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Augustus Hess 1718–1782 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Dec 1718

Birth Location: Schoharie, NY, USA

Death Date: 15 Jul 1782

Death Location: Fort Herkimer, Herkimer County, New York, USA

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Spouse(s): Anna Hess

Children(s): Daniel Hess, Anna Hess, Johan Hess, Johan Hess, Christian Hess

In 1718, Augustus Hess entered the world in Schoharie, NY, USA, born to Johannes Hess And Catherine Lilos. Augustus Hess married Anna Hess, and had children including Anna Eva Hess, Christian Hess, Daniel Hess, Johan Conrad Hess, Johan Jost Hess. Augustus Hess passed away in 1782 in Fort Herkimer, Herkimer County, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1718, Augustus Hess entered the world in Schoharie, NY, USA, born to Johannes Hess And Catherine Lilos.
  • Augustus Hess married Anna Hess, and had children including Anna Eva Hess, Christian Hess, Daniel Hess, Johan Conrad Hess, Johan Jost Hess.
  • Augustus Hess passed away in 1782 in Fort Herkimer, Herkimer County, New York, USA.

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Augustus Hess's Ancestors

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Augustus Hess
1718–1782
Birth Place: Schoharie, NY, USA
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Augustus Hess's Descendants

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Augustus Hess (21 Dec 1718–15 Jul 1782) m. Anna Hess (1725–1882)
  1. 1. Daniel Hess 1766–
  2. 2. Anna (Eva) Hess 1768–
  3. 3. Johan (Jost) Hess 1758–1841 m. Anna (Elizabeth) Ittig 1762–1813
    1. 1. Catherine Hess 1798– m. Peter Dygert 1794–
      1. 1. Catherine Dygert 1825– m. John (George) Smith 1823–1907
      2. 2. Gertrude Dygert 1827–
      3. 3. Frederick (Henry) Dygert 1843–
      4. 4. Peter Dygert 1837–
      5. 5. Eva (Elizabeth) Dygert 1836–
      6. 6. Jonas Dygert 1831–
      7. 7. Lucinda Dygert 1833–
      8. 8. Melinda Dygert 1833–
      9. 9. Mary Dygert 1823–
      10. 10. Caroline Dygert 1828– m. Peter Hartman 1828–
  4. 4. Johan (Conrad) Hess 1762–1839 m. Anna (Margaret) Frank 1767–1851
    1. 1. Elizabeth Spohn 1792–1864 m. John (E) Spohn 1784–1872
      1. 1. Elizabeth Spohn 1823–1880
      2. 2. Eli Spohn 1829–1911 m. Emily (A) Ackler 1833–1924
        1. 1. Maggie (May) Gage 1874–1970 m. Charles Gage 1871–1932
        2. 2. Viola Spohn 1863–
        3. 3. Maggie Spohn 1876–
    2. 2. Daniel Hess 1789–1875
    3. 3. Magdalena Shoemaker 1806–1844
    4. 4. Catherine Edick 1811–1844 m. James (S) Edick 1809–1887
      1. 1. Reuben Edick 1837–1861
      2. 2. Amanda (F) Widrick 1834–1906
  5. 5. Christian Hess 1756–1804 m. Elizabeth Kast 1758–1843

Augustus Hess's Timeline

6 Records

1718
21 Dec 1718
Birth of Augustus Hess in Palantine, Montgomery, NY
Palantine, Montgomery, NY
1718
1 Dec 1718
Birth of Augustus Hess in Palantine, Montgomery, NY
Palantine, Montgomery, NY
1718
21 Dec 1718
Birth of Augustus Hess in Schoharie, NY, USA
Schoharie, NY, USA
1718
21 Dec 1718
Augustus Hess was christened in Palantine,Montgomery,New York
Palantine,Montgomery,New York
1743
1743
Age 25
Augustus Hess was married
None
1782
15 Jul 1782
Age 64
Death of Augustus Hess in Fort Herkimer, Herkimer County, New York, USA
Fort Herkimer, Herkimer County, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Dec 1718
    Event Place: Palantine, Montgomery, NY
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1718; Birth city: Schoharie; Birth state: NY
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1718; Birth city: Palantine; Birth state: NY
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Dec 1718
    Event Place: Palantine, Montgomery, NY
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 73

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Dec 1718
    Event Place: Schoharie, NY, USA
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Births

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 21 Dec 1718
    Event Place: Palantine,Montgomery,New York

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1743
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1718; Birth city: Schoharie; Birth state: NY
    [2] Family Data Collection - Marriages

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Jul 1782
    Event Place: Fort Herkimer, Herkimer County, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 73
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1718; Birth city: Schoharie; Birth state: NY
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1718; Birth city: Palantine; Birth state: NY
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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