JONATHAN W. HEDGES

    Jonathan W. Hedges, a farmer, was born March 3, 1829, in what was formerly known as Fairfield, now Hocking County, Ohio.  His parents were Catch and Polly Hedges, natives of Maryland, who came to Fairfield County at quite an early day.  He spent his youthful days in the quietude of farm life, and received but a common school education.  On February 28, 1854, he married Rebecca M. Brown, who was born in May 1833, a daughter of John and Mary Brown, of Hooking County.  To them have been born eleven children, seven of whom are yet living, viz., John A., Gaylord, Wilfred N., Orpha, Eunice, Effie and Ray C.  In 1855, Mr. Hedges moved his family from Hocking to Delaware County, where he located two years and came to Union County.  He settled in the southern portion of Jackson Township, where he now resides.  He has served as Trustee of Jackson Township, and with his wife, is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.  He is the owner of 231 acres of land.