Sunday 13 May 2018

Micah's Family


Micah Hegeman was the son of John Hegeman and Eve Johnson (Eve a descendant of Hezekiah Rogers Jr & Hannah Vincent). 




Micah was married twice, first to Lydia Dennie in 1856 and worked as a farmer & tanner.  After nearly 20 years of marriage, Lydia died in Jan 1872. 
courtesy of Ben & Diane - Find A Grave







Later that year, he sold the farm, opened a meat shop and married Julia Abel. 

His second wife was Julia Abel, ironically, she was born the year Micah married his first wife - the relationship wouldn't have been legal today.
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Morning Herald, Thurs, 22 Sep 1921
Micah Hegeman, aged 88 years, one of the best known men of the north end, died at his home, 281 North Main Street, yesterday morning at 2:30 o'clock after a comparatively brief illness. For many years, the deceased was in the meat business, but retired several years ago, owning to failing health. Mr Hegeman was born in Clifton park, but had lived in this vicinity for many years.  He was a member of the North Main Street Methodist Church and one of its best known men. He was also a member of the Official Board and had held that position and a similar one in the Mayfield Methodist Church for sixty years. He was also a member of the Yoke-fellows class of former church and a trustee emeritus. Besides his widow, Julia L Hegeman, he leaves one daughter, Julia M Hegeman of Gloversville and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at the home Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev Leigh Diefendorf of the North Main Street Methodist Church will officiate and the interment will be made at Prospect Hill.
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The Morning Herald, Thurs, 20 Jul 1939
Julia Louise Hegeman, 82, died at her home, 281 North Main Street at 8 o'clock last night. Mrs Hegeman had been in poor health for several years.  She was born September 27, 1856, in Saratoga but had been a resident of this [area] for the last 51 years. Mrs Hegeman was a member of the North Main Street Methodist Church and was also a member of the Gleaners Class of the Sunday School and of the Missionary Society of the church. She also belonged to the Women's Christian Temperance Union. She is survived by one daughter, Miss Julia M Hegeman of this city and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at her home, 281 North Main Street, at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon. The Rev L Burlin Main, pastor of the North Main Street Methodist church will officiate. Burial will be made in Prospect Hill Cemetery.
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Miss Hegeman Succumbs at 92
Miss Julia M Hegeman, 92, of 281 North Main Street, died at 1 this morning at Hime's Care Center where she had been a patient since January, 1966.  She was born March 6, 1876 in Saratoga Springs and had resided in Gloversville the last 70 years. Miss Hegeman was a member of North Main Street United Methodist church and its official board. She also was a member and past president of the church's WSCS and the Dorcas Class which she had taught many years. She is survived by several cousins.

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