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Francis "Frank" Merenie Hess 1871–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Dec 1871

Birth Location: Cumberland, Cumberland Co, New Jersey

Death Date: 22 Feb 1962

Death Location: Penns Grove, Salem County, New Jersey, United States of America

Father: Samuel Hess

Mother: Emeline Hyson

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In 1871, Francis "Frank" Merenie Hess entered the world in Cumberland, Cumberland Co, New Jersey, born to Samuel Hess And Emeline Hyson. In 1880, Francis "Frank" Merenie Hess resided in Maurice River, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA. In 1905, Francis "Frank" Merenie Hess resided in Holly Beach Borough, Holly Beach, Camden, New Jers. Francis "Frank" Merenie Hess passed away in 1962 in Penns Grove, Salem County, New Jersey, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1871, Francis "Frank" Merenie Hess entered the world in Cumberland, Cumberland Co, New Jersey, born to Samuel Hess And Emeline Hyson.
  • In 1880, Francis "Frank" Merenie Hess resided in Maurice River, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA.
  • In 1905, Francis "Frank" Merenie Hess resided in Holly Beach Borough, Holly Beach, Camden, New Jers.
  • Francis "Frank" Merenie Hess passed away in 1962 in Penns Grove, Salem County, New Jersey, United States of America.

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Francis Hess's Ancestors

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Francis Hess
1871–1962
Birth Place: Cumberland, Cumberland Co, New Jersey
Parents
Samuel Hess
1845–
Cumberland, New Jersey
Emeline Hyson
1849–
New Jersey
Grandparents
Edward Hess
1819–1863
Cuberland Furnace, Cuberland Co., New Jersey
Sarah (Abigail) Vanaman
1819–1886
Millville, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Hesse
1792–1843
Eleanor Ingersoll
1798–1854
John Vanaman
1793–1893
Theodosia Beebe
1793–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel Ingersoll
1773–1849
Drusilla Hoffman
1773–1839

Francis Hess's Timeline

4 Records

1871
30 Dec 1871
Birth of Francis "Frank" Merenie Hess in Cumberland, Cumberland Co, New Jersey
Cumberland, Cumberland Co, New Jersey
1880
1880
Age 9
Francis "Frank" Merenie Hess resided here in Maurice River, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA
Maurice River, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA
1905
1905
Age 34
Francis "Frank" Merenie Hess resided here in Holly Beach Borough, Holly Beach, Camden, New Jersey, USA
Holly Beach Borough, Holly Beach, Camden, New Jersey, USA
1962
22 Feb 1962
Age 91
Death of Francis "Frank" Merenie Hess in Penns Grove, Salem, New Jersey, USA
Penns Grove, Salem, New Jersey, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Dec 1871
    Event Place: Cumberland, Cumberland Co, New Jersey
    Record Source:
    [1] New Jersey, Births and Christenings Index
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Maurice River, Cumberland, New Jersey; Roll: 776; Page: 387b; Enumeration District: 085
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] New Jersey, U.S., State Census, New Jersey State Archive; Trenton, NJ, USA; State Census of New Jersey, 1905; Reference Number: L-07; Film Number: 7
    [5] New Jersey, U.S., Birth, Marriage and Death Records, New Jersey State Archives; Trenton, NJ, USA; New Jersey Birth, Marriage and Death Records, 1711-1878

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Maurice River, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Maurice River, Cumberland, New Jersey; Roll: 776; Page: 387b; Enumeration District: 085

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Holly Beach Borough, Holly Beach, Camden, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., State Census, New Jersey State Archive; Trenton, NJ, USA; State Census of New Jersey, 1905; Reference Number: L-07; Film Number: 7

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cumberland
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., Birth, Marriage and Death Records, New Jersey State Archives; Trenton, NJ, USA; New Jersey Birth, Marriage and Death Records, 1711-1878

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: New Jersey, Births and Christenings Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1962
    Event Place: Penns Grove, Salem, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] New Jersey, Death Index, New Jersey State Archives; Trenton, New Jersey; New Jersey, Death Indexes, 1904-2000

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Penns Grove, Salem County, New Jersey, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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