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James Edgar Hess 1876–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Sep 1876

Birth Location: Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 16 May 1953

Death Location: Pleasant Hills, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Samuel Hess

Mother: Emma Hess

Spouse(s): Nettie Miller

Children(s): James Jr, Ada Hess, Alpha Hess, Grace Hess, Betty Hess, Samuel Hess, Ruth Robbins

In 1876, James Edgar Hess entered the world in Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Samuel Hess And Emma J Hess. In 1880, James Edgar Hess resided in Summerhill, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1900, James Edgar Hess resided in Pittsburgh Ward 24, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. James Edgar Hess married Nettie G Miller, and had children including Ada Annetta Hess, Alpha J Hess, Betty Louise Hess, Grace Carolyn Hess, James Edgar Hess Jr, Ruth N Robbins, Samuel Larue Hess. James Edgar Hess passed away in 1953 in Pleasant Hills, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1876, James Edgar Hess entered the world in Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Samuel Hess And Emma J Hess.
  • In 1880, James Edgar Hess resided in Summerhill, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1900, James Edgar Hess resided in Pittsburgh Ward 24, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • James Edgar Hess married Nettie G Miller, and had children including Ada Annetta Hess, Alpha J Hess, Betty Louise Hess, Grace Carolyn Hess, James Edgar Hess Jr, Ruth N Robbins, Samuel Larue Hess.
  • James Edgar Hess passed away in 1953 in Pleasant Hills, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Hess
1848–1935
Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Emma Hess
1849–1936
Birth Location: Summerhill Twp, Cambria Co, Pennsylvania
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Spouses(s)

Nettie Miller
1878–1960
Birth Location: Summerville, Pennsylvania
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Children(s)

James Jr
1904–1958
Birth Location: Pittsburgh
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Ada Hess
1907–1996
Birth Location: Carrick, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
AH
Alpha Hess
1913–1994
Birth Location: Allegheny, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
AH
Grace Hess
1917–2007
Birth Location: Carrick, Pennsylvania
GH
Betty Hess
1919–2005
Birth Location: Brentwood, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
BH
Samuel Hess
1902–1973
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
SH
Ruth Robbins
1900–1983
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
RR

James Hess's Ancestors

Self
James Hess
1876–1953
Birth Place: Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Samuel Hess
1848–1935
Bedford, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA
Emma (J.) Hess
1849–1936
Summerhill Twp, Cambria Co, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
George Hess
1816–1866
Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA
Magdalena (Martha) Stern
1816–1850
Woodbury Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA
Samuel Pringle
1804–1890
Pringle Hill, Cambria Co, Pennsylvania
Mary Pringle
1818–1912
Chambersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Hess
1786–1855
Margaret Lingenfelter
1786–1860
Philip Sr
1772–1841
Mary Cable
1776–1858
John Boyle
1792–1862
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Pringle
1745–1829
Mary Pringle
1746–1822
John Cable
1750–1812
Christiana Ripley
1756–1825

James Hess's Descendants

1.
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James (Edgar) Hess (17 Sep 1876–16 May 1953) m. Nettie (G) Miller (21 Jun 1878–16 February 1960)
  1. 1. James (Edgar Hess) Jr 1904–1958 m. Ruth (A) Lauten 1901–
  2. 2. Ada (Annetta) Hess 1907–1996 m. Ellwin (F) Bennett 1902–
  3. 3. Alpha (J) Hess 1913–1994 m. Arthur (C.) Roy 1913–1988
  4. 4. Grace (Carolyn) Hess 1917–2007 m. Emmett (W) Linhart 1918–2004
  5. 5. Betty (Louise) Hess 1919–2005 m. William (Earl Black) Jr. 1917–
  6. 6. Samuel (Larue) Hess 1902–1973 m. June (P) Weller 1904–1970
    1. 1. David (James) Hess 1928–1998
  7. 7. Ruth (N) Robbins 1900–1983 m. Marshall (Dodd) Brooke 1890–1979 m. Charles (Emil) Robbins 1896–1936
    1. 1. Jean (Emily) Robbins 1922–1968

James Hess's Timeline

10 Records

1876
17 Sep 1876
Birth of James Edgar Hess in Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 4
James Edgar Hess resided here in Summerhill, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Summerhill, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 24
James Edgar Hess resided here in Pittsburgh Ward 24, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh Ward 24, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 34
James Edgar Hess resided here in Carrick, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Carrick, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 44
James Edgar Hess resided here in Brentwood, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Brentwood, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 54
James Edgar Hess resided here in Brentwood, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Brentwood, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1935
1935
Age 59
James Edgar Hess resided here in Brentwood, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Brentwood, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 64
James Edgar Hess resided here in Brentwood, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Brentwood, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1944
Abt 1944
Age 68
James Edgar Hess resided here in Brentwood
Brentwood
1953
16 May 1953
Age 77
Death of James Edgar Hess in Braddock, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Braddock, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1876
    Event Place: Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Summerhill, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1110; Family History Film: 1255110; Page: 308B; Enumeration District: 198
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brentwood, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1961; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0528; Image: 77.0; FHL microfilm: 2341695
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Carrick, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1293; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1375306
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Allegheny; Roll: 1852291; Draft Board: 05
    [6] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brentwood, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3399; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 2-60
    [7] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brentwood, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1509; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 43
    [8] Pennsylvania, Marriages
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 040051-042750
    [11] Pennsylvania, Birth Records, 1906-1909, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Birth certificates, 1906–1909; Box Number: 97
    [12] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 24, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1363; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0277; FHL microfilm: 1241363

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Summerhill, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Summerhill, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1110; Family History Film: 1255110; Page: 308B; Enumeration District: 198

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pittsburgh Ward 24, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 24, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1363; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0277; FHL microfilm: 1241363

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Carrick, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Carrick, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1293; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1375306

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Brentwood, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brentwood, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1509; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 43

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Brentwood, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brentwood, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1961; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0528; Image: 77.0; FHL microfilm: 2341695

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Brentwood, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brentwood, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3399; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 2-60

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Brentwood, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brentwood, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3399; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 2-60

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1944
    Event Place: Brentwood
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph; Publication Date: 11 May 1944; Publication Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.10290581,0.3671958,0.22526105&xid=3

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Allegheny; Roll: 1852291; Draft Board: 05

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 May 1953
    Event Place: Braddock, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 040051-042750

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pleasant Hills, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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