Who was Opal Hedrick?

Opal Hedrick (1891–1983) was born in Larkin, Kansas, United States and died in Hutchinson, South Dakota, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Opal Mabel Hedrick 1891–1983

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 24 Oct 1891 · Larkin, Kansas, United States

Died 2 Apr 1983 · Hutchinson, South Dakota, United States

Father Isaac Jones Hedrick

Mother Nancy Catherine Smith

Siblings Georgia Flo Hedrick, Leila Hedrick, Mary Blanche Mamie Hedrick, Mary Ellen Hedrick, Walter Scott Hedrick

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Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Jones Hedrick

Nancy Catherine Smith

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1891, Opal Mabel Hedrick entered the world in Larkin, Kansas, United States, born to isaac jones hedrick and nancy catherine smith. Opal Mabel Hedrick passed away in 1983 in Hutchinson, South Dakota, United States.

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1891

Birth of Opal Mabel Hedrick in Larkin, Kansas, United States

Birth

1983

Death of Opal Mabel Hedrick in Hutchinson, South Dakota, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Opal Hedrick

This ancestor line traces from Roeulx, Walloon, Belgium (1237) to Larkin, Kansas, United States (1891) across 21 generations.

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: Opal Hedrick (1891–1983) was born in Larkin, Kansas, United States and died in Hutchinson, South Dakota, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Opal in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 21 generations of this lineage geographically.
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