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DAVID HEDGES (deceased), a pioneer of this county, is a son of Cyrus and Rachel (Little) Hedges, who were among the first families to settle in Anderson Township. He was raised in the primitive time when old fashioned log-schoolhouses with wide fireplaces, stick-and-mud chimney and a long birch sprout were the facilities for an education; when log rollings and coon huntings were every-day occurrences and where hard work was far more common than “resting,” or rather “roosting” on dry goods boxes. Under such circumstances he grew to manhood, and, in 1832, he wedded Rachel Rhodes, and their union was blessed with a large family of children, those living being useful and respected citizens in their respective localities. Mr. Hedges was an unassuming citizen and a man well and favorably known for his upright, Christian life. A farmer by occupation, a Democrat in politics, a Baptist in religious faith, he died July 5, 1874, respected by all who knew him. The old homestead is the present abode of Mrs. Hedges and her son and daughter-in-law, Solomon and Mattie (Owens) Hedges.