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Margaret L. Benight Hewitt

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Birth	:	8 Mar 1837 Vigo County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	21 Oct 1928 Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4742012, -92.3582993
Description	:	Margaret L. (Benight) Hewitt was the daughter of Guy Ross Benight (1805-1864) and Harriett (May) Benight (1807-1880). She married twice in her life. She married her first husband, Johnson B. Hewitt, on Dec. 6, 1855. Johnson was killed in the Civil War in 1864. Margaret was married a second time to Aden E. Ballou, on June 4, 1870. ------------------------------- Margaret's second husband was Adin E. Ballou. Her mother's obit of 1880 lists her as Mrs. A.E. Ballou and Margaret and Adin are in the 1880 census. By 1886, she is listed at the same address with the last name... Read More	Margaret L. (Benight) Hewitt was the daughter of Guy Ross Benight (1805-1864) and Harriett (May) Benight (1807-1880). She married twice in her life. She married her first husband, Johnson B. Hewitt, on Dec. 6, 1855. Johnson was killed in the Civil War in 1864. Margaret was married a second time to Aden E. Ballou, on June 4, 1870. ------------------------------- Margaret's second husband was Adin E. Ballou. Her mother's obit of 1880 lists her as Mrs. A.E. Ballou and Margaret and Adin are in the 1880 census. By 1886, she is listed at the same address with the last name Hewitt. Her death record lists her as divorced. Excerpts from obituary, Monday, October 22, 1928, Waterloo Evening Courier Mrs. Margaret L. Hewitt, Pioneer, Dies at Age of 91 Mrs. Margaret L. Hewitt, a pioneer of Waterloo and last survivor of the charter members of First Methodist Episcopal church, died at 3:15 a.m. yesterday at her home, 826 First Street west of pneumonia in her ninety-first year. A special service was held at this church yesterday for the elderly members and Dr. J. Arthur Young, pastor, who preached on "A Crown of Glory", referred to the death of Mrs. Hewitt and her connection with the church ever since childhood. Mrs. Hewitt possessed keen mental facilities until her death. Margaret was born March 8, 1837, at Terre Haute, Indiana, and came to Iowa at the age of 16 with her parents. With them on the tedious journey by oxteam and covered wagon, driving their livestock, were the Samuel L. May family and a family named Henderson, the latter stopping in southeastern Iowa. Mr. May was a brother-in-law of Mr. Benight. She married Johnson B. Hewitt, who died in the Civil War. They had three daughters, two who died before Margaret, Nettie L. and Harriet M. The home of Mrs. Hewitt and her children for many years was on Sycamore Street, between Fifth and Sixth Street. Margaret lived with her daughter, Ella, and husband who tenderly cared for her. A rare artistry of needlework helped Margaret to pass many busy and happy hours in her later years. Her handiwork in this respect has been the marvel of her friends. Funeral services were held in the Kistner chapel. Burial was in the family lot in Waterloo Cemetery. The above biographical information was provided courtesy of Find A Grave member Lynnette Davis. Thank you

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Margaret L. Benight Hewitt's memorial is located at: Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA.
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Margaret L. Benight Hewitt death on 21 Oct 1928 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.4742012
Longitude: -92.3582993

Family Members:

Parent

Guy Ross Benight

(1805 - 1864)

Harriet May Benight

(1807 - 1880)

Spouse

Pvt Johnson B. Hewitt

(1830 - 1864)

Siblings

Alvira Josaphine Benight Moore

(1828 - 1854)

Ellen L. Benight Smith

(1843 - 1916)

Children

Harriet L. Hewitt

(1856 - 1902)

Nettie M. Hewitt

(1859 - 1917)

Ella Hewitt Wilkins

(1861 - 1948)

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