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- Hedges
Mrs. Susan Amanda Hedges, widow of Mrs. Lycurgus E. Hedges, died Friday last, at her home on East Church street, aged 62 years. Death resulted from a stroke of paralysis received recently. Deceased was Miss Susan Amanda Baker, of Washington County. Her funeral took place on Monday at 3:30 p.m. Interment was made at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
The Citizen, Frederick, Maryland. Friday, 23 April 1897.
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- The Work of Death
Mrs. Susan A. Hedges
Mrs. Susan Amanda Hedges, widow of Mr. Lycurgus E. Hedges, died yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at her home on East Church street, aged 62 years. death resulted from a stroke of paralysis received about ten days ago. Deceased was Miss Susan Amanda Baker, of Washington county. She was a lady of excellent qualities, and as a long time resident of this city was endeared to a large circle of friends. Her only child, Mrs. Harry Talbott, died about five years ago, and Mr. Hedges died October 31, 1892. Mrs. Hedges is survived by her grand-daughter, Lillian Talbott, and two sisters in Washington county. Her funeral will take place at 2:30 p.m. Interment will be made at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
The News, Frederick, Maryland. Saturday, 17 April 1897.
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- Mrs. Hedges Will.
All Her Property Left to Her Little Granddaughter.
The will of the Late Mrs. Amanda S. Hedges has been filed and letters granted to Hon. Milton G. Urner, the executor.
The provisions of the will give the entire estate to her granddaughter, Lillian B. Talbott. All of the household furniture and effects are to be sent to the niece of the deceased, Mrs. Daniel Keedy, of Keedysville, Washington county, as soon as practicable and held by her until the child arrives at the age of eighteen. If the latter dies before that age without issue, the effects are to be divided between the daughters of the sisters of the deceased.
The proceeds of the farm of 235 acres and from the residence on East Church street, etc., shall be devoted to the education and maintenance of the child until she becomes 21 years of age. The rents from the real estate, etc., above the child’s expenses shall be invested by the Baltimore Safe Deposit Company until she is 21 years of age. Then the principal and all accumulation shall be paid over to the child, to be hers absolutely and not in the control of any husband. If the child dies before reaching that age without heir, the property is disposed of as follows:
Evangelical Reformed church of Frederick, $5,000 absolutely, to be invested and proceeds directed to the poor of the congregation at the discretion of the church consistory.
To the trustees of Otterbein U.B. Church of this county, $2,500.
To the board of trustees of the U.B. Church of Keedysville, $2,500.
Home for the Aged, Frederick, $500.
Residue to be divided into eight equal shares and distributed to the following named persons; Mrs. Julia R. Derr, Andrew A. Hedges, the heirs of Daniel H. Hedges, Mrs. Maria B. Deaner, the children of Mrs. Geetings, Mrs. Catherine V. Sheny, heirs of Mary Miller, deceased, and Mrs. Sarah Warner.
Hon. Milton G. Urner is named as executor and testamentary guardian of the grandchild, Lillian R. Talbott. If the latter does not survive Mr. Hammond Urner is also named.
Frederick News. 22 April 1897.
From: http://www.mountolivethistory.com/stories-in-stone-blog/a-spartan-among-us
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