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James Walter Hess 1892–1982 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Sep 1892

Birth Location: Marion, West Virginia, United States

Death Date: 5 Sep 1982

Death Location: Suffolk, Suffolk City, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Jacob Hess

Mother: Cordelia Toothman

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of James Walter Hess began in 1892 in Marion, West Virginia, United States. In 1900, James Walter Hess resided in Lincoln, Marion, West Virginia, USA. In 1910, James Walter Hess resided in Lincoln, Marion, West Virginia, USA. James Walter Hess passed away in 1982 in Suffolk, Suffolk City, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James Walter Hess began in 1892 in Marion, West Virginia, United States.
  • In 1900, James Walter Hess resided in Lincoln, Marion, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1910, James Walter Hess resided in Lincoln, Marion, West Virginia, USA.
  • James Walter Hess passed away in 1982 in Suffolk, Suffolk City, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob Hess
1842–1928
Birth Location: Harrison, Virginia, USA
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Cordelia Toothman
1849–1928
Birth Location: West Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Hess's Ancestors

Self
James Hess
1892–1982
Birth Place: Marion, West Virginia, United States
Parents
Jacob Martin Hess
1842–1928
Harrison, Virginia, USA
Cordelia (Delphia) Toothman
1849–1928
West Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Abraham Hess
1804–1875
Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States
Isabel Glover
1806–1875
Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Jeremiah Hess
1779–1855
Elizabeth Henry
1780–1827
John Glover
1783–1854
Mary Martin
1774–1847
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peter Hess
1755–1833
Elizabeth Dawson
1758–1798
Aaron Henry
1743–1824
Rebecca Burrell
1748–1824
Thomas Glover
1760–1837
Elizabeth Suward
1761–1834
John Martin
1745–1796
Mary Ann
1741–1821

James Hess's Timeline

5 Records

1892
19 Sep 1892
Birth of James Walter Hess in Marion, West Virginia, United States
Marion, West Virginia, United States
1900
1900
Age 8
James Walter Hess resided here in Lincoln, Marion, West Virginia, USA
Lincoln, Marion, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 18
James Walter Hess resided here in Lincoln, Marion, West Virginia, USA
Lincoln, Marion, West Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 50
James Walter Hess resided here in Marion, West Virginia, USA
Marion, West Virginia, USA
1982
5 Sep 1982
Age 90
Death of James Walter Hess in Chesapeake, Virginia, USA
Chesapeake, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Sep 1892
    Event Place: Marion, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of West Virginia; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1937
    [2] West Virginia, Births Index
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Marion; Roll: 1992624; Draft Board: 2
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lincoln, Marion, West Virginia; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0056; FHL microfilm: 1241764
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lincoln, Marion, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1687; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1375700
    [7] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lincoln, Marion, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lincoln, Marion, West Virginia; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0056; FHL microfilm: 1241764

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lincoln, Marion, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lincoln, Marion, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1687; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1375700

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Marion, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of West Virginia; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1937

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Marion, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Marion; Roll: 1992624; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Sep 1982
    Event Place: Chesapeake, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Suffolk, Suffolk City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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