Joseph Hess (1798–1885) was born in Rowan, North Carolina, United States and died in Anna, Union, Illinois, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Hess 1798–1885

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 04 Nov 1798 · Rowan, North Carolina, United States

Died 15 Oct 1885 · Anna, Union, Illinois, United States

Father Jacob Hess

Mother Susannah Cryte

Siblings Elizabeth Hess, George Hess, Henry L Hess, Jacob Hess, John Hess, Mary Catherine Hess, Mary Catherine Hess, Mary Polly Hess, Patton Hess, Possibly Samuel Hess, Samuel Hess, Sarah Hess, Soloman Hess, Sophia Hess, Sophia Kumpf, Susannah Hess, William Henry Hays, William L Hess

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Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob Hess

Susannah Cryte

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Children

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Biography

The story of Joseph Hess began in 1798 in Rowan, North Carolina, United States. Joseph Hess passed away in 1885 in Anna, Union, Illinois, United States.

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Life Timeline

1798

Birth of Joseph Hess in Rowan, North Carolina, United States

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1885

Death of Joseph Hess in Anna, Union, Illinois, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Hess

This ancestor line traces from Turbenthal, Zurich, Switzerland (1525) to Rowan, North Carolina, United States (1798) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Hess (1798–1885) was born in Rowan, North Carolina, United States and died in Anna, Union, Illinois, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
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