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- Enjoy your genealogy website as it has provided me much useful information.
I am researching Callie Estelle Drewlinger (1886-1912)who I understand is my great grandmother. She was married to Walter Divens (1883-?) who died in a coal mining accident in Illinois on a date I am not yet familiar with. It is also my understanding, Callie Divens gave birth to a son whom was named William, well after Walter Divens death, leaving the father of William unknown.
You have a note with William Drewlinger's file which states "At least one living, or private, individual is linked to this note- details withheld". Can you tell me what this note means?
It appears Callie Divens died three months after the birth of William.
It is then my understanding William was adopted by Jacob Crum Ligon, and his wife Marie, who then changed his name to Jacob Lynn Ligon.
My main goal here is to discover the actual father of William Drewlinger. If there is any additional information you might have to help me out with this endeavor, it would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Barry E. Ligon
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Newburgh, IN., 47630
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CHILDREN OF JACOB AND RENA
Carrie A. Ligon 1930-1930 (Premature birth, malaria contributory)
James Calvin Ligon 1931-2017
Hugh Ellis Ligon 1933-2021
William Lynn Ligon 1935-1991
Joyce Elaine Ligon 1937-2019
Winston Franklin Ligon 1941-2019
JAMES CALVIN LIGON
CSM Ligon lived and worked on his grandfather's farm until graduation from Spottsville High School in 1949. After graduation, he worked as a farmer, logger and oil field worker until drafted into the U.S. Army on July 10, 1952. He was trained as an infantryman and served in every leadership position from Team Leader to Command Sergeant Major. CSM Ligon served 20 years as a Command Sergeant Major of 7 battalions, 3 brigades, 2 divisions, post and corps. His overseas assignments included multiple combat tours in Korea and Vietnam and 4 tours in Germany. He retired from active service duty on September 30, 1986 after more than 33 years of service. During his service, CSM Ligon was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, Bronze Star (2nd award), Legion of Merit (4th award), Meritorious Service Medal (5th award), Army Commendation Medal (5th award) and Combat Infantry Badge (2nd award).
After retirement from active duty, CSM Ligon worked 12 years as the senior leadership/leader development analyst for Headquarters, Training and Doctrine Command at Fort Monroe, Virginia. He developed concepts and methodology for the application of leadership and leader development techniques in doctrine, policies, and training in schools and units. In 1998, he retired after more than 45 years of service, and he and his wife lived in Hampton, Virginia and Owensboro, Kentucky.
Obituary for Hugh E. Ligon
Hugh E. Ligon Henderson - Hugh Ligon, age 88, of Henderson, KY, passed away at 8:50 p.m, Saturday, December 25, 2021, at his home under the care of St. Anthony's Hospice. In addition to his parents, Lynn and Rena Mae Ligon, Hugh was preceded in death by his siblings: James Ligon, Carrie Ligon, Joyce Pugh, Frank Ligon, and William Ligon. Hugh retired from Dana Corp, f/k/a Eaton Axel, after many years of loyal service to the company. He was a member of the Jerusalem Masonic Lodge #9. He was a faithful member of the Kentucky Nutgrowers Association. During Hugh's 40 year membership he served in many offices including president and vice president. Hugh loved the Lord and attended New Hope Baptist Church. Hugh is survived by his wife of 69 years Pat Ligon; daughter Susan Spainhoward and her husband David of Spottsville, KY; son Brian Ligon and his wife Lisa of Reed, KY; sisters Wanda Skaggs of Spottsville, KY and Linda "Susie" Ligon of Owensboro, KY; grandchildren: Mark Spainhoward and his wife Brandy, Cari Chrostowski and her husband Chris, and Callie Hope and her husband Matt; great-grandchildren: Sydney and Bentley Spainhoward, Cecelia Chrostowski, and Lexi, Ian, and Landon Hope; step grandchildren Michael and Matt Scherretz; step great grandchildren: Cameron, Sophia, and Carter Scherretz; many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to Hugh's Life Celebration from 12:00 p.m. Tuesday until service time at Benton-Glunt & Tapp Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at the funeral home with Reverend Jerry Barron officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Henderson, KY. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Anthony's Hospice, 2410 S. Green Street, Henderson, KY 42420. Arrangements entrusted to Benton-Glunt & Tapp Funeral Home, A Life Celebration® Home, online condolences may be made at www.bentongluntandtappfuneralhome.com.
Obituary for Joyce Pugh
Joyce Pugh Spottsville, Kentucky - Joyce Elaine Pugh, 82, of Spottsville, passed away Sunday October 13, 2019 at Methodist Hospital. She was born in Henderson on April 4, 1937 to the late Jacob Lynn and Rena Mae (Ellis) Ligon. Joyce was a homemaker and a founding member of New Hope Baptist Church in Henderson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Billie Pugh. Survivors include 4 children Ralph Pugh and wife Barbara of Hardin, KY, Shelia Duncan and husband Terry, Byron "Barney" Pugh, Scott Pugh all of Spottsville, 2 sisters Wanda Skaggs and Linda Bryant, 2 brothers Hugh Ligon and Frank Ligon, 9 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, several nieces and nephews. Services will be 1:00 PM Wednesday October 16, 2019 at New Hope Baptist Church. Bro. Jim Adams will officiate. Burial will be in Fairmont Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday 4-8PM at Tomblinson Funeral Home in Henderson and Wednesday 10:00 AM until service time at New Hope Baptist Church. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to New Hope Baptist Church Outreach, 5514 US Hwy 60 E, Henderson, KY 42420. Pallbearers will be Brad Duncan, Byron Duncan, William Pugh, Josh Pugh, Clinton Pugh and Cory Dickens. Online condolences may be made at www.tomblinsonfuneralhome.com Published in The Gleaner from Oct. 13 to Oct. 15, 2019
Winston Franklin Ligon, age 77, of Henderson, KY, passed away at 7:20 a.m. on Sunday, October 13, 2019.
In addition to his parents Jacob and Rena Ligon, Frank was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Ligon, son Tony Ligon, grandson Trevor Allen Ligon, brothers William and James Ligon, sisters Carrie Mae Ligon and Joyce Pugh.
Frank is survived by his daughter KY; sons sisters: brother 6 grandchildren:
Relatives and friends are invited to Frank?s Life Celebration from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday and again on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until the service time at Benton-Glunt Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at the funeral home with Reverend Donald Berry officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmont Cemetery in Henderson.
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1912 - 1943 (31 years)
