Glen Harris: Hedges Genealogy

1931 - 2020 (88 years)

Generation: 1

Glen Harris was born on 1 Nov 1931 in Rowan County, Kentucky (son of Jessie Edward Harris and Verna Alice Caudill); died on 10 Feb 2020 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana; was buried in Elm Ridge Memorial Park, Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana.

Notes:

Glen Harris, 88, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Bethel Pointe in Muncie, Indiana.
Glen was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on Sunday, November 1, 1931, the son of Jesse Harris and Verna (Caudill) Harris. He moved to Muncie, Indiana in 1955. Glen married Virginia Bates on April 21, 1962 and they were married thirty years until her passing. He worked for Delco Remy in Anderson for thirty years until his retirement.
Glen enjoyed horseracing, gambling at casinos, and was proud to be a contestant on the Hoosier Millionaire. He also enjoyed camping and fishing. Glen loved tinkering in the garage and playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Verna Harris; and wife, Virginia. Family and friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at Elm Ridge Funeral Home.
Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at Elm Ridge Funeral Home, 4600 West Kilgore Avenue, Muncie, Indiana.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207095525/glen-harris

Family/Spouse: Virginia Ruth Bates. Virginia was born on 13 Apr 1937 in Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky; died on 18 Jun 1992 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana; was buried on 22 Jun 1992 in Elm Ridge Memorial Park, Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Generation: 2

Jessie Edward Harris was born on 4 Sep 1905 in Fleming County, Kentucky (son of Santford Jesse Harris and Rosa Moody); died on 29 Jul 1934 in Sharkey, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Eldridge Cemetery, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky.

Notes:

Election Argument Causes Fatal Shooting In Rowan
Morehead, Ky., July 30 (AP) – Homer Kissick, 29, was in jail here today awaiting examining trail in connection with the fatal shooting last night of Jesse Harris, 28. An election argument is reported to have caused the shooting. Police were said to have quoted Kissick as saying he shot Harris with a shotgun after the latter had drawn a pistol. The charge entered Harris’ chest and he died in a few minutes.
The Owensboro Messenger, Owensboro, Kentucky. Tuesday, 31 July 1934, page 3.

Rowan Farmer Shot To Death
Men Riding Mules Engage In Fatal Argument On High
Special to the Leader
Morehead, Ky., July 20. – Homer Kissick, 29, was held in jail here today on a murder charge in connection with the slaying of Jesse Harris, 28, a Rowan county farmer, who was shot to death Sunday night at Sharkey, nine miles west of Morehead.
Kissick, who surrendered later to Sheriff Mort May, was report to have said he killed Harris with a shotgun when the latter drew a pistol. Officers reported finding a loaded pistol under the victim’s body.
Both men were riding mules, Kissick said, and stopped to talk when they met on the road. They discussed the election and later found themselves engaged in an argument over whether a job could be obtained under the WCA unless the individual voted for “the right man,” he declared. The shooting followed.
Harris, struck in the chest by a shotgun charge fired at close range fell from his mule but staggered several steps before falling dead, the coroner reported.
Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, Kentucky. Monday, 30 July 1934.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53853402/jessie-edward-harris

Jessie married Verna Alice Caudill in 1926. Verna was born on 6 Nov 1907 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 2 Nov 1989 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Slaty Point Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Verna Alice Caudill was born on 6 Nov 1907 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 2 Nov 1989 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Slaty Point Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.

Notes:

note on Find a Grave:
Daughter of Martha Ellen (Black) Caudill, Verna later married Harlin L. Kissick

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/89851873/verna-alice-kissick

Children:

Elsie Ruth Harris was born on 18 Sep 1927 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 29 Jun 2004 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana; was buried on 2 Jul 2004 in Mount Summit Cemetery, Mount Summit, Henry County, Indiana.
Ann Maxine Harris was born on 30 Sep 1929 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 5 Aug 2007 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky; was buried in Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.
1. Glen Harris was born on 1 Nov 1931 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 10 Feb 2020 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana; was buried in Elm Ridge Memorial Park, Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana.
Viola G. Harris was born on 16 Nov 1933 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 3 Apr 2021 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.

Generation: 3

Santford Jesse Harris was born on 7 Jan 1879 in Rowan County, Kentucky (son of William Hayden Harris and Nancy Ratliff); died on 5 Mar 1951 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Caudill Cemetery, Sharkey, Rowan County, Kentucky.

Other Events:

Census: 1910, Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky
Census: 1920, Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky
Census: 1930, Pine Grove, Rowan County, Kentucky

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9239575/santford-jesse-harris

Santford married Rosa Moody on 11 Aug 1901 in Rowan County, Kentucky. Rosa (daughter of Joseph Harvey Moody and Ivelia Jane Hedges) was born on 25 Feb 1884 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 19 Feb 1946 in Sharkey, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried on 20 Feb 1946 in Caudill Cemetery, Sharkey, Rowan County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rosa Moody was born on 25 Feb 1884 in Rowan County, Kentucky (daughter of Joseph Harvey Moody and Ivelia Jane Hedges); died on 19 Feb 1946 in Sharkey, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried on 20 Feb 1946 in Caudill Cemetery, Sharkey, Rowan County, Kentucky.

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9239576/rosa-harris

Children:

2. Jessie Edward Harris was born on 4 Sep 1905 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 29 Jul 1934 in Sharkey, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Eldridge Cemetery, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky.
Catherine Bernice Harris was born on 8 Sep 1912 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 22 Jul 2001 in Ripley, Brown County, Ohio; was buried in Linwood Cemetery, Russellville, Brown County, Ohio.
Carless Dewie Harris was born on 21 Jul 1917 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 24 Oct 1972 in Fayette County, Kentucky; was buried in Caudill Cemetery, Sharkey, Rowan County, Kentucky.
Christine Cora Harris was born on 23 Sep 1919 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 28 Oct 1992 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio; was buried in Caudill Cemetery, Sharkey, Rowan County, Kentucky.

Generation: 4

William Hayden Harris was born on 7 May 1853 in Morgan County, Kentucky; died on 29 Apr 1925 in Fleming County, Kentucky; was buried in Denton Cemetery, Fleming County, Kentucky.

Other Events:

Census: 1880, Cross Roads, Rowan County, Kentucky
Census: 1900, Fleming County, Kentucky

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5017091/william-hayden-harris

William married Nancy Ratliff. Nancy was born on 30 Jan 1852 in White Oak, Morgan County, Kentucky; died on 17 Feb 1932 in Fleming County, Kentucky; was buried in Denton Cemetery, Fleming County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy Ratliff was born on 30 Jan 1852 in White Oak, Morgan County, Kentucky; died on 17 Feb 1932 in Fleming County, Kentucky; was buried in Denton Cemetery, Fleming County, Kentucky.

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Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5017095/nancy-harris

Children:

4. Santford Jesse Harris was born on 7 Jan 1879 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 5 Mar 1951 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Caudill Cemetery, Sharkey, Rowan County, Kentucky.
Robert Hayse Harris was born on 24 Jul 1877 in Olympia, Bath County, Kentucky; died on 9 May 1956 in Hillsboro, Fleming County, Kentucky; was buried in Denton Cemetery, Fleming County, Kentucky.

10.

Joseph Harvey Moody was born on 12 Aug 1839 in Mason County, Kentucky (son of James Moody and Jane Hawkins); died on 30 Jun 1898 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Ingram-Stevens Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.

Other Events:

_MILT: Civil War
Census: 1870, Cross Roads, Rowan County, Kentucky
Census: 1880, Cross Roads, Rowan County, Kentucky

Notes:

Joseph Moody of Rowan county died of cancer June 30th aged about 65 years. Member of the Christian Church. Left a wife and six children. Moore's Ferry.
Owingsville Outlook. Owingsville, Kentucky. Thu 07 Jul 1898.

Union Army. Private. Company A, Kentucky 10th Cavalry Regiment. Enlisted on 8 September 1862. Mustered out 17 September 1863 at Maysville, Kentucky.

_MILT:
Kentucky 10th Cavalry Regiment. Company A. Private

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95098921/joseph-harvey-moody

Joseph married Ivelia Jane Hedges on 26 Dec 1861 in Fleming County, Kentucky. Ivelia (daughter of Jesse Hedges and Lucy Ann Hawkins) was born on 23 Dec 1845 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 3 Jun 1922 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Three Lick Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

11.

Ivelia Jane Hedges was born on 23 Dec 1845 in Fleming County, Kentucky (daughter of Jesse Hedges and Lucy Ann Hawkins); died on 3 Jun 1922 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Three Lick Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.

Other Events:

Census: 1900, Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky
Census: 1910, Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky
Census: 1920, Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky

Notes:

LKH Note: In the census taken 7 Jan 1920, the sisters Minnie, Lillie, and Tina Ward are incorrectly listed with the surname of Moody. They are in the household of their grandmother Ivelia (Hedges) Moody. Ivelia's brother John Hedges is also part of the household and is incorrectly listed as John Moody. The census taker assumed everyone shared Ivelia's surname of Moody.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/148860407/ivelia-jane-moody

Children:

James Albert Moody was born on 12 Aug 1864 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 21 Apr 1933 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in unknown.
George Wallace Moody was born on 18 Sep 1866 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 3 Mar 1937 in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky; was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.
Lotta Moody was born in Apr 1870 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died before 1880.
Mary Blanche Moody was born on 1 Jul 1871 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 4 Jan 1955 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; was buried on 7 Jan 1955 in South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana.
Margaret Mettie Moody was born on 5 Mar 1876 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 23 Jul 1911 in Fleming County, Kentucky; was buried in Denton Cemetery, Fleming County, Kentucky.
Martha Eleanor "Ele" Moody was born about 1876 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; died before 1909 in Kentucky.
Jesse Walter Moody was born on 18 Jun 1876 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 3 May 1935 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; was buried on 5 May 1935 in South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana.
5. Rosa Moody was born on 25 Feb 1884 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 19 Feb 1946 in Sharkey, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried on 20 Feb 1946 in Caudill Cemetery, Sharkey, Rowan County, Kentucky.
Infant Moody was born on 9 Jun 1882 in Kentucky; died in 1882 in Kentucky.

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