First Generation

 

1.  Milam Franklin "William" Pedigo^1–2 was born on January 20, 1852 in Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States.  Most records list him as Milam, but son Elza's death certificate listed him as William.  He was a farmer.

 

He appeared in the census in 1880 in Lafayette, Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States.  It lists Milam (28), Nancy (26), James (7), John (5), Anna (4) and Manda (1).  He appeared in the census in 1900 in 2nd Magistrate, Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States.  It lists Milam (48), Nancy (49), James (28), William (19), Lilian (17), Ivie (15), Elza (13), Lucy (9) and Minnie (3).  He appeared in the census in 1910 in Knob Lick, Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States.  It lists Milam (58), Nancy (57), Ivie (25) and Minnie (18).

 

He died on March 3, 1928 at the age of 76 in New Holland, Logan, Illinois, United States.  He was buried at Pedigo Cemetery in Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States.

 

Milam Franklin "William" Pedigo and Nancy Catherine Douglas were married in 1870 in Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States.  This date is based on the censuses.  Nancy Catherine Douglas^1–2 was born on July 2, 1850 in Kentucky, United States.  She appeared in the census in 1880 in Lafayette, Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States.  She appeared in the census in 1900 in 2nd Magistrate, Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States.  She appeared in the census in 1910 in Knob Lick, Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States.  She died on April 16, 1916 at the age of 65 in Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States.  She was buried at Pedigo Cemetery in Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States.

 

Milam Franklin Pedigo and Nancy Catherine Douglas had the following child:

 

              2              i.   Elza Edward Pedigo, born February 19, 1887.

 

Second Generation

 

2.  Elza Edward Pedigo^1–5 was born on February 19, 1887 in Knob Lick, Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States.

 

He immigrated between 1912 and 1916 to Orange, Indiana, United States.  This is based on the birth dates and places of his children.

 

His World War I draft registration card described him as medium height, medium build, brown eyes and light red hair, partially bald, residence was Orleans, Indiana, occupation was saw mill labor, marital status was married.  His World War II draft registration card described him as 5' 9" tall, 174 lbs., brown eyes and brown hair, mastoid scar back of left ear and scar below left ear, residence was West Baden, Indiana employer was Public Service Company.

 

He appeared in the census in 1900 in 2nd Magistrate, Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States.  He appeared in the census in 1910 in Randolph Precinct, Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States.  It lists Elza (23), Minnie (25), Ives (2) and Gladdis (6/12).  His occupation was farmer. 

 

He appeared in the census in 1920 in Orleans Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.  It lists Elza (33), Minnie (35), Welby (12), Gladys (10), Albert (7), Oscar (4) and Pauline (4/12).  His occupation was railroad section hand.  He appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.  It lists Elza (44), Minnie (46), Gladys (20), Oscar (13), Pauline (10) and Jessie (8).  His occupation was plumber for the Interstate Co.  He appeared in the census in 1940 in West Baden, Orange, Indiana, United States.  It lists Elza (53), Minnie (55), Gladys (30), Oscar (23), Sarilda (20) and Jessie (18).  His occupation was foreman for the Water Department.  His highest level of education was 8th grade, Minnie's was the same.

 

He died on June 17, 1960 at the age of 73 in Orleans Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.  His death certificate reported the following: place of death was at home, cause of death was coronary occlusion, residence was R.R. 2, Orleans, occupation was laborer for the water works dept., marital status was married.  He was buried on June 19, 1960 at Fairview Cemetery in Orange, Indiana, United States.

 

Elza Edward Pedigo and Minnie Lee Taylor were married on October 15, 1906 in Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States (Kentucky Marriage Index).  Minnie Lee Taylor^1,4–5 was born on September 29, 1884 in Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States.  She appeared in the census in 1910 in Randolph Precinct, Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States.  She appeared in the census in 1920 in Orleans Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.  She appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.  She appeared in the census in 1940 in West Baden, Orange, Indiana, United States.  The News of Yesteryear section in the December 3, 2014 issue of the Springs Valley Herald reported the following from December 5, 1946: "Mrs. John Bedster was hostess to the November meeting of the Women’s Mission Circle of the First Baptist Church of West Baden Springs.  Mrs. Elza Pedigo presented the devotional."  She died on May 3, 1964 at the age of 79 in Tennessee, United States.  Her Find-A-Grave memorial lists her death place as Shelbyville, Tennessee.  Some researchers believe she died in Orange County, Indiana.  She was buried at Fairview Cemetery in Orange, Indiana, United States.

 

Elza Edward Pedigo and Minnie Lee Taylor had the following children:

 

              3              i.   Ives Welby Pedigo, born September 4, 1907.

              4             ii.   Gladys Marie Pedigo, born October 4, 1909.

              5            iii.   Albert Leon Pedigo, born May 19, 1912.

              6            iv.   Oscar Lewis Pedigo, born July 16, 1916.

              7             v.   Sarilda Pauline Pedigo, born August 28, 1919.

              8            vi.   Jessie Mae Pedigo, born March 6, 1922.

 

Third Generation

 

3.  Ives Welby Pedigo^1,4,6,8–9 was born on September 4, 1907 in Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States.

 

He appeared in the census in 1910 in Randolph Precinct, Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States.  He appeared in the census in 1920 in Orleans Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.  He appeared in the census in 1930 in Columbus Township, Bartholomew, Indiana, United States.  He was boarding in Columbus city.  His occupation was store manager.  He appeared in the census in 1940 in Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana, United States. It lists Welby (32), Bernice (31), Bernadine (3) and mother-in-law Mary Bolling Hagan (70).  His occupation was salesman manager at an auto supply store.  His highest level of education was 12th grade, Bernice's was the same.

 

He died on November 2, 1990 at the age of 83 in Alameda, California, United States.

 

Ives Welby Pedigo and Bernice Mae Hagan were married on May 31, 1933 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book 27, page 36).  Sisters Bernice and Bessie Hagan married brothers Welby and Albert Pedigo.  Bernice Mae Hagan^1,4,6–8, daughter of Osa M. Hagan and Mary Margaret Bolling, was born on June 2, 1908 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book H-10, page 12).  She appeared in the census in 1910 in Northwest Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.  She appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.  She appeared in the census in 1940 in Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana, United States.  She died on July 9, 1991 at the age of 83 in Alameda, California, United States.

               

4.  Gladys Marie Pedigo^1–2,5 was born on October 4, 1909 in Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States.  She appeared in the census in 1910 in Randolph Precinct, Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States.  She appeared in the census in 1920 in Orleans Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.  She appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.  She appeared in the census in 1940 in West Baden, Orange, Indiana, United States.  She died on January 31, 1941 at the age of 31 in Madison, Jefferson, Indiana, United States.  The Springs Valley Herald (February 5, 1941) reported "Miss Gladys Marie Pedigo, 31, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elza Pedigo of West Baden, passed away in the Cragmont Hospital at Madison, Ind., Friday, January 31st.  She had been a patient there for several months.  Miss Pedigo had been frail since an illness at the age of eleven from which she never regained full health.  She moved to West Baden with her parents in 1928 and made a number of friends here.  Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock by Rev. R. Davis Mohler.  Burial was made at Ames Chapel under the direction of W. V. Ritter & Son.  She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elza Pedigo, three brothers, Welby Pedigo of Plymouth, Ind., Albert Pedigo of Frankfort, Ind., and Oscar Pedigo of Columbus, Ind., two sisters, Mrs. Richard Sims of Indianapolis, Ind., and Miss Jesse Mae Pedigo of South Bend, Ind."  The Springs Valley Herald (February 5, 1941) reported "Gladys Marie Pedigo, daughter of Elza and Minnie Taylor Pedigo, was born in Wisdom, Metcalf County, Kentucky on October 4, 1909.  She passed away on January 31, 1941 at the age of thirty one years, three months and twenty-seven days.  Ever since an illness at the age of eleven, she has been frail, never enjoying full health.  On the 20th of last May she was taken to Cragmont Hospital where she was given constant care until her death.  Since 1928 she has lived in West Baden Springs.  When she was fifteen years old she became a Christian joining the Orleans Baptist Church.  Since her moving to West Baden she has been a member of the Baptist Church here, remaining as faithful to the church as it was possible for her to be, even until her death.  Besides her mother and father, she leaves in her immediate family three brothers and two sisters: Welby Pedigo of Plymouth, Ind., Albert Pedigo of Frankfort, Ind., Oscar Pedigo of Columbus, Ind., Mrs. Richard Sims of Indianapolis, Ind., and Miss Jesse Mae Pedigo of South Bend, Ind., also a nephew, Bobby Jean, a niece, Bernadine, other relatives and a number of friends.  Because of her frailty her life was not an easy one, but she went bravely on, a lesson to others in perseverance and courage.  She fought and won a struggle which others much more readily would have given up in despair."  She was buried at Fairview Cemetery in Orange, Indiana, United States.

 

5.  Albert Leon Pedigo^{1–2,4,6–10} was born on May 19, 1912 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book H-10, page 99).

 

He appeared in the census in 1920 in Orleans Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.

 

He died Feb 29 1981 in Santa Ana, Orange, California, United States.

 

Albert Leon Pedigo and Bessie Opal Hagan were married on May 1, 1935 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book C-28, page 111).  Some family members reported that they were married in Marengo, Crawford County, IN.  Sisters Bessie and Bernice Hagan married brothers Albert and Welby Pedigo.  Bessie Opal Hagan^{1,4,6,10–15}, daughter of Osa M. Hagan and Mary Margaret Bolling, was born on September 1, 1912 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book H-12, page 29).  She appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.  She appeared in the census in 1930 in Jackson Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.  She graduated in 1931 at French Lick High School in Orange, Indiana, United States.  She lived in Frankfort, Clinton, Indiana, United States in 1942.  The city directory listed Albert and Bessie living at 709 E. Wabash.  His occupation was typewriter sales and service for Hoosier Supplies.  They are also listed in the 1946 Frankfort city directory, where Albert had moved up to office manager for Hoosier Supplies.  She died on May 23, 2003 at the age of 90 in California, United States.  Donna Chilton Derrick reported that Bessie had gone to a rest home about two weeks prior to her death.  She was then taken to the hospital where she died of congestive heart failure.

       

6.  Oscar Lewis Pedigo^1,6–7 was born on July 16, 1916 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book H-15, page 100).  He appeared in the census in 1920 in Orleans Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.  He appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.  He appeared in the census in 1940 in West Baden, Orange, Indiana, United States.  He died on June 10, 1993 at the age of 76 in Marshall, Indiana, United States.

       

7.  Sarilda Pauline Pedigo^1,6–7 was born on August 28, 1919 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book H-13, page 50).  She appeared in the census in 1920 in Orleans Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.  She appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.  She appeared in the census in 1940 in West Baden, Orange, Indiana, United States.  She died on April 15, 1997 at the age of 77.

       

8.  Jessie Mae Pedigo^1,6–7 was born on March 6, 1922 in Orange, Indiana, United States (book OB-2, page 60).  She appeared in the census in 1930 in French Lick Township, Orange, Indiana, United States.  She appeared in the census in 1940 in West Baden, Orange, Indiana, United States.  She died in November, 1989 at the age of 67 in Shelbyville, Bedford, Tennessee, United States.

 

 

Sources

 

1.     Federal and state census records.

2.     State and county death certificates and indexes, obituaries, wills, funeral homes, cemeteries, etc.

3.     Military Records.

4.     State and county marriage records.

5.     Fairview Cemetery, Orange County, IN.  Data on the Orange County USGenWeb and Find A Grave web sites.

6.     State and county birth records.

7.     Social Security Death Index (SSDI).

8.     Donna Chilton Derrick.  Personal information and research.

9.     Bernadine Pedigo Gorgas.  Personal information.

10. Bessie Hagan Pedigo.  Personal information.

11. French Lick High School Alumni Roll 1909-1933.

12.  Burgoyne Drake. Personal information.

13. Agnes Cope Hagan.  Personal information.

14. Elvin Elledge Hagan.  Personal information.

15. Patricia Hagan Lane.  Personal information.

 

Notes

 

1.       Census Data:  Rather than repeat the detail from a family census entry in each person’s record, it has been recorded only in the Head of Household record, and only the census year and location are recorded in the family member records (with a few exceptions, like adult children living with their parents).  If you are reviewing a person who is not the Head of Household, be sure to look at the Head of Household entry to see if there is additional information.

 

2.       Name Spelling:  Spelling of names in obituaries, newspaper articles, census records, etc., was often incorrect.  The spelling could be different in every place it is found.  When I report these facts for a person, I usually report the name as it was spelled, but in some cases I chose to correct the spelling. 

 

3.       Place Naming Convention:  I use the following:  place (township, city, institution, etc.), county, state, country.  Descriptive words are only used when needed for clarification.  Here are some examples:

 

Orangeville Town = Orangeville, Orange, Indiana, United States

Orangeville Township = Orangeville Township, Orange, Indiana, United States

 

4.       Direct Ancestral Line:  The direct ancestors of the author of this document are highlighted in blue.

 

5.       To the best of my knowledge, this document excludes living people.  However, mistakes happen.  If you have evidence that I have incorrectly listed a person as deceased, please contact me and I will correct my information. 

 

Genealogy research is always a work in progress.  No matter how much information you have, it is never complete.  No matter how much you check your work, it will always contain mistakes.  Please keep this in mind as you read this document.  If you can offer additional information or correct any mistakes, I would love to hear from you. 

 

6.       Report created by Robert E. Lane (rlane4@ma.rr.com) in September 2017.