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George Hess 1809–1861 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Mar 1809

Birth Location: Bleichenbach, Hessen, Germany

Death Date: 11 Jan 1861

Death Location: Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Mary Hess

Mother: Hess None

Spouse(s): Barbara Ruth

Children(s): Katherine Hess, Mary Hess, Elizabeth Hess, Louisa Hess, George Hess, Henry Hess, Henrietta Hess

In 1809, George Hess entered the world in Bleichenbach, Hessen, Germany, born to Mary Hess And Hess. In 1840, George Hess resided in Jefferson, Kentucky, United States. George Hess married Barbara Ruth, and had children including Elizabeth Hess, George Hess, Henrietta C Hess, Henry C Hess, Katherine Hess, Louisa Hess, Mary M Hess. George Hess passed away in 1861 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1809, George Hess entered the world in Bleichenbach, Hessen, Germany, born to Mary Hess And Hess.
  • In 1840, George Hess resided in Jefferson, Kentucky, United States.
  • George Hess married Barbara Ruth, and had children including Elizabeth Hess, George Hess, Henrietta C Hess, Henry C Hess, Katherine Hess, Louisa Hess, Mary M Hess.
  • George Hess passed away in 1861 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Mary Hess
1785–1868
Birth Location: Bleichenbach, Hessen, Germany
MH
Hess None
1785–1835
Birth Location: Germany
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Spouses(s)

Barbara Ruth
1819–1893
Birth Location: Langendiebach, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Hessen, Germany
BR

Children(s)

Katherine Hess
1846–1935
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
KH
Mary Hess
1839–1902
Birth Location: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
MH
Elizabeth Hess
1842–1916
Birth Location: Louisville, Kentucky
EH
Louisa Hess
1844–1904
Birth Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
LH
George Hess
1849–1888
Birth Location: Louisville, Ky.
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Henry Hess
1852–1914
Birth Location: Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
HH
Henrietta Hess
1856–1897
Birth Location: Louisville, Ky.
HH

George Hess's Ancestors

Self
George Hess
1809–1861
Birth Place: Bleichenbach, Hessen, Germany
Parents
Mary Hess
1785–1868
Bleichenbach, Hessen, Germany
Hess
1785–1835
Germany
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

George Hess's Descendants

1.
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George Hess (15 Mar 1809–11 Jan 1861) m. Barbara Ruth (19 Jan 1819–27 Apr 1893)
  1. 1. Katherine Hess 1846–1935 m. Henry (C) Struss 1843–1911
    1. 1. Edwin (F Struss) Sr 1870–1945 m. Anna (Margarethe) Gies 1879–1944
      1. 1. Edwin (Fredrick Struss) Jr 1909–1985 m. Mary (A) Struss 1908–1987
      2. 2. Elaine Struss 1919–
      3. 3. Catherine (Wilhemina) Struss 1907–1907
    2. 2. W. (G.) Strass 1874–1939
    3. 3. Charles (H) Struss 1880–1944
    4. 4. John (Clarence) Struss 1884–
    5. 5. Henry (J) Struss 1871–1935
    6. 6. I. (H.) Strass 1872–
    7. 7. Bessie Strauss 1879–
  2. 2. Mary (M.) Hess 1839–1902
  3. 3. Elizabeth Hess 1842–1916
  4. 4. Louisa Hess 1844–1904
  5. 5. George Hess 1849–1888 m. Catherine Conrad 1845–1937
  6. 6. Henry (C.) Hess 1852–1914
  7. 7. Henrietta (C.) Hess 1856–1897

George Hess's Timeline

7 Records

1809
15 Mar 1809
Birth of George Hess in Bleichenbach, Hessen, Germany
Bleichenbach, Hessen, Germany
1840
1840
Age 31
George Hess resided here in Jefferson, Kentucky, United States
Jefferson, Kentucky, United States
1850
1850
Age 41
George Hess resided here in Louisville District 2, Jefferson, Kentucky
Louisville District 2, Jefferson, Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 51
George Hess resided here in Louisville Ward 3, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States
Louisville Ward 3, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States
1861
1861
Age 52
George Hess resided here in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
1861
11 Jan 1861
Age 52
Death of George Hess in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 71
George Hess resided here in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1809
    Event Place: Bleichenbach, Hessen, Germany
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: 422; Family History Film: 1254422; Page: 45C; Enumeration District: 109; Image: 0405
    [3] Baltimore, Passenger and Immigration Lists
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Louisville Ward 3, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: M653_375; Page: 631; Image: 631; Family History Library Film: 803375
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Louisville District 2, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: M432_206; Page: 223B; Image: 451
    [6] Passenger List, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, DC; Records of the US Customs Service, RG36; Series: M255; Roll: 2
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 07 Nov 1837
    Event Place: Baltimore, Maryland
    Record Source:
    [1] Baltimore, Passenger and Immigration Lists
    [2] Passenger List, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, DC; Records of the US Customs Service, RG36; Series: M255; Roll: 2

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Jefferson, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: 115; Page: 60; Image: 124; Family History Library Film: 0007828

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Louisville District 2, Jefferson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Louisville District 2, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: M432_206; Page: 223B; Image: 451

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Louisville Ward 3, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Louisville Ward 3, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: M653_375; Page: 631; Image: 631; Family History Library Film: 803375

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: 422; Family History Film: 1254422; Page: 45C; Enumeration District: 109; Image: 0405

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Bremen
    Record Source: Baltimore, Passenger and Immigration Lists

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Bremen, Germany
    Record Source: Passenger List, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, DC; Records of the US Customs Service, RG36; Series: M255; Roll: 2

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Langendiebach
    Record Source: Passenger List, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, DC; Records of the US Customs Service, RG36; Series: M255; Roll: 2

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Jan 1861
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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