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Forrest Hess 1892–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Sep 1892

Birth Location: Belleplain, New Jersey, USA

Death Date: 1960

Death Location: Estell Manor, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States of America

Father:

Mother: Eleanor "Ella"

Spouse(s): Clara Broom

Children(s): Belford Hess, Samuel Hess, Ceola Hess, Dorothy Hess, Myrtle Hess, Edna Hess, Alice Hess, Blanche Hess, Mary Hess, Daniel Hess, Harry Hess, Wilmina Hess

In 1892, Forrest Hess entered the world in Belleplain, New Jersey, USA, born to Jonathan Hess And Eleanor Ella. In 1900, Forrest Hess resided in Upper, Cape May, New Jersey, USA. In 1910, Forrest Hess resided in Upper, Cape May, New Jersey, USA. Forrest Hess married Clara Elizabeth Broom, and had children including Alice Wolfe Hess, Belford Smith Hess, Blanche Marie Hess, Ceola Hess, Daniel Hess, Dorothy May Hess, Edna Hess, Harry D Hess, Mary Jane Hess, Myrtle Hess, Ruhannah Ruth Hess, Samuel Hess, Wilmina Hess. Forrest Hess passed away in 1960 in Estell Manor, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1892, Forrest Hess entered the world in Belleplain, New Jersey, USA, born to Jonathan Hess And Eleanor Ella.
  • In 1900, Forrest Hess resided in Upper, Cape May, New Jersey, USA.
  • In 1910, Forrest Hess resided in Upper, Cape May, New Jersey, USA.
  • Forrest Hess married Clara Elizabeth Broom, and had children including Alice Wolfe Hess, Belford Smith Hess, Blanche Marie Hess, Ceola Hess, Daniel Hess, Dorothy May Hess, Edna Hess, Harry D Hess, Mary Jane Hess, Myrtle Hess, Ruhannah Ruth Hess, Samuel Hess, Wilmina Hess.
  • Forrest Hess passed away in 1960 in Estell Manor, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Forrest Hess's Ancestors

Self
Forrest Hess
1892–1960
Birth Place: Belleplain, New Jersey, USA
Parents
Eleanor "Ella"
1864–1946
Seaville, Cape May Co., New Jersey
Grandparents
Richmond Hess
1828–1894
Cumberland, New Jersey
Abigail Champion
1831–1912
Port Elizabeth, Maurice River Twp. Cumberland Co., NJ
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Hesse
1792–1843
Eleanor Ingersoll
1798–1854
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel Ingersoll
1773–1849
Drusilla Hoffman
1773–1839

Forrest Hess's Descendants

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Forrest Hess (17 Sep 1892–1960) m. Clara (Elizabeth) Broom (14 Jan 1893–7 Jan)
  1. 1. Belford (Smith) Hess 1920–2000
  2. 2. Samuel Hess 1914–
  3. 3. Ceola Hess 1915–2001
  4. 4. Dorothy (May) Hess 1918–2011
  5. 5. Myrtle Hess 1922–2015
  6. 6. Edna Hess 1914–2004
  7. 7. Alice (Wolfe) Hess 1924–1999
  8. 8. Blanche (Marie) Hess 1929–2014
  9. 9. Mary (Jane) Hess 1932–2024
  10. 10. Daniel Hess 1913–1960
  11. 11. Harry (D) Hess 1926–1982
  12. 12. Wilmina Hess 1923–2015

Forrest Hess's Timeline

6 Records

1892
17 Sep 1892
Birth of Forrest Hess in Belleplain, New Jersey, USA
Belleplain, New Jersey, USA
1900
1900
Age 8
Forrest Hess resided here in Upper, Cape May, New Jersey, USA
Upper, Cape May, New Jersey, USA
1910
1910
Age 18
Forrest Hess resided here in Upper, Cape May, New Jersey, USA
Upper, Cape May, New Jersey, USA
1920
1920
Age 28
Forrest Hess resided here in Upper, Cape May, New Jersey, USA
Upper, Cape May, New Jersey, USA
1930
1930
Age 38
Forrest Hess resided here in Upper, Upper, Cape May, New Jersey, USA
Upper, Upper, Cape May, New Jersey, USA
1960
1960
Age 68
Death of Forrest Hess
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1892
    Event Place: Belleplain, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of New Jersey; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1986
    [2] New Jersey, Births and Christenings Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Upper, Cape May, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1025; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 128
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Upper, Cape May, New Jersey; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 2341060
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Upper, Cape May, New Jersey; Roll: 961; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0115
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Upper, Cape May, New Jersey; Roll: T624_870; Page: 4a; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 1374883
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Millville Daily; Publication Date: 16 May 1960; Publication Place: Millville, New Jersey, USA; ,0.8701564,0.37756765,0.96866864&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Upper, Cape May, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Upper, Cape May, New Jersey; Roll: 961; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0115

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Upper, Cape May, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Upper, Cape May, New Jersey; Roll: T624_870; Page: 4a; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 1374883

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Upper, Cape May, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Upper, Cape May, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1025; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 128

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Upper, Upper, Cape May, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Upper, Cape May, New Jersey; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 2341060

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Marshaville Cm, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of New Jersey; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1986

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: New Jersey, Births and Christenings Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Tuckahoe, Cape May, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Millville Daily; Publication Date: 16 May 1960; Publication Place: Millville, New Jersey, USA; ,0.8701564,0.37756765,0.96866864&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1960
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Millville Daily; Publication Date: 16 May 1960; Publication Place: Millville, New Jersey, USA; ,0.8701564,0.37756765,0.96866864&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Estell Manor, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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