Benjamin
Franklin
Hedden
Born in Kentucky, United States
Son of Eleazer Hedden
and Elizabeth (Christian) Givens
Brother of
George Washington Hedden, Calvin Hedden, Isaac Newton Hedden, Harriet (Hedden) Martin, Samuel Hedden and Catherine (Hedden) Rhea
Husband of
Elizabeth A. (Rea) Hedden
— married
[date unknown] [location unknown]
Father of
Elizabeth G. (Hedden) Dockery
Died
at about age 85
[location unknown]
Profile last modified
| Created 28 Dec 2013
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Biography
Benjamin Franklin Hedden was born about 1819 in Kentucky.[1] He was the son of Eleazer Hedden and Elizabeth (Christian) Hedden Givens.
He was first married 30 December 1844 or 2 January 1845 in Hopkins County, Kentucky to Elizabeth A. Rea.[2][3]
He was married a second time 12 June 1852 in Hopkins County to Amelia Catherine Traylor.
Residence
- Census Date: 1850
- Census Place: Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States
- Benjamin F Hedden, age 31, born about 1819 in KY, was enumerated as head of household with wife Elizabeth A Hedden (25); children: John C Hedden (5), Mary Hedden (3), Lucy Hedden (5 months). In addition, Benjamin's mother Elizabeth L Givens, age 70, born in Virginia, lived in the household. All other household members were born in Kentucky.[1]
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "United States Census, 1850," FamilySearch database with images,Benjamin F Hedden, Hopkins county, part of, Hopkins, Kentucky, United States; citing family 433, NARA microfilm publication M432.
- ↑ "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," FamilySearch database with images, Benjamin F Hedden and Elizabeth A Rea, 30 Dec 1844; citing Marriage, Hopkins, Kentucky, United States, various county clerks and county courts, Kentucky; FHL microfilm 554,892.
- ↑ "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," FamilySearch database with images, Benjamin F Hedden and Elizabeth S Rea, 2 Jan 1845; citing Marriage, Hopkins, Kentucky, United States, various county clerks and county courts, Kentucky; FHL microfilm 554,918.
See Also:
- Benjamin Franklin Hedden in FamilySearch
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