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John Higgins Hedrick 1818–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 01 Feb 1818

Birth Location: , Claiborne, Mississippi, USA

Death Date: 11 Nov 1890

Death Location: Pattison, Claiborne County, Mississippi, United States of America

Father: John Headrick

Mother: Nancy Clark

Spouse(s): Sinai Foster

Children(s): Sam Hedricks, John Hedrick, Rachel Hedrick, I Hadrick, Walter Hedrick, Mannie Hadrick, Nancy Sowell, Infant Hedrick, Olive Hedrick, Evan Hedrick, Infant Hedrick, Pauline Hedrick, Mary Griffing, Serena Hedrick, Catherine Hedrick, Laura Hedrick, Cora Griffin, Hampton Griffin

The story of John Higgins Hedrick began in 1818 in , Claiborne, Mississippi, USA. John Higgins Hedrick married Sinai Amelia Foster, Unknown Slave, and had children including Catherine Josephine Josie Hedrick, Cora Griffin, Evan Jeffries Hedrick, Hampton Griffin, I A Hadrick, Infant Daughter Hedrick, Infant Hedrick, John Allison Hedrick, Laura Annie Hedrick, Mannie Hadrick, Mary Ophelia Wilson Elliott Griffing, Nancy Wade Sowell, Olive Eugenia Hedrick, Pauline Viola Hedrick, Rachel Gibson Hedrick, Sam Hedricks, Serena Adelaide Addie Hedrick, Walter Wells Hedrick. John Higgins Hedrick passed away in 1890 in Pattison, Claiborne County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of John Higgins Hedrick began in 1818 in , Claiborne, Mississippi, USA.
  • John Higgins Hedrick married Sinai Amelia Foster, Unknown Slave, and had children including Catherine Josephine Josie Hedrick, Cora Griffin, Evan Jeffries Hedrick, Hampton Griffin, I A Hadrick, Infant Daughter Hedrick, Infant Hedrick, John Allison Hedrick, Laura Annie Hedrick, Mannie Hadrick, Mary Ophelia Wilson Elliott Griffing, Nancy Wade Sowell, Olive Eugenia Hedrick, Pauline Viola Hedrick, Rachel Gibson Hedrick, Sam Hedricks, Serena Adelaide Addie Hedrick, Walter Wells Hedrick.
  • John Higgins Hedrick passed away in 1890 in Pattison, Claiborne County, Mississippi, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Headrick
1785–1843
Birth Location: Washington, Kentucky District, Virginia
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Nancy Clark
1797–1827
Birth Location: Natchez District, MS
NC

Spouses(s)

Sinai Foster
1818–1887
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Children(s)

Sam Hedricks
1840–1930
Birth Location: Mississippi
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John Hedrick
1851–1918
Birth Location: , Claiborne, Mississippi, USA
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Rachel Hedrick
1843–1926
Birth Location: , Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, USA
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I Hadrick
1851–
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Walter Hedrick
1855–1901
Birth Location: Claiborne, Mississippi
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Mannie Hadrick
1858–
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Nancy Sowell
1856–1948
Birth Location: Pattison, Claiborne County, Mississippi, United States of America
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Infant Hedrick
1854–1854
Birth Location: –
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Olive Hedrick
1859–1864
Birth Location: –
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Evan Hedrick
1853–1853
Birth Location: –
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Infant Hedrick
–1853
Birth Location: –
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Pauline Hedrick
1861–1864
Birth Location: , Claiborne, Mississippi, USA
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Mary Griffing
1841–1930
Birth Location: –
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Serena Hedrick
1849–1916
Birth Location: , Claiborne, Mississippi, USA
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Catherine Hedrick
1847–1937
Birth Location: Pattison, Claiborne, Mississippi, USA
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Laura Hedrick
1845–1937
Birth Location: , Claiborne, Mississippi, USA
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Cora Griffin
1853–
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Hampton Griffin
1851–
Birth Location: Mississippi
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John Hedrick's Ancestors

Self
John Hedrick
1818–1890
Birth Place: , Claiborne, Mississippi, USA
Parents
John Allison Headrick
1785–1843
Washington, Kentucky District, Virginia
Nancy Clark
1797–1827
Natchez District, MS
Grandparents
Charles Hedrick
1750–1789
Virginia
Rachel (Ann) Higgins
1756–1822
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Gibson (Clarke) Sr
1760–1822
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Susannah (Piety) Phillips
1763–1820
Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
RACHEL GRAHAM
–1750
Nicholas Hyderick)
1723–1754
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Hedrick's Descendants

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John (Higgins) Hedrick (01 Feb 1818–11 Nov 1890) m. Sinai (Amelia) Foster (abt 1818–1887)
  1. 1. Sam Hedricks 1840–1930 m. Louisa Wells 1852–1930
    1. 1. Lidia Hedricks 1869–
      1. 1. Alex Hedrick 1889–
      2. 2. Lee (A) Hedrick 1890–
    2. 2. Caroline Hedricks 1872–
    3. 3. Louisa Hedricks 1873– m. Robert (J.) Wilson 1871–1956
      1. 1. Mary Wilson 1894– m. Adam Marshal 1895–1967 m. Jackson Shorter 1880–1969
        1. 1. Florida Shorter 1925–
        2. 2. Jerlean (S) Shorter 1921–2007
        3. 3. Matthew Shorter 1919–2008 m. Candis (M.) Shorter 1920–2007 m. Rosa (Lee) Shorter 1919–
        4. 4. Georgia Shorter 1924–2001
        5. 5. Martha Shorter 1916–2006 m. Eddie Crystain 1913–1992
        6. 6. Wyley Marshall 1912–1987 m. Ruth (Marie) Whitfield 1915–2000
        7. 7. Mary (Lee) Shorter 1916–2006 m. Henry (Spiller) Sr. 1914–1976
        8. 8. Jack Shorter 1927–2003
      2. 2. Daniel Wilson 1896–
      3. 3. Katy Wilson 1898–
      4. 4. Henry Wilson 1906–1972 m. Lula (Hart) Brown 1906–1983
        1. 1. J (C) Brown 1920–2007 m. Lela (Mae) Claiborne 1924–2016
      5. 5. Charlie Wilson 1913–
      6. 6. Sarah Wilson 1914–
      7. 7. Etta Wilson 1900–1970 m. Fred Shorter 1898– m. Willie Warren 1887–
        1. 1. James (William Warren) Sr 1925–2015
        2. 2. Mack (Shorter) Sr 1920–
        3. 3. Willie Warren 1917–
        4. 4. Joe Warren 1935–2005
        5. 5. John Warren 1933–1960
        6. 6. Leroy Warren 1937–2008
        7. 7. Robert (F) Warren 1927–2004
        8. 8. Otis Wheeler 1940–1978
        9. 9. Milissa Warren 1926–
      8. 8. Etta Wilson 1900–1970
      9. 9. Henry Wilson 1904–1972
      10. 10. Lettie Wilson 1903–1998
      11. 11. Sarah Wilson 1914–
      12. 12. Robert Wilson 1896–1978 m. Marie Claibone 1902–2000 m. Inez Johnson 1898–1961
        1. 1. Bonnie (Belle) Wilson 1923–2010 m. Charles (Peter "CP") Newsome 1919–2001
        2. 2. Peter Wilson 1917–1982
        3. 3. Jessie Wilson 1919–1997
        4. 4. Nora Wilson 1921–
        5. 5. Donald (Eugene) Wilson 1933–2019
        6. 6. Lois (Juanita) Wilson 1926–1998 m. Stanley (Edward) Buggs 1928–1978
        7. 7. Dorothy (Blanche) Wilson 1925–1992
        8. 8. John Wilson 1912–
        9. 9. Eliane Wilson 1937–1998
        10. 10. Ernestine Wilson 1924–2016 m. Benjamin Cain 1920–1999
        11. 11. Richard (Marvin) Wilson 1935–1957
        12. 12. Robert (Wilson) Jr 1930–1974
        13. 13. Richard (Marvin) Wilson 1935–1957
        14. 14. Blanche (Pathiena) Wilson 1932–2003 m. Emory (C) Callaway 1931–2015
      13. 13. Charlie Wilson 1913–1935
      14. 14. Katy Wilson 1898–
      15. 15. Daniel Wilson 1897–1970
      16. 16. Wiley Wilson 1913–1983
    4. 4. Floyd Hedrick 1876–1940 m. Martha Smith 1876–
      1. 1. Liza Johnson 1899–
      2. 2. Drucilla Hedricks 1912–
      3. 3. Richard Hedricks 1907–1981 m. Olevia Bruce 1925–1984
        1. 1. Dorothy (Lee) Washington 1939–1980 m. Frank (Cleveland) Washington 1926–2001
      4. 4. Henry Hedricks 1915–2001
      5. 5. Elizabeth Hedricks 1914– m. Lee (Grant "Buster") Shorter 1896–1969
        1. 1. Hester Shorter 1937–1971 m. Nathan (Noble) Jr 1920–2009
      6. 6. Fanny Johnson 1897–
      7. 7. Easter Howell 1894–
      8. 8. Odessa Hedrick 1926–
    5. 5. Early Hendricks 1877–1953 m. Cilla Hedricks 1881–
      1. 1. Etha Hedrick 1897–
      2. 2. Fred Hedrick 1898–
      3. 3. Mazerine Hedrick 1900–
      4. 4. Bertha Hedrick 1903–1982
      5. 5. Lou Hedrick 1904–
      6. 6. Littie Hedrick 1906–
      7. 7. Sam Hedrick 1907–
      8. 8. Rosa Hedrick 1908– m. Clarence Morgan 1906–1975
      9. 9. Cassie Hedrick 1910–
      10. 10. Nellie Hedrick 1918–1961 m. Elijah (Tom) Morgan 1911–1970
        1. 1. Lucille (Anna) Morgan 1932–2007
      11. 11. Sain Hedrick 1911–
      12. 12. Oliver Hedrick 1913– m. Kathleen Claiborne 1915–
        1. 1. West (Hedrick) Jr 1935–1977
        2. 2. Hayes Hedrick 1939–2010
      13. 13. Etta Hedrick 1914–
      14. 14. Julius Hedrick 1916– m. Hannah (M.) Hart 1919–2007 m. Lillian (Bell Sledge) Morris 1921–
        1. 1. Doris Morris 1939–2013
        2. 2. Doris (M.) Hedrick 1939–2013
      15. 15. Charlie Hedric 1920–
      16. 16. Herbert Hedrick 1921–1967
      17. 17. Bertha Hedric 1904–
      18. 18. Louisa Hedric 1907–
      19. 19. Sammie Hedric 1910–
      20. 20. Cassie Hedric 1912–
      21. 21. Jimmie Hedric 1916–
      22. 22. Etta Hedric 1918–
    6. 6. Harry Hedricks 1880– m. Lizzie Hedrick 1883–
    7. 7. Washington Hedrick 1897– m. Lucinda Tillman 1887– m. Sadie Hedrick 1901–
      1. 1. Katherine Hedrick 1910– m. Rance (Johnson) Jr. 1903–
        1. 1. Leronus Johnson 1926–2013
        2. 2. Rosa White 1884– m. Albert (A) White 1865–
      2. 2. Eula Hedricks 1904–2002
      3. 3. Luella Hedrick 1916–1984
      4. 4. Eddie Hedrick 1925–2013 m. Bernice Hedrick 1926–
    8. 8. Samuel Hedrick 1884– m. Mary (Jane) Hedrick 1892–
      1. 1. J. (C. Hedrick) Sr. 1909–1985
      2. 2. Zenada Hedrich 1928–
      3. 3. Square hedrick 1914–1969
      4. 4. Willie Hedrick 1918–
      5. 5. Wash Hedric 1918–
      6. 6. Lillie Hedrick 1914–1993
      7. 7. Johnie (Lee) Hedrick 1921–1999
      8. 8. Clem Hedrick 1907–1969 m. Jo (Anna) Bradley 1906–2000
        1. 1. Ruth (Anna) Hedrick 1929–2013
        2. 2. Clem (Hedrick,) Jr. 1931–1963
        3. 3. Virginia (Mae) Hedrick 1927–1981
        4. 4. Sammy Hedrick 1924–1935
      9. 9. T (J) Hedrich 1927–2015
      10. 10. J (C) Hedrich 1908–1969
      11. 11. Willie Hedrich 1918–1945
      12. 12. Squire Hedric 1913–1969
      13. 13. Lela Hedrick 1919–1996 m. Henry Bruce 1910–
        1. 1. Louise Bruce 1939–1989 m. James Bethley 1941–2014
        2. 2. Robert (Lee) Bruce 1938–2004
      14. 14. Johnnie (L) Hedrich 1923–
      15. 15. Johnny ((Jimmie) Lee) Hedrick 1921–1999
      16. 16. Tommie (Lee) Hedrick 1927–2016 m. Jessie (Mae) Stewart 1929–2015 m. Jessie (Mae) Mason 1929–2015
        1. 1. Lee Hedrick 1948–1971
      17. 17. Johnie (Lee) Hedrick 1921–1999
    9. 9. Alice Hedrick 1891–1968 m. David Claiborne 1885–1934
      1. 1. Maple (Florene) Claiborne 1921–2001
      2. 2. Georgiana Claiborne 1909–
      3. 3. Janie Claiborne 1911–
      4. 4. Elijah Claiborne 1907–2006 m. Emma Williams 1901–1932 m. Rosetta Pelmore 1912–1981
        1. 1. Leon (Claiborne) Sr. 1931–2017 m. Temprance (Oneida) Domineck 1931–2010
        2. 2. Regina (J) Claiborne 1939–1988 m. Robert (Lee) Butler 1941–2017
      5. 5. Georgeanna (Claiborne) Thurston 1918–2011
    10. 10. Viney Hedricks 1894–
    11. 11. Catherine Hedricks 1863– m. Lee Wren 1853–
      1. 1. Mollie Wren 1898–1938 m. Square (Howard) Wade 1898–1970
        1. 1. Square Wade 1922–2001
        2. 2. Christina Wade 1921–1994 m. Clarence (McRipley) Sr 1918–1999
        3. 3. Rufus Wade 1926–
        4. 4. Henry (L) Wade 1924–
      2. 2. Elijah (T) Rehn 1898–
      3. 3. George (W) Wren 1897–1989
      4. 4. Sophia Wren 1894–
      5. 5. Amos Rhen 1891–1950
      6. 6. Emmitt Wren 1889–1950 m. Beatrice Wren 1900– m. Huesie (Mae) Wills 1910–
      7. 7. Ely Wren 1898–
      8. 8. Judge Wren 1891–
      9. 9. Betsy Wren 1890–
      10. 10. Lorica Wren 1888–
      11. 11. Leone Wren 1887–
      12. 12. Johnnie Wren 1884–
      13. 13. Emmett Rehn 1898–
    12. 12. Washington Hedrick 1897– m. Lucendia Tillman 1889–
      1. 1. Eula (May) Hedricks 1904–2002 m. George Divine 1901–
        1. 1. Eddie Devine 1925–
        2. 2. Beatrice Divine 1920–
        3. 3. Florine Divine 1923–
        4. 4. Christine Divine 1924–
      2. 2. Luella Hedrick 1916–1984
    13. 13. Henry Hedrick 1886– m. Daisy Hedrick 1889–
      1. 1. Ethel (Marie) Hedrick 1910–1916
    14. 14. Lela (Mae) Bruce 1919–1996
  2. 2. John (Allison) Hedrick 1851–1918 m. Elizabeth Washington 1830– m. Francis Hedrick 1847–
    1. 1. Elias Hedrick 1858– m. Maggie (A) Jones 1858–
      1. 1. Hattie Hedrick 1883–
      2. 2. Elias Hedrick 1885–
      3. 3. James Hedrick 1886–
      4. 4. Robert Hedrick 1889–
      5. 5. Jno Hedrick 1890–
      6. 6. Everett Hedrick 1893–
      7. 7. Nath Hedrick 1894–
      8. 8. B (C) Hedrick 1897–
  3. 3. Rachel (Gibson) Hedrick 1843–1926
  4. 4. I (A) Hadrick 1851–
  5. 5. Walter (Wells) Hedrick 1855–1901
  6. 6. Mannie Hadrick 1858–
  7. 7. Nancy (Wade) Sowell 1856–1948
  8. 8. Infant (Daughter) Hedrick 1854–1854
  9. 9. Olive (Eugenia) Hedrick 1859–1864
  10. 10. Evan (Jeffries) Hedrick 1853–1853
  11. 11. Infant Hedrick –1853
  12. 12. Pauline (Viola) Hedrick 1861–1864
  13. 13. Mary (Ophelia Wilson Elliott) Griffing 1841–1930
  14. 14. Serena (Adelaide "Addie") Hedrick 1849–1916
  15. 15. Catherine (Josephine "Josie") Hedrick 1847–1937
  16. 16. Laura (Annie) Hedrick 1845–1937
  17. 17. Cora Griffin 1853–
  18. 18. Hampton Griffin 1851–

John Hedrick's Timeline

7 Records

1818
1 Feb 1818
Birth of John Higgins Hedrick in Claiborne County, Mississippi, United States of America
Claiborne County, Mississippi, United States of America
1818
01 Feb 1818
Birth of John Higgins Hedrick in , Claiborne, Mississippi, USA
, Claiborne, Mississippi, USA
1837
13 Jan 1837
Age 19
John Higgins Hedrick was married in Claiborne, MS
Claiborne, MS
1860
1860
Age 42
John Higgins Hedrick resided here in Police District 5, Claiborne, Mississippi, USA
Police District 5, Claiborne, Mississippi, USA
1870
1870
Age 52
John Higgins Hedrick resided here in Brandy Wine, Claiborne, Mississippi, USA
Brandy Wine, Claiborne, Mississippi, USA
1890
17 Nov 1890
Age 72
Death of John Higgins Hedrick in Claiborne County, Mississippi, United States of America
Claiborne County, Mississippi, United States of America
1890
11 Nov 1890
Age 72
Death of John Higgins Hedrick in , Claiborne, Mississippi, USA
, Claiborne, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Feb 1818
    Event Place: Claiborne County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Brandy Wine, Claiborne, Mississippi; Roll: M593_726; Page: 544A
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Police District 5, Claiborne, Mississippi; Page: 572
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 01 Feb 1818
    Event Place: , Claiborne, Mississippi, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 13 Jan 1837
    Event Place: Claiborne, MS

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Police District 5, Claiborne, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Police District 5, Claiborne, Mississippi; Page: 572
    [2] 1860 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules, The National Archives in Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Eighth Census of the United States 1860; Series Number: M653; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Brandy Wine, Claiborne, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Brandy Wine, Claiborne, Mississippi; Roll: M593_726; Page: 544A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Nov 1890
    Event Place: Claiborne County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Nov 1890
    Event Place: , Claiborne, Mississippi, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pattison, Claiborne County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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