley was born on 5 Apr 1888 in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri; died on 11 Dec 1970 in Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kansas; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Webb City, Jasper County, Missouri.