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     Magdalena Hiestand was born on 9 June 1768. She was the daughter of Jacob Hiestand and Maria Elisabetha Brumbach. Magdalena Hiestand died in 1818.

     Maria Hiestand was born on 10 May 1764. She was the daughter of Jacob Hiestand and Maria Elisabetha Brumbach.

     Samuel Hiestand was born on 3 March 1781. He was the son of Jacob Hiestand and Maria Elisabetha Brumbach. Samuel Hiestand died on 9 October 1848 at age 67.

     Dale Glennwood Hiester was born on 14 May 1909 at Boundary City, Jay Co., IN.^1,2 He was the son of Jesse Jay Hiester and Cora Alice Lyons.¹ Dale Glennwood Hiester married Nilah Irene Swigert, daughter of Peter Martin Swigert and Blanche Bears, on 12 September 1936 at Bluffton, Wells Co., IN. Occupation: Dairy truck driver in 1940 at Bluffton, Wells Co., IN.² Dale Glennwood Hiester died on 4 April 1964 at Bluffton, Wells Co., IN, at age 54.

     Jesse Jay Hiester was born on 9 January 1874 at Jay Co., IN.¹ He married Cora Alice Lyons on 19 January 1895 at Jay Co., IN. Jesse Jay Hiester died on 20 June 1958 at Jay Co., IN, at age 84.

     Alpha Zelma Hiett was born on 20 August 1905 at Texas. She was the daughter of Rev. Frank Mason Hiett and Edith Ann Key. Alpha Zelma Hiett married Ollie Clarence Jones, son of Lemuel Young Jones and Alma O. Payne. Alpha Zelma Hiett died on 8 December 1980 at Tarrant Co., TX, at age 75. She was buried in December 1980 at Hawkins Cemetery, Arlington, Tarrant Co., TX.

     Eleanor Hiett was born on 28 March 1810 at VA. She married Joseph Snapp, son of Joseph Snapp and Margaret Cravens. Eleanor Hiett died on 13 October 1896 at age 86. She was buried in October 1896 at Salem Church Cemetery, Slanesville, Hampshire Co., WV, Findagrave #7769302.

     Rev. Frank Mason Hiett married Edith Ann Key. Rev. Frank Mason Hiett died on 28 August 1940 OBITUARY:

Frank M. Hiett (father of Alpha Zelma Hiett); Arlington Journal, (TX); Friday August 30, 1940; http://arlingtonlibrary.org/research/localhist/journal1940.doc

F. M. Hiett Dies At Tate Springs
Frank M. Hiett, 79, who came to Texas from Alabama when he was nine years old, died at his home in Tate Springs Wednesday at 10 p.m. after an illness of eight weeks. Mr. Hiett, a retired farmer, had lived in Tarrant County 50 years and leaves as his survivors his widow and three sons, Delmar Hiett of Ft. Worth, Chesley Hiett of Kenneydale (sic) and Howard Hiett, Ft. Worth; one daughter, Mrs. O. C. Jones of Kenneydale (sic); four grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Laura Bussey of Arlington.
Funeral services are to be held at the Tate Springs Baptist Church Friday afternoon. Rev. Henry T. Brannon will officiate. Burial will be in the Hawkins cemetery with Moore Funeral Home in charge.

     Margaret Hiett married John Cravens.

     Margaret Ann Hiett was born on 8 September 1861 at Cold Stream, Hampshire Co., VA (now WV).¹ She married Dr. Daniel James William Shull circa 1878.¹ Margaret Ann Hiett died on 15 July 1941 at North River Mills, Hampshire Co., WV, at age 79 Obituary (from findagrave.com Memorial #11808881):

Mrs. Margaret Ann Shull, widow of Dr. James W. Shull, passed away at the home of her sisters, Misses Fannie and Keziah Hiett, at North River Mills, Tuesday evening, July 15. She was the eldest daughter of James Walter Hiett and Margaret Largent Hiett and was born at Sandy Ridge September 8, 1861. The Hietts are an old Hampshire County family, and Mrs. Shull was a direct descendant of Evan Hiett, a Revolutionary patriot.
Besides her two sisters, she leaves four children, James P. Shull and Mrs. Harry H. Cookus of Fort Lauderdale, Fla; Mrs. Hiram N. VanVoorhis of Hyndman, Pa., and Mrs. John M. Snarr, of Romney; two step-children, Mrs. Frank Baker of Fremont, Ohio, and Jenner B. Shull, of Fostoria, Ohio.
Funeral services were held at the Christian Church in Romney Saturday of which Mrs. Shull was a member for 63 years. Interment was in Indian Mound Cemetery.

She was buried in July 1941 at Indian Mound Cemetery, Romney, Hampshire Co., WV.

     Allen Jacob Higbee was born on 15 July 1866 at Kansas City, Clay Co., MO. He was the son of Ellison A. Higbee and Emma T. Ryman. Allen Jacob Higbee married Terressa E. Tilford, daughter of Francis M. Tilford and Addie Emily Allegree, on 29 May 1904 at Jackson Co., MO. Allen Jacob Higbee lived on 12 January 1920 at 4217 Woodland Avenue, Kansas City, Jackson Co., KS, bookkeeper for transfer company.¹ He died on 25 August 1955 at Jackson Co., MO, at age 89. He was buried in August 1955 at Mount Olivet Cemetery and Mausoleum, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, Findagrave #197755109.

     Bessie Higbee was born on 17 August 1911 at Jackson Co., MO.¹ She was the daughter of Allen Jacob Higbee and Terressa E. Tilford. Bessie Higbee married Harold Lester Martin on 1 February 1941 at Jackson Co., MO, After Bessie's death, Harold remarried to Bee B. Johnson, 24 DEC 2984 at Las Vegas. Bessie Higbee died on 27 January 1981 at Riverside Co., CA, at age 69 per SSDI, last residence Palm Desert.

     Ellison A. Higbee married Emma T. Ryman.

     Emmarancy Higbee was born circa 1835 at Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Fenton Higbee and Rachel Matthews.¹

     James Higbee was born circa 1837 at Louisa Co. (probably), IA.¹ He was the son of Joseph Fenton Higbee and Rachel Matthews.¹

     Note: James Higbee family information found at http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/s/c/o/Gina-M-Scott/GENE5-0005.html. James Higbee was born on 7 March 1780 at Chester, Orange Co., NY. He married Mary Fenton. James Higbee died on 16 August 1844 at Millburg, Bainbridge Twp., Berrien Co., MI, at age 64.

     Jonathan Higbee was born circa 1833 at Ohio.¹ He was the son of Joseph Fenton Higbee and Rachel Matthews.¹

     Joseph Higbee was born in August 1842 at Louisa Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Joseph Fenton Higbee and Rachel Matthews.¹

     Joseph Fenton Higbee was born on 18 February 1806 at Ontario Co., NY.¹ He was the son of James Higbee and Mary Fenton. Joseph Fenton Higbee married Rachel Matthews circa 1832.¹ Joseph Fenton Higbee died on 20 October 1891 at Louisa Co., IA, at age 85

Biographical Sketch -- ("History of Louisa County, Iowa"):

Joseph F. Higbee, residing on section 33, Marshall Township, is now the oldest settler living on the south side of the Iowa River in Louisa County. He was born in Ontario County, N.Y., Feb. 18, 1806, and is the son of James and Mary [Fenton] Higbee. He resided in his native county until 1823, there receiving his education, but at that date removed with his family to Crawford County, Ohio. After making that their home for a time they removed to Berrien County, Michigan, where the death of the parents occurred, the father departing this life in 1844 and the mother the following year. On the 2d of July, 1829, Mr. Higbee was united in marriage with Rachel Matthews, Who was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, Jan. 16, 1813. She is the daughter of Isaac and Nancy [Hamilton] Matthews, her father a native of Trumball County, Ohio and her mother of New Jersey.

Not being pleased with the State of Michigan, Joseph resolved to make his home in Iowa. He crossed the river at Burlington September 1, 1836, and on the 9th of that month settled upon a farm of 227 acres on what is now section 4, Marshall Township. At the land sale in Burlington in November 1838, he purchased the claim, and immediately began the improvement of the land which was at that time entirely uncultivated.
At the time of his arrival the Indians were the owners of the county seat, now called Wapello, and they gave Mr. Higbee the name of. He was buried in October 1891 at Fulton Cemetery, Cairo, Louisa Co., IA, Findagrave #10919018.

     Julius Higbee was born circa 1846 at Louisa Co. (probably), IA.¹ He was the son of Joseph Fenton Higbee and Rachel Matthews.¹

     Lavinia Higbee was born circa June 1850 at Wapello Twp., Louisa Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Fenton Higbee and Rachel Matthews.¹

     Minerva Rachel Higbee was born in August 1842 at Louisa Co. (probably), IA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Joseph Fenton Higbee and Rachel Matthews.³ Minerva Rachel Higbee married Martin Raushenberger, son of John Rausenberger and Mary (?), circa 1866, 10 children born, 7 living as of 1900 census.¹ Minerva Rachel Higbee died on 15 August 1927. She was buried in August 1927 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Cherokee, Cherokee Co., IA, Findagrave #65536087.

     Rebecca Higbee was born circa 1839 at Louisa Co. (probably), IA.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Fenton Higbee and Rachel Matthews.¹ Rebecca Higbee married William Skinner on 16 December 1858 at Louisa Co., IA.

     William Higbee was born circa 1847 at Louisa Co. (probably), IA.¹ He was the son of Joseph Fenton Higbee and Rachel Matthews.¹

     William Higday was born in 1854 at Wisconsin. He married Lydia A. Easterheld, daughter of Henry Easterheld and Polly Hawk. William Higday died on 4 May 1928 at Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA. He was buried in May 1928 at Logan Park Cemetery, Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA, Findagrave #69296964.

     Ethel Agnes Higens was born on 1 December 1902 at Spring Hill, Warren Co., IA. She was the daughter of Samuel Francis Higens and Bertha Ann Orr. Ethel Agnes Higens married Edward Monroe DeVault, son of James Monroe DeVault and Gertrude Letta Salyers, on 11 October 1922 at Indianola, Warren Co., IA. Ethel Agnes Higens died on 22 February 1970 at Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, at age 67. She was buried in February 1970 at Mitchellville Cemetery, Mitchellville, Polk Co., IA, Findagrave #37484985.

     Samuel Francis Higens was born on 6 January 1859 at Iowa. He married Bertha Ann Orr. Samuel Francis Higens died on 5 December 1923 at age 64 Obituary (Findagrave.com):

Indianola Tribune

SAMUEL F. HIGENS

Samuel Francis Higens was born January 6, 1859, at Eddyville, Iowa and came with his parents to Warren county when he was but seven years of age, settling at Greenbush, near the present town of Spring Hill, where he has since resided.

He was united in marriage March 8, 1881, to Miss Bertha Orr, who with ten children survive him, one child have preceded him in death. The children are Mrs. Sadie Williams of Neiber, Wyoming; Mrs. Maude Bedwell of Valley Junction, Guy Higens of Des Moines, Frank of Tupper Creek Canada, Mrs. Opal Kepley of Emmetsburg, Harold Higens of Prole, Mrs. Hazel Garrison of Spring Hill, Mrs. Ethel DeVault of Norwalk, and Dean and Ralph at home. There are also 17 grandchildren.

He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Emma Tilton of Ankeny, and two brothers, John of Greenfield and Thomas of Denver, Colorado.

Mr. Higens had labored under a sore affliction the most of his life, yet as long as health would permit, rendered his service to the world as a carpenter by trade. Having received a fall last September, he has since been failing in health. During which time he has been tenderly cared for by his wife and children, until he answered the call of the death angel Wednesday morning December 5, 1923, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Maude Bedwell at Valley Junction.

He was 64 years, 10 months and 29 days of age.

He has been a kind husband and father, a good neighbor and an upright citizen in the community in which he has spent most of his life.

Card of Thanks. – We wish to thank the friends and neighbors for the flowers. -- Mrs. S.F. Higens and children.

He was buried in December 1923 at Webb Cemetery, Norwalk, Warren Co., IA, Findagrave #27027407.

     James T. Higgason was born on 7 December 1901 at Kansas.¹ He married Blanche M. Vansant circa 1924.¹ James T. Higgason lived in April 1930 at Clayton, Norton Co., KS.¹ He lived in April 1940 at 1419 13th Street, Greeley, Weld Co., CO, census ED 62-106B, p.4A. He died in April 1975 at Greeley, Weld Co., CO, at age 73.

     Marita L. Higgason was born on 13 April 1929 at Norton Co. (probably), KS.¹ She was the daughter of James T. Higgason and Blanche M. Vansant.¹ Marita L. Higgason married Laures L. Belvel, son of Gilbert Ray Belvel and Cecile M. Gamell, on 12 January 1947 at Greeley, Weld Co., CO. Marita L. Higgason died on 12 July 2006 at Greeley, Weld Co., CO, at age 77 dates per SSDI.

     Barbara E. Higgenbothom was born in October 1865 at Tazewell Co., VA. She was the daughter of Reese Bowen Higgenbothom and Louise Jame Emmons. Barbara E. Higgenbothom married William Valentine DeVault, son of Jacob DeVault and Elizabeth Jane Clark, on 4 September 1883.
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Newspaper article --WEDDING RECEPTION - The Comet; Johnson City, Tennessee; September 30, 1909, Image 12 (Website: http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov) (from Tracy Devault):

WEDDING RECEPTION AT AUSTIN SPRINGS
Mrs. William DeVault gave a most elegant and charming reception at her beautiful home on the Watauga on Thursday afternoon in honor of her son's bride, Mrs. A. Beverly DeVault. The hours were from three to four and from five to seven.

The guests were welcomed in the hall by Mrs. E. S. Kendrick, in a toilette of black lace over taffeta, and Miss Ella McNeil, who wore a dainty white lingerie with trimmings of baby Irish lace.

In the receiving line were Mrs. William V. DeVault, Mrs. A. Beverly DeVault, Mr. James Newby, a brother of the bride, and Mrs. Hugh Hill.

Mrs. William DeVault wore a gown of green messaline with trimmings of old rose and cream lace.

Mrs. Beverly DeVault wore her bridal gown of handsome white satin, hand-embroidered with pearl and diamond ornaments, and Mrs. Hugh Hill appeared in black spangled net.

The parlor, library and hall were decorated in golden rod, the color scheme being yellow and white, artistically entwined from the chandelier in the dining-room to the four corners of the table, was soft, white tulle, on which were innumerable small yellow hearts suspended from white ribbons. On the center of the table resting on an exquisite lace center-piece, was a bowl of bride's roses. Mrs. A. J. Tyler, who served in the dining-room, wore a black net dress over satin and was assisted by Misses Clara Reeves, Lois Reeves and Claude DeVault, who wore dresses of yellow crepe de chine with white and gold lace.

Miss Eula Lee Kendrick, in a costume of green messaline, ushered the guests into the dining-room and from there to the library, where coffee and hot chocolate were served by Mrs. Samuel Browder and Mrs. E. A. Long. Out in the spacious circle of the wide veranda, Mrs. James Martin and Mrs. Robert DeVault served grape punch from a bowl decorated with bunches of purple grapes and green foliage.

A charming little rustic picture was given out on the lawn under the spreading oaks. A table, from which was served luscious watermelons and sweet cider, was presided over by Mr. William DeVault, Judge A. J. Tyler, Capt. A. S. McNeil and Dr. F. B. Hannah.

Tracy's note: Some of the people mentioned in the article are:

Mrs. William DeVault: Barbara E. (Higginbotham) DeVault (1861 - 1932), daughter of Reese Bowen Higginbotham and Louise Jame Emmons. At the time of this reception, Barbara was second wife of William Valentine DeVault. She would later marry William's cousin, George Valentine DeVault.

Mrs. A. Beverly DeVault: Amelia Elizabeth (Newby) DeVault (1887 - 1973), daughter of Cyrus Newby and Anna Catherine "Kitty" Herron. Amelia had just married Albert Beverly "Beverly" DeVault,

Mrs. E. S. Kendrick: Mary Elfrida (DeVault) Kendrick (1861 - 19??), daughter of George Henry "Henry" DeVault and Emily Seraphina Berry. Mary was the wife of Everett Stuart Kendrick.

Miss Clara Reeves: Clara Boring Reeves (1884 - 1968), daughter of George Alexander "Fred" Reeves and Addie May Boring. Clara would later marry Horace Bishop Stevens.

Miss Lois Reeves: Mary Lois "Lois" Reeves (1886 - 1911), daughter of Isaac Edward Reeves and Mary Malinda Dosser. Lois never married. She died just over two years after this reception was given.

Miss Claude DeVault: Claude DeVault (1886 - 1966), daughter of James Miller DeVault and Addie Belle Hickman. Claude would later marry John Lee Hughlett.

Miss Eula Lee Kendrick: Eula Lee Kendrick (1888 - 1959), daughter of Everett Stuart Kendrick and Mary Elfrida DeVault. Eula would later marry Conley Earl "Earl" Ball.

Mrs. Samuel Browder: Elizabeth Miller "Bettie" (Paterson) Browder (1875 - 1925), daughter of Newton Alexander Patterson and Mary Susan "Sue" Reeves. Bettie was married to Samuel Lonzo Browder.

Mrs. Robert DeVault: Osceola (Walton) DeVault (1883 - 1928), daughter of Elijah Powell Walton and Arrispa Gaines Jewell. Osceola was married to Robert Drew DeVault.

Mr. William DeVault: William Valentine DeVault (1846 - 1916), son of Jacob DeVault and Elizabeth Jane Clark.
Dr. F. B. Hannah: Ferrell Bratcher Hannah, Jr. (1876 - 1932), son of Andrew Johnson Hannah and India Annie O'Brian. Ferrell was a relative of the DeVaults through the Hannah family. He knew George Valentine DeVault. Both lived in Umatilla, Lake County, Florida. In census records and many genealogies, Ferrell is shown as the son of Andrew and India Hannah. Ferrell Bratcher Hannah, Sr. was Andrew Hannah's brother. It appears that he was not the father of Ferrell Bratcher Hannah, Jr. Both Ferrell Bratcher Hannahs were dentists.

Barbara E. Higgenbothom married George Valentine DeVault, son of Valentine DeVault and Edna Anne Hannah, after January 1920. Barbara E. Higgenbothom died on 19 July 1932 at Lake Co., FL, at age 66. She was buried in July 1932 at Glendale Cemetery, Umatilla, Lake Co., FL.