hmtl5 Russell Ellsworth Hedges b. 17 Oct 1878 Rowan County, Kentucky: Hedges Genealogy

Russell Ellsworth Hedges

Male 1878 -


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  • Name Russell Ellsworth Hedges 
    Born 17 Oct 1878  Rowan County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    Census 1900  Jamaica Township, Vermilion County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I329  Hedges
    Last Modified 5 Jan 2022 

    Father James Alva Hedges,   b. 14 Sep 1843, Fleming County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Nov 1921, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Mother Philora Allen,   b. 28 Sep 1847, Greenup County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 31 Jan 1929, Allerton, Vermilion County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years) 
    Married 26 Dec 1865  [3, 4
    Family ID F16  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 17 Oct 1878 - Rowan County, Kentucky Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1900 - Jamaica Township, Vermilion County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • MHR note: Russell disappeared. text from letter August 1900. He never was heard of again by his family. In Danville, Illinois, once a man asked Clarence Clester who he was, and on learning his mother was a Hedges, he asked about the family. This conversation took place at a garage. They never learned who the man was. He [Russell] had gone to Gifford, Illinois to visit a cousin. While there in September 1900 he became despondent, sold his horse and buggy to Joe Lowder, getting part cash and a note which he sent to his mother. The note never was paid. He wrote saying he was going west and would write as soon as he got settled. His family advertised for him and broadcast appeals after radio came into use.

  • Sources 
    1. [S2] Mary Hedges Reiner.

    2. [S5] 1900 US census.

    3. [S1] Family Bible, William Ribelin Hedges.

    4. [S9] Obituary.