Mary Hazel Christy
1898 - 1987 (88 years)
Generation: 1
1. Mary Hazel Christy was born on 8 Nov 1898 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri (daughter of Edward Daniel Christy and Minnie Maude Arnold); died on 19 Aug 1987 in Forsyth, Taney County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
MHR note: Mary Christy attended Kirksville Teachers College for four years, but no degree. Member of the Eastern Star and the Christian Church.
Hedges-Christy.
A very pretty home wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Christy, Saturday at 4:30 when their daughter, Mary was given in marriage to William Hedges of near Purdin. The officiating minister was Elder Fitzgerald. Only the members of the immediate families were present. After receiving the congratulations of those present all were invited into the dining room where a bountiful wedding supper was served. The groom is a promising young farmer of near Purdin.
The bride is an accomplished young lady who numbers her friends by her acquaintance. The happy pair are now receiving the congratulations of their many young friends in which the Leader Record joins.
The Browning Leader=-Record, Browning, Missouri. Thursday, 2 November 1916.
Mary Hazel Hedges
Forsyth – Services for Mary Hazel Hedges, 88, Forsyth, will be at 9 a.m. Friday in Community Presbyterian Church. Burial will be at 4 p.m. Friday in Purdin Cemetery, Perdin, under the direction of Forsyth Whelchel Chapel.
Mrs. Hedges, a retired school teacher, died Wednesday in Plantation Hills Nursing Home.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
The Springfield News-Leader, Springfield, Missouri. 20 August 1987.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25797662/mary-hedgesMary married William McKinley Hedges on 28 Oct 1916 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri. William (son of James Alva Hedges and Lucy Amanda Cox) was born on 20 Nov 1896 in Jamaica, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 21 Jun 1975 in Forsyth, Taney County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:- Vernon Edward Hedges was born on 2 Aug 1918 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 17 Nov 1921 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 19 Nov 1921 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
- Wilma Jean Hedges was born on 6 Jan 1929 in Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri; died on 14 Mar 1960; was buried in Pulaski Cemetery, Pulaski, Davis County, Iowa.
- Alvin Duane Hedges was born on 28 Nov 1931 in Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri; died on 11 Apr 1994; was buried in Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.
2. Edward Daniel Christy was born on 15 Aug 1869 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; died on 4 Nov 1935 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 6 Nov 1935 in Jenkins Cemetery, Browning, Linn County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1900, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri
- Census: 1910, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri
Notes:
E.D. Christy, 66, well known farmer residing near Browning, passed away at his home Monday after being ill for some weeks.
Linn County Budget-Gazette, Brookfield, Missouri. Friday, 8 November 1935.
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1935/1935_00037539.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/57494480/edward-daniel-christyEdward married Minnie Maude Arnold on 19 Jan 1896 in Linn County, Missouri. Minnie was born on 4 Jan 1871 in Missouri; died on 28 Jan 1960 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; was buried on 31 Jan 1960 in Jenkins Cemetery, Browning, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Minnie Maude Arnold was born on 4 Jan 1871 in Missouri; died on 28 Jan 1960 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; was buried on 31 Jan 1960 in Jenkins Cemetery, Browning, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
Minnie MAUDE, second daughter of HARRY and SAMATHA GILL ARNOLD, married EDWARD DANIEL CHRISTY 19 Jan 1896. 7 children, MARY now Mrs. W.M. HEDGES, Ottumwa IA; B.VAN of Browning MO; HENRY G. of Corona CA; DANIEL K, Deckerville MI; LILLIAN, Mrs. MERL CASTEEL, Unionville MO; J.L. of Browning; CHARLES EDWARD died age 3. Also left brother HARRY ARNOLD of Quincy IL. Burial beside husband.
(The Browning Leader-Record, issue 4 Feb 1960, Browning MO.)
Name:
daughter of Harry Arnold and Samantha Gill
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1960/1960_00004785.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74528611/minnie-maude-christyChildren:
- 1. Mary Hazel Christy was born on 8 Nov 1898 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; died on 19 Aug 1987 in Forsyth, Taney County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.