Hedges, T. M.

HEDGES, MCCOY

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 1/15/2013 at 07:50:20

The History of Poweshiek County, Iowa
Des Moines: Union Hist. Co., 1880.

HEDGES, T.M. - Grinnell Twp - pg 902-3. Physician and surgeon, Grinnell. Was born in Bellville, Washington county, Pennsylvania, on the 15th day of January, 1838, and was educated in that place. In the spring of 1855 he went to Sheridan, Lucas county, this State, where he was engaged in reading medicine with Dr. Isaac Kneeland for about eight months. Then went to Keokuk and continued his studies, and in August, 1861, he enlisted in company B, Sixth Iowa infantry, serving for three years, when he was honorably discharged. Was at the battle of Shiloh. After his discharge he returned to Keokuk, where he graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in the spring of 1865. Then came to Grinnell and engaged in the practice of his profession. He has also a fine drug store. Dr. Hedges was married in Indiana, August 14, 1864, to Miss Lois McCoy. The complement of their family circle are: Florence L., Mary, Grace and Mertie.