Rich Hill Missouri History: HECKADON FAMILY REUNION

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Rich Hill is a small town in Bates County, Missouri, known as the "Town That Coal Built." Since 2008, this blog has been digging through old newspapers, county histories, family photos, and community memories to piece together the stories of the people, businesses, churches, and events that shaped Rich Hill — from its coal-mining boom years to the present day. Here you'll find everything from town-defining moments (train depot ambushes, natural gas jubilees, the founding of local churches) to the quieter stories of the people who called Rich Hill home — including a few who went on to leave their mark on the wider world. Have an old photo, a family story, or a correction? I'd love to hear from you — reach out at beardonme@gmail.com

Thursday, June 21, 2012

HECKADON FAMILY REUNION

HECKADON FAMILY

You are cordially invited to the 100th Heckadon family reunion, a celebration of 155 years in the United States. Thanks to Ancestry.com and FACEBOOK, descendents of Philip and Margaret Heckadon have the opportuntity to join together and share our common heritage.

Please bring photos, stories, and dish (or two).

Philip Heckadon was born in 1835, the son of Ontario Mennonites. Although his parents were born in PA and traveled with other Brethren groups on the "Trail of the Black Walnut" to Ontario, their identities are unknown. Margaret McDowell was born in Stranraer, Scotland in 1842, immigrating to Canada with her parents. In 1859, Philip Heckadon and Margaret McDowell were married in Kansas. Philip enlisted in the Kansas 12th Infantry Regiment (Union-Company C), serving in the American Civil War. The Old Settlers' History of Bates County, Missiouri (1897) indicates that Philip Heckadon settled in Bates County in 1867.

August 12^th, 2012, Noon

American Legion Building

Aprx. Noon

Rich Hill, MO

Directions

Exit Highway 71

West on Walnut to 6^th Street (2^nd Street After the Railroad Tracks)

Accomodations

[Heckadon] Apache Motel

www.apachemotel.info

For more information

Kara Tyson