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Jacob S Hess 1826–1882 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Jun 1826

Birth Location: Grassmere, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 19 Apr 1882

Death Location: Benton, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Andrew Hess

Mother: Mary Hess

Spouse(s): Effie Girton

Children(s): Charles Hess, Burgess Hess, Jesse Hess, Mary Hess, Sarah Hess

The story of Jacob S Hess began in 1826 in Grassmere, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1870, Jacob S Hess resided in Sugarloaf, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA. Jacob S Hess married Effie Maria Girton, and had children including Burgess Dayton Hess, Charles A Hess, Jesse Hess, Mary Hess, Sarah Hess. Jacob S Hess passed away in 1882 in Benton, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Jacob S Hess began in 1826 in Grassmere, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1870, Jacob S Hess resided in Sugarloaf, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Jacob S Hess married Effie Maria Girton, and had children including Burgess Dayton Hess, Charles A Hess, Jesse Hess, Mary Hess, Sarah Hess.
  • Jacob S Hess passed away in 1882 in Benton, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew Hess
1780–1853
Birth Location: Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States
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Mary Hess
1778–1871
Birth Location: New Jersey
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Spouses(s)

Effie Girton
1826–1888
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
EG

Children(s)

Charles Hess
1869–1870
Birth Location: Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
CH
Burgess Hess
1869–1944
Birth Location: Col County, Pennsylvania
BH
Jesse Hess
1852–1925
Birth Location: Coles Creek, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Mary Hess
1859–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MH
Sarah Hess
1861–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
SH

Jacob Hess's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Hess
1826–1882
Birth Place: Grassmere, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Andrew Hess
1780–1853
Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States
Mary Hess
1778–1871
New Jersey
Grandparents
William Hess
1743–1827
Williams, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Anna (Catharina Godhard) (Hess)
1740–1831
Williams, Northampton, Pennsylvania
Philip Shultz
1741–1816
Sussex County, New Jersey, United States
Anna (Barbara) Shultz
1744–1828
Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Johann (Best)
1714–1797
Anna Betz
1722–1785
Joh. Schultz
1706–1786
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ferdinandus Schultz
1677–
Anna Hess
1671–1710

Jacob Hess's Descendants

1.
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Jacob (S) Hess (18 Jun 1826–19 Apr 1882) m. Effie (Maria) Girton (21 January 1826–18 November 1888)
  1. 1. Charles (A) Hess 1869–1870
  2. 2. Burgess (Dayton) Hess 1869–1944
  3. 3. Jesse Hess 1852–1925
  4. 4. Mary Hess 1859–
  5. 5. Sarah Hess 1861–

Jacob Hess's Timeline

7 Records

1826
18 June 1826
Birth of Jacob S Hess in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Pennsylvania, United States of America
1826
18 Jun 1826
Birth of Jacob S Hess in Grassmere, Pennsylvania, United States
Grassmere, Pennsylvania, United States
1870
1870
Age 44
Jacob S Hess resided here in Sugarloaf, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
Sugarloaf, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 54
Jacob S Hess resided here in Sugar Loaf, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
Sugar Loaf, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
1882
19 April 1882
Age 56
Death of Jacob S Hess in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1882
19 Apr 1882
Age 56
Death of Jacob S Hess in Grassmere, Pennsylvania, United States
Grassmere, Pennsylvania, United States
1882
19 Apr 1882
Age 56
Burial of Jacob S Hess in Benton, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Benton, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 June 1826
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sugarloaf, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1329; Page: 381A; Family History Library Film: 552828
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sugar Loaf, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1119; Page: 348B; Enumeration District: 187
    [4] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 085851-088550
    [5] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 207

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Jun 1826
    Event Place: Grassmere, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Sugarloaf, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sugarloaf, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1329; Page: 381A; Family History Library Film: 552828

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Sugar Loaf, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sugar Loaf, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1119; Page: 348B; Enumeration District: 187

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 April 1882
    Event Place: Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 207

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Apr 1882
    Event Place: Grassmere, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 19 Apr 1882
    Event Place: Benton, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 207
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