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Donald Francis Hess 1907–1991 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Dec 1907

Birth Location: Escanaba, Delta, Michigan, USA

Death Date: 11 Oct 1991

Death Location: Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Sumter, Florida

Father: Frank Hess

Mother: Vida Bedard

Spouse(s): Marguerite Chestnut, Nell Bain

Children(s):

In 1907, Donald Francis Hess entered the world in Escanaba, Delta, Michigan, USA, born to Frank Xavier Hess And Vida M Bedard. In 1910, Donald Francis Hess resided in Escanaba Ward 6, Delta, Michigan, USA. In 1920, Donald Francis Hess resided in Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA. Donald Francis Hess married Marguerite Julia Chestnut, Nell Bain. Donald Francis Hess passed away in 1991 in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Sumter, Florida.

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Biography

  • In 1907, Donald Francis Hess entered the world in Escanaba, Delta, Michigan, USA, born to Frank Xavier Hess And Vida M Bedard.
  • In 1910, Donald Francis Hess resided in Escanaba Ward 6, Delta, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1920, Donald Francis Hess resided in Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
  • Donald Francis Hess married Marguerite Julia Chestnut, Nell Bain.
  • Donald Francis Hess passed away in 1991 in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Sumter, Florida.

Immediate Family

Parents

Frank Hess
1884–1954
Birth Location: Escanaba, Delta, Michigan, USA
FH
Vida Bedard
1883–1963
Birth Location: Wisconsin, USA
VB

Spouses(s)

Marguerite Chestnut
1903–
Birth Location: Indiana
MC
Nell Bain
1911–
Birth Location: Nashuhauk, Minnesota
NB

Children(s)

Donald Hess's Ancestors

Self
Donald Hess
1907–1991
Birth Place: Escanaba, Delta, Michigan, USA
Parents
Frank Xavier Hess
1884–1954
Escanaba, Delta, Michigan, USA
Vida (M) Bedard
1883–1963
Wisconsin, USA
Grandparents
Joseph Hess
1850–1919
Marshfield, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Anna Webber
1862–1929
Germany
Great-Grandparents
Joannis 💙
1805–1890
Margaretha Kramer
1819–1881
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joannes Heess
1754–1812
Elisabeth Strasser
1778–1836

Donald Hess's Timeline

10 Records

1907
14 Dec 1907
Birth of Donald Francis Hess in Escanaba, Delta, Michigan, USA
Escanaba, Delta, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 3
Donald Francis Hess resided here in Escanaba Ward 6, Delta, Michigan, USA
Escanaba Ward 6, Delta, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 13
Donald Francis Hess resided here in Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 23
Donald Francis Hess resided here in Waukegan, Waukegan, Lake, Illinois, USA
Waukegan, Waukegan, Lake, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 28
Donald Francis Hess resided here in Waukegan, Lake, Illinois
Waukegan, Lake, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 33
Donald Francis Hess resided here in Waukegan (Township), Waukegan, Lake, Illinois, USA
Waukegan (Township), Waukegan, Lake, Illinois, USA
1940
1940
Age 33
Donald Francis Hess resided here in Waukegan, Lake, Illinois, USA
Waukegan, Lake, Illinois, USA
1950
1950
Age 43
Donald Francis Hess resided here in South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
1991
29 Sep 1991
Age 84
Death of Donald Francis Hess in Pinellas, Florida
Pinellas, Florida
1991
11 Oct 1991
Age 84
Burial of Donald Francis Hess in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Sumter, Florida
Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Sumter, Florida

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Dec 1907
    Event Place: Escanaba, Delta, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Illinois, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 758
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Waukegan, Lake, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00830; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 49-84
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_801; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 700
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Waukegan, Lake, Illinois; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 2340265
    [5] Florida Death Index
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Escanaba Ward 6, Delta, Michigan; Roll: T624_644; Page: 18a; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1374657
    [7] U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019, National Cemetery Administration; U.S. Veterans' Gravesites
    [8] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937; Record Type: Marriage
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates
    [11] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana; Roll: 2727; Page: 17; Enumeration District: 99-142

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Escanaba Ward 6, Delta, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Escanaba Ward 6, Delta, Michigan; Roll: T624_644; Page: 18a; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1374657

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_801; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 700

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Waukegan, Waukegan, Lake, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Waukegan, Lake, Illinois; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 2340265

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Waukegan, Lake, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Waukegan, Lake, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00830; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 49-84

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Waukegan (Township), Waukegan, Lake, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Waukegan, Lake, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00830; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 49-84

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Waukegan, Lake, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Illinois, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 758

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana; Roll: 2727; Page: 17; Enumeration District: 99-142

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Sep 1991
    Event Place: Pinellas, Florida
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida Death Index
    [2] U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019, National Cemetery Administration; U.S. Veterans' Gravesites
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 11 Oct 1991
    Event Place: Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Sumter, Florida
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019, National Cemetery Administration; U.S. Veterans' Gravesites
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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